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Marshall Miller Named to Washington and Lee University Board of Trustees
Jackson Walker L.L.P. partner Marshall Miller was recently named to the Board of Trustees of Washington and Lee University. Mr. Miller was sworn in during a ceremony at the university’s Lexington, Virginia, campus on May 4, 2012. - June 07, 2012 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Attorney Melissa Brumback is on Faculty for Strafford Publications Construction Law Webinar
Ragsdale Liggett partner, Melissa Dewey Brumback will deliver a webinar for the construction and real estate legal industry. The seminar titled "Drafting Construction Contracts" delivers 1.5 CLE credits. - June 07, 2012 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Denver, Colorado Attorney, Nancy L. Peterson, Releases Her New Website
Nancy L. Peterson is an experienced attorney in Denver, Colorado and has recently launched her new website, www.petersonlawllc.com. This website will ease the task of an online search for an attorney in the area of probate, estate administration, guardianships, conservatorships or estate planning... - June 06, 2012 - The Peterson Law Firm, LLC
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Helps Wills Clinic for First Responders in Charleston SC
Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina participated in a wills clinic on Saturday April 21st in Charleston, South Carolina that provided free wills and advance directive to first responders in the Charleston area. The first responders that took part in the wills... - June 06, 2012 - Evan Guthrie Law Firm
Leason Ellis Announces the Addition of Senior Patent Attorney Joel J. Felber
Patent Attorney with Background in Computer Software Engineering and Programming Joins the Firm - June 06, 2012 - Leason Ellis LLP
Judge David Folsom to Lead Jackson Walker Texarkana Office
Jackson Walker L.L.P. partners voted on May 29, 2012, to open a Texarkana office to be led by the Honorable David Folsom, former Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. - June 05, 2012 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
MaleSurvivor Experts Available for Comment During Sandusky Trial
MaleSurvivor national experts Dr. Howard Fradkin, Dr. Richard Gartner, Executive Director Christopher M. Anderson, and others available to provide comment and insight for the media during upcoming Sandusky trial. - June 04, 2012 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
Attorney Operated - Learn How to Perform a Mortgage Securitization Audit - June 22-24 - Las Vegas
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. - June 02, 2012 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
Tower Legal Solutions to Sponsor 24th General Counsel Conference
Tower Legal Solutions, a leading legal staffing and managed review company, will exhibit at the 24th Annual General Counsel Conference to be held June 11-12 in New York, NY. - June 02, 2012 - Tower Legal Solutions
Grayson & Grayson Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyers to Offer Legal Representation for Motorcycle Accident Victims
Motorcycle accident victims will now be offered legal representation from the leading Los Angeles personal injury law firm, Grayson & Grayson. The auto injury expert attorneys from Grayson & Grayson are now extending free case evaluation and offering legal representation for motorcycle accident cases. - June 01, 2012 - MarkGraysonLaw.com
Matthew Wright, Corporate Vice President, Economists Incorporated to Speak at KC’s Perspectives on Innovation, Information Exchange, and Antitrust in a Global Context
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Matthew Wright, Corporate Vice President, Economists Incorporated will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Perspectives on... - June 01, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Overlooking IT Forensics as a Crucial Component of an Organization’s IT Structure Can Prove Costly – Expose Deficiencies with a Global Digital Forensics IT Assessment
For any organization or enterprise that finds their digital assets are an important component to operate effectively and successfully in today’s digital world, overlooking or under appreciating the need for IT forensics can deal a devastating blow to any lofty ambitions for long-term success. - May 31, 2012 - Global Digital Forensics
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Leads Estate Planning and Probate Class at Goose Creek Library
Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina taught a class on estate planning and probate at Goose Creek Library in Goose Creek, SC on Thursday April 19th 2012. The class explored the fundamentals of planning an estate, how the probate court system works, what happens if... - May 31, 2012 - Evan Guthrie Law Firm
Justis Irish Cases: an Excuse for a Get-Together
