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Professional Responsibility Keyed to Gillers
Murphy & Demory, Ltd., et. al. v. Admiral Daniel J. Murphy, U.S.N. (Ret.), et. al.
Citation:
Chancery No. 128219 (1994)Facts
Murphy & Demory was a law firm specializing in government relations and international business consulting. In late 1993, several partners, including Admiral Daniel J. Murphy, decided to leave the firm and establish their own practice. Before formally departing, the defendants allegedly engaged in planning activities, including securing office space, establishing a new entity, and contacting clients about their intention to leave. The plaintiffs claimed these actions constituted a breach of fiduciary duty and improper solicitation of clients. The defendants maintained they were merely taking reasonable steps to ensure continuity of client service and that clients have the right to choose their counsel.
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