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The Fuller Law Firm is Offering Free Case Evaluations

Hiring an attorney for your case just got easier - Fuller Law Firm is Offering free Case Evaluations. - May 07, 2012 - Fuller Law Firm

Successful Litigation by Davis, Bucco & Ardizzi in Pennsylvania Supreme Court May Impact Corporate De Facto Merger Test and Successor Liabilities

Davis, Bucco & Ardizzi successfully overturned a Superior Court decision in Fizzano Brothers Concrete Products Inc. v. XLN Inc. - May 06, 2012 - Davis, Bucco & Ardizzi

Law Offices of Lee A. Drizin Offers New Area of Practice – Family Law

In an effort to continue to expand its legal services The Law Offices of Lee A. Drizin, Chtd., is pleased to welcome Attorney Ethan Kottler as a new addition to the Firm. - May 04, 2012 - The Law Offices of Lee A. Drizin, Chtd.

NCIA Chief Executive Officer, Herbert J. Hoelter to Address New York City Bar Association on Trends in White Collar Sentencing

Herbert Hoelter, Chief Executive Officer of the National Center on Institutions and Alternatives, and other distinguished panelists, will address the New York City Bar Association's first annual White Collar Crime Institute in Manhattan. Discussions will center on sentencing inconsistency, judicial reliance on sentencing guidelines, and the efficacy of longer sentences. - May 04, 2012 - National Center on Institutions & Alternatives

Ragsdale Liggett Attorney John M. Nunnally Receives Walter Zeller Fellowship Award

Attorney John Nunnally receives the Walter Zeller Fellowship Award from the Raleigh Kiwanis Foundation for his contributions to "The Eliminate Project," an international effort with UNICEF which supports mothers and infants with the deadly maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT) disease. The joint effort is aimed at eliminating the disease. - May 04, 2012 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC

A2L Consulting Boosts Its Litigation Consulting Capabilities: Seasoned IP Law Specialist and Litigator Ryan H. Flax Joins as Managing Director

After A2L Consulting and patent litigator Ryan H. Flax, Esq. worked together on a case that resulted in 2011’s top patent verdict and the 6th largest patent verdict in history, Ryan seized an opportunity to do more of what he loves and become a litigation consultant. He joins A2L Consulting as the firm is reporting its best year in its 17-year history. A2L Consulting has worked with all of the nation’s top law firms on more than 10,000 cases with trillions of dollars cumulatively at stake. - May 03, 2012 - Persuadium

Coming to Boca Raton, FL on May 18, 2012: Mortgage Securitization & Quiet Title & UCC (MCLE)

Mortgage Securitization and Quiet Title Workshop: Achieving Principal Reductions with Lenders by Creating Leverage (Attorney CLE 7 Hrs) will be presented by Davina Westerfield, Esq. in Boca Raton, FL on May 18, 2012. - May 03, 2012 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC

Evan Guthrie Law Firm of Charleston Sc Speaks at Career Fair for Baptist Hill High School

Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina participated in the career fair for Baptist Hill High School In Hollywood, South Carolina on Wednesday April 4th 2012. Attorney Guthrie spoke to students as a representative of the legal profession and lawyers. Mr. Guthrie... - May 03, 2012 - Evan Guthrie Law Firm

Erman, Teicher, Miller, Zucker & Freedman Recognized Among “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News - Best Lawyers®

Erman Teicher was listed for this honor as a Detroit Tier 1 and National Tier 3 in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights and Insolvency and Reorganization Law. In Bankruptcy Litigation, the Southfield, Mich.-based law firm also earned recognition as a Detroit Tier 1 firm. Additionally, it was selected as a Detroit Tier 2 firm in Corporate Law. - May 03, 2012 - Erman, Teicher, Miller, Zucker & Freedman P.C.

