The legal landscape is crowded out there. We know that choosing a law firm that you can trust can be a challenge.
In contrast to many other firms practicing today, CPMT was created with intention, and that legacy is present in the work we’re still doing today, nearly fifty years later.
#1. Our History
Did you know that CPMT has its roots in friendship?
Our firm began with three friends who wanted to create a company that “felt like home,” according to co-founder Stephen Merlin.
The world of legal practice can be a cutthroat one full of interpersonal conflict and intra-office conflict. CPMT was founded in opposition to those types of environments. Instead, our goal has always been to create an environment where our clients feel welcomed and taken care of and where people love to work.
Over the years, that founding vision has blossomed into a culture full of strong, meaningful relationships.
As a client, choosing CPMT means you become part of our extended family. We take the time to get to know you as a person – not just a case. Many of our client relationships span years and even generations and have evolved into true friendships built on trust and understanding.
#2. Our Areas of Expertise
Even in its infancy as a firm, CPMT has always prized inclusivity. It’s rare to have so many attorneys with so many types of expertise all under one roof.
This diversity allows us to provide a full range of services, from family wealth planning and probate administration to commercial real estate, business transactions, and complex litigation.
Because we can offer so many types of legal counsel, we’re able to tailor our services to your specific needs. There’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all solution, especially not when it comes to law.
#3. Our Integrity
Practicing law is a difficult job. It’s widely known to be a tough profession, where burnout runs rampant and the attrition rate has reached as high as 26% in the past few years.
In an industry like that, it can be tempting to make the easy choice rather than the right one. Yet, CPMT has always stood by our guiding principle: to provide the highest level of service, just like we would want for ourselves and our own loved ones.
From day one, we’ve set a high bar for ethical practices. Consider, for example, an early defining moment in our history that illustrates this commitment: faced with a difficult ethical dilemma that could have cost the firm its biggest client, our founders chose honesty and justice over profit.
We’ve been making that same choice ever since. It’s how we’ve done business since 1977, and it’s how we will continue to do business in the future.
Experience the CPMT Difference
Whether you are a new client seeking counsel, a business partner, or a current client who has been with us for years, you can expect the same level of dedication, respect, and care that have defined our firm for decades.
We invite you to experience the CPMT difference for yourself and take this opportunity to work with a law firm that truly blends legal excellence with compassionate, personalized service.