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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
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
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
Email Analysis & Conversion Services for Electronic Discovery
Global EDD Group implements advanced technology to collect, examine and export email data. - October 30, 2011 - Global EDD Group
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
Arthur F. Silverblatt Recently Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Arthur F. Silverblatt of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania has recently been included in Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About Arthur F. Silverblatt Mr. Silverblatt has practiced law for over 30 years in Luzerne County,... - October 28, 2011 - Strathmore Who's Who
Leverage Investigations, Inc. Receives 2011 Miami Award
U.S. Commerce Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement Leverage Investigations, Inc. has been selected for the 2011 Miami Award in the Private Investigators & Consultants category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program... - October 28, 2011 - Leverage Investigations, Inc.
Young Attorney Opens a Law Firm, a Non-Profit, and Starts a Blog, All Dedicated to Helping Individuals & Families Resolve Legal Problems and Get Their Lives Back on Track
While most lawyers focus on solving legal matters only. Dedicated to making a change, Merissa wanted to provide not only legal services, but also education, guidance, and support to the under-represented. So, she concurrently founded The Law Office of Merissa V. Grayson, a firm dedicated to helping individuals and their families resolve legal problems; Track 2 The Future, a non-profit that helps those with legal problems get their lives back on track; and a blog that addresses relevant issues. - October 28, 2011 - Merissa V. Grayson
Kirby Drake Speaks at the 242nd American Chemical Society National Meeting
Kirby Drake, Senior Associate at Klemchuk Kubasta LLP, recently presented a lecture at the 242nd American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition in Denver, Colorado. - October 26, 2011 - Klemchuk LLP
Fort Myers Divorce Attorney Amy Turner Appointed to Association of Family Law Professionals Board
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Divorce, Marital and Family Law Attorney Amy Turner has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Association of Family Law Professionals (AFLP). The AFLP strives to promote cooperation through difficult... - October 26, 2011 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
The Litigation Support Toolkit - A Free E-Book Released by A2L Consulting
A2L Consulting provides insider litigation support tips in the latest offering from its popular and complimentary e-book series. Anyone working in or around trial teams will find valuable takeaways inside the 50 page book. Whether one's litigation support work is inside a law firm, in a litigation support company or inside a solo litigation support practice, this e-book provides a wealth of information offered to industry insiders at no charge. - October 25, 2011 - Persuadium
Hassett & Donnelly Adds Lynch to Worcester Office
Growing Office Adds Attorney Focused on Civil Litigation. - October 25, 2011 - Hassett & Donnelly, PC
J.F. (Jim) Chester Re-Elected to the South Texas College of Law Alumni Association Board of Directors
Jim Chester, a Senior Partner in the Dallas-based intellectual property law firm of Klemchuk Kubasta LLP, has been re-elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the South Texas College of Law Alumni Association. He was also re-appointed to the Board’s Student/Alumni Committee. - October 23, 2011 - Klemchuk LLP
Ulmer & Berne LLP Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “Understanding Ethics for the Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Attorney Live Webcast” on 01/20/12
Ulmer & Berne LLP, one of the most prominent law firms in the U.S., teams up with The Knowledge Group for the upcoming webcast entitled “Understanding Ethics for the Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Attorney Live Webcast.” This two-hour event will be held on January 20,... - October 22, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Vogel LLP Hires New Wave Media for Marketing Services
Calgary based marketing agency New Wave Media hired to develop corporate communication strategies for Vogel LLP. - October 21, 2011 - New Wave Media
Thompson & Knight Recognized in 2012 Chambers Latin America Directory
