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Solo and Small Firms

Jul. 2, 2011

Conservative Business Model Made Firm Strong

Wendy York started out on her own as a young attorney. Now, she is a leading plaintiffs' attorney in elder abuse cases.


By Emily Green


Daily Journal Staff Writer


SACRAMENTO - Wendy York was 29 when a partner at the plaintiffs' firm where she worked walked into her office and told her disturbing news. The firm didn't have enough money to cover her next paycheck.


York was stunned and upset. She had no idea the firm was in financial trouble. Everything had seemed fine. It was an up-and-coming firm. They had a lot of clients. But the firm had expanded too ...

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