Big Boss Sues GAL Again!
On the eve of coming out into the light of day, my stream has taken a turn. With full knowledge of this very blog and the fact that I am revealing my identify in 4 days, my old firm has jumped head first into the stream. My first thought is - well - what in the world are they thinking?
At 4:00, my old firm sent a young daughter of one of the legal secretaries to my office. I invited her in my office, of course. She came in and served me with yet another lawsuit filed by Big Boss. The first lawsuit had been settled [more here] two months ago. I figured they would finally get on with their lives (who would think one departing attorney could draw such attention?). It has been two years since deciding to quit. But here they are again ... sending little girls to serve complaints (like I wouldn't accept service!), giggling back in Big Bosses office while sipping scotch.
The truly funny part is that the Greatest Aemrican Lawyer web site is the key basis of their complaint. This blog is a virtual 'play by play' of my departure from the firm. This latest lawsuit by Big Boss presents the perfect opportunity to reflect on the day I was set free from my old firm. What a perfect theme two years post "I Quit!" - on the eve of the unmasking of the author of the Greatest American Lawyer Blog.
Thanks Tim (one of my old partners, Big Bosses' son and heir apparent to Big Bosses' origination formula)! I could not have written a more perfect script if I had tried .... I am ready for round two. I regretted settling the last case before the court ordered partner formula was provided in discovery (Ken and I always suspected there really was no formula). And now, about those counterclaims ...
I have to say I was worried for you that day would come. I'm glad you're in fighting mode. This is really going to be interesting. I hope you keep blogging about it, although we'd all understand if you wanted to shove this part of the sordid tale under wraps. Something tells me that's really not your style, though ...
Posted by: basquette | 2007.02.07 at 10:11
Sure will. This will be years of hard fought litigation. I have tried to avoid being pushed to obtain a full accounting from the firm. After years of being partner, I have never seen the so-called partner formula. Not unlike many firms controlled by a single partner, the books are a mystery to all but one. My belief is that an accounting will turn up allegations of self-dealing, diversion of funds and numerous accounting tricks along the way. Where did those 'great year' profits go in 2004 as we wound our way towards year's end? Ken and I could never figure it out.
I think that Big Boss calls it usurping in his complaint. Well, let's just see who was holding a big fat straw in the till .... Perhaps the word is slurping?
I was ready to get on with my life, but apparently they love me to much to let go. :-)
Posted by: GAL | 2007.02.07 at 11:23
At what point is enough enough for your ex-boss? Hopefully he gets what he deserves, because no one deserves this kind of harassment.
Good luck in this. Hopefully it won't detract you too much from your real mission.
Posted by: Bill | 2007.02.08 at 14:47
At what point is enough enough for your ex-boss? Hopefully he gets what he deserves, because no one deserves this kind of harassment.
Good luck in this. Hopefully it won't detract you too much from your real mission.
Posted by: Bill | 2007.02.08 at 14:47