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Videoconference rooms available for hourly rental for depositions, job interviews, and meetings in Pasadena, CA and Natchitoches, LA. - January 24, 2013 - Huntington Court Reporters and Transcription
Feldman Shepherd Personal Injury Attorney Carol Nelson Shepherd Plans and Presents at Pennsylvania Association for Justice Medical Malpractice Seminar
Philadelphia Trial Lawyer Addresses Medical Malpractice Topics at PAJ - January 24, 2013 - Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock & Dodig LLP
Fort Myers Immigration Attorney Tulio Suarez Appointed to Diocese of Venice Catholic Charities Board
The Southwest Florida law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Attorney Tulio G. Suarez has been appointed to the Diocese of Venice Catholic Charities Board of Directors. Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc. is a not- for-profit social service... - January 24, 2013 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell Announces Bret L. Cogdill as Special Counsel
Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell is pleased to announce Bret L. Cogdill as Special Counsel (effective from January 1, 2013). Bret is a 2001 graduate of the University of Denver, College of Law and was awarded an internship with the State Department, serving at the U.S. Embassy in Sarajevo,... - January 23, 2013 - Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC
OilSpillClaims.org Needed as BP Claims Continue to Be Filed
Farr Law Firm saw the need for a comprehensive website to answer frequent questions and describe the claims process as more claims continue to be filed. The new website is OilSpillClaims.org. - January 23, 2013 - Farr Law Firm
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Offers Advice to Law Class at Bishop England High School in Charleston, SC
Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina visited the law education class at Bishop England High School on Daniel Island in Charleston, SC on Tuesday November 6th 2012. The law education class teaches the fundamentals and practical aspects of law that students can use... - January 23, 2013 - Evan Guthrie Law Firm
Mark Sweet Appointed New Chief Operating Officer of WebShark360
WebShark360 has appointed Mark Sweet as its new Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, Sweet will be responsible for managing the day to day operations of WebShark360, ensuring clients obtain the premium attorney marketing service for which WebShark360 has become known. Said CEO Steve Mehr,... - January 22, 2013 - WebShark360
Six Berger Kahn Attorneys Named to the List of Super Lawyers with Top Honors in the Lists of "Southern California Top 100" and "Orange County Top 50"
Fewer than five percent of attorneys receive the Super Lawyers recognition and this year, all six Berger Kahn principals have been named to the list of Southern California Super Lawyers, a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional... - January 21, 2013 - Berger Kahn
Michigan Personal Injury Lawyers Create Independent Medical Examination Insurance Doctor Comic
The Michigan personal injury and accident law firm of Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. (www.BuckfireLaw.com) creates comic illustration as satire to visually depict the truth behind independent medical examination doctors paid for by the insurance companies after an accident or injury. - January 20, 2013 - Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.
Henderson Franklin Named as a 2013 Top Ranked Law Firm
For the second year in a row, the law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., was selected as a “Top Ranked Law Firm” in a special report by LexisNexis, which was published in the December 24, 2012, issue of Fortune magazine. In addition to its publication in Fortune... - January 20, 2013 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Draft n Craft Welcomes NYCLA's Foreign and International Law Committee as the "Association Partner" for Its Upcoming Conference
Draft n Craft welcomes NYCLA’s Foreign and International Law Committee as the 'Association Partner' for its upcoming conference in New York - January 20, 2013 - Draft n Craft Legal Outsourcing Pvt Ltd
Moye White Announces New Partner, David Katalinas
David Katalinas has been named a partner at the Denver law firm, Moye White LLP. - January 19, 2013 - Moye White
Joseph V. Colaianni Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Joseph V. Colaianni, of Washington, D.C., has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Law. About Joseph V. Colaianni Joseph V. Colaianni is Partner at the law firm of Patton & Boggs, LLP. Mr. - January 19, 2013 - Strathmore Who's Who
Smith Dollar Participated in the National Residential Mortgage Litigation & Regulatory Enforcement Forum
Michael Pfeifer Among Panelists at ACI’s 10th National Forum - January 19, 2013 - Smith Dollar PC
Attorneys Mark E. Connelly and David M. Howard Join Cronin, Bisson & Zalinsky, P.C.
