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Solo and Small Firms

Feb. 4, 2012

Three friends who started a law firm together split the down times and the profits.

Despite the advice from other colleagues, the three partners behind Doll, Amir & Eley LLP said they have no written partnership agreement spelling out their equity positions at the firm.


By Gabe Friedman


Daily Journal Staff Writer


LOS ANGELES - The three partners behind Doll, Amir & Eley LLP said they have no written partnership agreement spelling out their equity positions at the firm.


At the end of the year, Gregory L. Doll, Michael M. Amir and Hunter R. Eley sit down and split the firm's profits three equal ways, ignoring who brought in which clients, or any other typical law firm metrics.


"Everyone ...

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