The two attorneys have joined forces to create their new firm, Frost Echols LLC, with national representation of the accounts receivable management industry.
09/30/2022 12:30 P.M.
2 minute read
Mike Frost, formerly the managing partner at Malone Frost Martin PLLC (MFM), and Chad Echols, owner of The Echols Firm LLC, have joined forces to create a new firm, Frost Echols LLC. This boutique law firm, with a nationwide presence, opened Oct. 1.
Frost and Echols, along with a strong team of attorneys, will continue their national representation of the accounts receivable management industry, providing litigation defense, risk management, compliance advice, counseling, virtual general counsel services and regulatory representation.
Three other attorneys from MFM will join Frost Echols: Cooper Walker, Chelsey Pankratz and Khari Ferrell. Paralegals Lucas Peterson and Valerie Pike and legal administrator Chelsey Wren from MFM have also joined Frost Echols.
Mike Frost and Chad Echols Form New Law Firm
The Echols Firm attorneys Marissa Coyle, Jenna Williams and David Grassi Jr. as well as paralegals Salley Odom and Amie Temple will also be joining Frost Echols.
Echols is the founding attorney of The Echols Firm LLC, formed in 2011 in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The practice focuses on defending the credit and collection industry, emphasizing creditors’ rights and strong compliance policies. Address: PO Box 12645, Rock Hill, SC 29731com
“I have known Mike for a long time. He and I have discussed working together over the years,” Echols said. “I am proud to be forming a law firm that will combine our experience along with the talents of the entire Frost Echols’ team. I have every confidence our clients will enjoy efficient and effective legal work that intimately understands the operational needs of businesses working in the credit and collection space. We have both developed and appreciate loyal client relationships. I am thankful to combine our experience to best support and defend every Frost Echols’ client.”
With 20 years of industry experience, Frost will continue advising clients on a variety of business, regulatory and legal matters along with serving as virtual general counsel for various clients.
“Our clients require representation in multiple jurisdictions, so joining with Chad, building our collective national platform, providing high caliber litigators, and offering comprehensive financial services capabilities makes Frost Echols LLC an exciting opportunity for us and our clients,” Frost said. “We are thrilled to create a firm that brings vast experience, shares similar values, and focuses on firm culture.”
If you have executive leadership updates or other member news to share with ACA, contact our communications department at [email protected]. View our publications page for more information and our news submission guidelines here.