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Who is Abbott Stringham & Lynch and what do they do
Abbott Stringham and Lynch is a national law firm based in San Diego, California. The firm, which was founded on December 1, 1911 by Allan Abbott and Edmund M. Stringham, works on behalf of pharmaceutical, medical device and life sciences companies. The firm also has a presence in Los Angeles. Notable clients include BASF, BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc., Genzyme, Genentech and Biogen Idec.
Abbott Stringham and Lynch has repeatedly been named as a “Top Law Firm” by “Law360”, “The Daily Journal”, “San Diego Business Journal”, “The National Law Journal” and other publications. The firm is also known for its work in the San Diego-area community. Abbott Stringham and Lynch supports Breakthrough San Diego, which is a STEM-centered education program in the city for middle school children that aims to close the gap between those who pursue careers in science and engineering. The firm also supports the San Diego Museum of Man and the San Diego Symphony.

What are the company’s core values and how do they reflect in their work
Abbott Stringham and Lynch’s core values are reflected in the way they work. The firm’s values include: partnership, client focus, teamwork, integrity and knowledge. This allows the firm to develop a “shared vision” of its work. They believe that all parties in the team should view themselves as a team. For this reason they encourage employees to participate in committees and help to build their ideas. These values have also influenced their culture because they believe that it creates an environment where people are encouraged to discuss issues and solve problems together.
They believe that teamwork is vital to their business, because the firm is in such a competitive industry. They believe that collaborating with clients and other members of the team is important to providing them with first-class service. In order to foster a culture of teamwork they have regular team building sessions which increases staff morale.
They believe that relationships are important between themselves and their clients. To foster good relationships they work very hard at maintaining good communication with them. As well as frequently communicating with them, they also have regular meetings with clients and their staff. They believe that communication is necessary for any good relationship, and that if they work together with the client to resolve issues then they will be successful.
How did Abbott Stringham & Lynch come to be one of the most successful law firms in Utah
The firm was founded by Allan Abbott and Edmund M. Stringham on December 1, 1911. By the time they closed in 1998, their client list included major pharmaceutical companies such as Bristol-Myers Squibb and The Wellcome Foundation; medical device manufacturers such as Medtronic and Boston Scientific; and biotechnology firms like Genentech and BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. In addition, the firm worked with some of the biggest law firms in San Diego and Los Angeles.
The firm grew steadily through the years by gaining corporate clients who were attracted by the ability of both partners to work as a team on multiple matters in different states. In 1998, at the request of many of their clients, Allan and Edmund created a fax service. Since then, these professional services have continued to expand and keep pace with advancing technologies.

What are some of the biggest cases that the firm has worked on
Abbott Stringham and Lynch has represented clients in a wide range of industries, including: Medical devices Drugs and biotechnology Firearms and defense; Internet, multimedia and communications Consumer products; Energy; Media; Pharmaceuticals. The firm’s clients include: Abbott Laboratories, Inc. doing business as AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV); Research Triangle Institute; Johnson & Johnson; Amgen Inc.; Baxter (NYSE: BAX); Bristol-Myers Squibb Companies (NYSE: BMY); Gilead Sciences, Inc. doing business as GILD (NASDAQ Global Market: GILD); Eli Lilly and Company; Genentech, Inc. doing business as Genentech, Inc.; and Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK); among others.
Counseled clients in the defense of: patent infringement, trademark infringement, false advertising, deceptive trade and unfair competition; fraudulent claims; tortious interference with prospective economic advantage; and related causes of action.

What sets Abbott Stringham & Lynch apart from other law firms in Utah
Abbott Stringham & Lynch are known for taking a uniquely collaborative approach toward client work. The firm’s approach is different from other firms through the way they work together and how they treat clients. The firm believes that collaborative practice should be at the heart of all legal relationships and that teams will benefit from being more engaged with each other. They believe that working together is not only beneficial to their clients but also to staff members, who learn from each other’s experience. This approach is encapsulated in the firm’s core values: partnership, client focus, teamwork, integrity and knowledge.
The firm focus on teamwork means that they do not view people as individual employees or clients. They view them as part of a team, who work together to solve problems and achieve goals. As part of this teamwork, staff are entrusted with a great deal of responsibility and freedom. Their initiative is expected, because they are empowered to make decisions and seek alternatives when necessary. This collaborative approach also means that they are more likely to be involved in client work than is the case at other firms.
