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Environmental Lawyer and Business Litigator Craig Pendergrast Joins Taylor English
Craig Pendergrast, one of Atlanta’s leading water law experts and business litigators, has joined law firm Taylor English Duma LLP. His arrival to Taylor English comes as the firm is experiencing increased demand for environmental litigation services and is expanding its Litigation and... - October 02, 2010 - Taylor English Duma LLP
Henderson Franklin Listed Among "Best Law Firms" By U.S. News & World Report
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. announced its ranking as a Best Law Firm by U.S. News and Best Lawyers in its inaugural edition of this listing. - October 02, 2010 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Orange County Private Investigator Appointed to Vice President of the California State Bar
William "Bill" Gailey was appointed to Vice President of the California State Bar Board of Governors at the Annual Meeting of the California State Bar this past weekend in Monterey. - October 01, 2010 - Gailey Associates Inc.
The Edmund Law Firm Wins Favorable Decision in High Profile Family Law Case
After making several court appearances, The Edmunds Law Firm earned a favorable decision in a huge family law case. - October 01, 2010 - The Edmunds Law Firm
Summit Defense Reviews: Superlawyer Magazine Reviews Bay Area Criminal Defense Attorney
Summit Defense Law Group is pleased to announce that Superlawyer Magazine has recognized another Summit Defense attorney as a 2010 Rising Star in the San Francisco Bay Area legal community. Superlawyer Magazine awards recognition based on courtroom achievements, peer reviews, client reviews, and... - September 30, 2010 - Summit Defense Attorneys
New 3rd Edition - Arkfeld on Electronic Discovery and Evidence and Updated Best Practice Guides - the Only Complete eDiscovery Reference Source
Highlights - New 3rd Edition of treatise - Newly revised Electronic Discovery and Evidence Best Practices Guide - New Meet and Confer Planning Guide - Newly revised Legal Hold Best Practices Guide - New Information Technology Discovery Questions section (47 pages) - September 29, 2010 - Law Partner Publishing, LLC
New Avandia® Restrictions in the US | Peterson & Assoc., P.C. is Committed to Inform Patients at New Website
Peterson & Assoc., P.C. is providing the latest information for Victims about New Avandia® Restrictions at New Website, www.avandiaheartdamage.com - September 27, 2010 - Peterson & Associates, P.C.
The Edmunds Law Firm Earns Favorable Decision in Guideline E, G & J Hearing
The Edmunds Law Firm scored another in a long line of favorable decisions for security clearance issues. - September 26, 2010 - The Edmunds Law Firm
Edmunds Law Firm Launches SanDiegoDivorceCenter.com
The attorneys at The Edmunds Law Firm offer valuable insight on divorce. - September 26, 2010 - The Edmunds Law Firm
Nine Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff Attorneys Named to Michigan Super Lawyers® List Brown, Graves Selected as Rising Stars
Super Lawyers® magazine recognized nine attorneys from Southfield-based Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff (www.ceflawyers.com) for inclusion on the 2010 Michigan Super Lawyers list. Of the nine, Noreen Slank and Michael Sullivan were named among the Top 100 Michigan Super Lawyers 2010. - September 25, 2010 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers in America Recognizes Bilzin Sumberg Among "Best Law Firms"
Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP announced today that U.S. News & World Report—Best Lawyers in America recognized the firm in its first inaugural “Best Law Firms” report. Bilzin Sumberg was ranked on a national level in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor... - September 25, 2010 - Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP
Las Vegas Firm Ranks in Inc. 5000 List of Top Companies
Bailey Kennedy is only law firm in Nevada and one of just seven from the state named in prestigious list. - September 25, 2010 - Bailey Kennedy, Attorneys At Law
BankruptcyBalance.com Offers a Platform for Legal Aid to Bankruptcy Debtors
Bankruptcy attorneys and debtors now have a new resource for all their bankruptcy needs. Bankruptcy Balance, a site dedicated to bankruptcy education and advice, was launched earlier this year as an information portal for borrowers seeking bankruptcy advice. Since then, new data and resources have... - September 25, 2010 - Bankruptcybalance.Com
Attorney Mullins Begins Term as Durham County Bar Association President
Philip A. Mullins, IV, begins his term as the President of the Durham Bar Association with an eye toward service. “If there is any one thing I hope to accomplish, it would be to create unity,” Mullins told his colleagues in a communication to the Bar Association membership. “We... - September 24, 2010 - Thomas, Ferguson and Mullins, L.L.P.
