Paul Ceglia, Self-Proclaimed Half-Owner Of Facebook, Finds Ninth Attorney

Paul Ceglia's lawsuit against Facebook, much like a cat, appears to be on its ninth life. Even after a judge recommended dismissing the case, Ceglia found yet another attorney to lead the fight. Joseph Alioto of California — Ceglia's ninth lawyer — has agreed to represent the man who claims that he is the half-owner of the social network.

Paul Ceglia’s lawsuit against Facebook, much like a cat, appears to be on its ninth life. Even after a judge recommended dismissing the case, Ceglia found yet another attorney to lead the fight. Joseph Alioto of California — Ceglia’s ninth lawyer — has agreed to represent the man who claims that he is the half-owner of the social network.

Alioto told The American Lawyer that he feels Ceglia has a solid case:

I looked at the case and I looked at the evidence.

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