Top attorneys square off in case of embattled priest
By Jean Torkelson, Rocky Mountain News
March 9, 2007

A fight between the Episcopal Diocese of Colorado and one of its priests is shaping up into a battle of the mega-lawyers.

The diocese has hired the law firm of Hal Haddon - known for defending such high-profile figures as basketball star Kobe Bryant - to pursue an allegation of "misapplied funds" against the Rev. Don Armstrong, of Colorado Springs.

Meanwhile, Armstrong's first lawyer, prominent Denver criminal defense attorney Dan Sears, said Thursday he has withdrawn from the case because there aren't the financial resources to adequately fight the diocese. the rest