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Top Mortgage Service Provider Adds Underwriting Manager to Head New Office
The StoneHill Group, a national provider of quality control, due diligence, mortgage compliance audits, MERS® reviews and loan fulfillment including underwriting, closing and post-closing services, has added Kristin Belcher as an Underwriting and Office Manager to oversee the firm’s... - June 11, 2013 - The StoneHill Group
Thompson & Knight Ranked as Top Patent Firm
The law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is proud to announce its inclusion by Intellectual Asset Management (“IAM”) magazine in the 2013 IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners. The Firm is ranked among the top firms in Texas for its expertise... - June 08, 2013 - Thompson & Knight
Three Law Students Gain "On-the-Job Training" This Summer at Henderson Franklin
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to welcome three law students, Asa Brown, Shaun Cummings and Jason Lee. They will supplement their law school experience by working as clerks at the firm during the summer. As part of Henderson Franklin's Summer Associate Program, these law... - June 08, 2013 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Elizabeth Schartz Named Secretary of Board of Directors for Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas
The law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce that Elizabeth A. Schartz has been named as Secretary of the Board of Directors for the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas. She previously has served as a Board of Directors member at large since 2008. Her new two-year term began on May... - June 07, 2013 - Thompson & Knight
Michigan Hip Replacement Lawyers Now Accepting Stryker Hip Recall Lawsuits
Michigan hip replacement attorneys at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. are now actively handling Stryker hip recall lawsuits for patient complications. - June 07, 2013 - Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.
Moye White Announces Trial Section Chair
Denver law firm, Moye White LLP, has announced that Partner Jim Cage has been appointed Chair of the firn's trial section, effective immediately - June 07, 2013 - Moye White
ZyLAB and Partner SDL Offer Multi-lingual e-Discovery Technology
ZyLAB, leading provider of e-Discovery and information management solutions today announces it has integrated its e-Discovery solution with SDL’s automated machine translation technology SDL BeGlobal, to support law firms and multinational corporations facing multilingual litigation. - June 06, 2013 - ZyLAB
Mortgage Service Provider Hires New Business Development Manager as Sales Increase
The StoneHill Group, a national provider of quality control, due diligence, mortgage compliance audits, MERS reviews (MERS®) and loan fulfillment including underwriting, closing and post-closing services, has hired Michael Atwell as a Business Development Manager amidst increasing demands for... - June 05, 2013 - The StoneHill Group
LithFire-X Awarded Patent Protection for Li Ion Fire Suppression System
LithFire-X LLC, a Detroit-based specialty fire and safety management company, has been awarded patent protection for a fire suppression system specifically designed to contain and extinguish lithium ion battery fires in electric energy storage configurations. Electric energy storage applications... - June 05, 2013 - LithFire-X, LLC
Anderson Jones Sponsors ABC of the Carolinas’ Sixth Annual “Meet The Generals” Event
Firm Sponsors Associated Builders & Contractors of the Carolinas’ Speed Networking Night with Industry-Leading Professionals - June 05, 2013 - Anderson Jones
Longton Law Offices Now Offering Free Initial Criminal Defense Consultations
Working with an experienced criminal defense attorney is crucial for those who have been charged with a crime in Michigan. Longton Law Offices now offering free initial consultations. - June 05, 2013 - Longton Law Offices
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Helps Organize Legal Professions Night at Charleston Southern University in Charleston, SC
Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina spoke at Charleston Southern University’s first Legal Professions night on Wednesday, March 6th, 2013. - June 05, 2013 - Evan Guthrie Law Firm
Ten Willig, Williams & Davidson Lawyers Named to 2013 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers List
