Hale and Dorr LLP, one of the nation's leading litigation law firms, announced today that Robert D. Cultice and George W. Mykulak, formerly of Goldstein & Manello, P.C., have joined the firm as Partners in its Litigation Department. Mr. Cultice and Mr. Mykulak have a national franchise litigation practice and currently serve as national litigation counsel for franchise matters for DaimlerChrysler.

“For many years, we have had an active and prominent trade regulations and franchise litigation practice. The addition of Bob and George to our existing practice group provides the Firm with enhanced expertise and an increased ability to service clients throughout the country,” said John D. Hamilton, Jr., the Firm's Managing Partner. “We feel particularly fortunate to have this group of excellent trial lawyers join us.”

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