Commas in Firm or Company Names
The Comma
Rulebase Summary
When a series appears within the name of a firm or company, commas may or may not separate the individual names. Firms usually omit the comma before 'and' (or the ampersand). Follow the company's own preference if possible.
Morson's Rule 45 · p.31
Examples
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A. I was employed by the firm of Davis Martin and Shaw LLP.
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A. I was employed by the firm of Davis, Martin and Shaw, LLP.
Commas in firm names — follow the firm's own style.
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Q. Were you employed at Harris Grant and Associates?
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Q. Were you employed at Harris, Grant and Associates?
Commas in firm names follow the official name's punctuation.
Style Guide References (1)
Morson's
Rule 45
Page 31