Philadelphia Labor, Employment and Workers’ Comp Attorneys Listed among Top Five Percent of PA Lawyers – Managing Partner Among Top 50 Women Lawyers - June 05, 2013 - Willig, Williams & Davidson
Houston's Own Pierce & O'Neill Law Firm Named Texas Energy & Natural Resources Law Firm of the Year by Global Law Experts
Pierce & O’Neill LLP of Houston has been named Energy & Natural Resources Law Firm of the Year in Texas by Global Law Experts (GLE), a well-known guide for locating specialist legal advisers throughout the world. - June 05, 2013 - Pierce & O'Neill LLP
Coats and Bennett Paralegal Appointed Committee Co-Chair for Paralegal Division of NCBA
Martha L. Blackman-Hughes Named Co-Chair for Publications Committee for 2013-2014 Term - June 02, 2013 - Coats and Bennett PLLC
Legacy Family Court Gives Families a Chance in Substance Abuse Cases
Legacy Family Court, Dallas County’s first family drug court, was created to provide a non-adversarial option to address the growing number of children removed by CPS from their families as a result of a substance addicted parent or parents. Legacy Family Court offers a unique, team-based... - June 01, 2013 - Godwin Lewis PC
3B Medical Inc./BMC Medical Ltd. Defends Resmed Patent Suit
3B Medical Inc./BMC Medical Ltd. to defend against Resmed patent lawsuit. - May 31, 2013 - 3B Medical
Deborah R. Willig Named to Juvenile Law Center Board
Philadelphia labor and employment lawyer Deborah R. Willig, Esq. of Willig, Williams & Davidson has been named to the Board of Directors of Juvenile Law Center. Willig was elected to a three-year term by the board in May 2013. - May 31, 2013 - Willig, Williams & Davidson
The Patterson Law Firm Announces Steve Silvey as Of-Counsel
Steve Silvey Joins The Patterson Law Firm as Newest Of-Counsel - May 31, 2013 - The Patterson Law Firm, LLC
Celesq® Announces June CLE Involving Ethics for All Attorneys; Litigation; Corporate/Securities/White Collar and Technology Law Developments; Asset Protection
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following web casts for June 2013: Withdrawal from Client Representations: Ethical Considerations for All Attorneys (2312) Live web cast: June 13, 2013 (12:00 noon ET) Tom Mason, Zuckerman Spaeder, discusses when a lawyer must, or may, withdraw... - May 30, 2013 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
Collins Einhorn Farrell Attorney Kevin P. Moloughney Named President of the Association of Defense Trial Counsel
Moloughney’s practice focuses on the defense of personal injury and property damage claims. He has also maintained an active practice litigating insurance coverage disputes. - May 30, 2013 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
Queens Attorney Appointed to the Board of Governors of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys
The American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys is pleased to announce that Michael Davidov, Esq., CFP® has been appointed to the Academy’s Board of Governors. In his new capacity, Davidov will serve as an advisor and help guide the direction of the national membership organization. He... - May 29, 2013 - Davidov Law Group
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Speaks About Legal Profession at Northwoods Middle School in North Charleston, SC
Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina spoke to students at Northwoods Middle School about lawyers and the legal profession on Tuesday March 5, 2013 in North Charleston, SC. - May 29, 2013 - Evan Guthrie Law Firm
Fisher & Phillips' Fredrickson Ranked Among Top in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Business Lawyers
Todd Fredrickson, Managing Partner in the Denver office of Fisher & Phillips LLP, has been featured in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2013. The Denver office is one of eleven to be ranked among the top labor and employment law firms in their respective states. Fifty of the firm's attorneys nationwide were featured in Chambers USA. - May 26, 2013 - Fisher Phillips Denver
Los Angeles Personal Injury Law Firm, Grayson & Grayson, Announces Free Case Review for Truck Accident Victims
Los Angeles Law Firm, Grayson & Grayson, has announced free review of truck accident cases. People having suffered severe personal injuries can contact personal injury attorneys and lawyers at Grayson & Grayson for free initial consultancy. - May 26, 2013 - MarkGraysonLaw.com
USClaims Lands Attorney Donna Lee Jones as Litigation Funding Underwriter
