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Weinstein Law Firm Attorney Andrew Weinstein Named to the Florida Super Lawyers List
South Florida trial lawyer Andrew Weinstein has been named to the Florida Super Lawyers list as one of the top attorneys in Florida for 2011. - June 29, 2011 - Weinstein Law Firm
Fort Myers Attorney Carlos Kelly Presents at the Florida Association of County Engineers and Road Superintendents Annual Conference
Southwest Florida Eminent Domain Attorney Carlos A. Kelly delivers “There Goes My Everything, Eminent Domain & Business Damages” at the three-day annual conference of the Florida Association of County Engineers and Road Superintendents (“FACERS”) in Orlando, Florida. - June 25, 2011 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
ENSO Law Firm (Russia) Joins Mackrell International
ENSO Law Firm has officially joined Mackrell International, one of the world’s premier networks of independent legal firms. Mackrell International was established in 1987 and has 76 member law firms representing 50 countries. The organization gives clients access to more than 4 thousand... - June 25, 2011 - ENSO Law Firm
Fisher & Phillips Attorney Named One of 50 Most Influential Environment, Health and Safety Leaders
For the second consecutive year, EHS Today, the magazine for environment, health and safety professionals, has named Edwin G. Foulke Jr. one of the 50 most influential environment, health and safety leaders. Foulke is a partner with Fisher & Phillips LLP, where he co-chairs the firm's Workplace... - June 25, 2011 - Fisher Phillips Denver
Thompson & Knight Expands Oil and Gas and Corporate Practices in New York
Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Partners Richard S. Green and Gaye White to the Firm’s New York office. - June 23, 2011 - Thompson & Knight
Lloyd Law Firm Now Serves the Denton County of Texas
Lloyd Law Firm now serves the Denton County of Texas. The firm is based in Denton, Texas and handle a variety of matters including administrative and public law, ADR, business law, consumer law, creditor-debtor contracts, criminal law, family law, litigation (commercial), wills-trusts-probate,... - June 23, 2011 - Lloyd Law Firm, PLLC
Fisher & Phillips Managing Partner Roger Quillen Named to "Top 100 Most Powerful Employment Attorneys"
Human Resource Executive Magazine Selects Atlanta-based Attorney for Exclusive Group - June 22, 2011 - Fisher Phillips Denver
Fort Myers Attorney Robert Shearman Elected to Henderson Franklin's Executive Committee
Southwest Florida Trial Attorney Robert Shearman begins three-year term serving on Henderson Franklin's Executive Committee. - June 22, 2011 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
The StoneHill Group Announces Expanded Mortgage Collateral Audit Services
Service Offering Designed to Help Federal Home Loan Bank Members - June 21, 2011 - The StoneHill Group
NAMWOLF Establishes New Partnership to Support Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Eli Lilly and Company becomes a member of The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) as a Corporate Partner. - June 19, 2011 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Rivkin Radler Team Wins Major Victory for New York Auto Insurers - Secures Dismissal of $5,000,000 Lawsuit by No-Fault Provider
Rivkin Radler LLP led the effort which today secured a major victory for the New York automobile insurance industry, after the Supreme Court, Nassau County dismissed a laundry-list of claims against a broad range of insurers by a No-Fault healthcare provider which contended that the insurers’... - June 17, 2011 - Rivkin Radler LLP
Easy-Forex Put Leading IMF Candidates Under the Microscope
Following the very public arrest on charges of rape, and subsequent resignation of IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn as reported by CNN 19 May, Easy-Forex takes a look at a number of leading candidates have emerged and the currency markets are weighing up the possible repercussions of each potential appointment. - June 17, 2011 - easy-forex
Ribbon Cutting to Make Opening of New Law Office Official for the Devins Law Firm
The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce celebrates the official opening of the Devins Law Firm June 20th at the firm's new location, 8321 Six Forks Road, Suite 201, in Raleigh, NC. The ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for 5pm. - June 16, 2011 - Devins Law Firm
Jackson Walker Congratulates Its Chambers-Ranked Partners and Practice Groups
