Hand Arendall Harrison Sale and Barron & Redding announce the completion of their merger effective January 1, 2026.

This merger of these two long-standing, successful, and reputable law firms brings together attorneys who have represented many of the region’s distinguished individuals, largest corporate clients, and real estate developers.

Hand Arendall Harrison Sale Managing Lawyer Roger Bates announced the merger this week, “With our strategic planning to add experienced attorneys to our firm, we wanted to add attorneys with a depth of experience in business and complex cases that would complement our strengths. Barron and Redding bring that to our firm.” Florida Managing Lawyer Kevin Obos added, “As Northwest Florida continues to be an area of accelerated business growth and increasing populous, the foresight to collaborate and merge shows our agility to innovate in today’s growing and complex markets. Senior members in both firms are still working. With Franklin Harrison and Bob Hughes plus, Sandy Sanborn still available to our new associates, we have a strong foundation for continuing mentoring and expansion.”

The integrated firm will provide services across a broader geographical area combined with additional depth of bench by a roster of talented litigators and lawyers. “Joining forces with Hand Arendall Harrison Sale firm is a natural next step in our evolution,” said Sandy Sanborn, a senior attorney with Barron & Redding. “For decades, we’ve been deeply rooted in this business community, advising generations of entrepreneurs and organizations. This strategic expansion allows us to preserve that legacy while gaining broader resources and capabilities to better serve our clients as their needs continue to grow.”

Hand Arendall Harrison Sale LLC is a regional law firm with offices along the Northwest Florida coast and throughout Alabama. Since its founding, the firm has remained committed to delivering high-quality legal services with a focus on efficiency and client success. With offices in Athens, Birmingham, Mobile, and Fairhope, Alabama, as well as Destin, Panama City, and Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, the firm is well positioned to serve clients throughout Alabama, Northwest Florida, and Mississippi. Learn more at www.handfirm.com.

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