Geographic expansion has been an oft executed strategy of late among law firms looking for ways to capture new market share, but three recent moves demonstrate just how differently firms can approach that growth.

In the last three days, Blank Rome has announced plans to open a Fort Lauderdale, Fla., office; Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti has opened in Richmond, Va.; and national health care law boutique Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman opened an office in the Philadelphia suburb of West Conshohocken, Pa.