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Young Female Associate Slams Carl's Jr. Defense Team in Near Unanimous Verdict
Civil Rights attorney, Julie Mehrban and her client Alexander Johnson achieve a sweeping victory for the disabled against fast-food giant, Carl Karcher Enterprises, represented by Scott Ferrell of Newport Trial Group. Spectators of the trial noted Mehrban’s calm, skillful and assertive handling of the trial, and the destruction of virtually every element of the defense theory. - January 30, 2012 - Law Offices of Morse Mehrban, A.P.C.
Thompson & Knight Partner Appointed to State Commission on Judicial Conduct
The law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is proud to announce Partner Ricky A. Raven has been appointed to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct for the State of Texas. Raven will serve a six-year term, which begins this year. Raven is a Partner in Thompson & Knight’s Trial Practice... - January 29, 2012 - Thompson & Knight
A to Z Law Launches New Firm Name
Arnold Bleuel LaRochelle Mathews & Zirbel LLP (A to Z Law) announced that it is starting the new year with a new name: Arnold LaRochelle Mathews VanConas & Zirbel LLP. The firm will continue to use its popular moniker, A to Z Law. Attorney Kendall VanConas, a California State Bar Certified... - January 29, 2012 - Arnold LaRochelle Mathews VanConas & Zirbel
Nationally Recognized Forensic Loan Auditor Certification Training Class - March 2-4 - San Diego
This is a comprehensive 3-day training course designed to certify students as a "Forensic Loan Auditor." - January 29, 2012 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
AlphaLit Announces Partnership with Content Analyst Co. to Integrate Robust Analytics Into E-Direct 3.0 Review Platform
AlphaLit, a nationally recognized full service provider of litigation support services, today announced its strategic alliance with Reston, VA-based advanced analytics and conceptual search leader, Content Analyst Company. The combination of Content Analyst’s advanced analytics engine, CAAT,... - January 28, 2012 - AlphaLit
Los Angeles Healthcare Law Lawyer of the Year
Miller Health Law Group, in Los Angeles is pleased to announce that founder Jeremy N. Miller has been named Los Angeles Health Care Law Lawyer of the Year for 2012 by Best Lawyers. Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Only one health care... - January 28, 2012 - The Miller Group
Philadelphia Personal Injury Attorney Ezra Wohlgelernter Presents at Pennsylvania Association for Justice Premises Liability Seminar
Feldman Shepherd Trial Lawyer Ezra Wohlgelernter Addresses Premises Liability Litigation at PA Association for Justice Seminar - January 28, 2012 - Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock & Dodig LLP
Peacock Keller Names Mineral, Oil and Gas Law Attorney Stephen P. Curry Partner
Washington County, Pa. Lawyer Named Partner by Peacock Keller - January 28, 2012 - Peacock Keller
AmRest Holdings CEO Henry McGovern to Speak at Mullin Law Franchise Conference
Henry McGovern, CEO of AmRest Holdings, SE will be the keynote speaker at the Fourth Annual Mullin Law Franchise Roundtable: Tools for Growth. Joining him will be Tim Schroder, Vice President of Marketing for Which Wich, Glenna Hecht, President of Humanistic Consulting, and Stephanie Russ,... - January 27, 2012 - Mullin Law, P.C.
