Worcester law firms Peters & Sowyrda and Mitrakas & LaForce to merge

The new combined firm will be known as Peters, Mitrakas & LaForce.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 8:21pm

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Two Worcester-area law firms, Peters & Sowyrda and Mitrakas & LaForce, have signed an agreement to merge by the end of May 2026. The new combined firm will be called Peters, Mitrakas & LaForce and will have seven lawyers and nine paralegals with offices in both Marlborough and Worcester.

Why it matters

The merger will allow for a smooth transition of clients and staff as Norman Peters, the owner of Peters & Sowyrda, looks to eventually hand off his residential and commercial real estate legal work to another attorney. The combined firm will provide greater resources and expertise to serve their clients.

The details

The firms signed the merger agreement on March 1, 2026 and are working to integrate their technologies, particularly mortgage processing software. The integration is expected to be completed by May 12, with the merger finalized by the end of that month. The merger did not involve any financial exchange between the firms.

  • The firms signed the merger agreement on March 1, 2026.
  • The integration of technologies is expected to be completed by May 12, 2026.
  • The merger is expected to be finalized by the end of May 2026.

The players

Norman Peters

Owner of Peters & Sowyrda law firm.

Dillon LaForce

Attorney at Mitrakas & LaForce who does the same type of work as Norman Peters.

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What they’re saying

“At some point, you have to have an exit strategy. One of the guys from the other firm, Dillon LaForce, does the exact same work I do, so that will help create a continuity for our clients and staff.”

— Norman Peters, Owner, Peters & Sowyrda

What’s next

The integration of the firms' technologies and operations is expected to be completed by May 12, 2026, with the merger finalized by the end of that month.

The takeaway

This merger represents a strategic move by the two Worcester-area law firms to combine resources, expertise and client bases to better serve their customers. It also allows for a smooth transition of leadership as the owner of Peters & Sowyrda looks to eventually hand off his real estate practice.