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Wayne C. Matus, Partner, Pillsbury to Speak at KC’s eDiscovery in 2012: Social Networking, Cloud Computing, Cross Border Issues, Disclosure & Litigation Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Wayne C. Matus, Partner, Pillsbury will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “eDiscovery in 2012: Social Networking, Cloud... - November 21, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Tower Legal Solutions Triples DC Office Space
Burgeoning Demand for "Contract" Lawyers by Corporations and Law Firms Drives Tower Growth. - November 21, 2011 - Tower Legal Solutions
Dorothy L. Korszen Receives Award from Englewood Area Board of Realtors
Dorothy L. Korszen, a Director at Farr Law Firm, was voted 2011 “Business Partner of the Year” by members of the Englewood Area Board of REALTORS®. - November 20, 2011 - Farr Law Firm
Thompson & Knight Attorney Appointed to UTHealth Development Board
Thompson & Knight LLP is proud to announce Alfred (Alfie) M. Meyerson has been appointed to The University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston Development Board. Meyerson will serve a three-year term, which began in September 2011. - November 19, 2011 - Thompson & Knight
Las Vegas Notice of Default Numbers Show Historic Drop; Down 90% According to Default Research
Default Research, Inc., (www.defaultresearch.com) one of the nation’s foremost aggregators of pre foreclosure data, reports that Las Vegas – a real estate market starving for good news – in October 2011 experienced one of the largest year-over-year drops in Notice of Default... - November 18, 2011 - Default Research Inc
Police Detective and Computer Forensics Expert Jim Carden Launches Digital Blue Solutions
Veteran detective and national computer forensics expert Jim Carden announced today the launch of a new digital forensics company called Digital Blue Solutions. The firm will provide a wide variety of computer forensics investigative services, as well as electronic discovery and litigation support,... - November 18, 2011 - Digital Blue Solutions
Burns White Garners Seven First-Tier Rankings in the U.S. News “Best Law Firms” Survey
Burns White LLC earned a national first-tier ranking and six metropolitan first-tier rankings in the 2011-2012 U.S. News Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” survey. - November 18, 2011 - Burns White LLC
Randall Leshin of The Leshin Law Firm Launches Condominium Law Service
Randall Leshin and the Leshin Law Firm has added condominium law to their service offerings. Randall Leshin and his team will work with condominium associations and individuals. - November 18, 2011 - Leshin Law Firm
Apollo Group, LLC Adds Fresh Perspective to the Mediation Process
Apollo Group, LLC Adds Mediation Locations Throughout Florida. Facilitating a discussion with two sides that are on opposite ends of the spectrum is no easy task. With the advent of high profile mediations, such as the recent NBA and NFL disputes, mediation has now become a mainstream topic of... - November 18, 2011 - Apollo Group, LLC
Jackson Walker Named in "Best Law Firms" Rankings
Jackson Walker has been selected for inclusion in the 2011-2012 U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings. The firm was ranked nationally in twelve different practice areas, and ranked by metropolitan city in various practice areas. - November 17, 2011 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Free Truck Accident Case Evaluation Offered at LA Personal Injury Law Firm, Grayson & Grayson
Free truck accident case evaluation is now offered at the Los Angeles personal injury law firm, Grayson & Grayson. A free case evaluation form is present at the website that can be filled out to obtain a free evaluation of a personal injury case. - November 17, 2011 - MarkGraysonLaw.com
Attorney Amy Moncion Joins Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff P.C.
Michigan State University and Thomas M. Cooley Law School alumna Amy Moncion joins Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff P.C., Asbestos and Toxic Tort Practice Group. - November 17, 2011 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
Withy King Deploys Egress Switch to Protect Confidential Client Data
Dynamic legal practice Withy King adopts email & file encryption sending a positive message to their clients and a statement of intent to their competitors - November 17, 2011 - Egress Software Technologies Ltd
Eric S. Shiller Law Office, P.C. in Newburgh Raises Funds for Muscular Dystrophy
Hudson Valley Lawyer Raises Money for Muscular Dystrophy. - November 17, 2011 - Eric S. Shiller Law Office, P.C.
