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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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
76 Thompson & Knight Attorneys Listed in Texas Super Lawyers® 2011
Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate its 76 attorneys selected for inclusion in Texas Super Lawyers® 2011 by Thomson Reuters, which will be published in the October 2011 issue of Texas Monthly. The list reflects only the top five percent of lawyers in Texas. In addition to... - September 15, 2011 - Thompson & Knight
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Receives Achievement Award from the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms selects Nationwide Mutual Insurance as the recipient of the annual Diversity Initiative Achievement Award. - September 15, 2011 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Jackson Walker Wins Lambda Legal Law Firm Equality Award
Jackson Walker recently received the Lambda Legal Law Firm Equality Award, an honor that recognizes a law firm for its continued support of Lambda Legal and workplace equality. - September 15, 2011 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Jackson Walker Receives Corporate INTL 2011 Global Awards
Jackson Walker was recently honored in three different Corporate INTL 2011 Global Awards categories: “Clients’ Choice - Texas Energy Law Firm of the Year,” “Clients’ Choice - Texas Real Estate Law Firm of the Year,” and “Texas Corporate Law Firm of the Year.” - September 15, 2011 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
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
viaLanguage Builds Momentum in the Legal Translation Market as Legal Professionals Implement viaLegalonline.com
Key Advantages Seen in Delivering Centralized Legal Translations, Attorney Review Services and Online Legal Training Courses - September 14, 2011 - viaLanguage
Attorney William Mann Selected for the 2012 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
William A. Mann, partner at Ragsdale Liggett law firm has been selected for inclusion in the 2012 edition of The Best Lawyers in American in the Real Estate Law practice area. - September 14, 2011 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
National Board of Collection Attorneys Aiming to Fill Marketing Niche for Collection Attorneys and Law Firms
The National Board of Collection Attorneys is an entirely new opportunity that can fill a marketing gap for collection attorneys and law firm collectors. Working in conjunction with the established credit industry associations, law lists and other certification programs, NBCA certification provides a fresh and comprehensive method to improve law firm visibility. - September 14, 2011 - National Board of Collection Attorneys
Glenn Feldmann Darby & Goodlatte Attorneys Receive "Best Lawyer" Recognition
Glenn Feldmann Darby & Goodlatte is pleased to announce that three of their attorneys, covering six practice areas, are included again in this year’s Best Lawyers rankings. - September 12, 2011 - Glenn Feldmann Darby & Goodlatte
The Claims Connection Launches It's PPI Compensation Service
Winston Solicitors LLP has launched a new online service for people seeking to claim Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) compensation from UK banks and other lenders. - September 12, 2011 - The Claims Connection
Fronterion Releases Landmark Report on Legal Vendor Risk
Law firms’ professional liability insurance might not adequately cover the work of third-party legal vendors such as contract attorneys or legal process outsourcing (“LPO”) providers, according to a report published today by Fronterion. - September 10, 2011 - Fronterion
108 Thompson & Knight Attorneys Honored in The Best Lawyers in America® 2012
Thompson & Knight congratulates its 108 Attorneys Honored in The Best Lawyers in America® 2012 - September 10, 2011 - Thompson & Knight
MyReviewsNow Shop at Home Looks to Assist the Small Business Company
The small business company in the United States has resources at hand that were not available even a few years ago. MyReviewsNow Shop At Home is pleased to announce its affiliation with the Rocket Lawyer program, a service providing legal documents and templates with professional service but without the professional cost. - September 09, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
National Board of Collection Attorneys Announces Founding Advisory Board
Founded to help collection attorneys and their collection staff meet the competition associated with Creditors' Rights and Collection Law along with the other challenges of a rapidly changing economy, a group of professionals with decades of experience in the collection industry have formed a new organization and installed an experienced Advisory Board. - September 09, 2011 - National Board of Collection Attorneys
NAMWOLF Increases Bronze Level Sponsor Support
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) adds four Bronze Level Sponsors to its 2011 Commemorative Sponsor list: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), DuPont, Northwestern Mutual, and Lincoln Financial. - September 09, 2011 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Stoneleigh Recovery Associates, LLC (SRA) Announces Addition of In-House Legal Consul to Management Staff
Stoneleigh Recovery Associates, LLC, in Lombard, Illinois, an industry-leading accounts receivable management company, announced today the addition of legal consul to their management staff. Kelly Knepper-Stephens will be joining the company effective September 1, 2011. Ms. Knepper-Stephens has a... - September 08, 2011 - Stoneleigh Recovery Associates
NAMWOLF Bronze Level Sponsor Support Increases
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms adds three Bronze Level Sponsors to its 2011 Commemorative Sponsor list: American Airlines, Citigroup Inc., and Altria. - September 08, 2011 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
National Symposium to Review Changing Labor Laws and Their Impact on Employers - Fisher & Phillips LLP and InsideCounsel Magazine Sponsor Important Event
Fisher & Phillips LLP, one of the nation’s leading law firms in the field of labor and employment law, and InsideCounsel magazine will offer for the third year the National Labor Law Symposium Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the Gleacher Center in Chicago. - September 08, 2011 - Fisher Phillips Denver
A2L Consulting Produces Legal Industry’s First E-Brief for Apple’s iPad
Electronic briefs or e-briefs are gaining wide legal industry acceptance as the logical successor to paper court filings. A2L Consulting is leading the electronic brief market by having created one of the first electronic briefs nearly 20 years ago and, in the last year, creating both the largest e-brief in legal industry history and the first iPad compatible e-brief. - September 07, 2011 - Persuadium
Actos-Bladder Cancer Cases Are Becoming Prevalent, New York Attorney Reports
Actos related Bladder Cancer cases are becoming prevalent according to Rudolph F.X. Migliore, P.C. The firm has been accepting the cases since July 2011 and has seen a number of inquiries into the litigation. - September 07, 2011 - Rudolph F.X. Migliore, P.C.
New Collection Attorney Board of Certification Launched
Founded to help collection attorneys and their collection staff meet the competition associated with Creditors' Rights and Collection Law along with the other challenges of a rapidly changing economy, a group of professionals with decades of experience in the collection industry have formed a new organization. - September 06, 2011 - National Board of Collection Attorneys
Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys Proud to Sponsor "Love Ride 28"
Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys, Brown Koro & Romag, LLP, founders of BAM, Free Breakdown and Legal Assistance for Motorcyclists, announced sponsorship of the famous charity event, the Love Ride. The world renowned Love Ride is the largest one-day motorcycle charity event in the world and has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for various children's charities. - September 05, 2011 - Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys
Jeffrey F. Robertson, Special Counsel, Schulte Roth & Zabel 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 Jeffrey F. Robertson, Special Counsel, Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal Series: The... - September 04, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “Legal Series: The Attorney-Client Privilege and Internal Investigations 2011 Live Webcast”
Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP, one of the world’s leading financial services law firms, teams up with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled “Legal Series: The Attorney-Client Privilege and Internal Investigations 2011.” This two-hour event will be held on... - September 04, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Culik Law Announces New Location
Culik Law PC, a consumer-focused law firm has moved their primary location to 18 Commerce Way, Suite 2850, Woburn, Massachusetts from its previous location in Beverly, Massachusetts. Since 2008, Culik Law has been growing on the North Shore, aggressively advocating for Massachusetts... - September 04, 2011 - Culik Law PC