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Law Practice

Feb. 19, 2011

Ex-Deputy DA Seeks Evidence in $2.5 Million Lawsuit Against Firm

A Superior Court judge is expected to decide today whether Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP must turn over a retainer agreement between the firm and council members from Cudahy who were investigated on corruption allegations.


By Erica E. Phillips


Daily Journal Staff Writer


LOS ANGELES - A Superior Court judge is expected to decide today whether Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP must turn over a retainer agreement between the firm and council members from a small city in southeast Los Angeles County who were investigated on corruption allegations.


The case implicates not only the firm, but also the relationship between District Attorney Steve Cooley and hi...

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