We are delighted to announce Hatch & Parent's merger with Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck effective January 1, 2008. Our combined firm will have 12 offices in California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Washington D.C. With this merger, you will have access to more than 200 attorneys and policy advisors, with unparalleled expertise in real estate, land use, environmental and regulatory compliance, government relations, business and corporate transactions, taxation, litigation, wealth management, intellectual property and gaming, along with the largest water resources practice in the country. You will continue to see our firm involved on the forefront of resource and infrastructure issues integral to the vitality of the communities we serve.

Beginning on January 1, 2008, all current and new projects will be handled under the Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck name. We do not anticipate changes in staffing on any existing matters as a result of the merger. If a case warrants it, we may recommend that you consider working with some of our "new" attorneys. We expect all our clients will benefit over time from our broadened practice skills. Please visit the Brownstein website to view a summary of our new partners.

We recognize that there are many qualified attorneys in the legal community, and we are honored that you put your trust in us. We do all that we can to ensure the quality of our services exceeds your expectations. We are confident that our expanded firm will exemplify the Hatch & Parent tradition of excellence. We are excited about our ability to offer a greater complement of resources and talent to our exclusive set of clients. If you have any questions regarding the merger, or opportunities where we can be of greater service to you, please contact us.