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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.
Bailey Kennedy Partners Recognized as Litigation Stars
Benchmark Litigation, a national guide to America’s leading litigation firms and attorneys, has recognized the law firm of Bailey Kennedy and its principal partners John Bailey and Dennis Kennedy in its 2013 guide. - September 24, 2012 - Bailey Kennedy, Attorneys At Law
Carmel Adoption Attorney Selected to Present NBI Legal Education Seminar
Michele Jackson, an attorney at Harden Jackson Law, is presenting a seminar on Adoption Law sponsored by the National Business Institute (“NBI”) on October 3rd, 2012. Ms. Jackson is a founder of Harden Jackson, LLC where she serves as Chair of the Adoption & Reproductive Law... - September 23, 2012 - Harden Jackson LLC
BrowardCriminalLawyer.com Represents Clients with a Variety of Violent Crime Charges
Get assistance from top-notch attorneys and receive the best possible legal counsel - September 23, 2012 - Broward Criminal Lawyer
Jackson Walker Congratulates Its 50 “Texas Super Lawyers”
Fifty Jackson Walker attorneys were selected as 2012 “Super Lawyers” by Thomson Reuters. The list will be published in the October issue of Texas Monthly magazine. - September 22, 2012 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Peacock Keller Partner Richard Amrhein Presents at PICPA Marcellus Shale Conference
Southwestern, Pa. Estate Planning, Attorney Addresses Trusts, and Estate Planning at Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants Marcellus Shale Program - September 22, 2012 - Peacock Keller
Wick Phillips Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine
Gould, Hellberg, Martin and Phillips Named Texas Super Lawyers for 2012; Gamble and Tendolkar Named to Texas Rising Stars List - September 21, 2012 - Wick Phillips Gould & Martin, LLP
Lawline “Furthered 40” to Honor Excellence in Furthering Education
Revelation. Progression. Change. These are made possible because of our world’s educators and they are just a few of the reasons why Lawline.com plans to recognize their efforts. The “Furthered 40” will acknowledge profound professionals dedicated to furthering the education of... - September 21, 2012 - FurtherEd
Contract Gurus - a New Business Providing Affordable Contract Review, Analysis, and Negotiation for Individuals, Startups, and Small Businesses - Launches Nationwide
Contract Gurus poised to make waves in the contract review industry by offering attorney-based contract review at an affordable price. They are committed to help individuals, startups, and small businesses make legal decisions that best protect their interests. To promote and support their industry, Contract Gurus is sponsoring a panel to improve federal entrepreneurship policy and has established a scholarship at UT Law. - September 21, 2012 - Contract Gurus
Florida Attorney Damian Mallard Becomes AV Rated on Martindale Hubbell
Sarasota personal injury lawyer Damian Mallard is honored with a Martindale Hubbell AV rating—the highest possible rating given by the national attorney review service. - September 21, 2012 - Mallard Law Firm
Kirby Drake Addresses American Chemical Society
Klemchuk Kubasta also serves as Gold Sponsor of CHAL Events. - September 21, 2012 - Klemchuk LLP
Official Court Record Adds to Live Digital Courtroom Proceedings Transcript Viewing Platforms
Official Court Record, LLC, now employs Apple’s iPad CaseViewNet iCVNet app for live digital receive displays of courtroom hearings and trial transcripts. - September 21, 2012 - Official Court Record
The Patterson Law Firm, LLC Announces Jefferey Katz as New Senior Attorney
Senior Attorney Jefferey Katz joins the eight other attorneys on staff at the firm’s downtown Chicago office. - September 21, 2012 - The Patterson Law Firm, LLC
Spousal Support in an Arizona Divorce Takes Experience, Says Divorce Attorneys at Family Law Firm Corso & Rhude
Understanding the scope of alimony or spousal support is important when it comes to the divorce process, according to the experienced Arizona family law attorneys at Corso & Rhude. - September 21, 2012 - Law Office of Corso & Rhude, PLLC
Jason Hamilton Mikes Awarded AV Preeminent Rating by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell
Southwest Florida business and real estate attorney, Jason Hamilton Mikes of Hamilton Mikes, P.A. has received the prestigious AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rating™ from LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell®, ranking him at the highest level of professional excellence. The... - September 20, 2012 - Hamilton Mikes, P.A.
Source-Omega Claims JAMA Meta-Study Unethical; Calls for Ban of the Word Omega-3 on Drug Labels
Source-Omega says the Food and Drug Administration may need to ban the use of the word omega-3 on all drug labels and descriptions. That is, if omega-3 is only a food word. This is at issue because the company says the September 12th JAMA study also misleads those benefiting from current... - September 20, 2012 - Source-Omega
Financial Services Law Firm Smith Dollar Expands Into Texas
New Lewisville Office Will Help the Firm to Further Serve Mortgage and Financial Institution Clients on a Nationwide Basis. - September 20, 2012 - Smith Dollar PC
Temple Law Review & the Pennsylvania Innocence Project Present False Confessions: Intersecting Science, Ethics, and the Law
On November 9, 2012, the Temple Law Review and Pennsylvania Innocence Project will present a legal symposium on false confessions at Temple University. The event will feature leading scholars and practitioners in social science and legal fields who will explore the reasons innocent people confess and policies that can address the crisis of false confession convictions. - September 20, 2012 - Temple Law Review
Trillium Advisory Firm Ingenuity Kick-Offs Free Commercial Sustainability Webinar Series
Trillium Advisory Firm’s Ingenuity for Sustainable Enterprise is inducting a free quarterly webinar series this month meant at recognizing new challenges and prospects for promoting corporate sustainability through research. - September 20, 2012 - Trillium Advisory Firm
Grayson & Grayson Personal Injury Attorneys to Offer Online Assistance to Medical Negligence Victims
Online inquiries and assistance to medical negligence victims offered at Los Angeles personal injury law firm, Grayson & Grayson. Experienced attorneys at the law firm help plaintiffs by preparing a strong case for the victims of medical malpractice. - September 20, 2012 - MarkGraysonLaw.com
ktMINE® Announces the Launch of License Agreement Analyzer™
ktMINE, an intellectual property (IP) data and information services firm, announced today the launch of their License Agreement Analyzer expert solution. ktMINE License Agreement Analyzer is the newest edition to the company’s licensing intelligence product portfolio and offers precise... - September 19, 2012 - ktMINE
Professional Staffing Group, LLC Wins American Staffing Association National Communications Award
Professional Staffing Group, LLC, headquartered in Jackson, MS, won the Excellence Award - Company Newsletter category in the 2012 American Staffing Association VOICE Awards competition. This national annual awards program recognizes the best ASA member communications campaigns in 16 categories,... - September 19, 2012 - Professional Staffing Group, LLC
Attorney John M. Nunnally is Selected to Best Lawyers in America 2013
Ragsdale Liggett attorney, John M. Nunnally, has been named by his peers in the 2013 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. He was named for two practice areas: Construction Law and Commercial Litigation. - September 19, 2012 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Jackson Walker Congratulates Its Best Lawyers in America 2013
Seventy-two Jackson Walker attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2013 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. - September 19, 2012 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Dean Nakayama Joins Moye White as Executive Director
Respected legal administrator, Dean Nakayama, has joined Denver law firm, Moye White LLP, as Executive Director. - September 19, 2012 - Moye White