Heed Moral, Legal Call for Reporting Child Sexual Abuse
Regardless of whether there is a legal obligation to report known or suspected child sexual abuse, there is a moral obligation to do so, asserts attorney Mary Jo McGrath, nationally known expert on child sexual abuse investigation and awareness in educational settings. Individuals must speak out about what they know or suspect, and not stop speaking out until the child is no longer endangered, despite the stature of the adult in question, or the institution he or she represents. - November 16, 2011 - McGrath Training Systems
Fort Myers Real Estate Attorney Amanda Barritt Appointed Public Relations Officer for Lee County Association for Women Lawyers
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Condominium and Real Estate Lawyer Amanda Barritt has been appointed as the Public Relations Officer for the Lee County Association for Women Lawyers. - November 16, 2011 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Godwin Ronquillo PC Announces Donald E. Godwin Selected to Best Lawyers in America® List for 2012
Godwin Ronquillo, a national trial and appellate firm with offices in Dallas and Houston, is proud to announce that Donald E. Godwin has been selected to The Best Lawyers in America® list for 2012. Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. A... - November 15, 2011 - Godwin Lewis PC
Ronald Rosenkranz Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Ronald Rosenkranz, of Marlboro, New York, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Law. About Ronald Rosenkranz Ronald Rosenkranz is Senior Trial Partner at Finkelstein & Partners, a law firm... - November 13, 2011 - Strathmore Who's Who
LeeAnne MacLeod-Archer Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
LeeAnne MacLeod-Archer, of Sydney, Nova Scotia, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Law. About LeeAnne MacLeod-Archer LeeAnne MacLeod-Archer is a Partner in the law firm of LaFosse MacLeod,... - November 13, 2011 - Strathmore Who's Who
MicroAire’s Allegedly Misleading Claims Refuted by Euromi
Euromi S.A. of Belgium stated today its determination to defend itself against recent allegedly misleading claims asserted by MicroAire. - November 12, 2011 - Medical Alliance Services
Phenix Investigations Expands Private Asset Investigations Service
Phenix Investigations, Inc. is pleased to announce that after over 17 years in business, $5 billion in asset investigations and an excellent track record, the company is expanding its asset investigations department to include more regions in the United States and throughout the world. Phenix... - November 12, 2011 - Phenix Investigations, Inc.
Tom Haeberle of RE/MAX 1st Choice Named to Ottawa Port District Board, Relishes Opportunity to Boost Local Economy
Tom Haeberle, broker/owner of RE/MAX 1st Choice in Ottawa, Ill., recently was appointed by Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn to the newly created seven-member Ottawa Port District Board of Directors. It’s another opportunity for Haeberle to contribute to the economic vitality of Ottawa and LaSalle County. - November 12, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Global Digital Forensics Enhancing eDiscovery Solutions to Keep Legal Cases on Track When Digital Evidence Goes International
The world of litigation has taken on an increasingly troublesome dimension thanks to our interconnected and global digital world. It is also becoming more apparent by the day that sticking to the comfort zone of old-world thinking when it comes to digital evidence and eDiscovery, is simply a... - November 11, 2011 - Global Digital Forensics
Burns White Hires Four New Associates to Firm
Burns White LLC recently added four new associates to the firm’s Pittsburgh location. - November 11, 2011 - Burns White LLC
Moye White Ranked Among 2011-12 “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers: Firm Earns First-Tier Ranking in Two Practice Areas
Denver law firm, Moye White LLP, has been ranked one of 2011-12 "Best Law Firms" by U.S.News-Best Lawyers. - November 11, 2011 - Moye White
Mark G. Intrieri Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
Mark G. Intrieri, of San Jose, California, has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About Mark G. Intrieri Mr. Intrieri has been in the legal professional for more than 27 years. He was... - November 11, 2011 - Strathmore Worldwide
Dennis Kennedy Named Las Vegas Healthcare Attorney of the Year
Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, has named Dennis L. Kennedy as the “Las Vegas Best Lawyers Health Care Law Lawyer of the Year” for 2012. - November 10, 2011 - Bailey Kennedy, Attorneys At Law
LawLogix Announces Immigration Mobile App
Mobile application available for iPhone and Droid provides access to immigration case information anywhere, anytime. - November 10, 2011 - LawLogix Group, Inc.
