Large Firms
Nov. 12, 2002
Breaking Up is Hard to Do
In 1995, rainmaker Debra Pole broke away from Ralph Campillo's Santa Monica boutique, taking the largest firm client with her to Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison. Her departure spawned a $70 million lawsuit, which, after years of litigation, finally goes to trial next week.
In 1995, rainmaker Debra Pole broke away from Ralph Campillo's Santa Monica boutique, taking the largest firm client with her to Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison. Her departure spawned a $70 million lawsuit, which, after years of litigation, finally goes to trial next week.
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