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Attorney Frank Liggett Selected to the 2013 Best Lawyers in America for Insurance Law
Ragsdale Liggett Co-founder and Partner, Frank R. Liggett has been selected by peer review as one of the Best Lawyers in America in insurance law. - October 10, 2012 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
90 People Sickened with Meningitis from Tainted Epidural Pain Shots
The victims of contaminated epidural shots who have contracted meningitis have legal rights. Bagolie Friedman Injury Lawyers is ready to answer any questions the public may have related to these potential claims. As always the consultations are free and confidential. - October 09, 2012 - Bagolie Friedman Injury Lawyers
Durham Attorneys Thomas, Ferguson & Mullins Named to Best Lawyers in America® 2013
Thomas, Ferguson & Mullins, L.L.P. is pleased to announce that all of its partners have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2013. William J. Thomas II earned the distinction in the field of Criminal Defense: Non-White Collar. Jay H. Ferguson was named... - October 09, 2012 - Thomas, Ferguson and Mullins, L.L.P.
Author Lucien Khodeir Publishes Two eBooks Then Alerts Every Senator and Every Elected Representative in Canada of the Deficiencies of Canada’s Child-Support Guidelines
Khodeir cautions: “Since May 1997, Canada’s child-support guidelines have been responsible for causing damages to 340,000 divorced parents at the alarming rate of $100 million every month. Those damages will reach the $20 billion mark by the end of 2013 and undoubtedly classify Canada’s child-support guidelines as the longest-running most expensive scandal in the history of Canadian politics.” - October 08, 2012 - Khodeir Books
Starfield & Smith, P.C. Welcomes Seasoned Litigator Norman E. Greenspan to Its Litigation and Creditors’ Rights Practice Groups
Starfield & Smith, P.C. is proud to announce that Norman E. Greenspan has joined the Firm’s Commercial Litigation and Creditors’ Rights practice groups as a Partner in its Fort Washington and Philadelphia offices. - October 08, 2012 - Starfield & Smith, PC
Arizona Domestic Violence Arrests Bring with Them Plenty of Frequently Asked Questions, According to Corso & Rhude
In Arizona, domestic violence charges can be filed against spouses, partners, former partners, people who live together, people dating, family member, relatives and even the elderly. - October 07, 2012 - Law Office of Corso & Rhude, PLLC
PlusCounsel Sets Out to Help
“PlusCounsel was created with the goal of helping people find the right help. We recognized that there is a need for individuals, families and small business that cant afford to have a team of professionals available when the occasions arise in our everyday lives, everyday thousands of people find themselves in trouble and some of them will have their lives turned upside down. We at PlusCounsel will be there to help our members overcome their situation,” said Alex Lopez, COO and co-founder. - October 07, 2012 - PlusCounsel
Launch of Website (pluscounsel.com)
PlusCounsel LLC, will launched a new website www.pluscounsel.com, a site aimed at delivering a resource, support, and solutions to the everyday problems in today’s world. The defined mission is to place the law within everyone’s reach - October 07, 2012 - PlusCounsel
PlusCounsel Makes Legal World Accessible
Co-founder and executive director, Alex Lopez, felt there is a need to make the legal world more accessible as well as affordable to the main stream families and to the small businesses that can’t afford to have their own team of Attorneys, advisers, and Professionals - October 07, 2012 - PlusCounsel
PlusCounsel Announces Big Plans
PlusCounsel, will be launching nation efforts to bring clients the benefits that before only the elite can afford. The company will offer the support, information, documents and professional advice necessary for individuals and small companies to navigate through today’s challenges without the normal high cost. - October 07, 2012 - PlusCounsel
Divorce Mediation in an Arizona Divorce Takes Experience, Says Divorce Attorneys at Family Law Firm Corso & Rhude
Understanding divorce mediation in Arizona is an inportant part of any divorce proceeding, according to the experienced Arizona family law attorneys at Corso & Rhude. - October 07, 2012 - Law Office of Corso & Rhude, PLLC
CFLA Announces "Learn How to Perform a Mortgage Securitization Audit" Nov 30 - Dec 2, 2012 Las Vegas, NV
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. - October 06, 2012 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
Los Angeles DUI Lawyer Ronald Hedding Now Offering Free Information on Website
Free information is available for those who have been charged with DUI and need a Los Angeles DUI attorney. - October 06, 2012 - Hedding Law Firm
Coats + Bennett Partners to Host Intellectual Property CLE Credit Presentation in Fayetteville, N.C.
