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Rod D. Margo Has Recently Been Recognized by The Global Directory of Who’s Who Publication
Rod D. Margo, of Los Angeles, California, has recently been recognized by The Global Directory of Who's Who for outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Aviation Law. About Rod D. Margo Rod D. Margo, is currently with Condon & Forsyth, LLP, and specializes in Aviation Law,... - January 04, 2012 - Global Directory of Who's Who
Wyatt R. Haskell Has Recently Been Recognized by The Global Directory of Who’s Who Publication
Wyatt R. Haskell, of Birmingham, Alabama, has recently been recognized by The Global Directory of Who's Who for outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Public Finance, Economic Development and Governmental Law. About Wyatt R. Haskell Wyatt Haskell, a founding member of the... - January 03, 2012 - Global Directory of Who's Who
Save $200 on Early Registration "Mortgage Securitization & Quiet Title Workshop" CLE Jan 7, Las Vegas
Their Mortgage Securitization classes provide cutting edge, highly innovative, and comprehensive instruction designed to help industry professionals obtain highly specialized skill sets, sought after trade secrets, and industry credentials. - January 02, 2012 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
Agren Blando and Western Deposition Team Up to Offer Extended Court Reporting and Transcription Services
Agren Blando Court Reporting & Video is proud to announce that as of January 1, 2012, they're partnering with Western Deposition & Transcription to offer extended legal video, transcription and court reporting services across Colorado, Nationally and Internationally. - January 01, 2012 - Agren Blando Court Reporting and Video
Robert C. Baker Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Robert C. Baker, of Los Angeles, California, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Law. About Robert C. Baker Robert C. Baker is a Senior Partner in the law firm of Baker Keener & Nahra, LLP... - January 01, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Gerald M. Finkel Has Recently Been Recognized by The Global Directory of Who’s Who Publication
Gerald M. Finkel, of Charleston, South Carolina, has recently been recognized by The Global Directory of Who's Who for outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Insurance Law and Torts, and Trial of Vacancy. About Gerald M. Finkel Gerald M. Finkel, has received his J.D., from the... - December 31, 2011 - Global Directory of Who's Who
Prime Legal Plans Takes the Next Step in Battling Against Foreclosure Fraud with Their Comprehensive Discovery Package
With countless continuing reports in the news about illegal foreclosures and mortgage fraud, Prime Legal Plans, a legal management firm, is uncovering credible evidence with their comprehensive discovery package. The Prime Legal Plans Comprehensive Discovery Package provides all the research... - December 31, 2011 - Prime Legal Plans
Melissa Steinman, Partner, Venable LLP to Speak at KC’s Understanding the Legal Issues in Social Networking Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Melissa Steinman, Partner, Venable LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Understanding the Legal Issues in Social... - December 31, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Fort Myers Attorney John Lewis Achieves 20 Years of Florida Bar Certification
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney John Lewis received his fifth certification by the Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education in civil trial law. Board certification is granted for only a five year period, after which... - December 30, 2011 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Thompson & Knight Attorney Honored as "Outstanding Lawyer Under 40" by Cardozo Society
The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate Justin S. Cohen on being honored as an "Outstanding Lawyer Under 40" for 2012 by the Cardozo Society of the Jewish Federation’s Attorneys Division. The selection process was based on recommendations from top... - December 30, 2011 - Thompson & Knight
Henderson Franklin Named as 2012 Top Ranked Law Firm by Fortune Magazine
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., has recently been selected as a “2012 Top Ranked Law Firm” by LexisNexis, Fortune Magazine and ALM Media Properties. The "Top Ranked Law Firm" special report appears in Fortune's December 26 "Investor's... - December 30, 2011 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Former Inmate Turns Entrepreneur. Jason Breedlove Founded Breedlove Publishing LLC and Just Released His Third Book, a Collection of Fictional Short Stories.
