Clients

Since 1997, TheRemsenGroup has worked with more than 475 law firms to help develop, implement and improve profitability. We concentrate our consulting services in three main areas: firm-wide and practice group strategic planning, firm retreats and recruiting COOs and CMOs. TheRemsenGroup works mostly with smaller and mid-size commercial firms, tailoring its recommendations to meet each law firm’s unique circumstances.

Representative Clients

2024

Coleman Talley – Valdosta, Georgia
Partner’s Meeting, February 2024

2023

Brouse McDowell – Akron, Ohio
Firm Strategic Planning, May 2023

Crenshaw Ware & Martin – Norfolk, Virginia
Marketing Workshop, October 2023

Hancock Estabrook – Syracuse, New York
Firm Strategic Planning, June 2023

Johnston & Bell – Chicago, Illinois
Firm Shareholder Retreat, April 2023

La Cava Jacobson & Goodis – Tampa, Florida
Firm Succession Planning, September 2023

Newman Simpson & Cohen – Hackensack, New Jersey
Lateral Partner Consultation, October 2023

2022

Bacon Wilson – Springfield, Massachusetts
Firm Strategic Planning, November 2022

Black Srebnick – Miami, Florida
Marketing Workshop, March 2022

Higgs Fletcher & Mack – San Diego, California
Executive Director Job Search, January 2022

Kubicki Draper – West Palm Beach, Florida
Marketing Workshop, August 2022

Lewis Thomason – Nashville, Tennessee
Firm Retreat, May 2022

Meland Budwick – Miami, Florida
Firm Retreat, August 2022

Menden Freiman – Atlanta, Georgia
Marketing Workshop, March 2022

2021

Brach Eichler – Roseland, New Jersey
Firm Strategic Planning, February 2021

Ellis & Winters – Raleigh, North Carolina
Firm Strategic Retreat, March 2021

2020

Albert & Mackenzie – Los Angeles, California
Shareholder Retreat, February 2020

Cantey Hanger – Fort Worth, Texas
Firm Strategic Plan, February 2020

Deutsch Kerrigan – New Orleans, Louisiana
Chief Operating Officer Search, May 2020

Dutton Law Group – Tampa, Florida
Firm Strategic Plan, March 2020

2019

Bell Orr Ayers & Moore – Bowling Green, Kentucky
Firm Strategic Plan, January 2019 

Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti – Colorado Springs, Colorado
2019 Firm Retreat – April 2019

Bryant Miller Olive – Tampa, Florida
2019 Partner Retreat- Succession Planning, May 2019

Carey Rodriguez – Miami, Florida
2019 Firm Retreat, June 2019

Ellis & Winters – Raleigh, North Carolina
Business Development Director Search, March 2019

Ericksen Arbuthnot – Berkeley, California
2019 Firm Retreat, May 2019

Galloway Johnson – New Orleans, Louisiana
Chief Client Relations & BD Officer, October 2019

Gregory Doyle – Atlanta, Georgia
Marketing/Business Development Workshop, February 2019

Klinedinst – San Diego, California
Shareholder Retreat, October 2019

2018

Cades Schutte – Honolulu, Hawaii
2018 Firm Retreat, April 2018

Chambliss Bahner & Stophel – Chattanooga, Tennessee
2019 Firm Retreat, September 2018

Davis & Kuelthau – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2018 Leadership Workshop, April 2018

Ericksen Arbuthnot – Sacramento, California
Firm Retreat, January 2018

Goodman McGuffey – Atlanta, Georgia
Chief Operating Officer Search, June 2018

Harman Claytor Corrigan & Wellman – Glen Allen, Virginia
Firm-wide Strategic Plan, January 2018

Heckler Frabizzio – Wilmington, Delaware
Partner Retreat-Marketing/Business Development, September 2018

"An extraordinary professional with keen insight into the industry of law. He blends his great intellect with common sense and vast knowledge of law firm management. Without John and his organization there would be many managing partners adrift. Some call him the 'rudder' of the business of law."
Carlton R. Marcyan – President Elect – AFCC-Illinois Association of Family and Concilation Courts
 

2017

DBL Law – Crestview Hills, Kentucky
Firm Governance Model, January 2017

Goodman McGuffey – Atlanta, Georgia
Firm Succession Plan and Governance Model, October 2017

Guilday Simpson – Tallahassee, Florida
Firm Retreat, February 2017

Hedrick Gardner – Wilmington, North Carolina
Equity Partner Strategic Planning Retreat, April 2017

Hopkins Huebner – Des Moines, Iowa
Partner Retreat, May 2017

"John provides great insight into the issues that many firms and managing partners are dealing with as the practice of law changes. The information he provides is comprehensive and thought provoking and a great asset. Invaluable information for the management and growth of lawyers and firms."
Robert Luskin, Esq. – Litigation Partner – Goodman McGuffey LLP

