Beginning in
the mid-1990’s, several lawyers and businessmen with deep roots
in the Fairfield County and the New York metropolitan area entered into
an agreement to lease office space together. As a result, Lawyers with
complementary practice areas, who were now sharing offices began using
one another as resources and referrals. The original group had a unique
component in its midst – a non-lawyer consultant specializing in
business turnaround and corporate consulting.
What was originally
an office sharing arrangement became an avenue for sharing information
and creating convenience and value for clients. The atmosphere was
collegial yet informal. The actual firm of RiverSide West was conceived
in 2003 when several small law firms and two consulting firms decided
to approach business with a unique strategy: provide clients with the
depth of both business and legal expertise.