Six Jackson Walker partners were selected for inclusion in the 2011 edition of the prestigious Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business guide. The firm itself has also been ranked for its Energy practice and its Real Estate practice, with sources calling the practice group "A very... - June 16, 2011 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Appeals Court Grants Temporary Stay in Giordano Custody Case
The North Carolina Court of Appeals today issued a temporary stay of the custody order involving the children of Alaina Giordano, the Durham woman who is battling Stage 4 breast cancer. Attorneys for Ms. Giordano on Tuesday filed the temporary stay motion with the court, stating that Ms. Giordano... - June 15, 2011 - Alaina Giordano
MedicalMalpracticeLawyers.com Blog Reaches Milestone: 100 Consecutive Daily Blogs
On June 12, 2011, MedicalMalpracticeLawyers.com's Blog Celebrated 100 Helpful Daily Blogs (and Counting) - June 15, 2011 - MML Holdings LLC
Shulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy & Ecker LLP's Jacob S. Frenkel to Speak at KC’s “Mitigating the Impact of Dodd-Frank's Whistleblower Provisions Live Webcast”
Jacob S. Frenkel, Chairman, Securities Enforcement, White-Collar Crime and Government Investigations Practice, Shulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy & Ecker LLP, to Speak at KC’s “Mitigating the Impact of Dodd-Frank's Whistleblower Provisions LIVE Webcast.” The Knowledge Group/The... - June 15, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Parker McDonald Says New Texas “Loser Pays” Legislation Can Help Some Injured Parties by Speeding Compensation in Cases of Merit
Texas law HB 274 is intended to cut down on frivolous lawsuits while encouraging defendants to settle meritorious claims. Parker McDonald lawyers urge people to be very diligent about selecting lawyers to represent them since the price tag could be hefty if plaintiff's claims are found to have no basis in law or fact. - June 13, 2011 - Parker McDonald PC
Las Vegas Attorney Receives Prestigious Chambers USA Recognition
Dennis Kennedy Receives Ninth Consecutive Top Tier Ranking in 2011 Guide. - June 12, 2011 - Bailey Kennedy, Attorneys At Law
Five at Farr Law Firm Recognized by Florida Super Lawyers Magazine
Farr Law Firm is honored to announce that five of its attorneys have been included in the 2011 edition of Florida Super Lawyers magazine. Those listed as Super Lawyers are Charles T. Boyle, Guy S. Emerich, Jack O. Hackett II and David A. Holmes. Roger H. Miller III is listed as a Rising Star. The... - June 11, 2011 - Farr Law Firm
Attorney John M. Howe Sworn Into Office as President of the Palm Beach County Bar Association
John M. Howe, Attorney of Counsel at Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC (LLL&S) and Founding Attorney of the Law Offices of J.M. Howe was sworn in as the 2011-2012 President of the Palm Beach County Bar Association (PBCBA) on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at the Association’s annual... - June 11, 2011 - Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith
Thompson & Knight Honored by The Legal 500 US
Thompson & Knight LLP is proud to announce its recognition as one of the top U.S. law firms in the prestigious 2011 The Legal 500 US directory published by Legalease. Thompson & Knight is ranked among the nation’s top firms in these six areas of practice, with the attorneys in... - June 10, 2011 - Thompson & Knight
Twenty Attorneys at Henderson Franklin are Selected to 2011 Florida Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars Magazine
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that twenty lawyers were selected for inclusion in the 2011 Florida Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars lists appearing in Florida Super Lawyers® magazine. While only 5% of lawyers in the entire State are named to Florida... - June 09, 2011 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
District Court Judge Dismisses Stay Motion in Giordano Custody Case
Attorneys for Alaina Giordano will ask the Court of Appeals for a stay after today’s decision by District Court Judge Nancy Gordon to dismiss a motion that would have allowed Giordano’s children to stay in their hometown pending the outcome of the appeal of a custody order. Relying on... - June 08, 2011 - Alaina Giordano
In Case of a Car Accident: Michigan Auto Accident Lawyers Release New iPhone App
This free app from Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. is the first mobile app created by a Michigan law firm for accident and injury victims. - June 08, 2011 - Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.