Philadelphia Personal Injury Trial Lawyer Joins #1 Ranked Litigation Financing Company. - May 25, 2013 - USClaims
Feldman Shepherd Personal Injury Attorneys Named to 2013 PA Super Lawyers and Rising Stars List
14 Philadelphia Trial Attorneys Recognized Among Pennsylvania’s Elite Lawyers - May 25, 2013 - Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock & Dodig LLP
Arizona DUI Lawyers Corso & Rhude Know Memorial Day 2013 Can be a Dangerous Time on Arizona’s Roads
Memorial Day weekend is the traditional start of summer in Arizona and the long three-day weekend can also be the start of a very long and costly Arizona DUI defense. According to the Arizona DUI lawyers at Scottsdale’s Corso & Rhude, it doesn’t need to be a wild night of partying... - May 25, 2013 - Law Office of Corso & Rhude, PLLC
Coming to New York, NY ~ June 28-30, 2013 ~ Mortgage Securitization Auditor Training Certification
CFLA, Inc has created a comprehensive training certification program entitled: Mortgage Securitization Auditor "MSA"- A 24-hour in-person intensive seminar held across the country. - May 24, 2013 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
Tuition-Free Drug Prevention Training for Tribal Professionals Hosted in Nashville
Drug abuse has far reaching impacts on the health and safety of children in our tribal communities. Join Lamar Associates for a tuition-free Drugs of Abuse and Drug Endangered Children training session, taking place in Nashville, Tennessee on June 19-20. - May 24, 2013 - Lamar Associates
Southwest Florida Employment Lawyer Suzanne Boy Achieves Highest Rating by Martindale Hubbell
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Attorney Suzanne Boy achieved an AV® Preeminent™ rating by Martindale-Hubbell® – a well respected resource for information on the worldwide legal profession. The AV® Preeminent™... - May 24, 2013 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
VStock Transfer Congratulates Its Client, New Found Shrimp, Inc. on Receiving DTC Eligibility
New Found Shrimp (NFDS) Secures DTC Eligibility. - May 23, 2013 - Vstock Transfer, LLC
Williams & Hand Attorneys Named to 2013 PA Super Lawyers and Rising Stars List
Three Bucks County Family Law Attorneys Recognized Among Pennsylvania’s Elite Lawyers - May 23, 2013 - Williams & Hand Law
Dog Bite Lawyers in Michigan Discuss National Dog Bite Prevention Week
The Michigan dog bite injury attorneys at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. representing victims attacked by a dog discuss National Dog Bite Prevention Week. - May 23, 2013 - Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Assists with Special Olympics Event in Charleston, SC
Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina volunteered to help in the South Carolina Special Olympics Mid-Winter Games in Charleston, SC on Saturday March 2nd 2013. The event was sponsored in part by the Young Lawyers Division of the South Carolina Bar as annual event... - May 22, 2013 - Evan Guthrie Law Firm
Six Burns White Attorneys Named to Pennsylvania Super Lawyers/Rising Stars Lists
Burns White Members David B. White in the Pittsburgh office, and William J. Mundy and Valerie H. Lieberman in the Philadelphia office were named to the 2013 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list, a distinction received by no more than five percent of attorneys practicing in the state. In addition, Member... - May 19, 2013 - Burns White LLC
Ballston Spa Attorneys Teresa Donnellan and Amy Knussman Announce New Firm Partner
The Ballston Spa matrimonial and family law firm Donnellan & Knussman, PLLC announced today that John W. Kraigenow is now a partner in the firm. In addition, Kraigenow will be a name partner in the associated law firm, now Donnellan, Knussman & Kraigenow, PLLC. - May 19, 2013 - Donnellan, Knussman & Kraigenow, PLLC
Coming to San Francisco, CA ~ May 25-27, 2013 ~ Mortgage Securitization Auditor Training Certification Class
CFLA, Inc has created a comprehensive training certification program entitled: Mortgage Securitization Auditor "MSA"- A 24-hour in-person intensive seminar held across the country. - May 17, 2013 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
Michigan Car Accident Lawyer Creates Drunk Driving Deaths Infographic
Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Michigan car accident lawyers create infographic that compares drunk driving crash deaths to accidental deaths in the U.S. - May 16, 2013 - Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.
