National law firm expands into Tampa

TAMPA — McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter LLP, founded in New Jersey, announced it will open an office in Tampa.

The opening marks the law firm's expansion to the Southeast. It will be the firm's 13th location in eight states including New Jersey, New York, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Delaware, according to a press release.

The initial member of the firm's Tampa office is James “Jamie” Myers. Myers joined the firm as a partner. He has experience representing clients in civil, business and commercial litigation. Previously, he worked for a Tampa area law firm and served as an assistant state attorney in Florida.