Acquirer of Choice
First Legal is the Partner That Respects Your Legacy
First Legal partners with established litigation support companies that want to transition thoughtfully without disrupting their culture, team, or vision.
Since First Legal was founded over 30 years ago, we’ve grown organically by building lasting relationships with like-minded business owners across the United States. Known for our integrity, transparency, and skilled integration team, we strive to be the kind of buyer sellers can confidently entrust with the legacy they’ve worked so hard to create.
Honoring Your Vision. Growing Together.
At First Legal, every acquisition is more than a business transaction. It’s a continuation of a legacy. As the Acquirer of Choice for litigation support companies, we’re committed to partnerships that preserve your culture, elevate your team, and uphold your client obligations.
We bring a founder-friendly approach backed by operational excellence, financial stability, and decades of experience in the legal industry. We focus on:
Strategic Fit and Alignment
We target companies that complement our services, align with long-term goals, and have a strong presence in key markets. Ideal partners offer two or more services, are already cross-selling, and have a leadership team ready to grow.
Financial Health and Viability
We prioritize companies with stable revenue, healthy margins, and a consistent track record of organic growth. Ideal partners demonstrate fiscal stability or a clear opportunity for enhanced performance and efficiency. They can operate independently post-transaction utilizing their own systems, including accounting, billing, and client relationship management platforms.
Cultural Compatibility and Integration Potential
We value partners that share our core values of integrity, innovation, and excellence. They should have a performance mindset and an openness to change. Leadership and teams should be strong and focused on growth, aligned with our vision, and committed to achieving long-term success together, even if top leaders plan to exit post-transaction
We honor your legacy by building a path that supports your team, serves your clients, and advances our shared mission to simplify litigation through File Thru Trial™ solutions.
About First Legal
First Legal is a leading litigation support company comprised of professionals who prioritize client service, ethical practices, and effective solutions.
From File Thru Trial™, we provide a single-source approach that simplifies the litigation process for our clients. Our culture of innovation, trust, quality service, and depth of industry knowledge makes us uniquely qualified to bring relevant and timely solutions.
First Legal’s comprehensive suite of services includes:
What You Can Expect as a First Legal Partner
When you become a First Legal partner, you join a large, values-driven team committed to preserving what you’ve built and helping it grow.
Our core values are the foundation of every business transaction. They help us stay focused on what matters most – people, continuity, and shared success – and guide every step of the integration process:
Family
We prioritize a culture that keeps morale high. Supporting connection and collaboration throughout the transition and into long-term partnership.
Integrity
We follow through on our commitments and take responsibility for our actions.
Resourcefulness
We make thoughtful use of resources, honoring the company’s legacy while moving toward stronger systems and management.
Self-Sufficiency
We set clear expectations and believe in shared responsibility — everyone has a role to play.
Trustworthiness
We treat all stakeholders, clients, employees, and vendors with respect, care, and consistency.
When you partner with First Legal, you gain a trusted ally dedicated to long-term success for your business, people, and clients.
What Sets Us Apart?
- Fast, Fair Valuation – We offer market-based, transparent pricing and don’t waste your time.
- Respectful Transitions – We welcome ongoing involvement and will shape the deal to reflect your goals, honoring your legacy while building the future together.
- Post-Sale Growth – We invest in your team and vision to ensure the business thrives long after the ink is dry.
- Flexible Deal Structures – We work with earn-outs, phased exits, and other creative solutions to fit your needs.
Why Partner With Us
First Legal is a growth-focused company that acquires and nurtures successful businesses. Backed by private equity, we offer financial strength, strategic resources, and long-term vision to support scalable growth. With unrivaled experience and trust in the legal industry, we bring operational excellence, financial stability, and a founder-friendly approach to every deal.
Whether you’re ready to sell your business or simply exploring your options, now is the perfect time to build relationships with potential partners. A trusted conversation today lays the groundwork for a smooth transition when the time is right — on your terms and your timeline.
The best partnerships start with mutual respect. We take the time to understand your story, values, and vision for the future because selling a business is never just a financial transaction. It’s a personal milestone and it deserves thoughtful planning, transparency, and care.
What to Expect: First Legal’s Integration Process
First Legal’s executive leadership team is highly experienced in transforming and growing businesses in the litigation sector. They engineer transactions to be seamless, efficient, and strategic.
Here is the process you can expect when partnering with First Legal:
- Connection: We begin with a confidential conversation to learn about your business, your goals, and whether there’s a potential fit. This is a no-pressure opportunity to ask questions, explore possibilities, and get to know each other.
- Evaluation: If both sides are interested in moving forward, we’ll request some basic financial and operational information. This allows us to better understand your company’s performance and identify opportunities for growth within our platform.
- Letter of Intent & Due Diligence: Once we align on general terms, we’ll issue a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI). This outlines the proposed structure of the deal. From there, we enter a due diligence phase to confirm key details, answer any remaining questions, and finalize the agreement.
- Integration: Before, during, and after closing, we work closely with your team to ensure a smooth transition. Our experienced integration team manages the process with care, aligning systems, supporting employees, and communicating clearly with clients to minimize disruption.
Commitment to Confidentiality
We understand how sensitive acquisition discussions can be. Every inquiry is treated with strict confidentiality. If desired, we’ll sign an NDA before any information is shared.
If you’re exploring your options, we’d love to hear from you. There’s no pressure and no obligation.
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