LSWG: A Legacy of Service and Dedication
Since our founding, LSWG, P.A. has proudly served the community with unwavering commitment. Here’s a look at our journey over the years, highlighting the milestones that have shaped our dedication to excellence.
1965
- November: Don Linton, while working as Chief Accountant for Frederick County, acquired Lloyd Fogle’s bookkeeping practice, marking the beginning of LSWG.
Initial Team: Full-time – Ron Shafer, Jenny Hedges, Kay Rice; Part-time – Don Linton, Jean Whipp, Pete Hedges.
1967
- January: Ron Shafer joins as partner, establishing Linton, Shafer & Company.
1968
- LSWG acquires an office at 6 West Second Street, Frederick.
1974
- September: The firm expands by acquiring J. Morris Hardy’s practice and opening an office in Silver Spring, which still bears the Linton, Shafer & Company name on Georgia Avenue.
1980
- September: The Dunbar Ashbury practice joins LSWG, with Dunbar Ashbury becoming a partner.
1990
- June: Acquisition of Hoye, Graves, Bailey & Associates, welcoming Bill Graves and Joe McCathran as partners.
2005
- January: Linton, Shafer & Company merges with Warfield Garrett & Associates to form Linton Shafer Warfield & Garrett (LSWG).
Heading up the newly merged firm are principals Joe McCathran, Ron Shafer, Kevin Hessler, Doug Warfield, Ed Garrett, and Don Linton. - September: LSWG relocates from downtown offices to the renovated Thomas Johnson Drive Professional Building at 201 Thomas Johnson Drive.
2010
- September: LSWG is named one of the “53 most exceptional businesses in Maryland” by The Gazette of Politics and Business.
2014
- August: Kevin Hessler and Barbara Roman become co-managing principals of LSWG.
2015
- 50th Anniversary Celebration!
2017
- December 1: LSWG merges with Scott Blackburn & Associates, LLC in Frederick, adding Scott Blackburn as a partner.
2018
- January 1: Another merger with Rockville firm WN CPAs brings Tracy Noble as a partner.
- January 22: Rockville office relocates to 1803 Research Boulevard, Suite 404.
- June: Don Linton publishes his memoir, “Don Linton – My Journey,” capturing the growth of LSWG and Frederick’s transformation.
Today
LSWG operates from two offices:
Frederick Headquarters at 201 Thomas Johnson Drive.
Rockville Office at 1801 Research Boulevard, Suite 320.
The firm continues its legacy of dedication under the leadership of seven principals.