Ex-Sunstein Partner’s Lawsuit Highlights Alleged Delays in Law Firm Payment Practices

A recent lawsuit filed by a former nonequity partner at Sunstein LLP sheds light on alleged delays in the firm’s payment practices. The attorney claims he was owed roughly $85,000 for services delivered to two clients he secured for the firm. According to the suit, these payments were delayed for several months, a move asserted to violate the Massachusetts Wage Act. The suit raises crucial questions about compliance with state wage laws and underscores potential vulnerabilities, even among established firms, in handling financial obligations to partners.