Portland Firm Fires Partner for Alleged Theft
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A longtime partner in one of Maine's most prominent law firms has been fired for allegedly stealing money from clients and the firm.
Portland-based Verrill Dana sent a letter of apology to clients of John Duncan and notified them that it has "severed its relationship" with him.
The letter said Duncan "misappropriated funds" from the firm and "misused client funds or billed clients improperly." The firm isn't saying how much money was allegedly involved.
Duncan, who has been with Verrill Dana for nearly 30 years, did not return phone messages seeking comment.
A report on his billing and accounting practices is being turned over to the Maine Board of Bar Overseers. State and federal prosecutors have also been alerted.
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A divorce in Ohio is filed when there is typically “fault” by one of the parties and party not at “fault” seeks to end the marriage. A court in Ohio may grant a divorce for the following reasons:
• Willful absence of the adverse party for one year
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