Three law firms not native to Pennsylvania have made significant lateral hires in Philadelphia in recent weeks, raising the question: Are more on the way?

Local legal recruiters say yes, it is indeed likely that more national firms or out-of-state entrants will look to make hires in Philadelphia soon. But it’s not due to a burning desire to make a name in Philadelphia, and it’s not even for the cheesesteaks. It’s all about the lawyers, they said.