Cronin, Bisson & Zalinsky, P.C. is pleased to announce the addition of Mark E. Connelly, of counsel, and David M. Howard. Mr. Connelly, of counsel with the firm, specializes in community association law. A long-standing member of the Community Associations Institute, his areas of expertise... - January 18, 2013 - Cronin, Bisson & Zalinsky
Grayson & Grayson Law Firm to Offer Consultation to Online Pedestrian Accident Queries
LA-based personal injury attorneys from Grayson & Grayson will continue to offer consultation to online queries for pedestrian accident cases. Victims of pedestrian v. vehicle accident cases can fill out a no-obligation form at Grayson & Grayson to obtain free case evaluation of their personal injury case. - January 18, 2013 - MarkGraysonLaw.com
Principia Addresses US Market Risk Rule and ASF Guidance on Securitization Due Diligence
Principia's Structured Finance Platform delivers consolidated platform to perform global securitization due diligence best practices. - January 17, 2013 - Principia Partners LLC
Michael R. Pfeifer Joins Smith Dollar as Partner
California Mortgage Banker’s Association General Counsel to Head Firm’s Orange County Office - January 17, 2013 - Smith Dollar PC
C. Bradley Patton Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
C. Bradley Patton, of Carlsbad, California, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Law. About C. Bradley Patton C. Bradley Patton is Founder of the Law Offices of C. Bradley Patton. Mr. Patton... - January 17, 2013 - Strathmore Who's Who
Coats + Bennett, PLLC, Attorney Anthony Biller Named 2013 Lexology Client Choice Awards
Anthony Biller of Cary-Based Intellectual Property Law Firm Honored with Annual International IP Award. - January 17, 2013 - Coats and Bennett PLLC
Tribal Emergency Management and Public Safety Training in Albuquerque
Indian Country Training is joining with Risks and Rewards Management Group LLC (RRMG) to present critical emergency management training for tribal officials, February 26-27, 2013 in Albuquerque, NM. The two-days will feature a combination of progressive exercises and lectures and an Emergency Operations Center Activation Exercise. - January 16, 2013 - Lamar Associates
LA Personal Injury Law firm Grayson & Grayson to Offer Online Consultation to Trip and Fall Accident Victims
Grayson & Grayson personal injury lawyers can now be contacted online as the Los Angeles personal injury law firm, offers free consultation or case review at: MarkGraysonLaw.com for slip, trip and fall cases. Also find information on trip and fall cases in Los Angeles. - January 16, 2013 - MarkGraysonLaw.com
Coming to Los Angeles, CA - Jan 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. - January 16, 2013 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Does Estate Planning Course at Goose Creek Library in Goose Creek South Carolina
Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina taught an estate planning and probate class at the Goose Creek Library in Goose Creek, SC on Monday November 5th 2012. - January 16, 2013 - Evan Guthrie Law Firm
Martin Somelofske, Northeast Practice Leader, Executive Compensation, Hay Group to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: Say on Pay and Executive Compensation Litigation Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Martin Somelofske, Northeast Practice Leader, Executive Compensation, Hay Group will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal... - January 16, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
VStock Transfer Congratulates Its Client, Skajaquoda Group Inc., on Getting DTC Eligibility
VStock Transfer, LLC (http://www.vstocktransfer.com) is pleased to congratulate its client, Skajaquoda Group Inc., on obtaining DTC Eligibility. Last month, the Depository Trust Company (DTC) granted the company eligibility status. Eligibility is part of the process that enables ownership of the... - January 15, 2013 - Vstock Transfer, LLC
The CommLaw Group to Address Tax Consequences of Cloud Computing and Communications Services
In a one-hour TeleBriefing sponsored by Law Seminars International, their distinguished panel of attorneys and tax professionals will provide practical guidance for navigating cloud-based enterprises through the increasingly complex and dangerous tax and regulatory landscape governing the activities and transactions associated with Cloud Computing and Cloud Communications services. - January 14, 2013 - Marashlian & Donahue, LLC
Mullin Law Names New Shareholder Maral Kilejian
Mullin Law, P.C., a premier commercial law practice with an emphasis on franchise law, announced that Maral Kilejian has been named a shareholder in the firm, effective January 1, 2013. Maral joined Mullin Law in 2008, and now heads up the firm’s franchise regulatory practice. She focuses... - January 12, 2013 - Mullin Law, P.C.
Cynthia E. Gitt, Recently Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Cynthia E. Gitt of Pasadena, California has recently been recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Labor and Employment Law. About Cynthia E. Gitt Cynthia E. Gitt was born in... - January 12, 2013 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Conshohocken-Based Construction Law Firm Wins Award
Davis, Bucco & Ardizzi Named 2012 Associate Member of the Year - January 12, 2013 - Davis, Bucco & Ardizzi
Jay Blumenkopf Named Fellow of Litigation Counsel of America
Boca Raton attorney Jay Blumenkopf of the law firm of Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP, has been selected as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. Blumenkopf is a partner in the firm’s Labor and Employment Law Group. The LCA is a trial lawyer honorary society comprised of less than... - January 12, 2013 - Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP
Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan Selected as 2012 Corporation of the Year by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin
Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP (“GSH”) has been selected as the outstanding 2012 Corporation of the Year, awarded by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin (“HCCW”). This recognition was based on GSH’s leadership, guidance, and numerous years of pro bono... - January 12, 2013 - Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP
Jo Ann Koontz Reappointed to Realtor-Attorney Joint Committee
Sarasota, Florida Attorney Will Serve Another Two-Year Term on Sarasota County Bar Association Realtor-Attorney Joint Committee - January 12, 2013 - Koontz & Associates, PL
Coats + Bennett, PLLC, Attorneys Named to Business North Carolina 2013 Legal Elite
Larry Coats, Anthony Biller, John Owen and Tim Bradley of Cary-Based Intellectual Property Law Firm Honored in Survey by Business North Carolina - January 11, 2013 - Coats and Bennett PLLC
Leading Employment Law Forum to be Held by Greater LA Chapter of the Assoc. of Legal Administrators - Jan. 26
125 members of the Los Angeles legal community are expected to attend the Employment Law Forum, hosted by the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators (GLA ALA), on Saturday, January 26, 2013 from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Intercontinental Los Angeles Century City at... - January 10, 2013 - Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators
Thomas, Ferguson & Mullins, L.L.P. Attorneys at Law Earn “Best Law Firms” Honor from U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers® for 2013
Durham attorneys Thomas, Ferguson & Mullins, L.L.P. have been notified that their firm has been honored in the 2013 U.S. News Media Group Best Lawyers® list of “Best Law Firms” for 2013. Complete details of the honor were released with the U.S. News and World Report’s... - January 10, 2013 - Thomas, Ferguson and Mullins, L.L.P.
