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Washington College of Law, American University, Class Of 1994
Placed at Groom Law FirmPopular Articles by Harrison Barnes
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- Harrison, You are creating some inspired content. Thank you for sharing these detailed and totally genuine insights. I really look forward to reading everything you have to say and want to urge you to keep up the great work. Jason Riddick
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I find the legal market extremely vexing and you put that into words extremely well. Thanks. Jeff Cohen - Your article on boutique firms is one hell of an article. Well thought out and spot on - I know from experience. Great article. Alexander M.
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