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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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Curtin & Heefner Names Trial Lawyer Carolyn M. Angelaccio Partner of Firm – Two Named Senior Associates

Bucks County Law Firm Promotes Three Employees to Partner and Senior Associates - April 15, 2012 - Curtin & Heefner LLP

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.

Altep, Inc. Becomes Relativity Premium Hosting Partner

Altep, Inc., a national provider of e-discovery and litigation support services, is now a Relativity Premium Hosting Partner. - April 15, 2012 - Altep, Inc.

Expanded Collection Industry Newsletter Launched called "The Debt Collector"

Distributed to over 25,000 collection industry professionals, "The Debt Collector.org" will provide news, videos, links and information covering the many facets of the accounts receivable management industry today. It will be delivered free to subscribers via email on a daily basis. - April 14, 2012 - National Board of Collection Attorneys

Weltman & Moskowitz, LLP Welcomes Melissa A. Guseynov as Associate Attorney

Weltman & Moskowitz, LLP is pleased to announce that Melissa A. Guseynov has joined the firm as an associate in the Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights Group. - April 14, 2012 - Weltman & Moskowitz, LLP

Tim Bradley of Coats and Bennett Named Webmaster of Triangle Intellectual Property Law Association

Local IP Attorney Brings Experience in Computer Technology and Engineering to Group Uniting Professionals in the Intellectual Property Law Field - April 14, 2012 - Coats and Bennett PLLC

Ralph DiLeone of The DiLeone Law Group, P.C. Wins 2012 Best of Downtowner Award for Best Attorney

Managing Partner of Local Firm Honored By Raleigh Downtowner Magazine - April 13, 2012 - The DiLeone Law Group, P.C.

Legal Funding Now Available at Hattons Solicitors

Hattons Solicitors are pleased to announce that as of 2nd April 2012 they will be able to offer limited legal funding on certain types of family law case. This legal funding status comes as a welcome addition to Hattons Solicitors private client case work. The legal aid funding applies to cases of... - April 13, 2012 - Hattons Solicitors

Hattons Solicitors Launch Business Membership Scheme

Hattons Solicitors have launched a new free Gold Business Membership scheme providing their members with exclusive legal discounts, plus a variety of special offers from rugby clubs, leisure places and restaurants to name a few. - April 13, 2012 - Hattons Solicitors

Hattons Solicitors Launch Membership Scheme

Hattons Solicitors have launched a new free Gold Membership scheme. The Membership is available for anyone to join online giving their members exclusive legal discounts, plus a variety of special offers from rugby clubs, leisure places and restaurants to name a few. The Gold Membership is... - April 13, 2012 - Hattons Solicitors

Federal Labs, Industry to Meet in Pittsburgh to Foster Technology Transfer

The Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC), which works to bring government research to the private sector, will hold its 2012 national meeting in Pittsburgh from April 30-May 3. More than 400 federal and industry technology transfer professionals, patent attorneys, licensing... - April 12, 2012 - Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC)

Attorney Kendall Jones Launches Flat Fee Legal Services Business

Flat Fee Law Now offers a highly experienced attorney for a predictable rate. - April 12, 2012 - Kendall T. Jones PA

Railroad Accident Lawsuit Loans Now Available for Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) Lawsuits

Bridgeview Legal Funding Now Providing Pre-Settlement Cash Advances for FELA Railroad Accident Lawsuits - April 12, 2012 - Fundmysuit.com

Evan Guthrie Law Firm Represents Lawyers at Stratford High School Career Fair in Goose Creek SC

Attorney Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina spoke to students at the Stratford High School Career Fair in Goose Creek, South Carolina on Wednesday March 21st 2012. Mr. Guthrie represented the legal profession and talked about the process of becoming a lawyer. - April 12, 2012 - Evan Guthrie Law Firm

Establishing Effective Legal Risk Management Processes

Marcus Evans has announced that the much anticipated Corporate Legal Risk Management conference will be held in Kuala Lumpur from 5 to 6 September 2012. This conference aims at leveraging organisations’ mitigation processes and response strategies in minimising business exposure to today’s legal risks. - April 12, 2012 - Marcus Evans Group

How2Immigrate Acquires Talk Fusion’s Video Communication Suit

How2Immigrate decides on partnership with Talk Fusion to provide immigration consultations via video conferencing - April 11, 2012 - How2Immigrate

Crosby Legal Seminars Presents Employment Law Seminar for Employers and Employees at Mt. Olive Community School

In these challenging times it is more important than ever for both employers and employees to know their rights under the law. Attend this informative two day legal seminar and empower yourself with knowledge. - April 11, 2012 - Crosby Legal Seminars

Peacock Keller Supports Washington County Community Through Volunteerism – Announces Off the Shelf Charity Date

Washington County, Pa. Lawyers Give Back to Nonprofit Organizations in Southwestern Pennsylvania. - April 11, 2012 - Peacock Keller

Arnold & Itkin File Jones Act Suit for Injured Worker

After a Texas worker became injured on a crew boat, he sought the help of Texas offshore injury attorneys at Arnold & Itkin who were able to file a claim on his behalf. - April 10, 2012 - Arnold & Itkin

Law Offices of Daniel S. Williams a San Diego Family Law Firm Announces Rapid Response Telephonic and Email Service

The San Diego Family Law Firm of Law Offices of Daniel S. Williams Announces New Phone Number and Web Email Allowing Instant Access to Attorney Daniel S. Williams or one of his professionally trained staff for instant access and rapid responses to your legal needs. - April 09, 2012 - Law Offices of Daniel S. Williams

The Beringer Law Firm Launches Family Law Practice in North County San Diego

The Beringer Law Firm is now open for business and accepting Family Law/Divorce Cases in San Diego and adjoining counties. Call them for a free consultation. - April 07, 2012 - The Beringer Law Firm

Thomas & Paulk Gets Client’s DUI Charges Dismissed

After a client was arrested on charges of DUI, he looked to the legal help of Thomas & Paulk. In an investigation the breathalyzer was found to be faulty, which was able to get the DUI charges dropped. - April 06, 2012 - Thomas & Paulk, P.A.

Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly and the Massachusetts Bar Association Name the 2012 Honorees of Excellence in the Law

MA Lawyers Weekly & the MBA will honor the recipients of our Excellence in Journalism, Daniel Toomey Excellence in the Judiciary, Up & Coming Lawyers, and Excellence in Diversity, Pro Bono, Marketing, Firm Administration & Operations awards. - April 06, 2012 - Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

Legacy Palm Beach Magazine Names Trial Attorney John Howe of Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC One of “South Florida's 25 Most Powerful Black Professionals”

Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC (LLL&S) is pleased to announce that trial attorney John Howe, who serves “Of Counsel” to the firm, has been named one of “South Florida’s 25 Most Powerful Black Professionals” by Legacy Palm Beach Magazine... - April 05, 2012 - Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith

Evan Guthrie Law Firm Visits Class at Goose Creek High School

Attorney Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina stopped by Goose Creek High School in Goose Creek, SC on Wednesday March 14th 2012 to speak to the personal finance class about the law and legal profession. The class was a small group of students that had met... - April 05, 2012 - Evan Guthrie Law Firm