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Disbarred Veteran Attorney Wants Others to Learn From His Mistake: 'Never Fool With Your Escrow Account'

The attorney testified during an evidentiary hearing that he had a thriving law practice until 2018, when he spent a "considerable amount of money" on marketing and advertising efforts in order to compete with larger firms, eventually leading to financial troubles.
7 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Managing Partner: 'Be Accessible and Consider New and Diverse Ideas—and Also Be an Excellent Lawyer,' Says Kerry Timbers of Sunstein

"Firm culture is extremely important. When people are dedicated and resilient, good teamwork coupled with flexibility can solve a lot of problems."
4 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'Success at Any Law Firm Requires More Than Just Excellent Legal Skills,' Says Sara Margolis of MoloLamken

'Do not hesitate to reach for what you want. Your goals are sometimes closer than you might think.'
10 minute read

Daily Business Review

Distinguished Leaders: Attorney Tanaz Salehi's Humility and Empathy Give Her an Edge

"Please do not be intimidated by the clout, experience and the title of your opposing counsel. Do not be intimidated by the glamour and glitz of a large firm. Your true power as a litigator lies in zealous and focused preparation," Tanaz Salehi said.
6 minute read

Daily Business Review

Distinguished Leaders: 'Panic and Fear Are Enemies of Good Decision Making,' Says Litigator Stuart Ratzan

"Problems and crises often present opportunities if we are clear headed and willing to see them," Stuart Ratzan said.
3 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Amir Alavi, Demetrios Anaipakos Leave Houston Trial Firm to Start a Firm

Amir Alavi and Demetrios Anaipakos, friends since childhood, opened Alavi Anaipakos in Houston with seven other former Ahmad, Zavitsanos, Anaipakos, Alavi & Mensing trial lawyers.
2 minute read

Law.com

Following State Disbarment for Alleged Misuse of Funds, Veteran Attorney Is Also Disbarred in Federal Court

Richard W. Gannett has maintained that his due process rights were violated during state ethics proceedings because his counsel was ineffective.
8 minute read

Law.com

How I Started My Own Law Firm: 'I Built the Type of Work Environment I Wanted for the Types of Clients I Most Enjoy Serving,' Says Kristen Corpion of CORPlaw

"In a sea of cookie-cutter, we want rebels."
10 minute read

Daily Business Review

Forum Non Conveniens: South Florida Lawyer Helps Beat Back $1B Cross-Border Suit

"This case had little to do with the US and a lot to do with Angola," said Mike Ehrenstein, a partner at Ehrenstein Sager. "The convenience of the parties, the location of the documents, the applicable law—everything militated in favor of having the case decided over there, rather than here."
4 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'You Have to Earn the Trust of Those Around You,' Says Anelga Doumanian of Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala

"People have a different approach to problems, so cultivating your treasure chest of solutions is something you can never start too early."
8 minute read

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