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Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC Celebrates Its 85th Anniversary
Law Firm Founded in the Days of Addison Mizner and Charles Lindbergh Continues to Grow and Benefit the Community - March 22, 2012 - Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith
Personal Injury Attorney Royce W. Smith of Feldman Shepherd Speaks at Dispute Resolution Institute’s 14th Annual Personal Injury Potpourri
Philadelphia Lawyer to Serve as Faculty for Dispute Resolution Institute Personal Injury Seminar - March 22, 2012 - Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock & Dodig LLP
OCA Calls for Thorough Investigation Into the Alleged Shooting Deaths of Teenage Girls
The Office of the Children’s Advocate (OCA) is deeply concerned about the alleged shooting deaths of children by the police. The OCA has taken note of the alleged circumstances under which 16 year old Vanessa Kirkland of Greenwich Town was killed last night, March 20, as well as the death of... - March 21, 2012 - Office of The Children's Advocate
Curtin & Heefner’s Business Lawyer Krista Harper Named Among SmartCEO Magazine’s Legal Elite from Bucks County
Bucks County Business Lawyer Named to SmartCEO Legal Elite List - March 21, 2012 - Curtin & Heefner LLP
Ragsdale Liggett Attorney Robert J. Ramseur, Jr. Named to Legal Elite
Bobby Ramseur, a partner at the law firm of Ragsdale Liggett PLLC in Raleigh has been recognized by his peers as one of the Legal Elite in the state. Less than 3% of the state's lawyers are named and Mr. Ramseur has been recognized for six straight years. - March 21, 2012 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Best Attorneys Online, Named Media Partner at Knowledge Congress' Legal Series: Ethics for Attorneys: Hot Topics in 2012 Live Webcast on 06/06/2012
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Best Attorneys Online will be a media partner at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Legal Series: Ethics for Attorneys: Hot... - March 20, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Best Attorneys Online, Named Media Partner at Knowledge Congress' Legal Series: White Collar Crime Enforcement Issues Live Webcast on 4/17/2012
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Best Attorneys Online will be a media partner at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Legal Series: White Collar Crime Enforcement... - March 20, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Best Attorneys Online, Named Media Partner at Knowledge Congress' Legal Series: Patent Litigation in 2012 Live Webcast on 03/22/2012
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Best Attorneys Online will be a media partner at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Legal Series: Patent Litigation in 2012 Live... - March 20, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Willig, Williams & Davidson Attorney Margaret J. Amoroso Appointed to Middletown Township Council
Delaware County Lawyer to Serve on Middletown Township Council, Filling Vacancy in 2nd District - March 17, 2012 - Willig, Williams & Davidson
Wendt Goss Attorneys Named as “Best of the Bar”
The Kansas City Business Journal has named attorneys Samuel Wendt and Peter Goss as “Best of the Bar” in 2011. This honor distinguishes them for their exemplary service, work ethic and commitment. - March 16, 2012 - Wendt Goss, P.C.