Thompson & Knight Partner Named to the TACA Board of Directors
The law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate Partner Scott P. Stolley on being appointed to the Board of Directors of The Arts Community Alliance (TACA). Stolley is a Partner and leader of Thompson & Knight’s Appellate and Supreme Court Practice Group in Dallas. - January 27, 2012 - Thompson & Knight
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Makes Presentation at Mount Pleasant Library About Probate and Estate Planning
Attorney Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina taught a class on the the basics of estate planning to an audience at Mt Pleasant Regional Library in Mount Pleasant, SC on Tuesday January 17th, 2012. - January 27, 2012 - Evan Guthrie Law Firm
Employment Law Attorney Suzanne Boy Elected to 2012 Southwest Florida Human Resources Board
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Fort Myers Attorney Suzanne Boy has been elected to the Board of Directors for the Human Resources Management Association of Southwest Florida (“HRMA”). HRMA is the local chapter of the national... - January 27, 2012 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Greg Rynerson Bail Bonds Announces the Finalists of the "Top 50 California Attorneys Online of 2011"
Greg Rynerson Bail Bonds announces the finalists of “California’s Top 50 Criminal Defense Attorneys Online,” a list which their clients can use in researching the best attorney for their particular case. The Rynersons decided to put this list together because they know how difficult it can be to select the right attorney for a specific case. - January 27, 2012 - Greg Rynerson Bail Bonds
Coming to Atlanta, GA ~ Mortgage Securitization Auditor Training Certification Class February 17-19, 2012
Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC. has created a comprehensive training certification program entitled: Mortgage Securitization Auditor "MSA"- a 24-hour in-person intensive seminar held across the country. - January 27, 2012 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
PinHawk LLC Introduces iPad App for Newsletter Delivery
PinHawk’s daily email content available on iPads. To request a trial, register at http://www.pinhawk.com/ipad. To try PinHawk daily email newsletters, go to www.pinhawk.com. Sponsorship opportunities available for iPad and email delivery, info@pinhawk.com. - January 26, 2012 - PinHawk LLC
HR Outsourcing Firm CPEhr Announces Launch of Redesigned Website
CPEhr, a leading Los Angeles human resources outsourcing firm, announces launch of newly designed website. - January 26, 2012 - CPE HR, Inc.
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center Announces February 2012 CLE Addressing Important Developments in Ethics, Social Media, Intellectual Property and More
With ongoing developments in Ethics, Social Media, Appellate Practice, Intellectual Property, and more, Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following CLE web casts for February 2012: Developing Trends in Legal Ethics (2221) February 1, 2012 (1:00 PM ET) Amy Bomse, Arnold & Porter... - January 26, 2012 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
Three Curtin & Heefner Attorneys Named to 2012 List of Philadelphia’s Top Rated Lawyers®
Bucks County Lawyer's Gilbert J. Golding, Frank S. Guarrieri and Robert Szwajkos of Curtin & Heefner LLP Listed among Philadelphia’s Top-rated Lawyers. - January 26, 2012 - Curtin & Heefner LLP
Best Lawyers in America Selects Las Vegas-Based John Bailey for 2012 Edition
John R. Bailey, managing partner of the law firm Bailey Kennedy, has been selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America 2012 in the field of Healthcare Law. Bailey has been practicing law in Nevada for nearly 30 years. - January 26, 2012 - Bailey Kennedy, Attorneys At Law
Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell Promotes Derek J. Lindenschmidt to Partner
Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell is pleased to announce the promotion to partner (with effect from January 1, 2012) of Derek J. Lindenschmidt. Since joining the firm in 2006, Derek’s practice has focused on representation of construction professionals in a wide variety of both... - January 25, 2012 - Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC
StopIRSDebt.com Predicts Third Time Could be the Charm for Offshore Voluntary Disclosure
IRS is offering foreign account holders a third chance to avoid criminal prosecution with the latest Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDP). - January 25, 2012 - StopIRSDebt.com
Richard Corley, Partner, Blakes to Speak at KC’s Contracting for Cloud Computing Services: What You Need to Know Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Richard Corley, Partner, Blakes will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Contracting for Cloud Computing Services: What You Need to... - January 25, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Attorney Melissa Brumback Named Chair of the 10th Judicial District Grievance Committee
Having served on the 10th Judicial District Grievance Committee for three years, Ragsdale Liggett attorney Melissa Dewey Brumback, has been appointed Chair of the committee. - January 25, 2012 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Burns White Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary by Donating to the Allegheny Landing Restoration Project
Burns White celebrates its 25th anniversary by making a monetary contribution to the Allegheny Landing park restoration project being coordinated by Friends of Allegheny Landing and Riverlife this month. - January 25, 2012 - Burns White LLC
William Thomas Honored by North Carolina “Super Lawyers” Magazine for 2012
Durham attorney William J. (Bill) Thomas II 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. “I don’t think attorneys think about earning honors when... - January 24, 2012 - Thomas, Ferguson and Mullins, L.L.P.
