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Slip and Fall Cases Free Evaluation Announced by LA Personal Injury Law Firm Grayson & Grayson
LA personal injury law firm Grayson & Grayson announces free case evaluation for slip and fall accident cases. The free case evaluation form for personal injury cases can be filled out at MarkGraysonLaw.com - October 07, 2011 - MarkGraysonLaw.com
Los Angeles Domestic Violence Lawyers, Weinrieb Law Firm, Expand Practice
The team of experienced criminal defense attorneys at the Weinrieb Law Firm have expanded to not only provide legal representation for individuals charged with domestic violence in the San Fernando Valley, but also in Los Angeles, CA. Properly defending against domestic violence charges requires... - October 07, 2011 - Weinrieb Law Firm
A2L Consulting Releases Environmental Litigation Trial Presentation E-Book
This complimentary litigation e-book is specifically tailored to the interests of energy and environmental litigators, in house counsel and those individuals on litigation support teams working on developing energy and environmental trial presentations. A2L Consulting’s e-book offers real-world examples based on the experiences of the A2L Consulting team supporting related litigation that has led to trillions of dollars in positive case outcomes over a sixteen-year period. - October 06, 2011 - Persuadium
Overwhelmed by Debt, Central Virginians Are Given a Helping Hand by Bankruptcy Firm
Highly experienced bankruptcy lawyers offer debt relief counseling to Central Virginia counties. The Louisa Bankruptcy Law Firm is going the extra mile to extend their outreach to those in need of bankruptcy help. - October 06, 2011 - Louisa Bankruptcy
Weinstein Law Firm Attorney Andrew Weinstein Elected to the American Association for Justice Board of Governors
The Weinstein Law Firm is pleased to announce that the firm’s managing attorney Andrew Weinstein has been elected to serve on the Board of Governors of the American Association for Justice. The Board of Governors is the governing body of the AAJ (previously known as ATLA –the American... - October 06, 2011 - Weinstein Law Firm
Thompson & Knight Partner Named to the Houston Zoo Board of Directors
The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate Partner Ricky A. Raven on being appointed to the Board of Directors for the Houston Zoo. Raven is a Partner in the Trial Practice Group of Thompson & Knight’s Houston office. He has been practicing in Houston for... - October 06, 2011 - Thompson & Knight
Thompson & Knight Attorneys Listed in Michigan Super Lawyers® 2011
Thompson & Knight LLP congratulates Philip J. Kessler, James E. Stewart, and Howard B. Goldman for their inclusion in Michigan Super Lawyers® 2011. - October 06, 2011 - Thompson & Knight
Fort Myers Attorney Amanda Brock Appointed to City's Brownfields Advisory Board
The Southwest Florida law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Environmental and Land Use Attorney Amanda Brock has been appointed to serve on the City of Fort Myers’ Brownfields Advisory Board. - October 06, 2011 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Best Lawyers in America® Honors Durham Attorney Ferguson in Class of 2012
Durham Attorney Jay H. Ferguson was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2012 in the field of: Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law. (Copyright 2011 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.) “I am humbled to be professionally recognized by other... - October 05, 2011 - Thomas, Ferguson and Mullins, L.L.P.
Philip Mullins of Thomas, Ferguson and Mullins, LLP, Named to Best Lawyers in America® for 2012
Durham Attorney Philip A. Mullins was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2012 in the field of: Personal Injury Litigation, Plaintiffs. (Copyright 2011 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.) "This honor means much to me as it comes from a vote of... - October 04, 2011 - Thomas, Ferguson and Mullins, L.L.P.
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center Announces October-Early November CLE Addressing Important IP and Securities Litigation Developments, and More
With ongoing developments in patent law, including significant new legislation and decisions, in securities litigation and Dodd-Frank and more, Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following CLE web casts for October 5-November 17, 2011: The New Patent Reform Act, from the... - October 03, 2011 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
Criminal Defense Attorney Venus Niner Moves to New Office
Winner of Tennessee Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals Cases Moves to New Office in Franklin, TN. - October 03, 2011 - Franklin Round Table
Defending Driving on Cancelled, Suspended or Revoked License Cases
Recent Tennessee Case is Topic of Seminar Offering 2 CLE Credits. - October 03, 2011 - Franklin Round Table
Altep, Inc. Wins Silver for Data/Security Recovery Services in Houston, TX
Altep, Inc., a leading national provider of litigation support, today announced that it has won a Silver Texas’ Best Award for its Data/Security Recovery Services. - October 02, 2011 - Altep, Inc.
