Former Alston & Bird attorney Jack Sawyer testified, “I was there to answer tax questions. … I was shocked” when he heard allegations that a company manager stole nearly $1.5 million. (Photo: John Disney/ALM)
The plaintiffs, a family-owned company, say Alston & Bird and former partner Jack Sawyer breached their legal and fiduciary duties by helping an older sibling allegedly steal nearly $1.5 million.
February 14, 2018 at 10:31 AM
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staff reporter
The original version of this story was published on Daily Report Online
Correction noted at bottom.
Day Two of the legal malpractice trial against Alston & Bird was no picnic for former senior partner Jack Sawyer, who spent the day weathering intense questioning about his dealings with the ex-manager accused of looting a family company of $1.5 million and then moving out of state.
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