Counsel Press Expands Its Appellate Footprint with Gibson Moore

CLEVELAND and DALLAS, July 10, 2025  |  Align Capital Partners’ (“ACP”) outsourced legal services platform Counsel Press Inc. (“Counsel Press” or the “Company”) has acquired Gibson Moore to further enhance the Company’s market presence in the Mid-Atlantic. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Gibson Moore provides court rules interpretation, legal proofreading, appellate brief printing services and same-day brief filing.

“For the past thirty years, our team has been committed to providing customers with the most efficient, knowledgeable and professional appellate services within our core markets,” said Gibson Moore Owner & President, Tracy Stuckey. “The opportunity to partner with Counsel Press allows our team to maintain this mission with new resources and client reach.”

“The addition of Gibson Moore strengthens our appellate services market leadership position in the Virginia, Washington D.C. and Maryland markets, including the U.S. Supreme Court,” said Counsel Press CEO, Scott Thompson. “With each phase of our growth, we’ve been fortunate to partner with owners like Tracy and her team of dedicated professionals. We welcome Gibson Moore and their valued clients to Counsel Press.”

The transaction marks the Company’s eighth add-on acquisition since ACP partnered with Counsel Press in 2023. ACP and Counsel Press remain focused on pursuing further M&A opportunities across appellate services, process serving and trial case management. ACP team members Matt Iodice, Rob Langley, Joe Eazor, Matt Bowen and Sarah Mahosky supported the transaction.

Disclosures: This press release is not an offer to sell securities or interests in any fund managed by ACP.