Debating the Legal Services Bill...with some comedy thrown in. Justis Publishing Ltd[1] is introducing Justis Irish Cases to its already burgeoning Irish portfolio. To mark the series’ launch, the company is organising an evening of topical debate to be hosted by comedian and former... - May 31, 2012 - Justis Publishing Ltd
A2L Consulting Voted a "Best Demonstrative Evidence Provider" by the Readers of The National Journal
A2L Consulting is (again) recognized for top performance by a jury of its clients and peers. Six months ago it was the readers of Washington D.C.’s LegalTimes who voted it Best Demonstrative Evidence Provider. Now, a national audience has made its voice heard in the NLJ’s Best Of Guide voting the litigation consulting firm Best Demonstrative Evidence Provider. A2L provides trial consulting, trial technology and litigation graphics to law firms, governments and corporations around the world. - May 29, 2012 - Persuadium
Jeffrey R. Harder Joins Jackson Walker
Jackson Walker L.L.P. is pleased to welcome partner Jeffrey R. Harder to the firm. Mr. Harder joins the Corporate & Securities group in the Houston office. - May 27, 2012 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Susan Halsey Receives Greater Fort Worth Real Estate Council Founder’s Award
The Greater Fort Worth Real Estate Council honored Jackson Walker partner Susan Halsey with its Founder's Award during its annual meeting on April 26, 2012. - May 27, 2012 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Amanda Bush Honored as One of Fort Worth's “40 Under 40”
Jackson Walker partner Amanda Bush has been named to the Fort Worth Business Press's prestigious "40 Under 40" list for 2012. Ms. Bush will be honored at the publication's annual awards dinner on May 23, 2012, in Fort Worth. - May 27, 2012 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Jackson Walker Honored as a "Top 100 Law Firm in Diversity"
Jackson Walker L.L.P. was recently selected for inclusion in MultiCultural Law magazine’s 2012 “Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity” listing. - May 27, 2012 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Durham Attorney Mullins Earns Peer Review Honor - Joins Partners Thomas and Ferguson with Martindale Hubbell AV Rating from Fellow Attorneys
Durham Attorney Philip A. Mullins was recently selected by his peers for the Martindale Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating, a respected, peer voted honor in the legal profession. According to Martindale Hubbell, the honor is “an objective indicator of a lawyer's high ethical standards and... - May 26, 2012 - Thomas, Ferguson and Mullins, L.L.P.
JustCite Indexes Jersey Cases
Justis Publishing Ltd is pleased to announce that its provider-neutral legal citator, JustCite, now indexes both The Jersey Law Reports and the Jersey Judgments series. - May 26, 2012 - Justis Publishing Ltd
Twenty-Two Henderson Franklin Attorneys Recognized by 2012 Florida Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars Magazine
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that twenty-two (22) lawyers were selected for inclusion in the 2012 Florida Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars lists appearing in Florida Super Lawyers® magazine. While only 5% of lawyers in the entire State are named to... - May 25, 2012 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center Announces June 2012 CLE Addressing FTC Privacy Rules, SEC Regulatory & Enforcement Developments, Intellectual Property, Elimination of Bias
With ongoing developments involving workplace investigations and their ethical implications for all attorneys, new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rules involving privacy, new SEC rules governing suitability standards for investors pursuant to Dodd-Frank, recent developments involving the... - May 24, 2012 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
Law Offices of Lee A. Drizin, Chtd., Welcomes Attorney Wesley Duncan to Their Firm
In a time where businesses are down-sizing and eliminating services, the Law Offices of Lee A. Drizin, Chtd., are pleased to continue to grow and offer their clients additional legal services. In an effort to continue to expand its legal services, the Law Offices of Lee A. Drizin, Chtd., is pleased to welcome Attorney Wesley Duncan as a new addition to the Firm. - May 24, 2012 - The Law Offices of Lee A. Drizin, Chtd.
NCIA’s Federal Criminal Sentencing Database Secures Major Reductions in Prison Time
The National Center on Institutions and Alternatives, working in tandem with defense attorneys, has used a comprehensive database of federal criminal cases to achieve downward sentencing reductions for defendants. This effort ensures that courts are presented with all relevant information when deciding upon an appropriate and constant sentence. - May 24, 2012 - National Center on Institutions & Alternatives
HR Outsourcing Firm CPEhr Hires New Director of Benefits Compliance
Dana Osayande named CPEhr’s new Director of Benefits to oversee compliance and overall management of CPEhr’s Benefits Department. - May 23, 2012 - CPE HR, Inc.
