Upstart litigation boutique Frost LLP has made its second expansion, this time by acquiring another law firm in Arizona.

The Westwood-based firm last week announced its acquisition of Phoenix-based Hoffman Legal, which was the solo practice of Amy Wilkins Hoffman. She has now shifted to being Frost LLP’s office managing partner for Phoenix and plans to expand the operation.

“Becoming part of Frost LLP means engaging in the leadership of a growing firm that can and will play a unique role in the Arizona market,” Hoffman said in a statement. “I’m looking forward to shaping the firm’s presence in Arizona by applying my earned knowledge of industry sectors, client needs, and the specificity of our court system.” 

Hoffman clocked in time at a variety of national firms before embarking on her solo practice 12 years ago and has taken on work in a variety of commercial litigation issues. She has frequently served as co-counsel with Frost LLP’s attorneys in Arizona matters.

“Amy Hoffman is an outstanding trial and appellate attorney, and a longtime trusted colleague who has been our go-to partner when we’ve needed Arizona counsel,” said Christopher Frost, founding partner of the namesake firm. “Over time, we realized it made sense to formalize our partnership by merging practices. Amy will be an important asset in our firm’s regional growth and in our plans to increase our appellate presence in California and Arizona.”

In about 18 months, Frost LLP has gone from a quiet launch with four attorneys to three offices in as many states.

The firm expanded into New York in June with the hiring of former federal prosecutor Michael Garofola to lead the office. It also took on the remainder of its floor at its Westwood headquarters this summer to accommodate its home turf growth.

It has stayed busy in recent months, with cofounder Josh Stambaugh taking the reins from Frost himself as firm managing partner in September. The firm in November also brought on Ben Kassis as a partner in its media, entertainment, sports and music practice areas.