Virginia Hunt Law Blog Honored by LexisNexis as a Top 25 Blog for Workers’ Compensation and Workplace Issues
Virginia L. Hunt is a Nevada attorney with over fifteen years experience in workers compensation law. Her blog, NevadaWorkersCompensationLaw.com, was recently honored by LexisNexis as a Top 25 Blog for workers' compensation and workplace issues. - November 09, 2011 - Virginia Hunt Law Office
Howard B. Borlack Recently Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Mr. Howard B. Borlack of Toronto, ON, Canada has recently been included in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About Howard B. Borlack Mr. Borlack is the Founding/Managing Partner of McCaque Peacock Borlack... - November 09, 2011 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Thompson & Knight Expands Real Estate and Banking Practice
Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce that Benjamin F.S. Herd has joined the Firm as Counsel in its Real Estate and Banking Practice Group in Dallas. - November 09, 2011 - Thompson & Knight
Randall Leshin, Founder of the Leshin Law Firm Expands Services to Include Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Randall Leshin and the Leshin Law Firm, a South Florida law practice focused on bankruptcy and foreclosure cases, announced it now offers full service legal products including bankruptcy, foreclosures, commercial litigation, contracts, wills, trusts, real estate and personal injury. Renowned for... - November 09, 2011 - Leshin Law Firm
The Law Offices of Lee A. Drizin, Chtd. Announces the Launch of Their New Website DrizinLaw.com
Launch of new website www.DrizinLaw.com for the The Law Offices of Lee A. Drizin. Proudly serving Southern Nevada since 1994 providing legal services in Business Law, Litigation, Estate Planning, Elder Law (protecting and educating seniors in our community), Real Estate, and Probate. Offering free continuing education credits for Las Vegas Real Estate Agents and free quarterly Real Estate Roundtable Sessions. - November 09, 2011 - The Law Offices of Lee A. Drizin, Chtd.
The DiLeone Law Group, P.C. Releases Podcast on Estate Planning
Managing Partner Ralph J. DiLeone Discusses the Importance of Making Arrangements for the Future. - November 09, 2011 - The DiLeone Law Group, P.C.