Tower Legal Solutions Appoints Michael D. McGowan Director of Business Development
Discovery Veteran to Spearhead Tower's Expansion - March 15, 2012 - Tower Legal Solutions
Need IP/TMT Advice in Luxembourg? Wildgen Can Assist
Wildgen, Partners in Law, to launch an Intellectual Property and Technology, Media & Telecommunications (IP/TMT) practice. The Luxembourg full-service, leading law firm Wildgen, Partners in Law now offers their clients IP/TMT services. The department is led by Emmanuelle Ragot, an internationally-recognised expert in the field. - March 15, 2012 - Wildgen, Partners in Law
Jackson Walker Congratulates Its 19 “Rising Stars”
Nineteen Jackson Walker attorneys were selected as 2012 “Rising Stars” by Thomson Reuters. The award is based on a two-part system that determines the top 2.5 percent of the state’s up-and-coming lawyers. Lawyers are surveyed and asked to nominate the best attorneys that they have... - March 14, 2012 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Jackson Walker Named a “Go-To Law Firm” in Intellectual Property and Litigation for Top 500 Companies
Jackson Walker was recently recognized as a 2012 “Go-To Law Firm” for the Top 500 Companies in the categories of intellectual property and litigation by several Fortune 500 clients. - March 14, 2012 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Ragsdale Liggett Attorney Ashley Campbell Named to 2012 Super Lawyers Magazine Rising Star List
For the third time, attorney and partner at Ragsdale Liggett PLLC, Ashley Campbell has been named a 2012 rising star by Super Lawyers magazine. She was selected for her business litigation practice. - March 14, 2012 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
The California Law Firm, Legal Action Workshop, Announces Unique Attorney-Assisted Method for Divorce
The California Law Firm, Legal Action Workshop, a professional corporation announces unique Attorney-Assisted method for Divorce. The Attorney-Assisted method allows clients to save money on their Divorce while also getting the Attorney advice and oversight that they need to take their Divorce through the California court system. - March 12, 2012 - Legal Action Workshop
Attorney Anthony Biller of Coats & Bennett to Participate in Panel for Campbell Law Annual Symposium
Annual Symposium, Hosted by Campbell Law Review on March 16, to Address Issues of Global Convergence in Intellectual Property - March 11, 2012 - Coats and Bennett PLLC
Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC Makes Its Mark on the 2012 Lists of Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell (“HHMR”) is proud to announce that two of its attorneys have been named among Colorado’s Super Lawyers by Super Lawyers magazine and that two of its lawyers have been recognized as Rising Stars. - March 09, 2012 - Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC
Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit Announces New Chicago Attorneys
Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit, a Chicago-area law firm, is pleased to announce that Kelly C. Elmore and Wendy P. Durbin have joined the firm’s Chicago office in its Community Association Law practice group as Principal and Associate, respectively. Prior to joining Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit, Ms. Elmore... - March 09, 2012 - Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit
Bridgeway Software’s Getting Legal Done to Utilize KIIAC
KIIAC President and CEO Kingsley Martin announces that Bridgeway’s Getting Legal Done (GLD), will incorporate the patented KIIAC technology into its contract management solution. - March 09, 2012 - KIIAC LLC
Irv Levinson, Of Counsel, K&L Gates LLP, to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: Litigation Super Star Strategies & Techniques Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Irv Levinson, Of Counsel, K&L Gates LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal Series: Litigation Super Star... - March 08, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Fifteen Moye White Attorneys Named to Colorado Super Lawyers® 2012 List
Fifteen attorneys from Denver law firm, Moye White LLP, were named to the 2012 list of Colorado Super Lawyers. - March 08, 2012 - Moye White
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Attends Kickoff Weekend for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance in Charleston, SC
Attorney Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina helped with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program in its Kickoff Weekend at Citadel Mall in Charleston, SC on Saturday February 4th 2012. The event was held by the Young Lawyers division of The South Carolina Bar... - March 08, 2012 - Evan Guthrie Law Firm
New Website Provides Wealth of Information on Probate Issues in Georgia; Site Aimed at Boosting Understanding of and Accessibility to Information
The law firm of Andrew, Merritt, Reilly & Smith has launched www.ProbateGeorgia.com, a comprehensive website that provides individuals and family members quick and easy access to basic information, definitions and forms relating to probate matters such as estates and guardianships, including estate planning, probating wills, administrations, guardianships of persons, conservatorships and fiduciary services within Georgia. - March 08, 2012 - Andrew, Merritt, Reilly & Smith
Greg Ballard, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: How to Effectively Deal with a SEC Investigation Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory-focused webcasts, has announced today that Greg Ballard, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal Series: How to Effectively Deal with a... - March 06, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Draft n Craft Expands Its Wings in the US with Rosen Law Group PLLC
Draft and Craft Law Firm Pvt. Ltd. is expanding its reach from New Delhi, India to New York, United States. Rosen Law Group PLLC will be serving as the engine of growth for Draft n Craft in the United States. It will play an important role in representing the company’s interests and... - March 05, 2012 - Draft n Craft Legal Outsourcing Pvt Ltd
Maple Shade Attorney Ellen McDowell Honored with Award by Main Street New Jersey for Her Contributions to the Local Business Community
Attorney Ellen McDowell, managing partner of the law firm of McDowell Riga Posternock in Maple Shade, NJ, was recently given an award by the organization Main Street New Jersey for her efforts in proactively supporting the Maple Shade business community and securing the town’s Main Street... - March 04, 2012 - McDowell Riga Posternock, PC
Steve Stitle to Join Krieg DeVault LLP
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce that Stephen A. Stitle will be joining Krieg DeVault on May 1, 2012 as a Partner. Before joining Krieg DeVault, Stitle served as Regional Chairman for PNC Bank, Indiana, a member of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. Stitle, who served for 17 years as... - March 04, 2012 - Krieg DeVault
Litvin Law Firm Announces Pro Bono Attorney Services
Litvin Law Firm has committed itself to provide free legal advice to those that can afford legal representation in the foreclosure defense field. - March 02, 2012 - Litvin Law Firm, P.C.
