DALLAS, Texas — National law firm Polsinelli has officially opened the doors to its new Dallas base at Old Parkland East, reinforcing its commitment to modern work culture and long-term growth in North Texas.
The relocation, completed June 13, brings together more than 120 attorneys and staff on a single floor spanning roughly 285,000 square feet across Resolute Tower, Providence Hall, and Endeavor Hall.
Polsinelli’s Dallas managing partner, Brian Bullard, says the firm intentionally traded a traditional multi-floor law office for a layout that prioritizes connectivity and informal collaboration. Open meeting lounges, glass-walled conference pods, and tech-enabled huddle areas are key features meant to break down silos and encourage spontaneous teamwork.
“We didn’t want just a bigger office — we wanted a smarter one,” Bullard told local reporters. “Bringing everyone to one level transforms how our teams interact daily and, ultimately, how we serve our clients.”
The firm, founded in Kansas City in 1972, has steadily climbed the AmLaw 100, currently ranking No. 59 with 2024 revenues approaching $1 billion. Its Dallas branch alone has more than doubled in headcount over the past decade, prompting the shift from Frost Tower in the Harwood District to the more distinguished Old Parkland campus on Maple Avenue.
Real estate experts say Polsinelli’s move reflects a wider trend among top-tier professional services firms in Uptown and Turtle Creek, where high-quality historic redevelopments often command occupancy rates above 90% despite national headlines about shrinking office demand. Class A office space in Uptown Dallas currently averages around $55–$60 per square foot annually, well above the citywide average, according to CBRE.
“In Dallas’ premium corridors, the flight to quality is real,” said Mark Dorsey, a commercial property analyst with CBRE not involved with the deal. “Old Parkland stands out because it blends iconic architecture with cutting-edge workspace design — that’s a rare combo.”
Originally built as a public hospital in 1894, Old Parkland was rescued from decline by Crow Holdings in 2006 and has since become one of Dallas’ most coveted addresses for investment firms, family offices, and corporate HQs. The East expansion, where Polsinelli is now housed, is about 75% leased, according to Crow Holdings, with tenants like NYSE Texas anchoring the new footprint.
While details of Polsinelli’s lease remain private, Bullard confirms the firm views Old Parkland as a cornerstone for its next decade in Dallas. He adds that the fresh layout is already driving more in-person client meetings — a shift from the remote-heavy years immediately following the pandemic.
“Our clients appreciate the sense of place here,” Bullard said. “It’s classic Dallas heritage on the outside but entirely future-facing inside. That’s the balance we were looking for.”
