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Firm Watch

Jun. 5, 2007

As Rumors Swirl, Lerach Says He May Retire From His Firm

LOS ANGELES - Marquee trial lawyer William S. Lerach confirmed Friday he may retire from the plaintiffs' firm he founded in 2004, amid rumors that he may either be indicted or work out a plea deal stemming from a criminal investigation that has resulted in charges against his former law firm and partners at Milberg, Weiss & Bershad.

By Gabe Friedman
Daily Journal Staff Writer

      LOS ANGELES - Marquee trial lawyer William S. Lerach confirmed Friday he may retire from the plaintiffs' firm he founded in 2004, amid rumors that he may either be indicted or work out a plea deal stemming from a criminal investigation that has resulted in charges against his former law firm and partners at Milberg, Weiss & Bershad.
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