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Law Practice

Jan. 23, 2009

Heller Rejects Leases, Strikes Deals with Creditors

A bankruptcy judge granted Heller Ehrman's request to reject five of its leases and approved its settlement with its Los Angeles landlord Wednesday afternoon during the second hearing in the firm's bankruptcy proceedings.

By Jill Redhage
Daily Journal Staff Writer

SAN FRANCISCO - A bankruptcy judge granted Heller Ehrman's request to reject five of its leases and approved its settlement with its Los Angeles landlord Wednesday afternoon during the second hearing in the firm's bankruptcy proceedings.

The 119-year-old firm voted to dissolve in late September following troubles it encountered with its bank financings after more than 50 partners left in a year's time an...

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