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INDIANAPOLIS, IN (February 11, 2026) – Kroger Gardis & Regas, LLP, an Indianapolis-based law firm, today announced that it has joined Meritas, a global alliance of independent business law firms. The affiliation offers KGR access to more than 8,400 lawyers in 90 countries and 245 markets worldwide. The firm’s clients can now obtain legal counsel across jurisdictions and borders, with the convenience of working with KGR as its local contact.

“Our clients are increasingly doing business across markets and borders; seamless legal representation on a global scale is vital,” said Steve Runyan, Managing Partner at KGR. “Through Meritas, we can offer our clients in-depth knowledge of jurisdictional issues in all major markets around the world. Meritas offers us peace of mind that our clients’ legal needs will be met with the same commitment to quality, professionalism, and value on which we pride ourselves.

Meritas is the only law firm alliance with an established and comprehensive means of monitoring and enhancing the quality of its member firms. Meritas membership is extended by invitation only, and firms are regularly assessed for the breadth of their practice expertise and client satisfaction. Only firms performing under the tenets of Meritas’ unique quality assurance program are recertified as members. This ensures that clients receive the same high-quality legal work and service from every Meritas firm.

“Law firms join Meritas to help their clients increase efficiencies when navigating cross-regional opportunities and challenges,” said Sona Pancholy, president of Meritas. “In-house counsel at companies that are growing are under increased pressure to find trusted resources in specific markets that are cost-effective and right-sized, with access to knowledge on their specific issues.”

About Kroger Gardis & Regas

Founded in 1937 and located on Monument Circle in Indianapolis, Kroger Gardis & Regas is a premier law firm serving businesses, financial institutions, municipalities, and educational leaders across a comprehensive range of practice areas. The firm delivers large-firm experience with the values and personal attention of a small firm. For more information about KGR’s capabilities and the benefits of its membership in Meritas, visit kgrlaw.com or call 317-692-9000.

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.