Chambers USA Selects Six Maddin Hauser Attorneys for Inclusion Among America’s Leading Lawyers for Business
Michael W. Maddin, Mark R. Hauser, and Lowell D. Salesin represent the Real Estate group. Charles M. Lax, Gary M. Remer and Marc Wise were honored in the Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practice area. - May 16, 2013 - Maddin, Hauser, Wartell, Roth & Heller, P.C.
Y Line Product Design Responds to 3D Printed Guns
Project TRGR receives a Finalist Nomination in this year’s IDEA Awards! Y Line Product Design believes that Liberty is a two way street. If anyone can own and 3D print guns then everyone should be allowed to detect the presence of live ammunition on both private and public property. Y Line Product Design is an International IDEA Awards Finalist, and is continuing to develop project TRGR. TRGR is a big idea. It is an innovative response to gun violence. - May 15, 2013 - Y Line Product Design
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Volunteers with Charleston Food and Wine Festival in South Carolina
Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina volunteered to help the Charleston Food and Wine Festival in Charleston, SC on Friday March 1st 2013. Attorney Evan Guthrie donated his time to help the internationally renowned festival in its eighth year of operation. The... - May 15, 2013 - Evan Guthrie Law Firm
Prominent Texas Lawyer Joe B. Garza Hosted Gala to Celebrate Grand Opening of George W. Bush Library
Texas Lawyer Joe Garza (http://www.garzaharris.com) opened the doors to his summer home in Dallas to host an event that earmarked the grand opening of the George W. Bush Library, which is located about half a mile north of Garza’s beautiful Dallas estate. In attendance were prominent and... - May 11, 2013 - Garza & Harris LTD
Anderson Jones Paralegal Nominated for State Bar Association Paralegal Division Council
Leslie Ward Nominated for Three Year Term as a Member of the N.C. Bar Association Paralegal Division Council - May 11, 2013 - Anderson Jones
Anderson Jones Associate Recognized as 2013 Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine
Caroline Lindsey Among State’s Top Attorneys Under 40, in Practice for 10 Years or Less - May 11, 2013 - Anderson Jones
Leila J. Noël, Partner with Santa Barbara's Cappello & Noël, Named One of Top 100 Women Lawyers in California
Leila J. Noël, partner with the Santa Barbara law firm of Cappello & Noël LLP, was named one of the "Top 100 Women Lawyers" in California by the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journals. Noël was the only attorney selected for the list between the San Francisco Bay... - May 10, 2013 - Cappello & Noël, LLP
Collins Einhorn Farrell Attorneys Michael Sullivan and David Anderson to Represent Firm at IADC Roundtable, May 16
Sullivan is serving as the program chair and moderator for the event, which focuses on “Managing the Tripartite Relationship.” Anderson is among several other lawyers and industry professionals scheduled as featured speakers. He is participating in a panel discussion on “When the Tripartite Relationship is Challenged by Coverage Issues.” - May 10, 2013 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
Anderson Jones Partner Recognized as 2013 Legal Elite by Business NC Magazine
Partner Todd Jones Among State’s Top Lawyers in the Field of Construction Law - May 09, 2013 - Anderson Jones
zIngenuity Announces Launch of Its Redesigned Website
zIngenuity, a national provider of risk management and mortgage fulfillment services for mortgage lenders and servicers, has redesigned its website to align with current service offerings. “The mortgage market continues to undergo an unprecedented level of change, and zIngenuity has... - May 06, 2013 - zIngenuity, Inc.
Reese Witherspoon’s Atlanta Arrest Video Released and Lessons Are Learned
Atlanta disorderly conduct arrest of Reese Witherspoon brings up a very good lesson to be learned. Many citizens don’t understand the protocol expected by police officials in a traffic stop. - May 06, 2013 - Thomas C. Rowsey Attorneys At Law