Three Law Students Will Gain "On-the-Job Training" This Summer at Henderson Franklin
The Southwest Florida law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to welcome three law students Michael Fant, Samuel Farkas and Erik Hanson as part of its Summer Associate Program. - June 08, 2011 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
John M. Phillips Departed Morgan & Morgan to Open the Law Office of John M. Phillips
Law Office will specialize in civil, criminal and military law with “personal attention” and advise media free of charge. - June 07, 2011 - Law Office of John M Phillips
ServeFinder.net Now Offering Free Listings to All Process Servers Nationwide
ServeFinder, a directory for Process Servers to showcase their websites, is now offering the ability to list your Process Service company for free. - June 06, 2011 - ServeFinder
Sixteen Thompson & Knight Attorneys Named “Best Lawyers in Dallas” by D Magazine
The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate its 16 attorneys selected for inclusion in D Magazine’s “Best Lawyers in Dallas 2011” list, which is featured in the magazine’s June issue. The following are the Firm’s 16 attorneys honored in... - June 04, 2011 - Thompson & Knight
Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff P.C. Adds Attorney Julie Nichols
Nichols to focus a significant portion of her practice to insurance coverage matters and provide advice to clients with respect to coverage opinions, coverage analysis, and the litigation of declaratory actions involving issues of insurance coverage. - June 04, 2011 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
Katrina Blodgett, Division of Privacy and Identity Protection, Federal Trade Commission to Speak at KC’s Federal Privacy Legislation in 2011 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Katrina Blodgett, Division of Privacy and Identity Protection, Federal Trade Commission will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - June 03, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Giordano Asks Court for Stay in Custody Case
The children of Alaina Giordano -- a Durham cancer survivor who is battling Stage 4 breast cancer -- would be moved to Chicago June 17 without the intervention of the judge in the original custody case. - June 02, 2011 - Alaina Giordano
Thomas J Sherwood Law Purchases Two Shuttle Buses to Donate to Local Church
Thomas J Sherwood Law purchased two shuttle buses to donate to the Turkey Creek Church of God for transporting the youth and elderly to church services. - June 02, 2011 - Thomas J Sherwood Law
Local Veteran Attorney Speaks at Memorial Day Service
As hundreds gathered at National Vietnam War Museum for Memorial Day Service, Wade B Coye was honored to speak to the crowd. - June 02, 2011 - Coye Law Firm
Jude Anne Carluccio Joins Krieg DeVault’s Employee Benefits and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Practices; Will Establish Firm’s Legal Presence in Minneapolis
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce that Jude Anne Carluccio has joined the law firm of Krieg DeVault in an Of Counsel capacity. She will be an integral member of the firm’s Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Practice Groups and will... - June 02, 2011 - Krieg DeVault
Santa Barbara DUI Lawyer Launches Informative New Website
Former Deputy District Attorney, William Aron is pleased to announce the launch of a new DUI website with helpful information and resources regarding DUI and DMV law. The new website, www.SantaBarbaraDuiLaw.com includes comprehensive information regarding DUI Prosecution, with specific information... - June 01, 2011 - Wiliam M. Aron Santa Barbara DUI Lawyer
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center Announces June 2011 CLE Addressing Important Legal Developments and More for Attorneys
With new developments in securities law, regulation and corporate governance (including new rules by the SEC and new developments under Dodd-Frank); employment and labor law (ADA); intellectual property; litigation, and more, Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following CLE web casts... - May 31, 2011 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
LexisNexis India Announces the Launch of the MLJ Civil Court Manual
The Encyclopedia of Central Acts with Important Rules, new thoroughly revised & updated 14th edition - May 29, 2011 - LexisNexis India
Medical Debt in Southern California? Cohen Firm Offers Bankruptcy Services.
