RETAIL AND RESTAURANTS
Compiled by Greg Johnson, Times staff writer
Firm Commitment: Attorney Andrew F. Puzder, who gained considerable attention in recent months when he helped fast-food leader Carl N. Karcher to restructure his significant personal debts, has changed jobs. Puzder on Tuesday closed the door of his office with Lewis, D’Amato, Brisbois & Bisgaard in Costa Mesa. On Wednesday he set up shop in Newport Beach with Stradling, Yocca, Carlson & Rauth.
Puzder, 43, said he left the Los Angeles-based law firm Lewis, D’Amato because he wanted to practice with a firm that has stronger ties to Orange County. He recently helped Karcher return to the Carl’s Jr. chain as chairman emeritus.
