PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Cain Hibbard & Myers and Bulkley, Richardson and Gelinas announced their merger, effective Dec. 1, 2025, creating an alignment of two preeminent law firms in western Massachusetts.

 

"With this merger, Cain Hibbard will step into a new chapter of its rich 60-year history," said Lucy Prashker, Cain Hibbard's Managing Partner and President. 

 

Cain Hibbard, a firm with a history in Berkshire County, has offices in Pittsfield and Great Barrington.

 

"We are thrilled to be joining the extraordinarily talented lawyers at Bulkley Richardson who share our commitment to providing clients with the very highest quality of legal services with integrity and professionalism. Our practices are highly complimentary, as is our firm culture, including a tradition of giving back to our communities," added Prashker.

 

Bulkley Richardson has offices in Springfield and Hadley. The merged firm will be the largest full-service law firm in the region with 45 lawyers. 

 

"This is an ideal union for Bulkley Richardson," said Dan Finnegan, Managing Partner at Bulkley Richardson. "With Cain Hibbard's history spanning more than six decades and Bulkley Richardson on the heels of its centennial anniversary, this merger brings together two firms built on tradition, integrity and excellence. Combined, we are even stronger, sharing an unwavering commitment to client service, and a collaborative spirit that brought us together." 

 

Clients of both firms include businesses with operations across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the United States and abroad. The merged firm will maintain all four offices and it will operate under the Bulkley Richardson name. The firm will retain all lawyers and support staff of both firms and is committed to growth.