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Law Practice

Mar. 23, 2006

Blanks v. Seyfarth Shaw - $38.3 million

PLAINTIFF POWER - Karate champion Billy Blanks punched his former attorney and firm with a malpractice case that resulted in a $38.3 million jury award for damages.

        Karate champion Billy Blanks punched his former attorney and firm with a malpractice case that resulted in a $38.3 million jury award for damages.
        Blanks accused the firm of Seyfarth Shaw in Los Angeles and partner William H. Lancaster of fraud and negligence.
        "The matter is on appeal, and we remain fully confident that we'll...

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