Trial Solutions Introduces eDiscovery Daily Blog
Trial Solutions, a leading eDiscovery software and services company located in Houston, TX, today introduced eDiscovery Daily as a new blog that is intended to provide eDiscovery news, analysis and educational tips to professionals affected by eDiscovery issues. To access the blog, go to... - September 24, 2010 - Trial Solutions
Long Island Attorney Now Accepting Defective DePuy Hip Replacement Cases
The Commack, York Law Office of Rudolph F.X. Migliore, P.C. is accepting cases arising from defective DePuy Hip Replacements. DePuy Orthopaedics has recalled its ASRTM XL Acetabular System and DePuy ASRTM Hip Resurfacing System due to complaints of pain, swelling and mobility issues that have led to corrective surgery. With a 30-year track record of successful product liability recoveries, the Law Offices of Rudolph F. X. Migliore stands ready to assist clients with defective product claims. - September 24, 2010 - Rudolph F.X. Migliore, P.C.
Tuesley Hall Konopa, LLP Receives Top Ranking in South Bend by U.S. News for Best Lawyers® in America
South Bend, IN law firm, Tuesley Hall Konopa, LLP receives First-Tier ranking. - September 23, 2010 - Tuesley Hall Konopa, LLP
Chicago Bankruptcy & Collections Law Firm Announces New Attorney Member
Johnson Legal Group, LLC, a prominent Chicago, IL commercial bankruptcy and commercial collections law firm, announces the addition of a new attorney member to their firm. - September 23, 2010 - Johnson Legal Group, LLC
The Connolly Law Firm is Celebrating 34 Years in Asset Protection Planning Excellence
The Connolly Law Firm is marking their 34th anniversary in providing superior asset protection and financial planning services to their ever expanding group of clientele. By protecting clients from unexpected legal difficulties, they have developed a reputation for an unwavering commitment to the... - September 22, 2010 - Connolly Law Firm
Bankruptcy Paralegal Firm, Outsourced Paralegal Services, Hires New Paralegal with 11 Years Bankruptcy Petition Filing Experience
Due to an increase in company growth and bankruptcy petition volume, Outsourced Paralegal Services has hired a new bankruptcy paralegal with eleven years of chapter 7 and chapter 13 petition filings to her credit. - September 21, 2010 - Outsourced Paralegal Services
U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers Names Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed to the Best Law Firms 2010 List
Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A., is pleased to announce its recognitions in the 2010 Best Law Firms rankings by U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers. This marks the inaugural publication of this annual analysis, in which the firm earned first-tier rankings in... - September 18, 2010 - Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.