2016

Cantor & Webb – Miami, Florida
Chief Operating Officer Search, February 2016

Czepiga Daly Pope – Berlin, Connecticut
Chief Operating Officer Search, September 2016

DBL Law – Crestview Hills, Kentucky
Leadership and Governance Structure, July 2016

Hopkins & Huebner – Des Moines, Iowa
Firm-wide Strategic Plan, February 2016

Meland Russin & Budwick – Miami, Florida
Firm Retreat, September 2016

Ogden & Sullivan – Tampa, Florida
Chief Operating Officer Search, May 2016

"We have worked with John on several occasions. He is a skilled facilitator who challenges an organization to evaluate its position in the marketplace and change where needed. He understands the value of leadership and the need for comprehensive business and marketing plans. We highly recommend John."
Ronald G. Polly, Jr., Esq. – Managing Partner – Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP
 

2015

Clyde Snow – Salt Lake City, Utah
Firm Retreat, May 2015

Connolly Gallagher – Wilmington, Delaware
Firm-wide Strategic Plan, April 2015

DBL Law – Crestview Hills, Kentucky
Firm Retreat, February 2015
Chief Operating Officer Search, June 2015

Drew Eckl & Farnham – Atlanta, Georgia
Firm-wide Strategic Plan, March 2015

Frantz McConnell & Seymour – Knoxville, Tennessee
Strategic Planning Retreat, April 2015

Hartman Simons & Wood – Atlanta, Georgia
Strategic Planning Retreat, August 2015

Ogden & Sullivan – Tampa, Florida
Firm Retreat, March 2015

“John is a very inspiring and thoughtful leader. He is nationally recognized and his knowledge of law firms and law firm leadership is deep and broad based. He listens well and is responsive to the group with whom he is working. I highly recommend him.”
Ann Evanko, Esq. – Managing Partner/President – Hurwitz & Fine, P.C.

2014

Halleland Habicht – Brainerd, Minnesota
Firm Retreat, February 2014

Hurtwitz & Fine – Buffalo, New York
Firm-wide Strategic Plan, December 2014

Jones Blechman Woltz & Kelly – Newport News, Virginia
Firm Retreat, January 2014

Kubicki Draper – Miami, Florida
Firm-wide Strategic Plan, September 2014

McGuire Wood & Bissette – Asheville, North Carolina
Chief Operating Officer Search, September 2014

Pender & Coward – Virginia Beach, Virginia
Firm-wide Strategic Plan, August 2014

"John facilitated our 2015 annual retreat this past February and we were very pleased with his work and the results of our retreat. John did a great job of preparing himself and our partners for the retreat, and facilitated getting all topics on the table, some very difficult, and facilitated sometimes awkward discussions in a professional manner. All felt they had a fair chance to weigh in and we all left the retreat with a clearer understanding of the issues presented and a plan to address. We intend to continue utilizing John's services in the future." 
James Dressman, Esq. – Managing Partner – Dressman Benzinger LaVelle
 

2013

Crary Huff – Omaha, Nebraska
Firm Retreat, August 2013

Denton & Keuler – Paducah, Kentucky
Firm Marketing Retreat, August 2013

Friend Hudak & Harris – Atlanta, Georgia
Marketing & Business Development Workshops, January through December 2013

Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen – Peoria, Illinois
Firm Retreat, September 2013

"John helped to facilitate and presented at our annual firm retreat. He brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to the table. His presentations are very interesting, thought provoking, and engaging. Many attorneys at our firm told me that this was the best retreat ever and that they really appreciated John's presentations."
Walter A. Romney Jr., Esq. – Managing Director – Clyde Snow & Sessions
 

2012

Alexander & Associates – Atlanta, Georgia
Firm Retreat, February 2012

Bates Carey – Chicago, Illinois
Firm Retreat, February 2012

Dinse Knapp McAndrew – Burlington, Vermont
Firm Strategic Planning Retreat, November 2012

Haskell Slaughter Young & Rediker – Birmingham, Alabama
Firm-wide Strategic Plan, September 2012

Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young – Atlanta, Georgia
Firm Marketing Retreat, February 2012

Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young – Atlanta, Georgia
Marketing & Business Development Workshop, September 2012

"Our Firm hired John to assist in our strategic planning process, and he did an excellent job of facilitating our process and getting us where we wanted to go. He did what he promised." 
M. Richard Lewis, Jr., Esq. – Managing Shareholder; Board of Directors – Smith Hulsey & Busey

2011

Goodman McGuffey Lindsey & Johnson – Atlanta, Georgia
Marketing & Business Development Workshop, January 2011

McNamee Lochner Titus & Williams – Albany, New York
Firm Retreat, February 2011

Piedra & Associates – Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Firm Retreat, September 2011

