Duane Morris Partner Clash Escalates in Non-Equity Status Suit

The bad blood between Duane Morris and a partner suing the law firm is getting worse as they fight over which court should hear the case.

The firm has perpetrated a “massive tax fraud” by classifying some of its lawyers as “non-equity partners,” Meagan Garland said again in late Friday court filing.

Garland is suing Duane Morris, alleging the firm intentionally misclassified her and other attorneys to reduce business and tax expenses. A Black woman, she also accuses Duane Morris of paying women and minorities less than their male, white counterparts.

Duane Morris wants the suit moved from Oakland, California, ...