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Solo and Small Firms

Apr. 5, 2011

BigLaw Expats Launch Virtual Firm

Three former BigLaw associates and law school classmates launched a virtual law firm and so far, the formula appears to be a success.

By Darius Tahir

Special to the Daily Journal

and Sara Randazzo

Daily Journal Staff Writer

SAN FRANCISCO - Karen J. Stambaugh knew it could be a risky proposition when she decided to launch a law firm with two former UC Berkeley School of Law classmates.

"Everyone says you don't go into business with friends," she said. "And none of us want to screw that up."

Stambaugh took the plunge anyway, joining with Philip M. Miles...

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