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Houston-based law firm Burleson LLP plans to close all of its offices by the end of the year, according to multiple reports.
The company currently has five offices including Houston (HQ), San Antonio, Denver, Pittsburgh and New Orleans.
The firm cites the massive decrease in drilling operations across the industry as the reason behind the decision.
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