New Rulemaking Tracker Makes Obamacare Easier to Digest

Patterned after Knowledge Mosaic's popular Dodd-Frank Tracker, the Affordable Care Act Rulemaking Tracker helps those who need to stay abreast of new healthcare rules. - May 02, 2012 - Knowledge Mosaic Inc.

Dallas Appellate Attorney Chad Ruback Honored in D Magazine’s 2012 “Best Lawyers” List

Dallas appellate lawyer Chad Ruback has earned a place on D Magazine’s 2012 list of “The Best Lawyers in Dallas.” Ruback is the youngest appellate attorney ever to have been included in D Magazine’s “Best Lawyers” list. He was included on the list in 2005 and has... - May 02, 2012 - The Ruback Law Firm

Henderson Franklin Employee Strikes Hole in One at Age 89 Years Young

At age 89, William Raney of Fort Myers is just one year older than his employer, the Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt law firm which was established in 1924. On Friday, April 27, Mr. Raney hit the shot of a lifetime at Panther Run Golf Course at Ave Maria, driving his ball 129 yards for a... - May 02, 2012 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.

Law Office of Corso & Rhude Adds Family Law Practice to Arizona Office

The Law Office of Corso & Rhude is adding a family law practice specializing in divorce and child custody cases to its already successful Arizona criminal defense practice based out of the firm’s Scottsdale Airpark offices. Founded by former Maricopa County Attorney’s Office... - May 02, 2012 - Law Office of Corso & Rhude, PLLC

Ragsdale Liggett Attorney William Pollock Joins the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance

The Claims and Litigation Management Alliance Extends Invitation to Attorney William W. Pollock for its prestigious membership. The organization promotes the highest standards of litigation management in defense of clients. - May 02, 2012 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC

Home Office Minister Lynne Featherstone Visits FlashPark

A Minister from the Home Office has visited parking management firm FlashPark to learn about its cutting edge parking enforcement services. - April 30, 2012 - Vehicle Control Solutions Ltd

Local Attorney Supports National Health Care Decisions Day

April 16th was National Health Care Decisions Day, which encouraged local residents to have tough conversations with their loved ones about their most personal wishes for medical care. - April 30, 2012 - Morgan Law Group

Sarasota, Florida Attorney and CPA Jo Ann Koontz to Speak at "Surviving 2012" Workshop

Sarasota, Florida Attorney and CPA Will Address Joint Meeting of Financial Planners and CPAs - April 29, 2012 - Koontz & Associates, PL

Monroe’s Mock Trial Team is for Real – Winners in National Competition

Members of the Monroe College Mock Trial team were winners in the National Mock Trial Undergraduate competition held at the John Marshall Law School in Chicago from April 8-9. As a result, Kariette Fleming, who led a three-member team that included students from other schools to a first-place... - April 28, 2012 - Monroe College

Thompson & Knight Named Corporate Citizen of the Year

The law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce it has been selected as the 2012 Corporate Citizen of the Year by the Rotary Club of Dallas and D-CEO magazine. The award was presented at a Rotary Club meeting on April 25. The Corporate Citizen of the Year award is given to a... - April 28, 2012 - Thompson & Knight

Maple Shade Attorneys Ellen McDowell and Elissa Westbrook Smith of McDowell Riga Posternock, PC Launch New Bankruptcy Website and Bankruptcy Blog

Attorneys Ellen McDowell and Elissa Westbrook Smith of the law firm of McDowell Riga Posternock in Maple Shade, NJ, have launched a new bankruptcy website and a new bankruptcy blog. The new website BurlingtonBankruptcyAttorney.com highlights the firm’s legal services in the areas of consumer... - April 28, 2012 - McDowell Riga Posternock, PC

Godwin Ronquillo PC Adds New Shareholder

Kelli L. Rule Joins Godwin Ronquillo PC Family Law Section - April 27, 2012 - Godwin Lewis PC

CFLA Introduces New Study-at-Home Mortgage Securitization Education Package

As a result of popular demand, CFLA is introducing the Education Package for professionals wanting to (1) get additional training, or (2) train from home. - April 27, 2012 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC

