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Large Firms

Mar. 13, 2010

Securities Firm Faces Division

Patrick Coughlin's departure from top-flight plaintiff securities firm Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins was preceded by debate among the executive leadership over its size and structure. It appears the younger generation won out.

By Gabe Friedman

Daily Journal Staff Writer

When Patrick Coughlin stepped down from the partnership at top-flight plaintiff securities firm Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins last month, he said he was going to spend more time with a new wife and family, among other things.

But his departure was preceded by a months-long debate among the executive leadership of the San Diego-based firm over its size and structure, pitt...

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