Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP announced recently that James F. Fitzsimmons has joined the law firm’s Florham Park office as partner in the Corporate and Securities Group.
Fitzsimmons, who advises private equity firms, previously served as a shareholder in the Corporate and Business Law Department at Budd Larner P.C.
“Jamie’s broad corporate finance experience is impressive,” Andrew C. Kassner, chairman and CEO of Drinker Biddle, said. “He will bring immediate value to clients, further strengthening our growing national Corporate and Securities team.”
Prior to entering private practice, Fitzsimmons was a law clerk to the Honorable Richard Newman in the Superior Court of New jersey, Appellate Division.
“Jamie is highly regarded by so many of us here who have worked with him on prior deals,” James M. Fischer, chair of the firm’s Corporate and Securities Group, said. “His wide-ranging experience will help our clients navigate the complex finance and governance issues they face on a regular basis. Jamie will also fit well into our culture of collaboration and collegiality, and we are happy to have him on our side of the table.”
Andrew B. Joseph, regional partner heading the firm’s Florham Park office, said that Fitzsimmons’ practice, “bolsters our accomplished corporate and securities capabilities in New Jersey and across the firm nationally. Jamie’s focus on providing innovative strategies while protecting clients from unnecessary risk aligns well with Drinker Biddle’s commitment to the highest standard of client service.”
