Two shareholders leave Orlando law firm
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The Orlando law firm of Moran & Shams P.A. announced that two of its shareholders are leaving and the firm's name will change.
Maurice "Mo" Shams and Sidney Shams are departing amicably, the firm says.
The 14-attorney commercial law firm, renamed Moran Kidd Lyons Johnson & Berkson P. A., will remain at 111 N. Orange Ave., Suite 1200.
Meanwhile, the Shams have set up a new law firm in Maitland, to be called the Shams Law Firm, at 1015 Maitland Center Commons Blvd., Suite 110.
A joint statement by the Orlando firm and the Shams says the two attorneys are leaving to focus on their business, tax, estate and real estate practice.
"In light of the longstanding personal friendships and mutual respect of all of the firm's shareholders, the transition has been amicable and cooperative," says the statement.
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• Willful absence of the adverse party for one year
• Adultery
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