Certified Forensic Loan Auditors Presents "Quiet Title Workshop Bar Approved CLE" - Atlanta, GA with Regis P Sauger, 02/11/12
This course will provide a synopsis of when, where and why the mortgage industry is in turmoil. The class was written to enable attorneys to put their client’s needs on offense with sufficient proof of the bifurcation of the mortgage/deed of trust and the note. It is noted that when a competent attorney represents a client in a quiet title action, that he/she is armed with admissible evidence in the form of a securitized audit. - January 22, 2012 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
Patricia Giordano of Feldman Shepherd Participates in Rutgers Law School Camden Small & Mid-Size Law Firm Panel
Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer Speaks to Rutgers Law Camden Students about Working for a Mid-Size Law Firm - January 22, 2012 - Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock & Dodig LLP
Legal Action Workshop, California Law Firm Offers Limited Scope Representation
California Law Firm, Legal Action Workshop, a Professional Corporation announces another win for Limited Scope Representation. Legal Action Workshop, PC offers Limited Scope Representation for clients involved in hearings or trials in Southern California courts. Limited Scope Representation allows clients to save money on their legal matters while still getting the benefit of experienced attorneys who fight vigorously in court for them. - January 22, 2012 - Legal Action Workshop
Neeley Law Firm Files Its 1,000th Bankruptcy Case in Arizona
The Neeley Law Firm has grown to one of the top service-oriented consumer bankruptcy and debt protection law firms in Arizona and files it's 1,000th bankruptcy case on January 19, 2012. - January 21, 2012 - Neeley Law Firm, PLC
Merino Bail Bonds Launches Online Bail Bonding for Harris County
Merino Bail Bonds is a leader in the Harris County Bail Bonding Industry with the launch of their new innovative website http://www.harriscountybail.com customers can now search for outstanding warrants and jail inmates as well as complete the bail bond forms and payments online. - January 21, 2012 - Merino Bail Bonds
GOAL to Host an Web Conference on "Why Did I Outsource and Why That Was a Great Decision?" on 27 January 2012
This web conference will be a platform where industry buyers of IP/LPO services will discuss the live experiences of outsourcing/offshoring. - January 21, 2012 - Global Outsourcing Association of Lawyers
Gregory S. Hach Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Gregory S. Hach, of New York, New York, has recently been recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Law. About Gregory S. Hach Gregory S. Hach is the Founding Partner of Hach & Rose, LLP. Mr. Hach is well-known for... - January 21, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Montlick & Associates, Georgia Accident Attorneys, Named Most Patriotic Business of 2011 by the Association of the United States Army
The Association of the United States Army has recognized Montlick & Associates as the recipient of its 2011 "Most Patriotic Business Award" in recognition of the firm's extensive ongoing efforts to support our troops. - January 20, 2012 - Montlick & Associates, Attorneys at Law
IBFD Research Fellow Sandra Fernandes Wins ATTA 2012 Prize for Best Paper Presented by a Postgraduate Student
On 17 January 2012, IBFD research fellow Sandra Martinho Fernandes, won ATTA (Australasian Tax Teachers Association Conference) 2012 prize for Best paper presented by a postgraduate student. A possible solution to a rising issue of double taxation related to capital attribution in international... - January 20, 2012 - IBFD
Bucks County Family Law Firm Williams & Hand Selected as U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers 2012 “Best Law Firm”
U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers Names Pennsylvania Family Law Firm Williams & Hand to Top Tier of Philadelphia-Area Family Law Firms - January 20, 2012 - Williams & Hand Law
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Presents at Dorchester 2 Higher Learning Academy
Attorney Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina spoke at the first installment of the Dorchester 2 Higher Learning Academy at Ashley Ridge High School on January 14th 2012. - January 20, 2012 - Evan Guthrie Law Firm
Thompson & Knight Partner Appointed to Texas Supreme Court Advisory Committee
The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is proud to announce Scott P. Stolley has been appointed to the Texas Supreme Court Advisory Committee. Stolley will serve a three-year term, which began in January 2012. Stolley is a Partner in Thompson & Knight’s Appellate and Supreme... - January 20, 2012 - Thompson & Knight
Willig, Williams & Davidson Attorney John Zurzola Elected to Chair of East Norriton Township Board of Supervisors and Appointed Solicitor to Montgomery County Treasurer
Willig, Williams & Davidson Family Law Attorney Serves Montgomery County, Pennsylvania - January 20, 2012 - Willig, Williams & Davidson
Attorney John Bowen Walker Joins Ragsdale Liggett Law Firm
Ragsdale Liggett announces that Bo Walker has joined the Raleigh law firm's litigation group. - January 19, 2012 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Meyer Law P.C. - Year in Review
Meyer Law P.C. is a full service bankruptcy law firm with 6 offices in Arizona. Looking back over 2011, Meyer Law P.C. experienced an increase in overall clients without a decrease in client satisfaction. Meyer Law P.C. continues to be a great resource for those seeking debt relief due to tough economic times. - January 19, 2012 - Meyer Law P.C.
