Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps
Encyclopedia
Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps LLP (a.k.a. "Luce Forward"), founded in 1873, is a prominent law firm headquartered in San Diego, California
. With over 200 attorneys, it is one of the largest and highest-grossing law firm
s in the U.S. Avery Index ranks Luce Forward as among the country’s most prestigious law firms.
The firm is organized as a limited liability partnership
(LLP). The firm's better-known alumni include former San Diego Mayor
Dick Murphy
.
Luce Forward has over 200 attorneys in six offices. The total number of employees is approximately 500. In terms of the number of attorneys, Luce Forward is one of the largest law firms in the state of California.
Former firm offices no longer in operation include:
San Diego, California
San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round...
. With over 200 attorneys, it is one of the largest and highest-grossing law firm
Law firm
A law firm is a business entity formed by one or more lawyers to engage in the practice of law. The primary service rendered by a law firm is to advise clients about their legal rights and responsibilities, and to represent clients in civil or criminal cases, business transactions, and other...
s in the U.S. Avery Index ranks Luce Forward as among the country’s most prestigious law firms.
The firm is organized as a limited liability partnership
Limited liability partnership
A limited liability partnership is a partnership in which some or all partners have limited liability. It therefore exhibits elements of partnerships and corporations. In an LLP one partner is not responsible or liable for another partner's misconduct or negligence. This is an important...
(LLP). The firm's better-known alumni include former San Diego Mayor
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
Dick Murphy
Dick Murphy
Richard M. Murphy is a former U.S. politician. He served as the 33rd Mayor of San Diego, California from 2000 to 2005-Early life:...
.
Size
With US$110 million in annual revenue, Luce Forward is one of the largest law firms in the U.S. in terms of revenue.Luce Forward has over 200 attorneys in six offices. The total number of employees is approximately 500. In terms of the number of attorneys, Luce Forward is one of the largest law firms in the state of California.
History
- 1873 — The firm was founded in San Diego by Congressional Medal of HonorMedal of HonorThe Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
recipient Moses A. LuceMoses A. LuceMoses Augustine Luce was a Sergeant in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War. He went on to become a leading lawyer, Judge and businessman in early San Diego, where he founded the prominent law firm Luce, Forward, Hamilton &...
. - 1889 — Charter for the City of San Diego drafted by firm is adopted.
- 1967 — Partner E. Miles Harvey represents USS PuebloUSS Pueblo (AGER-2)USS Pueblo is an American ELINT and SIGINT Banner-class technical research ship which was boarded and captured by North Korean forces on January 23, 1968, in what is known as the Pueblo incident or alternatively as the Pueblo crisis or the Pueblo affair. Occurring less than a week after President...
Commander Lloyd Bucher. - 1972 — Firm advises Republican National CommitteeRepublican National CommitteeThe Republican National Committee is an American political committee that provides national leadership for the Republican Party of the United States. It is responsible for developing and promoting the Republican political platform, as well as coordinating fundraising and election strategy. It is...
to move its convention to Miami after reviewing questionable offers from donor ITT CorporationITT CorporationITT Corporation is a global diversified manufacturing company based in the United States. ITT participates in global markets including water and fluids management, defense and security, and motion and flow control...
. - 1994 — The firm opened its Los Angeles and San Francisco offices.
- 2009 — Partner Kathy A. Jorrie represents concert promoter AEG LiveAEG LiveAnschutz Entertainment Group Live is a live entertainment promotion subsidiary of Anschutz Entertainment Group. It is the world's second largest live show promoter....
in connection with Michael JacksonMichael JacksonMichael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
comeback tour and film before singer's untimely death.
Locations
Luce Forward has six offices:- San Diego (1873) (headquarters)
- Los AngelesLos ÁngelesLos Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
(1994) - San Francisco (1994)
- Carmel ValleyCarmel Valley, San Diego, CaliforniaCarmel Valley is a wealthy, master-planned coastal community in the north-western corner of San Diego, California, USA. The community is composed of commercial offices, residential units, hotels, and retail stores and restaurants...
(2001) - Rancho Santa FeRancho Santa Fe, CaliforniaRancho Santa Fe known locally as ″The Ranch″, is one of the most exclusive and affluent communities in Southern California. It is also a census-designated place in San Diego County, California and an unincorporated bedroom community of San Diego County...
(2006) - Orange CountyOrange County, CaliforniaOrange County is a county in the U.S. state of California. Its county seat is Santa Ana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,010,232, up from 2,846,293 at the 2000 census, making it the third most populous county in California, behind Los Angeles County and San Diego County...
(2007)
Former firm offices no longer in operation include:
- New York CityNew York CityNew York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
- Century CityCentury City, Los Angeles, CaliforniaCentury City is a 176-acre commercial and residential district on the Westside of the city of Los Angeles. It is bounded by Westwood on the west, Rancho Park on the southwest, Cheviot Hills and Beverlywood on the southeast, and the city of Beverly Hills on the northeast...
Recognition and rankings
- In 2008 twenty-seven Luce Forward attorneys were listed in Best Lawyers in America.
- In the 2008 edition of Chambers USA, Luce Forward received top honors for its Family Wealth and Exempt Organizations Practice Group.