The explosive growth experienced by Tampa-based Carlton Fields as it absorbed Miami firm Jorden Burt leveled off last year with gross revenue up 3.5 percent to $223 million.
Both gross revenue and attorney head count increased 25 percent in the year following the merger, which was consummated Jan. 1, 2014. Gross revenue went to $223 million in 2015 from $215 million in 2014, while the number of lawyers jumped to 339 from 272. The firm jumped 32 spots on the Am Law 200 survey to 135 from 167 a year ago. Net income rose 6.5% to $65.5 million from $61.5 million.