Orlando Health Attorney to Speak at Central Florida Nurses Seminar
Joanne Kenna, an attorney with The Health Law Firm who is also a registered nurse, will speak at the Central Florida Chapter Infusion Nursing Society Annual Seminar about protecting a nursing license. - January 18, 2012 - The Health Law Firm
Mullin Law Names New Shareholder Stephanie Russ
Mullin Law, P.C., a premier commercial law practice with an emphasis on franchise law, announced that Stephanie Russ has been named a shareholder in the firm, effective January 1, 2012. By the time she began her legal career, Stephanie had more than a decade of franchising and restaurant... - January 15, 2012 - Mullin Law, P.C.
Philadelphia Personal Injury Law Firm Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock & Dodig LLP Selected as a U.S. News – Best Lawyers 2011 - 2012 “Best Law Firm”
Philadelphia Personal Injury Law Firm Feldman Shepherd Achieves Philadelphia Tier 1 Ranking in Medical Malpractice Law and Personal Injury Litigation - January 15, 2012 - Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock & Dodig LLP
Bucks County Law Firm Curtin & Heefner LLP Adds Three Associates to Attorney Roster
Attorneys Caitlin Gray, Maria K. McGinty-Ferris and Lauren M. Williams Join Curtin & Heefner - January 15, 2012 - Curtin & Heefner LLP
Matthew Thompson Joins Jackson Walker
Jackson Walker is pleased to welcome new partner Matthew Thompson to the firm. - January 14, 2012 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Bob Latham Elected to International Rugby Board Executive Committee
Jackson Walker partner Bob Latham recently became the first American elected to the International Rugby Board Executive Committee in the organization’s 125-year history. - January 14, 2012 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Jackson Walker Named to BTI Client Service A-Team 2012 List
Jackson Walker has once again earned the title of “unparalleled leader in client service” on the BTI Client Service A-Team 2012 list. The distinction recognizes Jackson Walker as a top client service leader serving Fortune 1000 companies. - January 14, 2012 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Georgia Accident Attorneys, Montlick & Associates, Releases Free iPhone & Android Mobile Accident App
Georgia Accident Attorneys, Montlick & Associates, announced today the release of Montlick Mobile, a new application designed to help smart phone users in the aftermath of an accident. The free App gives iPhone and Droid users a checklist of actions to take, and makes it easy for them to collect information right on their mobile devices at the scene of the accident. - January 13, 2012 - Montlick & Associates, Attorneys at Law
CPEhr Releases Annual Report: 2012 Human Resources Updates
HR Outsourcing firm releases new report highlighting important 2012 employment law updates. - January 13, 2012 - CPE HR, Inc.
Kelly Kubasta Named Director of My Possibilities Board
Klemchuk Kubasta Partner Supports Adults with Disabilities - January 13, 2012 - Klemchuk LLP