Paul Weiss Ties to Tisch Family Cited in Malpractice Allegations

June 12, 2026, 7:49 PM UTC

Paul Weiss placed a priority on its relationship with the wealthy Tisch family over its obligation to a former client, that ex-customer of the law firm alleges in a lawsuit filed Thursday.

Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison failed to disclose ties to the billionaire family, leading to faulty legal advice and costly litigation, the ex-client, Fairstead, a real estate developer and property management firm, claims in its New York Supreme Court suit.

The case highlights Big Law’s exposure to malpractice claims when unsuccessful litigation results in a client’s allegations of a conflict of interest. Paul Weiss said it ...

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