David V. West Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
David V. West, of San Fernando, California, has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the legal field. About David V. West Mr. West has had more than 15 years of experience in the legal field. He has been... - November 08, 2011 - Strathmore Worldwide
Magaña, Cathcart & McCarthy Law Firm Carries on a Tradition of Excellence
Magaña, Cathcart & McCarthy Law Firm has been devoted to protecting the legal rights of accident victims in personal injury claims and wrongful death claims for 65 years. - November 08, 2011 - Magaña, Cathcart & McCarthy
Farr Law Firm Earns Top Ranking in Best Law Firms List
Trusts & Estates Law practice ranks in First Tier for the Fort Myers metropolitan area. - November 05, 2011 - Farr Law Firm
Energy and Transactions Attorney Douglas F. Pedigo Rejoins Thompson & Knight in Houston
Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce that Douglas F. Pedigo has rejoined the Firm as a Partner in its Corporate and Securities Practice Group in Houston. - November 05, 2011 - Thompson & Knight
Mike Habib, EA Introduces Tax Planning & Tax Coaching Service
2011 year-end tax planning strategies for individual and business taxpayers. - November 04, 2011 - Mike Habib, EA Tax Relief Services
Michele C.S. Lange, Esq. with Kroll Ontrack to Speak at KC’s eDiscovery in 2012: Social Networking, Cloud Computing, Cross Border Issues, Disclosure & Litigation Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Michele C.S. Lange, Esq., Director, Thought Leadership, Kroll Ontrack will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “eDiscovery in... - November 04, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Thompson & Knight Attorney Named a Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy
Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce that Lois R. Lupica has been selected as a Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy. - November 04, 2011 - Thompson & Knight
Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC, a Sponsor of the Salvation Army Northwest Community Center Annual School Luncheon, Encourages Support of The Youth Program
As a recognized advocate of children's well-being and education, Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC (LLL&S) served as “Principal” sponsor for the Salvation Army Northwest Community Center Annual School Luncheon --- attended by more than 100 community leaders and children --- to... - November 04, 2011 - Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith
Thomas, Ferguson & Mullins, L.L.P. Attorneys at Law Earn “Best Law Firms” Honor from U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers® for 2011-2012
Durham attorneys Thomas, Ferguson & Mullins, L.L.P. have been notified that their firm has been honored in the 2011-12 U.S. News Media Group Best Lawyers® list of “Best Law Firms” for 2011-12. Complete details of the honor will be released with the U.S. News and World... - November 03, 2011 - Thomas, Ferguson and Mullins, L.L.P.
InterLegis Enhances Discovery360 Desktop
InterLegis, an innovator of electronic discovery technologies, is pleased to announce the latest release of Discovery360™ Desktop. Version 5.5 offers major enhancements, including faster and more powerful data processing. “We are excited about the latest release of Discovery360... - November 03, 2011 - InterLegis
National Board of Collection Attorneys Responds to Market Needs
The NBCA, Inc. has assessed input from the industry in its first month of operation about how the growing competition associated with collection law firms has necessitated institution of a new business model to meet the needs for elite and exclusive collection attorneys seeking to market their practices. - November 03, 2011 - National Board of Collection Attorneys
Thompson & Knight Named “Law Firm of the Year” in Oil & Gas Law
Thompson & Knight has been named the “Law Firm of the Year” in Oil & Gas Law in the 2011-2012 edition of Best Law Firms, the preeminent listing of the nation’s top legal practices from the publishers of U.S. News & World Report and The Best Lawyers in America®. - November 03, 2011 - Thompson & Knight
Thompson & Knight Expands Real Estate and Banking Practice
Brian A. Bolton has joined the Thompson & Knight as an Associate in its Real Estate and Banking Practice Group in Dallas. - November 02, 2011 - Thompson & Knight
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center Announces New Insurance CLE Series, and November-December CLE Addressing Important Developments in Ethics, IP, Skills and More
With ongoing developments in Ethics, intellectual property and patent law, and the increasing demand for programs in litigation and trial skills in insurance and other areas of the law, Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following CLE web casts for November and December, 2011,... - October 31, 2011 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
Randall Leshin Head of the Leshin Law Firm Moves Office to Nearby South Florida Headquarters
The Leshin Law Firm, a South Florida legal practice specializing in commercial litigation, bankruptcy and foreclosure cases, announced it has relocated its Lake Worth office to the nearby Pompano Beach, Florida headquarters. Well-known for their expertise in Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy cases for individuals and married couples, Leshin is a leading financial solutions law firm serving clients across the state. - October 30, 2011 - Leshin Law Firm
Legal Representation for Pedestrian Vs. Vehicle Accident Victims Available at Grayson & Grayson LA Personal Injury Law Firm
Grayson & Grayson personal injury law firm is now extending its legal services to victims of pedestrian-vehicle accidents. Victims can fill out the no-obligation form at MarkGraysonLaw.com to receive a free case review. - October 30, 2011 - MarkGraysonLaw.com