Bonding Agency Offers Bank Customers Deposit Protection as Feds Abandon Unlimited FDIC Insurance
Surety Advisors, LLC, an independent bonding and insurance agency, is offering private excess deposit insurance as an alternative replacement to the unlimited FDIC deposit protection instituted during the global financial crisis, renewed under Dodd-Frank and discontinued December 31, 2012. J. Mark... - January 09, 2013 - J.M. Strange & Company
Shawn Fox, Partner, McGladrey LLP to Speak at KC’s How to Prove Damages in Patent, Trademark and Copyright Cases Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Shawn Fox, Partner, McGladrey LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “How to Prove Damages in Patent, Trademark and Copyright... - January 09, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Jefferey Katz of The Patterson Law Firm, LLC Named a 2013 Rising Star by Super Lawyers
Legal malpractice attorney from Chicago law firm named one of the best attorneys under the age of 40. - January 09, 2013 - The Patterson Law Firm, LLC
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Organizes and Assists Color of Justice Program in Charleston, SC
Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina helped organize and moderate the Color of Justice Program held at the Charleston School of Law. - January 09, 2013 - Evan Guthrie Law Firm
Best Dog Bite Injury Lawyers Launch New Website for Dog Attack Victims
Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Michigan dog bite lawyers launch new website (http://www.MichiganDogBiteLawyer.org) for victims of dog bite injuries and attacks. - January 09, 2013 - Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.
Marashlian & Donahue, LLC Announces Expansion of Information Privacy and Data Security Practice
Marashlian & Donahue, LLC, a Washington, D.C.-area Telecommunications and Information Technology law firm, announces expansion of its Information Privacy and Data Security practice. - January 07, 2013 - Marashlian & Donahue, LLC
Espronceda Law Moving to a New Location
Espronceda Law offers legal services in family, business, and criminal law. Espronceda Law is thrilled to announce they have moved to a new location, effective January 1, 2013. In order to better serve clients, they are now conveniently located on the eighth floor of the Lincoln Center Building. - January 07, 2013 - Espronceda Law
USClaims Voted Among Best Litigation Funders by New Jersey Law Journal
Litigation financing company given high marks as a trusted service provider to New Jersey personal injury attorneys and their clients. - January 06, 2013 - USClaims
Washington County Bar Association Honors Peacock Keller Lawyer Kenneth Baker with Robert L. Ceisler Professionalism Award
Washington, Pa. Attorney Recognized for Exemplary Professionalism and Mentoring Efforts - January 05, 2013 - Peacock Keller
Established Northern Virginia Law Firms to Combine
Rees Broome, PC, and Kasimer & Annino, PC, to join their attorneys and staffs effective January 1. - January 05, 2013 - Rees Broome, PC
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center Announces January CLE re Ethics, Lawyer Substance Abuse, Elimination of Bias and More to Assist Attorneys with CLE Deadlines
In order to assist attorneys with upcoming CLE deadlines and, at the same time, to help them stay current in practice areas of interest to corporate counsel and litigators, Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following January 2013 web casts in Ethics, Substance Abuse and Attorneys,... - January 03, 2013 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Talks Legal Profession for Bishop England High School Career Day in Charleston, SC
Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina participated in the Bishop England High School Career Day on Daniel Island in Charleston, SC on Wednesday October 24th, 2012. - January 01, 2013 - Evan Guthrie Law Firm
Putin Signs Law Banning American Adoptions from Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a measure into law that would ban Americans from adopting Russian children. Russia's parliament had overwhelmingly approved the ban, which was designed as retaliation for a new U.S. law that sanctions Russian officials accused of human rights violations. - December 30, 2012 - Harden Jackson LLC
CFLA Announces California State Bar 6 HR CLE, "Homeowner Bill of Rights," on January 19, 2013
This Seminar/CLE will discuss how this new law can expand your law practice, discuss/explore all the new remedies available under this law, discuss limitations (exceptions) under this law, and give practical application to this emerging field of practice. - December 29, 2012 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC