People power: Staff diversity fuels law firm's financial strength

Founded in 1910, one of Florida’s oldest business law firms survives and thrives thanks to an advisory-focused approach to client relationships. Another key? Clearing the way for women.

  • By Brian Hartz
  • | 6:00 a.m. March 6, 2020
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Mark Wemple. Alan Higbee founded Shutts & Bowen’s Tampa office in 2006.
Mark Wemple. Alan Higbee founded Shutts & Bowen’s Tampa office in 2006.
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By its own admission, Shutts & Bowen isn’t the priciest or most prestigious law firm around, nor is it the loudest in terms of marketing and advertising. But when it comes to longevity and profitability, it's ahead of the pack. 

 

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