Phelps Dunbar LLP is pleased to announce its expansion into Alabama through a combination with the firm of Lyons, Pipes & Cook, PC, effective July 1, 2010. This Alabama presence adds to Phelps Dunbar LLP’s U.S. offices in Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas and Florida and brings the total number of lawyers in the firm to 284.

“We are excited to be part of the dynamic Mobile, Alabama community. Phelps Dunbar LLP and Lyons, Pipes & Cook PC have much in common; most importantly, the attorneys joining us from Lyons, Pipes & Cook PC have a reputation for excellence and commitment to community involvement,” said Michael D. Hunt, Phelps Dunbar’s Managing Partner. “The two firms match up extremely well in terms of our expertise and approach to client service. Together, we can do more for clients throughout the Southeast.”

“We are extremely pleased to join Phelps Dunbar, LLP, whose regional presence from Texas to Florida allows the combined firm to better serve our existing clients and provide a wide array of comprehensive legal services to new clients within our expanded geographical area. We will now have the resources and manpower to grow our practice with one of the nation’s most respected law firms,” said Cooper Thurber, President, Lyons, Pipes & Cook, PC.