DALLAS, April 16 /PRNewswire/ -- lauckgroup, Inc., an interior architecture firm with over two decades of experience creating interiors for leading organizations, will design Powell Goldstein LLP's 25,000-square-foot Dallas office in the JP Morgan Chase building, 2200 Ross Avenue.

In Dallas since July 2006, Powell Goldstein is expanding to a more permanent location that can accommodate its current attorneys and future growth. With additional offices in Atlanta and Washington, D.C., the firm is comprised of 300 attorneys and provides legal counsel to clients in a wide variety of practice areas.

"The Dallas market is similar to Atlanta in that it has strong banking and real estate industries. We hope to develop the new Dallas office by adding lawyers in our core practice areas of banking, health care, real estate and litigation," said James J. McAlpin, Jr., Powell Goldstein chairman. "We selected lauckgroup to design our new space because of their reputation in the Dallas market, their experience in law firm design and their understanding of law firm culture."

Powell Goldstein's new office location in Dallas will support recruiting, client meetings and collaboration. Key design objectives include conference amenities that enable virtual meetings and up-to-date technology elements. The Dallas office seeks to forge new ground, while upholding firm-wide standards.

Elements of the space will include porcelain flooring, natural walnut panels and a gallery that will showcase the firm's art collection.

"We're creating a space for Powell Goldstein that accommodates recruiting and growth, while featuring leading-edge technology," said Brigitte Preston, design principal, lauckgroup. "The Dallas firm will have a distinct personality and the design will reflect its culture. We're also working to support their operations and maximize the efficient use of space for their continued growth in Dallas."

Powell Goldstein's new office location in Dallas will be completed in May 2007.

lauckgroup has designed law offices for a number of leading firms, including Carrington Coleman Sloman & Blumenthal, Dallas; Jenkens & Gilchrist, Austin; Baker Botts, Austin; Locke Liddell & Sapp, Dallas, Austin, New Orleans; and Weil Gotshal & Manges, Dallas.

About Powell Goldstein LLP

Powell Goldstein LLP was established in 1909 and has nearly 300 attorneys who provide legal counsel to clients in a wide variety of practices from offices in Atlanta, Washington, and Dallas. For more information, visit http://www.pogolaw.com/ .

About lauckgroup

With offices in Dallas and Austin, lauckgroup is a leading Texas-based interior architecture firm with two decades of experience. The firm is comprised of award-winning design specialists who integrate clients' brand, culture and vision into streamlined and functional environments.

lauckgroup's focus includes designing interiors for leading corporations, professional service and law firms, and educational and public institutions. Please visit www.lauckgroup.com for more information.

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