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Solo and Small Firms

Jul. 23, 2011

Flexible and Friendly

Schwartz Semerdjian Ballard & Cauley LLP, which counts cash-strapped public sector entities as clients, is willing to tighten its belts too and makes personable service a priority.


By Pat Broderick


Daily Journal Staff Writer


SAN DIEGO - Small law firms like Schwartz Semerdjian Ballard & Cauley LLP that count cash-strapped public sector entities as clients have to be willing to tighten their belts, too.


As long as the cases meet the firm's professional goals and are likely to benefit the community, founding partner Dick A. Semerdjian says he's fine with that.


"Whenever you're retained by a g...

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