Southern California regional firm Best Best & Krieger finalized an agreement on April 1 to absorb Jenkins & Hogin, an eight-lawyer firm led by name partners Michael Jenkins and Christi Hogin that specializes in the practice of municipal law.

Jenkins & Hogin, based in Manhattan Beach was formed by its founders in 2001. As California city attorneys, Jenkins and Hogin both have a long history representing local municipalities and public agencies in the Golden State.