Hard as a CEO? How about job hunting in this shitty economy. Try that, Eddie.

I know it's not going to be easy for any of these friends to pick up and find a job immediately. That's why we've provided each of them with 6 weeks of severance to make the transition as easy as possible. I know that looking for a job is never easy, but neither is working for a company that has made mistakes and happily ignores them. There's no future for anybody at a company like that.

Oh Ed, I am sure it was incredibly difficult for you. Failure is never easy and you seem to be doing it alot lately.

I'm proud to defend my performance as a CEO and our record as a company. To continue to have growth year over year in this economy is something to be proud of and I am. More to your point, I'm not afraid to make mistakes. As long as I learn from them. Yesterday was a difficult lesson and one I have learned from greatly. This is not a decision I took lightly, far from it. But I am absolutely confident that this is what is best for Total Attorneys, the employees that remain here and our customers who are the reason we're in business in the first place.

Ed, speaking for me personally I appreciated the opportunity to have worked at TA and the skills I gained. It was all a bit shocking, but I'm sure it was for the best of the company. I hope TA continues to successed and do that while remaining Wrenghy!

Having had the pleasure of working with Total Attorneys since it was a 25-person operation in early 2006, I have only positive things to say about Ed's (and Kevin Chern's)leadership. Every business is going to hit bumps and take the occasional wrong turn, but this one has taken fewer than most and seen incredible success even during difficult economic times.

Working at Total Attorneys was an amazing opportunity. I will miss the cohesiveness of so many talented, wonderful people. I wish you luck in the future and hope to see you all soon.

Personally, I enjoyed my time at Total Attorneys. Working for a company with a rich corporate culture and honest and supportive people was extremely refreshing. I am disappointed about how things turned out, but I am extremely thankful for the experiences that I gained in my short time with the company. Best of luck moving forward!

As a legal industry 'insider' who has watched TA from afar and up close, the company provides an exceptional value to all of its members and clients.

After visiting the TA offices and talking with many of their people I can confidently say it was and remains an amazing place to work and certainly one of the best led "small" companies in the legal industry.

Ed and Kevin are amazing people and if this had to be done, I can be confident in saying it must have been the only possible way. It's very evident they love their people and their team.

Ed and Kevin, I'm sorry you had to go through this. I'm know it wasn't easy. You will come through as a better and stronger company.

To all the people who were let go, yes it's a tough economy. Yes, you will miss the team atmosphere at TA, but know that you are a better person for having worked there.

Just remember...It's your attitude that determines your altitude!

Stephen Fairley

ed you're full of crap.....hardest day.....you're just trying to put more money in your pocket...who cares about the people that got you there!?!?!

"To all the people who were let go, yes it's a tough economy. Yes, you will miss the team atmosphere at TA, but know that you are a better person for having worked there." No, I miss the salary I left to come work here, the atmosphere at TA, the culture, are all secondary. Paying bills, and making a living is what's important. So working at Total Attorneys did not make me a better person. Thanks for your input Stephen.

Ed and Kevin,

True leaders like yourself face the issues head on and make the necessary changes. It is never easy. The only way out is through. I know this is just a rest stop in the growth and success of the company.