New Android Market calendar app and book of short stories. - December 29, 2011 - Breedlove Publishing LLC
McGrath & Spielberger PLLC Educates Legal Community About Establishing and Maintaining a Virtual Law Practice
Attorney Jason A McGrath featured speaker at Mecklenburg County, NC Bar Presentation. - December 29, 2011 - McGrath & Spielberger, PLLC
Andy Hollander, Of Counsel, K&L Gates LLP to Speak at KC’s Understanding the Legal Issues in Social Networking LIVE Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Andy Hollander, Of Counsel, K&L Gates LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Understanding the Legal Issues in Social... - December 29, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
K&L Gates LLP Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “Understanding the Legal Issues in Social Networking LIVE Webcast” on 2/8/12
K&L Gates LLP, one of the leading law firms in the country, teams up with The Knowledge Group for the upcoming webcast entitled “Understanding the Legal Issues in Social Networking.” This two-hour event will be held on February 8, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET. For more... - December 29, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
With New “Joint Electronic Discovery Submission” Pilot Program Now in Effect in SDNY, Global Digital Forensics Keeps Clients Prepared
With Electronic Discovery (eDiscovery) costs continuing to spiral out of control in complex litigations, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York’s (SDNY’s) 31-member Judicial Improvements Committee, in a joint bench and bar effort, is the latest to tackle the still... - December 28, 2011 - Global Digital Forensics
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center Announces January 2012 CLE Addressing Important Developments in Ethics, Litigation and Discovery, Intellectual Property and More
With ongoing developments in Ethics, Litigation and Discovery, Intellectual Property, and more, Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following CLE web casts for January 2012: How Following the Rules of Professional Responsibility Can Lessen the Burden and Cost of E-Discovery... - December 28, 2011 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
Thomas McVey, Esq., Chair, International Practice Group, Williams Mullen to Speak at KC’s ITAR for Government Contractors Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Thomas McVey, Esq., Chair, International Practice Group, Williams Mullen will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “ITAR for... - December 27, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Bloch & Chapleau Providing Skier Safety and Prevention of Colorado Ski Injury Tips on KZZYR 97.7 The Zephyr
Bloch and Chapleau provides tips on skier safety and prevention of Colorado ski accidents on Vail, CO radio station KZZYR 97.7 The Zephyr. - December 24, 2011 - Bloch & Chapleau
Peter Lawless Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Peter Lawless, of Victoria, British Columbia, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Law. About Peter Lawless Peter Lawless is a Partner in the law firm of Johns, Southward, Glazier, Walton,... - December 24, 2011 - Strathmore Who's Who
Governor Jennifer Granholm Receives Canadian American Bar Association Award
The Canadian American Bar Association (CABA) announces that Governor Jennifer Granholm (Michigan 2003-2011) is the recipient of the 2011 John D. Lawson Award which recognizes attorneys who have made an outstanding contribution to the law or legal scholarship. Governor Granholm was born in British... - December 24, 2011 - Canadian American Bar Association
Baltimore Personal Injury Attorneys Information Now Available at Baltimore-Personal-Injury-Attorneys.com
Baltimore personal injury attorneys announced today the launch of a new website, Baltimore-Personal-Injury-Attorneys.com, a new one-stop-shop for reviews, ratings, contact information, and searches of Baltimore personal injury lawyers. - December 23, 2011 - Baltimore Personal Injury Attorneys
The DiLeone Law Group, P.C. Releases Podcast on Employee Terminations
Managing Partner Ralph J. DiLeone Discusses the Necessary Steps for Legal Protection. - December 23, 2011 - The DiLeone Law Group, P.C.