"We asked John to attend our annual partners meeting and provide a motivational presentation on the attributes of a great partner. He delivered a speech with great insight and energy that resonated well with our partners. We would highly recommend him!" 
Gary Nelson, Esq. – Managing Partner – Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen

2010

Dean Mead – Orlando, Florida
Firm Marketing Retreat, May 2010

Gallivan White & Boyd, PA – Greenville, South Carolina
Chief Operating Officer Search, May 2010

Hutchens Law Firm – Fayetteville, North Carolina
Firm-wide Strategic Planning, July 2010

"My firm Clarke Silverglate, P.A. hired John Remsen to assist with defining strategic goals and developing a marketing strategy. John was great to work with. He has a depth of experience in the legal industry, and he delivered what he promised at a reasonable price. We have implemented many of John's recommendations, with good results. I highly recommend John to other law firms and legal organizations." 
Spencer Silverglate, Esq. – Managing Shareholder and Co-Founder – Clarke Silverglate, P.A.
 

2009

Barnwell Whaley Patterson & Helms – Charleston, South Carolina
Firm Retreat, July 2009

Christian & Small – Birmingham, Alabama
Firm Marketing Retreat, July 2008
Marketing Workshop, January 2009

Collins & Lacy – Columbia, South Carolina
Strategic Planning Retreat, March 2009
Chief Operating Officer Search, October 2009

Gainsburgh Benjamin David Meunier & Warshauer – New Orleans, Louisiana
Firm Strategic Plan, September 2009

"We engaged John to assist us in the identification and implementation of certain strategic initiatives which we saw as essential to the long-term growth of our firm. We knew that reaching consensus on some of the issues would be difficult, but John, with his vast knowledge of similar firms with similar issues, helped us to focus on the majority good and reach positions on which everyone could agree. More than simply a paid consultant, he gave the very strong sense that he was genuinely interested, if not actually invested, in our well-being." 
Eddie Benton – Chief Operating Officer – Murphy & Grantland, P.A.

2008

Baker & Hostetler – Cleveland, Ohio
Firm Retreat, June 2008

Bamberger Foreman Oswald & Hahn – Evansville, Indiana
Firm-wide Marketing Audit, March 2008

Christian & Small – Birmingham, Alabama
Firm Marketing Retreat, July 2008
Marketing Workshop, January 2009

Clark Partington Hart Larry Bond & Stackhouse – Pensacola, Florida
Firm-wide Strategic Plan, January 2008

Cunningham Bounds – Mobile, Alabama
Firm-wide Strategic Plan, July 2008
Marketing Director Search, November 2008

Deutsch Kerrigan – New Orleans, Louisiana
Firm Retreat, June 2008

Dominick Feld Hyde – Birmingham, Alabama
Firm-wide Strategic Plan, August 2008

Florida Law Firm Network – Orlando, Florida
Marketing & Business Development Meeting, May 2008

Foland Wickens Eisfelder Roper & Hofer – Kansas City, Missouri
Firm-wide Strategic Planning, October 2008

"We hired John to assist the firm in recruiting new executive director. He located a number of good candidates. John has the respect of many in the industry. Ultimately, his work resulted in a hire."
Blane Clark, Esq. – Managing Partner – Kean Miller

2007

Andersen Tate & Carr – Watercolor, Florida
Firm Retreat, February 2007

Arnstein & Lehr – Chicago, Illinois
Firm Retreat, April 2007

Babcock Partners – Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Firm-wide Marketing Plan, August 2007

Bell Nunnally & Martin – Dallas, Texas
Firm Retreat, February 2007

Bricklemyer Smolker & Bolves – Tampa, Florida
Firm-wide Strategic Plan, October 2007

EysterKey – Birmingham, Alabama
Firm Marketing Retreat, May 2007

Litchford & Christopher – Orlando, Florida
Firm-wide Strategic Plan, March 2007

Lowndes Drosdick Doster Kantor & Reed – Orlando, Florida
Firm Marketing Retreat, November 2007

"Was a pleasure to work with John. Provided excellent industry insight, and a valued service."
Brian Moore, Esq. – Equity Partner – Drew Eckl & Farnham

2006

Batson Nolan – Clarksville, Tennessee
Firm-wide Marketing Plan, June 2006

Kean Miller – Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Marketing Director Job Search, July 2006

Powers & Frost – Houston, Texas
Firm-wide Marketing Plan, August 2006

"John lead our firm retreat and provided an excellent forum on a number of important subjects impacting our law firm. He assisted in helping the firm identify areas that require improvement and methods for doing so and helped us crystallize a vision for the firm's future."
Peter Russin, Esq. – Attorney – Meland Russin & Budwick, PA

Updated: May 2024