"Ask a Lawyer: Legal Help" Free Android App, Allows You to Ask Free Legal Questions
AB Small Business Marketing has created the app “Ask a Lawyer: Legal Help” as a free Android App. The app allows people to ask any legal question and receive a free response from professional lawyers. The question can be related to any area of the law. "With so many mobile apps on... - October 02, 2011 - AB Small Business Marketing
Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell Celebrates Its 10 Year Anniversary
Denver based boutique law firm has been representing construction professionals throughout Colorado since 2001. - October 01, 2011 - Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC
Annual Electronic Discovery and Evidence Training Institute
This is announcing the upcoming Electronic Discovery and Evidence Training Institute to be held in Phoenix, Arizona on December 1 and 2, 2011. The Institute is dedicated to providing practical, structured, and cohesive CLE training in the area of ediscovery. It is focused on providing legal professionals with training on essential legal and technological issues surrounding electronic discovery. This live presentation includes over 18 hours of online instruction and acclaimed publications. - October 01, 2011 - Law Partner Publishing, LLC
Klemchuk Kubasta LLP Named Best Places to Work by Dallas Business Journal
Intellectual Property Law Firm Klemchuk Kubasta LLP has been recognized by Dallas Business Journal as a Best Place to Work in 2011. The Best Places to Work program recognizes the top employers in the DFW Metroplex. Honorees are chosen after its employees complete an in-depth survey. At the award... - October 01, 2011 - Klemchuk LLP
Family Law Solicitors Report Rise in the Number of Women Requesting Prenups
Family law solicitors in the UK have seen a rise in the number of women initiating requests for prenuptial agreements, according to a recent survey by find-a-solicitor service, Contact Law. - October 01, 2011 - Contact Law
Egress Switch Shortlisted for Security Innovation of the Year Award 2011
On-demand email & file encryption software voted finalist for "Security Innovation of the Year" by BCS & Computing UK IT Industry Awards. - October 01, 2011 - Egress Software Technologies Ltd
Thompson & Knight Attorneys Listed in New York Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars® 2011
Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate Ira L. Herman for his inclusion in New York Super Lawyers® 2011 and Gabrielle E. Farina for her inclusion in New York Rising Stars® 2011. These lists recognize the top lawyers in the New York metro area and will be published in the... - September 30, 2011 - Thompson & Knight
DiLeone Law Group, P.C. Launches New Website
New Site Features Greater Client Service Capabilities. - September 30, 2011 - The DiLeone Law Group, P.C.
Former SEC Regional Director Joins Thompson & Knight
Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce Rose L. Romero has joined the Firm as a Partner in the Dallas and Fort Worth offices, where she will focus her practice on white-collar criminal litigation, government investigations, SEC regulation and enforcement, and commercial litigation. Ms. - September 29, 2011 - Thompson & Knight
Durham Attorney Thomas Named to Best Lawyers in America® for 2012
Durham Attorney William J. Thomas II was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2012 in the field of Criminal Defense: Non-White-Collar. (Copyright 2011 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.) "I appreciate the recognition from my colleagues,”... - September 29, 2011 - Thomas, Ferguson and Mullins, L.L.P.
Resort Torts and the Courts - a Legal Seminar
A Legal Seminar on Personal Injury Issues - Relevant to the Resort, Travel, and Hospitality Industries, Presented by: Leighton Law and The Halpern Group - September 29, 2011 - Leighton Law
Maalouf Ashford & Talbot Named “Law Firm of the Year” in the United States in 8 Categories
Maalouf Ashford & Talbot, LLP, one of the world’s leading international corporate law firms, today announced that the Firm has been named as “Law Firm of the Year” in the United States in an unprecedented 8 separate categories including: International Finance Law Firm of the... - September 29, 2011 - Maalouf Ashford & Talbot, LLP
Maddin Hauser Shareholder and Attorney Charles M. Lax to Co-Chair, Present at ASPPA Conference
Monika Templeman, Esq., of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Lax will be presenting “A Frank Discussion with the Director of Employee Plans Examinations,” will focus on issues of interest to retirement plan professionals. - September 29, 2011 - Maddin, Hauser, Wartell, Roth & Heller, P.C.
Andrew Weinstein a Featured Speaker at the 2011 Florida Justice Association Auto Negligence Seminar
Attorney Andrew Weinstein, managing partner and founder of the Weinstein Law Firm, recently presented at the Florida Justice Association’s 2011 Auto Negligence Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar. - September 29, 2011 - Weinstein Law Firm
FieldTurf Responds to TenCate Grass Allegations
FieldTurf responded to counterclaims raised by TenCate Grass in a litigation originally commenced by FieldTurf. “The counterclaims made by TenCate Grass are without merit, and in our opinion were asserted in an attempt to divert attention away from the real issue. This is a dispute about... - September 28, 2011 - FieldTurf
Attorney Melissa Brumback Speaks at NC Association of Defense Attorneys Fall Seminar
Ragsdale Liggett partner, Melissa Dewey Brumback is Construction Law section presenter at the Fall Seminar of the North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys. - September 28, 2011 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Attorney Joseph B. Landy of Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC Selected for Inclusion in 2011 Edition of the Best Lawyers in America®
Joseph B. Landy, a partner in the law firm of Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC (LLL&S), has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2012 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law. For nearly three decades, Best Lawyers has been... - September 28, 2011 - Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith
Melanie Black Dubis Receives 2011 Leaders in the Law Award
Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein, LLP Partner’s Professional Leadership and Community Involvement Honored by North Carolina Lawyer’s Weekly - September 28, 2011 - Melanie Dubis
Free Construction Accident Case Evaluation Offered at LA Personal Injury Law Firm, Grayson & Grayson
Free construction accident case evaluation is now on offer at the Los Angeles personal injury law firm, Grayson & Grayson. Fill out a free case evaluation form available at the website. - September 28, 2011 - MarkGraysonLaw.com
Bailey Kennedy is Sole Nevada Law Firm to Make 2011 Inc 500 List
Las Vegas based litigation firm led by John Bailey and Dennis Kennedy are only Nevada law firm listed for second consecutive year. - September 24, 2011 - Bailey Kennedy, Attorneys At Law
A2L Consulting Releases The Patent Litigation Trial Presentation Toolkit
This Free E-Book is written for patent litigators, in-house counsel and the litigation support staff that assist in developing patent litigation trial presentations. The Patent Litigation Trial Presentation Toolkit offers practical advice based on real-world experience by A2L Consulting that has recently generated more than $1 billion in patent litigation victories. - September 22, 2011 - Persuadium
Coye Law Firm Announces New Legal Associate
The staff of the Coye Law Firm are celebrating the addition of a recent Stetson graduate to the firm with her announcement of passing the Florida bar examination. - September 22, 2011 - Coye Law Firm
Mortgage Consulting and Actuarial Firm zIngenuity Hires Bob Voll as Vice President, Business Development
zIngenuity, a national provider of risk management and loss mitigation services for mortgage lenders and servicers, has hired Bob Voll as Vice President, Business Development. In this role, Bob is responsible for all sales and marketing activities and will work closely with the leadership team and... - September 21, 2011 - zIngenuity, Inc.
