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Litigation

Aug. 9, 2014

Burke Williams sued over retainer agreement

Burke Williams & Sorensen was hit with a class action lawsuit by former clients, alleging attorneys at the firm misused a clause in their retainer agreement to collect fees from clients even after they were no longer representing them.


By Melanie Brisbon


Daily Journal Staff Writer


Prominent California law firm Burke Williams & Sorensen LLP was hit with a putative class action by former clients this week, alleging attorneys at the firm misused a clause in their fee agreement to collect money from clients even after they were no longer representing them.


In the complaint filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, the plaintiffs - represented by Drexel Bradshaw of Bradsh...

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