David Kalish and Anthony Biller to Present on the Fundamental Concepts of Patent, Trademark, Copyright and Other Intellectual Property Issues - October 06, 2012 - Coats and Bennett PLLC
CowanGates Names Melanie Friend New Partner
Attorney Melanie Friend, who focuses on family law, was named CowanGates’ newest partner on October 1st. - October 06, 2012 - CowanGates Attorneys at Law
Carly T. Didden, Attorney, Patton Boggs LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: License Renewal in Broadcast Industry: What to Do Now Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Carly T. Didden, Attorney, Patton Boggs LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal Series: License Renewal in Broadcast... - October 06, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Orange County Trust Lawyer Darlynn Morgan is Awarded Martindale-Hubbell AV® Rating
Darlynn Morgan, founder of Morgan Law Group, an estate planning law firm in Newport Beach, Calif., recently received an AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Awarded by attorneys and judges with personal knowledge of Morgan’s work ethic and ethical standards, the AV®... - October 05, 2012 - Morgan Law Group
Attorney John M. Nunnally Elected President of the Kiwanis Club of Raleigh
Ragsdale Liggett attorney John M. Nunnally has been elected President of the Kiwanis Club of Raleigh, N.C. - October 05, 2012 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Coats + Bennett, PLLC Names James R. Lawrence, III Associate
Attorney Joins Cary-Based Law Firm to Assist Its Intellectual Property Litigation Team - October 05, 2012 - Coats and Bennett PLLC
Los Angeles Personal Injury Firm, Grayson & Grayson to Represent Labor/ Delivery Malpractice Injury Victims
Los Angeles law firm, Grayson & Grayson will continue to offer legal assistance to victims of labor/ delivery negligence. Victims or labor/ delivery malpractice can seek a free evaluation of their case by filling out a no-obligation form at MarkGraysonLaw.com - October 05, 2012 - MarkGraysonLaw.com
Don Godwin Dallas Attorney: Providing Client and Family Support After Divorce
Godwin Ronquillo PC, the noted Texas trial and appellate law firm, with offices in Dallas, Houston and Plano, continues to find ways to expand the Firm’s base of support for divorce clients even after the divorce is finalized. The firm’s internal conversation on divorce and family law... - October 04, 2012 - Godwin Lewis PC
Wells IP Law Offering to Handle Special Halloween Sweepstake Rules
Wells IP Law handles many different sweepstake rule regulations and is now offering to handle special Halloween sweepstake rules. - October 04, 2012 - WellsIPLaw
Governor Brown Helps Small Business from Lawsuits, Signs SB1186
Governor Brown helps Small Business from Lawsuits and gives them a chance to stay in business by getting ADA Survey done and plan for any fixes to their properties or business which helps them resolve any barriers and resolve any litigation. But you must not wait to get sued, you need to get your business or property surveyed and have in place a Transition Plan. - October 03, 2012 - BASE Architecture
Attorney Randy Bumgarner Recognized by Peers with Distinguished Rating
Rating stems from online survey given to peers and legal professionals in the industry. - October 03, 2012 - Law Offices of Randy Lee Bumgarner
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Assists with Pro Se Divorce Clinic in North Charleston SC
Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina helped with a Pro Se Divorce Clinic sponsored by the South Carolina Bar Foundation and South Carolina Legal Services on Saturday August 25th 2012 in North Charleston, SC. The goal of the pro se divorce clinic is to help prepare... - October 03, 2012 - Evan Guthrie Law Firm
Attorney David Dozier Named to the National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers
David Dozier, a Macon, GA injury lawyer with Dozier Law Firm has been selected into The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers. He is part of an elite group of the top attorneys from the state of Georgia to be chosen for membership into The 100 Trial Lawyers organization. David Dozier is a... - October 01, 2012 - Dozier Law Firm
