Paradigm Acquires LollyLaw

Paradigm Acquires Legal Accounting Software TrustBooks

February 17, 2022

Software

Paradigm has acquired TrustBooks, a cloud-based accounting and trust-accounting software built for law firms. TrustBooks co-founders Tom Boyle and Chad Todd join Paradigm as Co-General Managers, and the acquisition expands Paradigm's suite of legal practice management, payments and accounting products (PracticePanther, Bill4Time, MerusCase, Headnote).

Francisco Partners Makes Strategic Growth Investment in Paradigm

October 13, 2021

Software

Francisco Partners has made a strategic growth investment in Paradigm, the software group that manages PracticePanther, Bill4Time, MerusCase and Headnote, to support product innovation and continued growth. Paradigm, formed by ASG and backed by Alpine Investors, will use the capital and Francisco Partners' software and payments expertise to expand its product suite and accelerate adoption among law firms; the transaction is expected to close in Q4 with terms undisclosed.

BAL Acquires Ladik Law Firm

January 13, 2026

Legal Services

BAL has acquired Ladik Law Firm, bringing sports and entertainment immigration specialist Steve Ladik and his team into BAL’s Sports and Entertainment Practice. The move expands BAL’s capability in athlete and team mobility, deepening its expertise supporting athletes, teams and leagues with immigration planning and compliance.

Ryan Acquires Paradigm Tax Group

July 19, 2022

Accounting & Tax

Ryan, the Dallas-based global tax services and software firm, has acquired Paradigm DKD Group, L.L.C., doing business as Paradigm Tax Group (PTG), a national provider of property tax management services. The deal expands Ryan’s property tax capabilities and nationwide footprint by integrating PTG’s specialists and technology platform into Ryan’s existing suite of tax services and software.

Centerbase Acquires Family Law Software

September 1, 2021

Software

Centerbase, a cloud-based legal practice management software provider, has acquired Family Law Software, a workflow and financial-forms automation product for family law practitioners. The deal expands Centerbase's practice-area capabilities and customer footprint in family law, enhancing its billing, accounting and case-management offering.

Pinnacle Security & Investigation Acquires Paradigm Security Services

February 24, 2023

Professional Services

Pinnacle Security & Investigation, based in Metairie, Louisiana, has acquired Atlanta-based Paradigm Security Services. Terms were not disclosed; the deal gives Pinnacle an established entry into the Atlanta market and a local team Pinnacle expects to grow over the next 18 months. Walden Businesses acted as advisor to Paradigm Security Services.