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Sep. 30, 2011

Giving 'no fear’ new meaning

Cypress LLP eschewed a hierarchical management structure in its efforts to create a harmonious environment, both inside the firm and for its clients..

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By Susan McRae

Daily Journal Staff Writer

LOS ANGELES - Nabil Abu-Assal wants to take the fear out of lawyering - both internally among the firm's lawyers and staff and externally by eliminating the tension inherent in client-lawyer relationships.

Harmony is key to building a bedrock on which everything else depends, said Abu-Assal, managing partner of Cypress LLP, a 13-law... (continued)

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