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Shimko v. Guenther
Citation:
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Richard Ross, David Goldfarb, Paul Woodcok, and Guenther (defendants) were limited partners of the CORF entities. From 2001 to 2003, a number of CORF entities’ clients located in various parts of the country filed complaints against the CORF entities and the defendants, alleging fraud and other causes of action. Shimko was asked to advise Dr. Guenther and other owners of their personal exposure beyond the protection offered to them by the limited partnership structure. Shimko claims that it did not represent the CORF entities and billed them only because it was requested to do so by the defendants.
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