Peacock Keller Managing Attorney Jonathan G. Higie Presents at Pennsylvania Small Business Seminar

Washington County, Pa. Lawyer Addresses the “Mechanics of Starting a Small Business” at Free Educational Program - April 27, 2012 - Peacock Keller

Fisher & Phillips Expands Dallas Office with the Addition of Meredith Prykryl Walker

The Dallas office of national labor and employment law firm Fisher & Phillips LLP announced today the addition of Meredith Prykryl Walker as an associate. Walker has more than six years of experience handling a wide range of labor and employment issues relating to discrimination, negligence,... - April 27, 2012 - Fisher Phillips, Texas

Celesq® AttorneysEd Center Announces May 2012 CLE Addressing Legal Ethics and Social Media, Recent Developments in IP, Litigation and e-Discovery, and More

With ongoing developments involving social media and its ethical implications for all attorneys, as well as recent cases and rules involving intellectual property law and litigation, e-discovery in the federal courts, and asset protection, estate planning and bankruptcy law, Celesq® AttorneysEd... - April 26, 2012 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center

Evan Guthrie Law Firm of Charleston SC Speaks About Law at St. John’s High School Career Fair

Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina participated in the career fair for St. John’s High School in John’s Island, SC on Friday March 30th 2012. Attorney Evan Guthrie represented the legal profession and had a table to speak to students at the high... - April 26, 2012 - Evan Guthrie Law Firm

Feldman Shepherd Trial Lawyers Present Creative Lawyering Program in Partnership with The Legal Intelligencer

Philadelphia Personal Injury Attorneys Serve as Faculty at CLE Program “Creative Lawyering from Investigation to Verdict: Part 2” - April 26, 2012 - Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock & Dodig LLP

Family Attorney in San Diego Wins Support Arrears Case

John Griffith, a family attorney in San Diego, has won a favorable ruling in child support order case. - April 25, 2012 - Griffith & Young Attorneys at Law

Coming to Los Angeles 7/21/12 - "Mortgage Securitization in Litigation" (Bar Pending Approval) MCLE

Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC Announces "Mortgage Securitization in Litigation" - An Attorney MCLE (6 hour) class in Los Angeles, CA on July 21, 2012 with presenter, Timothy L. O'Reilly, Esq. - April 25, 2012 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC

Twenty Thompson & Knight Attorneys Named “Best Lawyers in Dallas” by D Magazine

The law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate its 20 attorneys selected for inclusion in D Magazine’s “Best Lawyers in Dallas 2012” list, which is featured in the magazine’s May issue. The following are the Firm’s attorneys recognized in this... - April 25, 2012 - Thompson & Knight

Law Firm Helps Gulf Residents and Business Owners Understand BP Oil Spill Settlement Changes

Farrell & Patel works with businesses and residents to help them understand effects of ruling and parameters for claims. - April 23, 2012 - Farrell & Patel, Attorneys at Law

Cinco de Mayo 2012 Means Plenty of Fun and Plenty of DUI Trouble, Law Office of Corso & Rhude Says

Cinco de Mayo signals the start of summer fun each year. It also means DUI task forces will be out on Valley streets looking for people driving while intoxicated. Last year, more than 500 Arizonans were arrested for drunk driving during Cinco de Mayo festivities – including 167 extreme DUIs. - April 21, 2012 - Law Office of Corso & Rhude, PLLC

ADR Firm’s Allocation Attorney Renee Henderson Leads Pack on Track

Pharmaceutical, Medical Device Litigation Attorney Leads Corodemus & Corodemus ADR Allocation Practice While Setting World and National Records on the Track - April 21, 2012 - Corodemus & Corodemus

The DiLeone Law Group, P.C. Earns an A+ Grade from Better Business Bureau Review

Local Law Firm Awarded Highest Rating from Group Based on Information Provided by Customers About Satisfaction with Services - April 21, 2012 - The DiLeone Law Group, P.C.