Employees Marching Towards Workplace Madness
As the whirlwind pace of the upcoming NCAA basketball tournament captures the attention of Texas workers, employers should be aware of potential pitfalls that may loom during their employees' month-long college basketball fixation. Employers on the Losing End During March Madness With so many... - March 01, 2012 - Fisher Phillips, Texas
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Organizes SC Bar YLD Summerville Habitat For Humanity Wills Clinic
Attorney Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina helped lead The Dorchester Habitat For Humanity Wills Clinic at the Dorchester Habitat For Humanity ReStore in Summerville, SC on Saturday February 25th 2012. The Summerville Habitat For Humanity Wills Clinic was... - March 01, 2012 - Evan Guthrie Law Firm
KIIAC Selected by Association of Corporate Counsel to Support in House Member Services
Signaling the continued expansion of KIIAC, LLC products and services into the legal marketplace, KIIAC President and CEO Kingsley Martin has announced Association of Corporate Counsel as the latest addition to the growing list of partnerships and clients. The partnership recently launched a... - March 01, 2012 - KIIAC LLC
Latest NFL Concussion Lawsuit Filed in Houston
Houston personal injury law firms Sutliff & Stout, PLLC and the Buzbee Law Firm have filed a lawsuit against the NFL regarding concussions suffered by a former NFL player. - February 29, 2012 - Sutliff & Stout, PLLC
ktMINE Launches New Website
New ktMINE website provides richer information about the organization and its solutions for the global audience seeking intellectual property (IP) information. - February 29, 2012 - ktMINE
To Better Serve Clients Seeking Court Reporting, Web Conferencing and More, Huseby, Inc., Launches New Website, Logo, Branding Effort
Huseby Global Litigation Support, Inc., has launched a newly designed Web site, logo and branding effort to better serve its clients in the legal industry. With the enhancements, the company is emphasizing its ability to serve mobile lawyers locally as well as globally. - February 29, 2012 - Huseby, Inc.
Legal Assistance for Auto Injury Incidences Offered at LA Personal Injury Law Firm, Grayson & Grayson
Legal assistance for auto injury incidences is now offered from the Los Angeles personal injury law firm, Grayson & Grayson. A free case evaluation form can be filled out at the website to receive an evaluation and advice from the personal injury attorneys at Grayson & Grayson law firm. - February 25, 2012 - MarkGraysonLaw.com
Durham Attorney Jay H. Ferguson Honored by North Carolina "Super Lawyers" Magazine for 2012
Durham attorney Jay H. Ferguson is honored by North Carolina Super Lawyers magazine as one of the top attorneys in North Carolina for 2012. Only five percent of the lawyers in the state are named by Super Lawyers. “It is very rewarding to work on behalf of your clients in the field of... - February 25, 2012 - Thomas, Ferguson and Mullins, L.L.P.
