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Law Practice

Nov. 30, 2012

Heller estate pursues clawback claims against several law firms

As the four-year anniversary of Heller Ehrman LLP's bankruptcy nears, the estate is mired in a complex legal battle against four law firms that hired former Heller partners.


By Kevin Lee


Daily Journal Staff Writer


SAN FRANCISCO - As the four-year anniversary of Heller Ehrman LLP's bankruptcy nears, its estate is mired in a complex legal battle against four law firms that hired former Heller partners and allegedly kept the fees from ongoing matters begun at Heller.


In a hearing Wednesday before U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Dennis Montali of the Northern District, the defendant firms brought out their heavy hitters to ...

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