Culture Came First in Chartwell’s Rise to 300 Attorneys

In a recent Law360 feature, Chartwell Managing Partner Chuck Barreras reflects on the firm’s evolution from a small Pennsylvania insurance boutique to a national firm of more than 300 attorneys in just 23 years. The article highlights the intentional decisions that shaped Chartwell’s trajectory, such as prioritizing collaboration over competition, building trust across offices, investing in long-term relationships, and creating a firm culture where growth is driven by people, not ego.

As Barreras explains, Chartwell’s success has never been about rapid expansion for its own sake, but about creating an environment where attorneys and staff work together for the benefit of clients and one another. That philosophy continues to guide the firm as it looks ahead to its next chapter.

Read the full Law360 article here: Collaborative Approach Helps Chartwell Grow to 300 Attorneys

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