KoonsFuller Talks About Collaborative Law Being the Future of Financial Dispute Resolution

Divorce attorney Kevin Fuller introduced company treasurers and chief financial officers to the collaborative process for settling disputes in a recent speech at the Intercontinental Hotel in Addison. Addressing the annual TEXPO conference for financial professionals, Kevin Fuller and civil trial attorney Anne Shuttee talked about collaborative law as the future of dispute resolution. - April 21, 2012 - KoonsFuller

Food Law Short Course & Seminar

Two Food Law Short Courses will be held at Michigan State University July 16-19, 2012. - April 20, 2012 - Institute for Food Laws & Regulations

Emily Haas of Coats + Bennett Named Co-Chair of Wake County Bar Association Lawyer Support Committee

Committee Will Support Initiatives to Aid Lawyers in Need, Legal Professionals Suffering from Work-Related Issues - April 20, 2012 - Coats and Bennett PLLC

Illinois Residents Can Consult a Lawyer at No Cost on Saturday, April 28

Lawyer volunteers will be able to answer questions about consumer problems, family law, estate planning, personal injury, or any other legal situations affecting individuals. - April 19, 2012 - Illinois State Bar Association

CFLA Announces Mortgage Securitization in Litigation & Bankruptcy Practice DVD

CFLA, LLC is offering a "State Bar Approved MCLE Mortgage Securitization in Litigation & Bankruptcy Practice" DVD due to popular demand from those unable to travel/attend their March 31, 2012 workshop in Las Vegas, NV. - April 19, 2012 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC

Event: Live Webinar on IP and Antitrust Issues in Standards Settings

Sponsored Event by Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago and DePaul College of Law - April 19, 2012 - BigMarker.com

Attorney Tanya Lundberg Added to Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff P.C. Professional Liability Group

Lundberg’s practice focuses on the defense of professional liability claims. Her experience also includes representing businesses and individuals in commercial litigation, consumer financial litigation, real estate litigation and bankruptcy matters. - April 19, 2012 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.

Evan Guthrie Law Firm Helps Heirs’ Property Wills Clinic in Edisto Island SC

Attorney Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina helped provide wills for homeowners on Saturday March 24th 2012 Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation Wills Clinic at Allen AME Church in Edisto Island, South Carolina. - April 19, 2012 - Evan Guthrie Law Firm

Thompson & Knight Expands New York Trial Practice

The law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce that Emily L. Saffitz has joined the firm as an Associate in the Trial Practice Group. “Emily has in-depth experience in commercial litigation and class action matters and is a great addition to our group,” says Joseph S. - April 18, 2012 - Thompson & Knight

Attorney Lance P. Richard Awarded "AV Preeminent Rating," a Distinction Given to Less Than 5% of Nation's Attorneys

Attorney Lance P. Richard was recently awarded the prestigious “AV Preeminent Rating” by Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings. The AV Rating is the highest possible rating given by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review for a lawyer, and is established on a peer-review basis. The... - April 17, 2012 - Lance P. Richard, PA

Vacation Rentals a Hot Topic for Hawaii Legislatures

Hawaii legislatures are addressing vacation rental laws regarding on-island agents and taxes. - April 17, 2012 - Hawaii News

CHESTER PLLC Launches Enhanced New Website

Dallas-based global business & technology law firm CHESTER PLLC is excited to announce the launch of their new web site: www.chester-law.com, now available for public consumption. - April 17, 2012 - CHESTER PLLC

Fort Myers Attorney Carlos Kelly Appointed to Sixth Term on Florida Bar Eminent Domain Committee

The Southwest Florida law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Attorney Carlos A. Kelly, a stockholder in the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice group, has been re-appointed to The Florida Bar's Eminent Domain Committee. This will be Kelly's... - April 15, 2012 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.