"First rate." That’s how I would describe Esquire. Over the years, I have known of your firm’s reputation and worked with you when we were known as Freshman, Marantz. As hiring and/or managing partner since the early 1990’s, I have had substantial interaction with legal search firms. Few, I believe are as energetic, enthusiastic and as hard working as your organization.

As you know, since our merger with Kirkpatrick & Lockhart, a 600 lawyer firm based out of Pittsburgh, we have been looking to deepen our relationships with a select few of the top legal search firms in California. We started that process last year when we invited you to meet with the Chairman of the firm and myself.

Esquire has impressed us with the consistent high quality of the candidates presented. The fact that your organization has represented partner candidates in several practice areas (business litigation, products liability, entertainment, employment, real estate and intellectual property), suggests that your contacts and relationships are extensive. David Schack, the litigation partner you recently represented here, and who was formerly coverage chair and spent 17 years with Mitchell, Silberberg, is an excellent addition.

In conclusion, we see Esquire as a significant talent resource in helping us achieve our business goals in Los Angeles. Based on performance and manner in which you operate, your firm has demonstrated what sets it apart from most other legal search firms in Los Angeles. In addition, it is a pleasure working with you.

We look forward to a continued excellent relationship.

Paul W. Sweeney, Jr.
Administrative Partner
Los Angeles