James A Fluker Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
James A. Fluker, of Liberty, Missouri, has recently been recognized as a Lifetime VIP member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Law. About James A. Fluker James A. Fluker received his J.D. at the University of... - December 23, 2011 - Strathmore Who's Who
Ross D. Taylor Joins Krieg DeVault’s Commercial and Real Estate Lending Practice
Krieg DeVault is proud to announce that Ross D. Taylor has joined the firm as Of Counsel. He will be a primary member of the firm’s Commercial and Real Estate Lending Practice with involvement in business matters with the firm’s Financial Institutions, Business, and Alternative Energy... - December 23, 2011 - Krieg DeVault
Charles F. MacKelvie Joins Krieg DeVault’s Health Care Practice; Will Grow Health Care Practice from the Firm’s Chicago Office
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce that Charles F. MacKelvie has joined Krieg DeVault as Partner. He will be a member of the firm's growing Health Care practice and will service clients from the firm’s Chicago office. Mr. MacKelvie has more than 37 years of experience as a healthcare and business attorney. - December 23, 2011 - Krieg DeVault
Jonathan D. Neerman Joins Jackson Walker
Jackson Walker is pleased to welcome new partner Jonathan D. Neerman to the firm. Mr. Neerman joins the Litigation group in the Dallas office. - December 23, 2011 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Attorney Michael J. Cook Added to Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff P.C. Appellate Practice Group
Cook’s practice focuses on appellate and summary judgment research and brief writing. - December 22, 2011 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
Gary Lesser of Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC Selected as a “Top Lawyer” for 2012 South Florida Legal Guide
Gary Lesser, managing partner of Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC has been selected a “Top LAWYER” for the 2012 edition of the South Florida Legal Guide, the region’s premier legal services publication that provides a convenient, easily accessible print and online resource for the region's professional community. - December 22, 2011 - Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith
Gary Lesser Selected for Zin Fellows Leadership Development Program Through American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
West Palm Beach Local Will Become a “Next Generation Leader” Committed to Furthering David Ben-Gurion’s Vision for the Negev. - December 22, 2011 - Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith
Former Deputy District Attorney Joins David Francis Law Firm
Roger Cram, a former Clark County Deputy District Attorney, has joined the David Francis Law Firm as the supervising attorney over the litigation and claims teams. “Roger is a tremendous addition to the firm for many reasons, but perhaps the most compelling to me is his ability to balance... - December 21, 2011 - David Francis Law Firm
Karen Lanz Joins The Victoria Law Group as Senior Paralegal
The Victoria Law Group in Miami, Florida is pleased to announce that Karen Lanz has agreed to join our firm as a Senior Paralegal. - December 21, 2011 - The Victoria Law Group
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Lawyer Adam Gomerman Helps Clients Keep Their Assets with Expanded Services at LIBankruptcyLawyer.com
NY bankruptcy lawyer team LIBankruptcyLawyer.com is promoting Chapter 13 services for homeowners in or near foreclosure, which make it possible to relieve debt without surrendering assets. - December 21, 2011 - Law Offices of Adam C. Gomerman
Henderson Franklin Names Four New Stockholders
Southwest Florida Attorneys Edward Canterbury, Erin-Houck-Toll, Richard Mancini and Mark Schultz are newest named stockholders at Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. - December 21, 2011 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
National Injury Attorney Network Sets Goal to Reduce Traffic-Related Injury Accidents
The nationwide consortium of personal injury attorneys known as “NIAN” or the National Injury Attorney Network (www.nationalinjuryattorneynetwork.com) has launched a recent campaign that to most would seem counterproductive to growing their firms: they are actually campaigning to reduce... - December 21, 2011 - National Injury Attorney Network
Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC Announces That All Firm Attorneys Are Now AV® Preeminent™ Rated by Martindale-Hubbell the Highest Rating in Ethics and Legal Ability
Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC (LLL&S) announces that all firm attorneys are now AV® Preeminent™ Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating in ethics and legal ability. While LLL&S partners Shepard P. Lesser, Gary S. Lesser, Joseph B. Landy and Michael S. Smith along... - December 20, 2011 - Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith
Los Angeles Legal Blog Focusing on Divorce & Probate Launched by Legal Action Workshop
Legal Action Workshop, Divorce & Estate Planning law firm has launched its Divorce and Estate Planning & Probate blogs for California cases. This gives existing and prospective clients an opportunity to learn more about California law and to interact with the law firm. - December 18, 2011 - Legal Action Workshop
Immigration Lawyer Jonathan A. Bartell Likes New Immigration Policy
Immigration lawyer Jonathan Bartell agrees with a new policy that will focus on pursuing cases involving non-citizens with extreme criminal histories to unclog Immigration Court. - December 17, 2011 - Law firm of Jonathan Bartell
Melanie Black Dubis Releases Podcast on Legal Concepts Related to Social Media in the Workplace
Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein, LLP Partner Discusses Social Media Implications and Policies for Employers - December 17, 2011 - Melanie Dubis
In 2011, a Record Number of Americans Filed for Divorce Without an Attorney, According to DivorceToday.com
Do it yourself divorce has become mainstream, according to figures compiled by divorce provider DivorceToday.com, a provider of self-help divorce kits based in New York. According to DivorceToday.com, more Americans filed for divorce without hiring a lawyer in 2011 than in any previous year. DivorceToday founder Marc Rapaport states that the growth of do it yourself divorce is a result of the wider availability of divorce forms for consumers. - December 16, 2011 - Empire State Legal Forms
Greg Rynerson Bail Bonds to Compile List of "Top 50 California Attorneys Online of 2011"
Greg Rynerson Bail Bonds is a family-owned business that has provided bail bonds services to Los Angeles and Southern California since opening their business in Santa Ana in 1971. They are members of the Better Business Bureau and can immediately service all jails in California. Their professional bail bondsmen are available for free phone consultations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call them toll free at (888) 224-5266 or visit www.888bailbond.com. - December 16, 2011 - Greg Rynerson Bail Bonds
Joel B. Huggins Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Joel B. Huggins, of West Columbia, South Carolina, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Public Safety. About Joel B. Huggins Joel B. Huggins is the Director of Public Safety at the Lexington... - December 16, 2011 - Strathmore Who's Who
Coye Law Firm Registers Trademark Phrase
The Coye Law Firm is pleased to announce a trademark on the slogan: “Sometimes, you need justice. Sometimes, you need a lawyer.” - December 16, 2011 - Coye Law Firm
"Best Law Firms" Names Weiss Brown Among Top Law Firms for Venture Capital & Three Other Categories
Scottsdale law firm Weiss Brown & founder Scott Weiss have been recognized for excellence by U.S. News Media Group & Best Lawyers in the practice areas Venture Capital, Corporate, M&A, & Securities Regulation in its 2011-2012 “Best Law Firms” rankings. - December 16, 2011 - Weiss Brown
Hupy and Abraham, S.C. Opens New Location in Green Bay
Hupy and Abraham, S.C. , (http://www.hupy.com/) personal injury attorneys, will celebrate the opening of a new location in Green Bay, Wisconsin on Monday December 19th, 2011. - December 15, 2011 - Hupy and Abraham, S.C.
NetDirector Goes Live with NetExtract Document to Text Extraction Service
NetDirector, provider of a leading Cloud-based data exchange, today announced they are “live” with their NetExtract Plus document to text extraction service for legal descriptions. NetExtract is an industry-first technology that provides the next level of automation for any business... - December 15, 2011 - NetDirector
Tim Bradley of Coats and Bennett, PLLC, Addresses Green IP Issues at ABA Webinar, Magazine
Associate with Cary, N.C.-Based Intellectual Property Law Firm Discusses Implications of Greenwashing with American Bar Association Members - December 15, 2011 - Coats and Bennett PLLC
John Foy and Associates Collecting Donations for Toys for Tots Program Through December 21st
John Foy is doing a donation to toys for tots, it will be 250 toys. He will be donating it on the 21st of December. They are raising the toys between now and the 20th. - December 14, 2011 - John Foy & Associates
Paul G. Smith Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Paul G. Smith, of Titusville, Florida, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Law Enforcement. About Paul G. Smith Paul G. Smith is Planning and Section Chief of the City of Titusville Police... - December 14, 2011 - Strathmore Who's Who
Mageras Promoted to Senior Vice-President Leads Mortgage Defense and Resolution Practice
zIngenuity, Inc., a boutique consulting firm dedicated exclusively to advising mortgage lenders on mortgage finance matters, is pleased to announce that Steve Mageras has been promoted to Senior Vice President. Steve, who started with zIngenuity in late 2009 when mortgage repurchase demands became... - December 13, 2011 - zIngenuity, Inc.