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Gunster Law Firm Bolsters Wealth Management Services with Key Hire Andrew Nerney in Boca Raton

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Boca Raton, FL — In a strategic boost to its already significant portfolio, a renowned Florida-based law firm has broadened its personal wealth services by enlisting a highly skilled new team member. Gunster, known for its extensive operations across the state, announced the hiring of attorney Andrew Nerney, a seasoned expert in estate planning and tax law, who will work out of the Boca Raton office. Andrew Nerney, who brings over a decade of specialized legal experience to his new role, has crafted a niche in areas such as estate and tax business succession planning, … Read more

Rodríguez Angobaldo Abogados Bolsters Leadership, Welcomes New Co-Head for Labour Group from Top-Tier Firm

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Lima, Peru – In a significant move for Peru’s legal sector, Rodríguez Angobaldo Abogados, a prominent law firm, has recruited a leading expert from rival firm Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría (Peru) to co-lead its labor group. The newly appointed partner, whose background includes extensive experience at a well-regarded law practice, is set to enhance the depth and scope of the firm’s labor law capabilities. The lawyer, whose identity and specific details were not released immediately, brings a wealth of experience in labor law, an area of increasing complexity and significance amid changing regulatory … Read more

New Jersey Law Firm Faces Suit for Alleged Misrepresentation and Inexperienced Representation in Court

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TRENTON, N.J. — A prominent New Jersey law firm is facing allegations of legal malpractice following accusations that its managing partner, Britt Simon, over-promised and under-delivered on the level of personal legal guidance he would offer his clients. The complaint centers around a pivotal real estate case that resulted in an unfavorable outcome for the clients. The lawsuit filed against Simon Law Group claims that Simon, despite assuring clients of his direct involvement, assigned the case to a comparatively inexperienced attorney who had been practicing law for less than two years. This decision came to … Read more

Houston Law Firm AkinMears Files for Bankruptcy, Over $200 Million in Debt to Litigation Funders

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Houston, TX — AkinMears, a Houston-based law firm specializing in mass tort litigation, has declared Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The firm reported outstanding debts exceeding $202 million to two prominent litigation financiers. The legal filing, lodged in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas on January 23, has been placed under the jurisdiction of U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Marvin Isgur. AkinMears disclosed owing $115 million to Virage SPV 1 and an additional $86 million to Rocade Capital, two entities that have historically provided financial backing to law firms engaged in mass tort claims. Virage … Read more