How Canada Lost Its Pardon: Record Suspension Services of Canada and the Changes in Canadian Law
In March 2012, The Government of Canada passed Bill C-10, ending the old pardon system and changing laws regarding criminal records, setting the foundation for the establishment of Record Suspension Services of Canada. - May 23, 2012 - Canadian Pardon Services
Six Burns White Members Named to Pennsylvania Super Lawyers/Rising Stars Lists
Burns White Founding Member, David B. White in the Pittsburgh office and Member attorneys, Valerie H. Lieberman, William J. Mundy and Stuart T. O’Neal in the Philadelphia office were named to the 2012 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list. - May 23, 2012 - Burns White LLC
Fortune Magazine Ranks Ragsdale Liggett Among Top Law Firms in the Nation
Ragsdale Liggett, a Raleigh, NC law firm has been named one of the top rated firms in the country. In its first ever national ratings, LexisNexis Maratindale Hubbell joined Fortune magazine to rank the U.S. law firms. - May 23, 2012 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Draft and Craft Law Firm Pvt. Ltd. Metamorphoses to Draft n Craft Legal Outsourcing Pvt. Ltd.
Draft and Craft Law Firm Pvt. Ltd., the market leader in legal outsourcing services has now formally changed its name to “Draft n Craft Legal Outsourcing Pvt. Ltd.” - May 23, 2012 - Draft n Craft Legal Outsourcing Pvt Ltd
Philadelphia Personal Injury Attorneys John M. Dodig and Mark W. Tanner Present Trial Techniques to Temple Law Students
Feldman Shepherd Lawyers Address Trial Strategy in Temple University Beasley School of Law LL.M. Course - May 19, 2012 - Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock & Dodig LLP
Burns White Adds Five Associates to Offices in Pennsylvania and West Virginia
Burns White LLC recently added health care associates Jeffrey R. Bailey to the Pittsburgh office and Elizabeth A. Stefanski to the Philadelphia office, workers’ compensation associates Ryan M. Carroll in Pittsburgh and Erin A. Padovani in Philadelphia and litigation associate Ryan M. Mick to... - May 19, 2012 - Burns White LLC
California Office of the Courts to Educate Small Claims Courts About Lien Sale Amendment
The California Self Storage Association (CSSA) is pleased to announce that the Judicial Council of California’s Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) has agreed to work with its education division regarding the authority provided to small claims courts by the recent amendments to Code of... - May 19, 2012 - California Self-Storage Association
Bonita Springs Attorney Richard Mancini Re-Elected President of the Foundation for the Developmentally Disabled
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Richard Mancini, an attorney in the firm's Bonita Springs office, was re-elected to a second term as President of the Foundation for the Developmentally Disabled in Naples. Mancini is a commercial litigator and certified... - May 19, 2012 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Find a Brain Injury Lawyer at New Website: BrainInjuryLawyerx.com
Use the Custom Search Tool to find a Brain Injury Lawyer at BrainInjuryLawyerx.com. Learn more about brain injuries and their effects, the value of hiring a lawyer specializing in brain injury cases, and how to hire a brain injury lawyer. - May 19, 2012 - braininjurylawyerx
CFLA Announces Attorney Sponsorship Advertising Program
CFLA offers attorney sponsorship per click rates or monthly sponsorship on its website. - May 18, 2012 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
Five Erman, Teicher, Miller, Zucker & Freedman Attorneys Named Among Best Lawyers in America® 2012
Earle I. Erman, Julie Beth Teicher, David M. Miller, Craig E. Zucker and David H. Freedman were recognized as being among the best attorneys in their respective practice areas. - May 18, 2012 - Erman, Teicher, Miller, Zucker & Freedman P.C.
Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC Skipped Court and Headed to SunFest to Help Children with Special Needs Enjoy SunFest in Their Own Special Way
More than 15 attorneys and staff from Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC (LLL&S) left their suits and legal briefs behind and opted to don their LLL&S t-shirts and shorts and head to SunFest to literally “play it forward” and volunteer their time to help make great SunFest memories for a special group of youngsters. - May 18, 2012 - Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith
Illinois State Bar Association CLE Marathon Scheduled for May 30–June 1 in Chicago
Courses are offered in 2-hour increments and will broadcast live via Webcast. - May 18, 2012 - Illinois State Bar Association
Lawline.com, Among Best Companies to Work for in New York
Continuing education company, Lawline.com, named one of the best companies to work for in New York State for second year in a row. - May 17, 2012 - FurtherEd
Tamara Cross is Presenting at California Mobilehome Park Seminar on 5/17/2012
Tamara Cross has been chosen to be the real estate attorney representative for the panel at the WMA's Seminar titled "Rule the Right Way." The rules and regulations of a manufactured home community are often the most frequently referred to, analyzed, and interpreted documents in the... - May 17, 2012 - The Cross Law Firm, APC
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Makes Estate Planning Presentation at St. Andrews Regional Library in Charleston, SC
Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina talked to a group about the basics of estate planning at St. Andrews Regional Library in Charleston, SC on Thursday April 12th 2012. - May 17, 2012 - Evan Guthrie Law Firm
Attorney Operated ~ Learn How to Perform a Mortgage Securitization Audit (May 25th-27th) ~ 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." - May 14, 2012 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
Ambassador MSA Training Certification (Tier II) - 2 Day Class - June 16-17, 2012 - Las Vegas, NV
CFLA, Inc, the industry leading experts in "Mortgage Securitization" research and training has created a comprehensive 2nd Tier Mortgage Securitization training certification program. - May 14, 2012 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
Memorial Day 2012 and Backyard Barbecues Can Spell a Recipe for Arizona DUIs
DUI Defense Lawyers at Corso & Rhude Urge Drivers to Remember the Arizona Laws of the Road. - May 13, 2012 - Law Office of Corso & Rhude, PLLC
Paper Trace Investigations LLC Launches
Paper Trace Investigations LLC is a Minnesota company that will provide investigative services to both commercial and private clients. Services include surveillance, witness statements and interviews, asset searches, skip tracing, undercover assignments and process service. - May 11, 2012 - Paper Trace Investigations
John J. Maalouf Named to U.S. Lawyer Rankings 2012 List of Top 10 International Finance Lawyers
Maalouf Ashford & Talbot, one of the world’s leading international business law firms, today announced that John J. Maalouf, has for the seventh consecutive year been ranked as one of the Nation’s Top 10 International Trade & Finance Lawyers. - May 11, 2012 - Maalouf Ashford & Talbot, LLP
zIngenuity, Inc. Hires Scott Friedberg as Vice President of Operations and Underwriting
zIngenuity, Inc., a national provider of mortgage analytics, risk management, loss mitigation, and contract underwriting for mortgage lenders and servicers, has hired Scott Friedberg as Vice President of Operations and Contract Underwriting. In this role, Scott is responsible for the continued... - May 10, 2012 - zIngenuity, Inc.
Port Saint Lucie, FL Attorney Travis R. Walker Announces New Practice
Attorney Travis R. Walker has announced the opening of his new practice, The Law Offices of Travis R. Walker, P.A. Walker, formerly of Weiss, Handler, Angelos and Cornwell, P.A in Port St. Lucie, will be practicing in the fields of Civil Litigation, Condominium Associations, Homeowner’s Associations, Landlord/Tenant, Property Taxes, Land Use and Zoning, Real Estate Litigation, Real Estate Transactions. He will also provide consulting regarding Governmental Affairs and Public Policy. - May 10, 2012 - The Law Offices of Travis R. Walker, P.A.
The Law Office of James C. White Releases Podcast About How Loan Modifications Can be Risky
Durham-Based Bankruptcy Attorney and Litigator Discusses Options for Homeowners Who Have Fallen Behind on Their Mortgages. - May 09, 2012 - Law Office of James C. White