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ELPO Law Earns Recertification in Meritas,

the Premier Global Network of Independent Law Firms

English, Lucas, Priest & Owsley, LLP’s membership in Meritas means its clients can access quality legal expertise around the world.

Bowling Green, KY (March 30, 2026) – English, Lucas, Priest & Owsley, LLP (ELPO Law), a Bowling Green-based law firm, today announced that it has been awarded recertification in Meritas, the premier global alliance of independent business law firms. ELPO Law joined Meritas in 2019 and, as a condition of its membership, is required to successfully complete recertification every three years based on a rigorous review of its commitment to quality standards and exceptional client service.

Meritas is the only law firm alliance with an established and comprehensive means of monitoring the quality of its member firms, a process that saves clients time by prequalifying law firm’s credentials and experience. Meritas membership is selective and by invitation only. Firms are regularly assessed and recertified for the breadth of their practice expertise, client satisfaction, and high levels of cybersecurity to keep legal information safe. Meritas’ extensive due diligence process ensures that only firms meeting the tenets of Meritas’ unique quality assurance program are allowed to retain membership. The measurement of the firm’s performance, based on input from clients and peers, is reflected in a satisfaction index score, which is available online at Meritas.org.

“Our commitment to quality aligns with the Meritas mission to give clients peace of mind when working with their highly vetted member firms,” said Bob Young, managing partner at ELPO Law. “We have successfully collaborated with colleagues around the world to solve our clients’ issues and help them enter and expand into new markets and industries. We look forward to keeping those vital connections strong through membership in Meritas.”

“Businesses trust the strong quality of our member firms and recognize our extensive collective capabilities. Meritas is easy to work with – clients tap into any member firm and access responsive, on-the-ground expertise in markets important to their success,” said Sona Pancholy, president of Meritas. “ELPO Law has demonstrated these world-class legal standards, and we’re thrilled to have them continue their alliance with Meritas.”

About ELPO Law

English Lucas Priest & Owsley LLP (ELPO Law), a Meritas member firm, is the largest full-service law firm in south central Kentucky. With offices in Bowling Green and Elkton, ELPO Law offers business clients and individuals the experience and depth of a large firm and the personal commitment and attention of a small one. For over 50 years, the firm has worked with clients to develop creative solutions to difficult legal and business problems working extensively with established international and national businesses, regional companies, family-owned businesses, utilities, start-ups, and entrepreneurs. Alongside its business practice, ELPO Law also represents individuals in a wide variety of personal matters including people who have been seriously injured in accidents, who need assistance with divorce or custody, or who need help with estate planning or probate. For more information about ELPO Law’s capabilities and the client benefits of its membership in Meritas, visit elpolaw.com or call 270-781-6500.

About Meritas

Meritas’ global alliance of independent, market-leading law firms provides borderless legal services to companies looking to effectively capture opportunities and solve issues anywhere in the world. Companies benefit from local knowledge, collective strength, and new efficiencies when they work with Meritas law firms. The personal attention and care they experience is part of Meritas’ industry-first commitment to the utmost in quality of service and putting client priorities above all else. Founded in 1990, Meritas has member firms in more than 240 markets worldwide with nearly 8,500 dedicated, collaborative lawyers. To locate a Meritas resource for a specific need or in a certain market, visit Meritas.org or call +1-612 339-8680.

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