"Exemplary” BHW Celebrates Legal 500 Success
East Midlands law firm BHW Commercial Solicitors is celebrating after its services were recommended as "exemplary" in the world's largest independent legal guide. - September 30, 2012 - BHW Commercial Solicitors
KIIAC CEO Earns Recognition as “Legal Rebel”
KIIAC, LLC President and CEO Kingsley Martin has recently been named one of the American Bar Association Journal’s 2012 “Legal Rebels,” a distinction the publication awards to a select few lawyers annually who are “helping change the profession”... - September 30, 2012 - KIIAC LLC
Author Lucien Khodeir Releases Two eBooks in Support of His Petition to Rectify the Deficiencies of Canada's Child-Support Guidelines Which Cause $100M Monthly in Damages
Canada's Child-Support Guidelines compel Canadians to pay $100M monthly above what may reasonably be considered to be a fair amount of child support and will have caused Canadians $20B in damages by the end of 2013. - September 29, 2012 - Khodeir Books
Jo Ann Koontz Named Co-Chair of SCBA Real Property Steering Committee
Sarasota, Florida Attorney & CPA Jo Ann Koontz Named Co-Chair of Bar Association Real Property Steering Committee. - September 29, 2012 - Koontz & Associates, PL
Caballero Appointed to Florida Bar Marital and Family Law Certification Committee
Mason Black & Caballero PA is pleased to announce that Alexander Caballero has been appointed to the Florida Bar Marital and Family Law Certification Committee by Florida Bar president, Gwynne Young. His term began August 2012 and ends July 2015. Caballero, 44, of Tampa, is a partner with... - September 29, 2012 - Mason Black & Caballero
National Survey Names Jackson Walker to Litigation Honor Roll
A recent report published by BTI Consulting Group Inc. listed Jackson Walker L.L.P. on the “Honor Roll” of Litigation Powerhouses in the areas of Complex Commercial Litigation and Routine Commercial Litigation. - September 29, 2012 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Emerge Diagnostics Announces Presentation with C.R. England and Lockton Companies’ Houston Office
Emerge Diagnostics, C.R. England and Lockton Companies’ Houston office are pleased to announce they have been jointly selected to present at the 2013 Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) Annual Conference in Los Angeles April 21st-25th. The topic of the presentation is entitled Is... - September 28, 2012 - Emerge Diagnostics
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Attorney Richard Akin to Litigation Team
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Richard Akin joined the firm and will serve in the Tort & Insurance Litigation and Commercial Litigation practice areas. Akin also speaks on litigation topics, including negligent security in... - September 28, 2012 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Harrogate Lawyer Prepares to Shine at Northern Lights Conference
A Harrogate family lawyer will line up alongside speakers from around the world next month to share his specialist legal knowledge. Stephen Root, who heads the family law department at Berwins Solicitors, will speak at the third annual collaborative law conference in Leeds on 5 October.Stephen has... - September 28, 2012 - CFL North
Coats + Bennett Attorney Anthony Biller Chosen as 2012 Leaders in the Law
Attorney at Intellectual Property Firm Honored for Career and Community Achievements by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly - September 28, 2012 - Coats and Bennett PLLC
Attorney Melissa Brumback is on Faculty for Construction Law Seminar
Ragsdale Liggett attorney, Melissa Dewey Brumback is a presenter at Construction Law Seminar on October 3, 2012. - September 28, 2012 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center Announces October 2012 CLE Addressing Intellectual Property, Cloud Computing & Tech. Law/Asset Protection/Estate Planning Development
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following CLE web casts for October 2012 to address new Court decisions and other legal developments in Intellectual Property Law; Cloud Computing, Open Source & Technology Law; and Asset Protection/Estate Planning. Patent Eligibility for... - September 27, 2012 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
