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Firm Watch

Dec. 27, 2006

Merger Motivates Large-Firm Lawyers to Seek Smaller Home

SAN FRANCISCO - Since departing DLA Piper's Silicon Valley office for the relatively nascent San Francisco outpost of Payne & Fears, partners Richard S. Falcone and Rodney B. Sorensen have discovered the benefits of practicing labor and employment at a small firm.

By William-Arthur Haynes
Daily Journal Staff Writer

      SAN FRANCISCO - Since departing DLA Piper's Silicon Valley office for the relatively nascent San Francisco outpost of Payne & Fears, partners Richard S. Falcone and Rodney B. Sorensen have discovered the benefits of practicing labor and employment at a small firm.
      A more acceptable rate structure, fewer conflicts and feeling like a ...

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