The shakeup in the plaintiffs’ securities bar continues with today’s announcement that Lerach Coughlin Stoia & Robbins will combine with Geller Rudman. The merger will expand Lerach Coughlin’s presence on the east coast, adding offices in New York and Florida.
As of August 1, 2004, the combined firm will be known as Lerach Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins LLP and will have approximately 140 lawyers. Both firms are the products of recent splits.