11.   Collecting money from individuals has turned out to be an administrative headache, venture partners say.

12.   For in his absence, his partners say, Leona Helmsley is draining the life out of Helmsley-Spear.

13.   Howrey partners said they realized the risk but expected the lawyers who did accept offers to have a solid understanding of their new employer.

14.   In all modesty, said Coffin partner Michael Manahan, the public relations firm sometimes has that effect on investors.

15.   In fact, some partners say the firm has had trouble attracting new people.

16.   In fact, the partners say, their greatest obstacle is often the INS itself.

17.   Its senior partners say it is the only major law firm nationally to do so.

18.   KHD provided no details of the plan, which other partners said is still being hammered out.

19.   KHD provided no details of the plan, which other partners said is still being worked out.

20.   Last year, the partners say, Chelsea Piers turned a profit for the first time, although they refused to say how big the profit was.