Fairfield and Woods, P.C. Joins Meritas, a Global Alliance of Business Law Firms

Press Release
For Immediate Release
March 20, 2013

Michelle Friends
(303) 894- 4427
mfriends@fwlaw.com

Affiliation offers Fairfield and Woods clients convenient access to legal expertise around the globe

Denver, CO – March 20, 2013 – Fairfield and Woods, a Denver-based law firm, announced that it has been invited to join Meritas, a global alliance of business law firms. The affiliation offers Fairfield and Woods access to nearly 7,000 lawyers in over 75 countries around the world. The firm’s clients will benefit from local legal insight, local rates and world-class client service.

“With companies increasingly doing business nationally and internationally, seamless legal representation on a global scale is vital,” said Caroline C. Fuller, Managing Director at Fairfield and Woods. “Through our membership in Meritas, we are able to offer our clients in-depth knowledge of cultural and jurisdictional issues in all of the major markets around the world, knowing  that our clients’ legal needs will be met with the same commitment to quality, professionalism and value on which we pride ourselves.”

Meritas is the only law firm alliance with an established and comprehensive means of monitoring and enhancing the quality of its member firms. Meritas membership is extended by invitation only, and firms are regularly assessed for the breadth of their practice expertise and client satisfaction. Only firms performing under the tenets of Meritas’ Quality Assurance Program are recertified as members. This ensures that clients receive the same high quality legal work and service from every Meritas firm.

“All Meritas member firms share a positive, consultative approach to business and a commitment to excellent client service. Fairfield and Woods has consistently demonstrated these qualities throughout its history,” said Tanna Moore, CEO of Meritas. “Businesses around the world will benefit from Fairfield and Woods partner-level expertise, personal service and collaborative, customized business approach.”

For more information about Fairfield and Woods capabilities and the benefits of its membership in Meritas, visit www.fwlaw.com or call (303) 830-2400.

About Meritas

Founded in 1990, Meritas is an international alliance of commercial law firms in 75 countries working across jurisdictions to provide clients the best of both worlds: a local legal partner with full service capabilities and the cost efficiency and personal attention unmatched by mega law firms. Each member law firm is required to adhere to rigorous and specific service standards on a regular basis. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Meritas has more than 175 member firms worldwide and nearly 7,000 lawyers. To find a Meritas law firm or for more information, visit www.meritas.org or call +1 (612) 339-8680.