A Letter From The Managing Partner
Providing more than a century and a half of service in the legal profession is certainly a significant accomplishment. As we celebrate this achievement, we take a step back in time to more fully appreciate the heritage of our firm.

For more than 150 years, our attorneys have worked to preserve the integrity and professionalism that was the hallmark of our founder — Richard Harrison. Through several wars, the Great Depression, recessions, and years of social unrest, our firm has weathered change in the nation, state, and the legal profession itself with resilience and growth.

This brief visit to the past in no way attempts to catalog all of the individuals and clients associated with the firm over the past 150 years. Rather, it presents highlights of an exceptional legacy.

Looking back, we are proud of our heritage. This pride comes from the knowledge that the success of Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur is due to our commitment to clients and community, and to our adherence to the highest standards of the legal profession. Looking to the future, Porter Wright will continue to prosper and grow by keeping these same commitments.


Robert W. "Buzz" Trafford
Managing Partner