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As noted, Pravati has been sued, a slew of John Pierce’s former partners have been sued, John Pierce and the firm have been sued at least six times, and now the historically litigious Virage has reportedly starting “chasing” ex-Pierce Bainbridge partners at their new firms.
Quinn Emmanuel or Dreier LLP?
Pierce made the above proclamation in 2018. Like clockwork, the facts illustrate that Pierce was once again spouting, in his own words to the American Lawyer, “total fake news.”
The shadow of other cases relating to John Pierce’s involvement in the litigation finance industry operators is concerned continue to develop. Civil lawsuits continue.
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