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05/17/2022

Warshaw Burstein Adds Associates to Litigation, Real Estate, Matrimonial and Trusts and Estates Groups

Warshaw Burstein, LLP announced that the firm has hired five new associates over the past several months to work with the Litigation, Real Estate, Matrimonial and Trusts and Estates groups.

05/15/2022

Kimberly C. Lau interviewed by CBS News for her legal perspectives on the Depp v. Heard defamation trial

Partner Kimberly C. Lau was interviewed by CBS News for her legal perspectives on the Depp v. Heard defamation trial, including her commentary on social media criticism toward Heard as an alleged victim of domestic violence and sexual assault and the potential impact on others from coming forward in the future.

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