Locke Lord saw revenue tick up slightly and profits per equity partner (PEP) jump in 2018, based on preliminary financial results that show an improved trajectory from 2017 for the Dallas-based firm.

Gross revenue came in at $512.57 million in 2018, up 1.6 percent from 2017, when it was $504.3 million. Net income was $175.45 million in 2018, up 7 percent from $163.99 million the previous year.