Thompson & Knight Managing Partner Named 2012 Outstanding Texas Tax Lawyer
The law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce Managing Partner Emily A. Parker has been named as the 2012 Outstanding Texas Tax Lawyer by the State Bar of Texas Tax Section. The award recognizes Parker’s outstanding leadership, reputation, expertise, professionalism, and... - February 25, 2012 - Thompson & Knight
Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) Lawsuit Loans Now Available for Railroad Accident Lawsuits
Bridgeview Legal Funding Now Providing Pre-Settlement Cash Advances for Railroad Accident Lawsuits - February 24, 2012 - Fundmysuit.com
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Talks About Legal Profession to Students at Burke Middle High School Career Symposium
Attorney Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina spoke to students at Burke Middle School and Burke High School about the legal profession at the Burke Middle High School Career Symposium. Attorney Guthrie talked to the students about his experience as a lawyer and... - February 23, 2012 - Evan Guthrie Law Firm
CFLA Announces "Mortgage Regulatory Compliance Reports" Targeted at Government Sector
CFLA, Inc., a Mortgage Regulatory Compliance Firm, Announces County, State, and Federal Government Program for "Mortgage Regulatory Compliance Reports" Serving All Jurisdictions - February 23, 2012 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
Barrett Daffin Frappier Law Firms Ramp Onto NetDirector Data Exchange
NetDirector, provider of a leading Cloud-based data exchange, today announced the addition of the Barrett Daffin Frappier Law Firms in TX, CA, NV and GA (BDF Group) to their growing network. BDF Group has completed the initial phase of their NetDirector interface migration in 4 states. After years... - February 23, 2012 - NetDirector
Las Vegas Attorneys Slated to Discuss Ethics at National Law Conference
John R. Bailey, managing partner of the law firm Bailey Kennedy, and his law partner Dennis L. Kennedy have been selected to speak about legal ethics during the American Bar Association’s 2012 Spring Meeting, being held at Caesars Palace March 22-24. Titled “Sinners in Sin City:... - February 23, 2012 - Bailey Kennedy, Attorneys At Law
Wildgen Announces the Appointment of Two Partners, Three Directors and Three Senior Associates
Wildgen, Partners in Law, a leading Luxembourg-based business law firm, is delighted to announce the latest company career moves: David Maria and Anne-Laure Jabin were elected to partners and three Directors and three Senior Associates were appointed. - February 22, 2012 - Wildgen, Partners in Law
Marta Alfonso, Principal, MBAF to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: Litigation Super Star Strategies & Techniques Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Marta Alfonso, Principal, MBAF will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal Series: Litigation Super Star Strategies &... - February 21, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Montlick & Associates, Georgia Personal Injury Attorneys is Founding Sponsor of New National Anti-Bullying Organization and Kids' Club
Montlick & Associates, Georgia Personal Injury Attorneys, is Founding Sponsor of a new National Anti-Bullying Organization and Kids Club, in partnership with Children Without a Voice USA. The A4K, Ambassadors for Kids Club is a non-profit youth organization dedicated to keeping America's children safe. Membership is free to any child that joins the club and takes the pledge. The A4K Club teaches kids to use their voices to stand up and speak out when they see another child being bullied. - February 20, 2012 - Montlick & Associates, Attorneys at Law
Edward Lehman Co-Founder of Accounting Firm LehmanBrown with Russell Brown, and Managing Director of Lehman, Lee & Xu Law Recognized in Novel Victory in Peer Recognition
Who's Who Legal has selected Lehman, Lee & Xu managing director Edward Lehman (co-founder of Lehman Brown with Russell Brown an international accounting firm) as China's leading business lawyer engaged in China corporate immigration. The prestigious legal publication, distributed worldwide... - February 17, 2012 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Maddin, Hauser, Wartell, Roth & Heller, P.C. Adds Daniel Warsh as an Associate
Warsh began working at Maddin Hauser in May 2011 as a summer associate. His responsibilities included performing legal research and drafting memorandums on bankruptcy, real estate, corporate and employment-law related matters. - February 17, 2012 - Maddin, Hauser, Wartell, Roth & Heller, P.C.
Attorneys from Harden Jackson Recognized by Super Lawyers
Three attorneys from Harden Jackson law firm are named to the Super Lawyers list for 2012. - February 17, 2012 - Harden Jackson LLC
Settlement Quotes, LLC Unveils Tools for Competitive Bidding
Website calculator and review section help sellers get more for structured settlements. - February 17, 2012 - Settlement Quotes LLC