Thompson & Knight is pleased to announce that the Firm and its Mexico offices were recognized in the 2012 Chambers Latin America “Leaders in their Field” legal directory by Chambers & Partners. - October 21, 2011 - Thompson & Knight
Free Bus Accident Case Evaluation Offered at the LA Personal Injury Law Firm, Grayson & Grayson
Free case evaluation for bus accident cases is now offered at the LA personal injury law firm, Grayson & Grayson. Victims and their families can fill out the free case evaluation form at the website to receive free consultation from expert personal injury lawyers. - October 21, 2011 - MarkGraysonLaw.com
Ronald L. Kahn, Chair, Tax Practice Group, Ulmer & Berne LLP to Speak at Understanding Ethics for the Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Attorney Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Ronald L. Kahn, Partner, Chair, Tax Practice Group, Ulmer & Berne LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Understanding Ethics... - October 21, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Seward & Kissel LLP Names Nick Katsanos as Counsel
Seward & Kissel LLP (www.sewkis.com) is pleased to announce that Nick Katsanos, a member of the Firm’s Business Transactions Group, has been elected as Counsel to the Firm effective October 1, 2011. He was previously an associate at the Firm. “Nick has made significant... - October 21, 2011 - Seward & Kissel
Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff Attorney Named “Detroit Best Lawyers® Professional Malpractice Lawyer of the Year”
In the professional liability arena, Sullivan has defended attorneys, physicians, accountants, architects, engineers, real estate appraisers, real estate brokers and title agents. - October 20, 2011 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
Court Verdict Won with Help from Fisher & Phillips LLP Attorneys Ranks Among Highest in 2010
Fisher & Phillips LLP, one of the nation’s leading law firms in the field of labor and employment law, helped secure one of Georgia’s largest jury verdicts last year, according to the recently released 2010 VerdictSearch’s “Top 100 Verdicts.” - October 20, 2011 - Fisher Phillips Denver
ACA/ULR Director Mohammed Bakht Defends CMCs
Interview with ACA/ULR director Mohammed Bakht regarding Jack Straw's comments to the Travel Select Committee. - October 20, 2011 - ACA ULR
Kansas Death from Listeria Cantaloupe Outbreak Reported. Peterson & Associates, P.C. is Committed to Help Affected Families.
A death from the Listeria outbreak in Cantaloupe has been reported in Kansas. Peterson and Associates, P.C. is dedicated to helping families that have been affected by the Listeria Cantaloupe outbreak. - October 19, 2011 - Peterson & Associates, P.C.
Forensic Accounting Deskbook Published by American Bar Association
The Forensic Accounting Deskbook is an easy-to-follow introduction to the world of forensic accounting and managing divorce litigation involving complex assets. Written primarily for family lawyers, forensic accountants and individuals going through divorce can also learn how to recognize when an opposing spouse might be manipulating financial records and sharing misleading disclosures. - October 19, 2011 - Miles Mason Family Law Group, PLC
Texas POA Primer Earns Sharon Reuler "Best Speaker" Recognition at Annual Real Estate Law Course
And the "Best Speaker Award" goes to . . . Sharon Reuler for her presentation of "The Texas POA Primer - Tips for Working with Condominium and Homeowner Associations" at the 2010 Advanced Real Estate Law Course. Dallas attorney Sharon Reuler was surprised by the announcement... - October 19, 2011 - Sharon Reuler, PC
James E. Davis Named Partner at Klemchuk Kubasta LLP
Intellectual Property Law Firm Klemchuk Kubasta LLP is honored to announce that James E. Davis has been named partner in the firm. - October 19, 2011 - Klemchuk LLP
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Attorney David Hughes to Tort and Insurance Defense Team
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Attorney David Hughes has joined the firm as an associate in the Tort & Insurance Litigation division and will be based out of the firm’s Fort Myers office. Prior to graduating with honors from the... - October 19, 2011 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Melinda Garcia Named Woman Entrepreneur of the Year
Melinda Garcia, managing shareholder of the Pleasanton business law firm Garcia & Gurney, has been named Woman Entrepreneur of the Year by the Bay Area nonprofit Women's Initiative for Self-Employment. The award recognizes women business owners who: · Have been successful despite the... - October 19, 2011 - Garcia & Gurney