Richard M. Blatchford (1798-1875)
What Biglaw firm, celebrating its bicentennial this year, was founded by Richard Blatchford, who, in addition to his legal practice, was active in the Whig party?
Hint: Blatchford was the first presiding partner of the firm, succeeded by his son, Samuel. Samuel Blatchford went on to serve as a justice on the Supreme Court.
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