The Cohen Firm has announced the launch of a new facet of the bankruptcy practice to meet the needs of individuals in Southern California who are going through a financial crisis because of medical debt. According to a study reported by the American Journal of Medicine in 2009, over sixty percent... - May 29, 2011 - The Cohen Firm
LA Personal Injury Law Firm MarkGraysonLaw.com Now Offers Free Personal Injury Case Evaluation
LA personal injury law firm, Grayson & Grayson now offers free case evaluation. The form can be filled at: http://www.markgraysonlaw.com/ - May 27, 2011 - MarkGraysonLaw.com
Free e-Book on German and European Marketing and Advertising Law Released
Free e-book on German and European marketing law, German and European law regarding unfair practices, focusing especially European law regarding unfair business-to-consumer commercial practices released. - May 27, 2011 - SEIFRIED Intellectual Property Lawyers
Thompson & Knight Again Honored by Latin Lawyer
According to the Latin Lawyer editors, Thompson & Knight is a “renowned oil and gas firm” with “important talent dedicated to the region.” The directory also commends the Firm’s “strong offices in Monterrey and Mexico City” as well as its... - May 27, 2011 - Thompson & Knight
Phoenix School of Law Professor to Receive American Bar Association’s Top Professionalism Award
Assistant Law Professor Keith Swisher honored with award for Professionalism and Ethics. - May 26, 2011 - Phoenix School of Law
NAMWOLF Expands 10th Anniversary Sponsor List: Prudential Financial, Panasonic, and We Energies
NAMWOLF announces Prudential Financial, Panasonic, and We Energies 2011 Commemorative Sponsorship to support minority and women-owned law firms. - May 26, 2011 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
New Jersey Tax Attorneys Open New Office, Help with Offshore Account IRS Amnesty Program
The Thorn Law Group has opened a satellite office in New Jersey to better serve the Tri-State area -- with a special focus on bringing taxpayers with offshore bank accounts into compliance during a limited-time IRS amnesty program. The Thorn Law Group is an international tax boutique law firm that... - May 26, 2011 - thorn law group
Cincinnati Employment and Business Lawyer Launched a Web Site
Robert A. Klingler Co., LPA, a Cincinnati, Ohio employment and business lawyer, launched a web site with the help of PaperStreet Web Design. - May 25, 2011 - PaperStreet Web Design
Andre Barlow, Partner, Doyle, Barlow & Mazard PLLC to Speak at KC’s Premerger Notification Compliance and Litigation Update: A 2011 Perspective Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Andre Barlow, Partner, Doyle, Barlow & Mazard PLLC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Premerger Notification Compliance... - May 21, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Klemchuk Kubasta LLP - Launches New Social Media Law Practice Group
The Dallas-based intellectual property (IP) law firm of Klemchuk Kubasta LLP announces that Partner Darin M. Klemchuk has been selected to lead the firm’s new Social Media Law Practice Group. With the explosion of social media — Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn — businesses can... - May 20, 2011 - Klemchuk LLP
TransGuardian Conducts Packed USA PATRIOT Act-AML Seminar at the New York Diamond Dealers Club
TransGuardian held three PATRIOT Act Compliance (PAC) Anti-Money Laundering (AML) workshops at the New York Diamond Dealers Club (DDC). More than fifty diamond and jewelry business owners came and became compliant. Some flew in from as far away as Indiana. Moshe Mosbacher, the DDC President,... - May 19, 2011 - TransGuardian, Inc.
Attorney Gary August Elected Vice Chair of Residential Builders' and Maintenance and Alteration Contractors' Board
August is one of three people representing the general public on the organization’s nine-member board. - May 19, 2011 - Zausmer, Kaufman, August, Caldwell & Tayler, P.C.