Holland & Knight Announces Associate Salary Increases in All U.S. Offices

NEW YORK, Feb. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland & Knight announced today that the firm will increase salaries for new and existing associates in all of its offices throughout the country, retroactive to Jan. 1.

Salary increases for new first-year associates in larger markets will be as much as $20,000. Current associates in all offices also will receive salary increases. The move positions the firm as the market leader in many major markets and matches leading salary levels in other markets.

"Holland & Knight has just completed the best year financially in the history of the firm -- and our associates are a large part of this achievement," said Adolfo Jimenez, the firm's Professional Development & Recruiting Partner. "Attracting and retaining outstanding lawyers is a top priority of the firm. Increasing salaries demonstrates our appreciation for our talented associates and their ongoing commitment to excellent client service. This represents a significant investment in the future of Holland & Knight."

               ENTRY-LEVEL ASSOCIATE COMPENSATION INCREASES


  Office                                 2006 Salary    2007 Salary

  ATLANTA                                  115,000*       130,000*
  BOSTON                                   125,000        145,000
  CHICAGO                                  125,000        145,000
  JACKSONVILLE                             105,000*       110,000*
  LOS ANGELES                              135,000        145,000
  WASHINGTON DC/NORTHERN VIRGINIA          135,000        145,000
  NEW YORK                                 145,000        160,000
  ORLANDO                                  105,000*       110,000*
  PORTLAND                                  90,000         93,000
  SAN FRANCISCO                            135,000        145,000
  FT. LAUDERDALE/MIAMI/WEST PALM BEACH     125,000*       130,000*
  TALLAHASSEE                               90,000*        95,000*
  TAMPA                                    105,000*       110,000*

  *Includes stipend

About Holland & Knight LLP: Holland & Knight is a global law firm with more than 1,150 lawyers in 17 U.S. offices. Other offices around the world are located in Mexico City, Tokyo and Beijing, with representative offices in Caracas, Helsinki and Tel Aviv. Holland & Knight is among the world's 15 largest firms, providing representation in litigation, business, real estate and governmental law. Our interdisciplinary practice groups and industry- based teams ensure clients have access to attorneys with the best expertise, regardless of location. http://www.hklaw.com/