Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC Celebrates Grand Opening of New Downtown Akron Office with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

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Oct 02, 2026, 00:08 ET

AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC celebrated the opening of its new downtown Akron office on September 30 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by firm leaders, public officials, and community stakeholders. The ceremony was led by Buckingham Managing Partner Dustin Vrabel, Akron Office Partner-in-Charge Chris Niekamp, and Chairman Emeritus Steve Dimengo, and was joined by Akron Mayor Shammas Malik and other civic and business leaders.

Pictured from left: Kimberly Beckett, President/CEO, Downtown Akron Partnership; Alyssa Carpenter, Greater Akron Chamber; Chris Niekamp, BDB Akron Office Partner-in-Charge; Akron Mayor Shammas Malik; Dustin Vrabel, BDB Managing Partner; Steve Dimengo, BDB Chairman Emeritus; David Messner, Summit County Community & Economic Development; Suzie Graham-Moore, City of Akron, Dir. of Economic Development. (Not pictured: Kandra Arnold, City of Akron) Photo credit: Justin Casalandra

In remarks to attendees, Vrabel reflected on the firm's more than century-long commitment to Akron and its continuing investment in the community. He thanked Buckingham's clients, community partners, attorneys, and staff, noting that the milestone was a celebration of the relationships that have shaped the firm's success and service to the region.

Mayor Malik welcomed Buckingham's move downtown, emphasizing its alignment with the city's vision for continued economic growth and revitalization. He noted that investments by established institutions such as Buckingham contribute to the expansion of Akron's business, residential, and hospitality sectors and reinforce confidence in the city's future.

Located in the heart of downtown Akron, the firm's new office reflects Buckingham's enduring connection to the city where it was founded and its ongoing commitment to serving businesses, institutions, and individuals throughout Northeast Ohio. The relocation also underscores the firm's confidence in downtown Akron's continued evolution as a center for commerce, innovation, and community engagement.

About Buckingham

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC is a full-service law firm with offices in Akron, Canton, and Cleveland, Ohio. For over a century, Buckingham has provided trusted legal counsel to businesses, institutions, and individuals throughout the region.

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