David F. Hassett Named to The Best Lawyers in America®
Worcester Attorney Chosen for Best Lawyers in Personal Injury Litigation Defense - September 21, 2011 - Hassett & Donnelly, PC
Fort Myers Attorney Amy Turner to Serve on Florida Bar Family Law Section Support Issues and Equitable Distribution Committees
Southwest Florida Divorce, Marital and Family Law Attorney Amy Turner will begin serving on the Support Issues and Equitable Distribution Committees of the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar. - September 21, 2011 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Dean C. Bunch, Partner, Ernst & Young LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: The Attorney-Client Privilege and Internal Investigations 2011 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Dean C. Bunch, Partner, Assurance Services, Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services, Ernst & Young LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’... - September 21, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
LA Superior Court Judge Mark Juhas from the Elkins Implementation Task Force Will be the Keynote Speaker at the California Association of Legal Document Assistants
This conference will highlight the first decade of the Legal Document Assistant profession after Senate Bill 1418 authorized LDAs to prepare legal documents. - September 19, 2011 - California Association of Legal Document Assistants
Ten Henderson Franklin Attorneys Selected as Best Lawyers in America® for 2012
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that ten (10) attorneys were recently selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® 2012 (Copyright 2010 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). The attorneys, along with their respective practice area and office,... - September 19, 2011 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Los Angeles Attorney Robert A. Cohen of Anker Reed HSC Nominated by San Fernando Valley Business Journal
Los Angeles Attorney Rob Cohen of Anker, Reed, Hymes, Schreiber and Cohen has been nominated by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal as one of the Valley's Most Trusted Advisors in the practice of law. - September 18, 2011 - Anker, Reed, Hymes, Schreiber and Cohen, A Law Corporation
NAMWOLF Gold Level Sponsor Support Continues to Expand
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) adds two Gold Level Sponsors to its 2011 Commemorative Sponsor list: NBC Universal and Visa. - September 18, 2011 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Freddie Mac, General Motors, and Walmart Sponsor NAMWOLF in Commemorative Year.
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) adds three Silver Level Sponsors to its 2011 Commemorative Sponsor List: Freddie Mac, General Motors, and Walmart. - September 17, 2011 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
With eDiscovery Costing US Companies Over $3 Billion a Year, Global Digital Forensics is on the Front Lines to Help Reduce Costs
According to the latest Socha-Gelman Electronic Discovery Survey, “the E-Discovery market alone has already surpassed $2.8 billion and is projected to reach about $3.5 billion in 2011.” Global Digital Forensics reduces eDiscovery costs by helping organizations avoid costly pitfalls and... - September 16, 2011 - Global Digital Forensics
Attorney SEO & Social Media Transformed by The Brainchild Group
As Internet marketing takes over, attorneys are recognizing the importance of promoting their law firms online, though most unfortunately have no idea where to start, or are competing against firms with an established web presence. Due to such, Aaron Schoenberger of The Brainchild Group has... - September 16, 2011 - The Brainchild Group - Social Media & SEO Agency
Accenture, American Airlines, KeyCorp, FDIC, and Shell Oil Among NAMWOLF’s Inaugural Platinum Partners Award Recipients
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) recognizes achievement of Partners’ diversity goals. - September 16, 2011 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Ralph J. DiLeone Appointed to the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Managing Partner of The DiLeone Law Group, P.C. to Serve on Small Business Development Board and Economic Development Board - September 16, 2011 - The DiLeone Law Group, P.C.
Andrew M. Genser, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: the Attorney-Client Privilege and Internal Investigations 2011 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Andrew M. Genser, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal Series: The Attorney-Client... - September 15, 2011 - The Knowledge Group