Infinite PR Named “PR Firm of the Year” Finalist
Infinite Public Relations, LLC announced today it was named a finalist in M&A Advisor’s 4th Annual International Awards’ “Marketing/PR Firm of the Year” category. The International M&A Advisor Awards recognize top cross-border transactions, restructuring, financing,... - September 27, 2012 - Infinite PR
"Death of Copyright, the Sequel" by Steven T. Lowe of Lowe Law, APLC
Lowe Law, a boutique entertainment law firm in Los Angeles, California is pleased to announce the publication of Senior Attorney and Veteran Super Lawyer, Steven T. Lowe’s article “Death of Copyright, the Sequel” in the September 2012 edition of The Computer & Internet Lawyer, co-authored by recent Loyola Law School graduate Daniel Lifschitz. - September 27, 2012 - Lowe Law, APLC
Marc Benezra of Leading Miami Law Firm Discusses the Basic Steps Behind Property Foreclosure
Marc Benezra of the Benezra Katz PA law firm opens up all of the basic steps concerned with property foreclosure in order to create public awareness of legal foreclosure procedure. - September 26, 2012 - Marcbenezra.net
Attorney Bill Voss Honored with Highest “Superb” Rating from Avvo
Texas Litigation Lawyer Receives a 10.0 Rating and Top Professional Legal Industry Recognition - September 26, 2012 - The Voss Law Firm, P.C.
Newport Beach Attorney Says Prepare Now for Year-End Changes to Estate Tax Laws
You’ve worked hard to save money, accumulate assets and leave your loved ones an inheritance after your passing. But according to Darlynn Morgan, an estate planning attorney in Newport Beach, the expiration of key tax laws in Congress may now put more local families at risk of owing more than... - September 26, 2012 - Morgan Law Group
Lawyers USA Launches the Legal Malpractice Monitor, a Complete Online Source for Information on Avoiding Legal Malpractice Suits
Lawyers USA, The Dolan Company’s national publication for lawyers, launches the Legal Malpractice Monitor, a complete online source for information on avoiding legal malpractice lawsuits and attorney discipline. - September 26, 2012 - Lawyers USA
Denver Attorney Publishes Definitive “Playbook” on Civil Motions
Eric Liebman, partner with Denver Law Fim, Moye White, has published a handbook for Colorado attorneys on using civil motions: Colorado Civil Motions Practice - September 26, 2012 - Moye White
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Appears as Special Guest on Radio Show in Charleston SC
Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina made an appearance on the MOD Love Radio on Thursday August 23rd 2012. - September 26, 2012 - Evan Guthrie Law Firm
Kuznia Law, LLC, Proudly Opens Its Doors to the Public and Starts Its Legal Presence in Downstate New York
Kuznia Law LLC., NY Law Firm - Grand Opening. - September 26, 2012 - Kuznia Law
Los Angeles 2012 Tax Lien Sale Listings Available on PropertyShark
A full list with more than 2,500 properties that are ready to be auctioned at the Los Angeles Tax Lien Sale in October is now available on PropertyShark. Minimum bids start in the $1,000 range, with more than half of the listings having these set at less than $10,000. This can be a great... - September 25, 2012 - PropertyShark.com
Small Business Congratulates Gov. Brown for Signing ADA Reform Bill
Governor Brown helps Small Business from Lawsuits and gives them a chance to stay in business by getting ADA Survey done and plan for any fixes to their properties or business which helps them resolve any barriers and resolve any litigation. But you must not wait to get sued, you need to get your business or property surveyed and have in place a Transition Plan. - September 25, 2012 - California Access Consultants
Elijah Ltd. Expands National Capabilities in Florida, Texas and Wisconsin
Elijah Ltd., an industry leader in electronic discovery and computer forensics, is pleased to announce the expansion of its national capabilities led by managers Christopher Newton, Bradley Johnson and Kristina Sasich respectively in Florida, Texas and Wisconsin. These additions expand... - September 25, 2012 - Elijah Ltd.