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Bankruptcy

May 13, 2014

Diamond McCarthy LLP faces disqualification motion in Howrey bankruptcy

Seven of Howrey LLP's unsecured creditors moved to disqualify Diamond McCarthy LLP from continuing to represent the defunct law firm's estate over alleged conflicts of interest arising from the firms's recent partner hires.


By Joshua Sebold


Daily Journal Staff Writer


Seven of Howrey LLP's unsecured creditors moved to disqualify Diamond McCarthy LLP from continuing to represent the defunct law firm's estate over what they claim are conflicts of interest arising from the bankruptcy boutique's recent partner hires.


In addition, the creditors asked that the court disqualify Allan B. Diamond, managing partner of Diamond McCarthy, as trustee for the Howrey ...

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