Since its founding in 1877 in Pittsburgh, Reed Smith has grown into a market leading firm in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. It has also expanded to 30 offices across three continents. In the United States, the firm has 18 offices in 10 states. Pittsburgh remains the firm’s headquarters and is one of its largest offices. The New York office is noteworthy in M&A. The firm advises niche private equity clients and holding companies in noteworthy mergers and complex acquisitions.