CLEVELAND and DALLAS, September 18, 2025 | Align Capital Partners’ (“ACP”) outsourced legal services platform Counsel Press Inc. (“Counsel Press” or the “Company”) has acquired Firefly Legal, strengthening its position in the service of process market. Headquartered in Mokena, Illinois, Firefly Legal is a trusted provider of service of process, skip tracing, court e-filing and related litigation services. With its strong customer focus and established client base, Firefly expands Counsel Press’ service of process footprint and enhances its nationwide capabilities.
Counsel Press entered the service of process market earlier this year. The Company’s platform streamlines process serving and e-filing services nationwide by reducing complexity, saving time and integrating seamlessly with case management systems. Counsel Press aims to deliver faster, more reliable results through its national network of experienced process servers.
Scott Thompson, CEO of Counsel Press, said, “Firefly is a great strategic match for our organization. Their client-first reputation, expertise and experienced team enhance our growing service of process capabilities and complement our existing strengths. Together, we are building a seamless nationwide organization that supports law firms from trial court filing through appeal with accuracy, reliability and technology-driven efficiency.”
“We are excited to join forces with Counsel Press,” said Keith McMaster, Founder and CEO of Firefly Legal. “For more than two decades, Firefly’s team has built its reputation on responsiveness and results. This partnership allows us to bring that commitment to a broader client base while giving our existing clients access to a full spectrum of litigation and appellate services powered by technology.”
The transaction marks the Company’s ninth 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.