JailGuide.com Announces New Federal Prison Sentence Calculator
JailGuide.com has announced the addition of an all-new prison sentence calculator that utilizes algorithms directly from state and federal prison systems. The prison sentence calculator can tell you how long a prisoner will be incarcerated and how much good time they might possibly receive to reduce their prison sentence. - September 18, 2010 - JailGuide.com
Partner, Robert J. Konopa Selected by Peers for Inclusion in "The Best Lawyers in America 2011"
Robert J. Konopa, a Tuesley Hall Konopa, LLP partner, was selected by his peers for inclusion in the 28th anniversary edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in the specialties of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation and Product Liability Litigation. He is one of a distinguished group of attorneys who have been listed in Best Lawyers® for over twenty years. - September 17, 2010 - Tuesley Hall Konopa, LLP
Rodney Mesriani, Esq. Attends Prestigious 29th CAALA Convention
Rodney Mesriani, Esq., founder and CEO of the Mesriani Law Group has attended this year’s 29th Annual Convention of the Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles (CAALA) held from September 2 to 5at the Palazzo Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. - September 17, 2010 - Mesriani Law Group
LA’s Top Employment Lawyers Successfully Negotiates Settlements for Aggrieved Workers
Mesriani Law Group, one of Los Angeles leading law firms, have successfully secured settlement amounting to nearly $150, 000 for several workers in various employment cases involving race discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, among others. - September 17, 2010 - Mesriani Law Group
Jackson Walker Named in ‘Best Law Firms’ Rankings
Jackson Walker has been selected for inclusion in the 2010 U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings. The firm was ranked nationally in five different practice areas, and ranked by metropolitan city in various practice areas. The U.S. News – Best Lawyers... - September 17, 2010 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
CLE News for Texas and Colorado Attorneys: Newly Accredited Celesq® Programs in Ethics and Hot Topics; Upcoming 2010 Expirations for Some Existing Programs
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center today announced some timely reminders and news for attorneys admitted to practice in the States of Texas and Colorado. Celesq® is an accredited sponsor by the State Bar of Texas, Committee on MCLE, and a number of Celesq®’s online programs are approved... - September 16, 2010 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
Outside Counsel Solutions Names Shanah Glick as Head of Its Derivatives and Energy Practice Groups
Outside Counsel Solutions announces that Shanah Glick has become the head of the Derivatives and Energy practice groups. She was previously a partner at the New York law firm of Richards, Kibbe & Orbe LLP. - September 16, 2010 - Schwell Wimpfheimer & Associates LLP
The Connolly Law Firm is Now Offering Free Access to an Asset Protection Consultant for a 20 Minute Consultation
The Connolly Law Firm is now offering a free 20-minute consultation so that clients can assess their current asset protection situation by speaking with an asset protection lawyer or consultant, who will use their exceptional legal experience to help provide fortified legal protection from... - September 16, 2010 - Connolly Law Firm
BlogTalkRadio Examines Social Security Disability Benefits
Attorneys from disability law firm, Markhoff & Mittman, are offering three segments on BlogTalkRadio to help individuals navigate the process of applying for social security disability benefits. - September 15, 2010 - Markhoff & Mittman PC
Proactive Medical Management Assists with Proposed OSHA Regulation Changes
JFK Medport and Insight Diagnostics, Inc. (IDI) have formed a strategic alliance that provides state of the art technology for the diagnosis and treatment of soft tissue injuries, enhancement of employee productivity and assisting employers with new Occupational Safety and Health Administration... - September 15, 2010 - Insight Diagnostics Inc
Commercial Litigation Attorney James Walson Appointed to University of Florida’s Law Alumni Council
James E. Walson, a senior associate with Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A., was recently appointed to the University of Florida Levin College of Law Alumni Council, an organization which is designed to assist with raising private funds to cover expenses not met through state support, tuition or endowment income. - September 15, 2010 - Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.
Fiduciary Duty: What Does It Really Mean?
EL CAP Announces Release of In-Depth Report. - September 14, 2010 - EL CAP, Inc.
Jeff Korek Selected to the 2011 Best Lawyers in America®
Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. is proud to announce that Jeff S. Korek, a partner of the personal injury and medical malpractice firm, has been named to the 2011 edition of Best Lawyers®, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. This is the sixth... - September 13, 2010 - Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C.
Top Consumer Advocate Opens New Southern California Firm to Help Consumers Against Large Companies
Top Attorney opens firm to educate and empower the consumer - protecting rights against large corporations, debt collectors, manufacturers, identity theft, and more. - September 11, 2010 - The Tatar Law Firm
Announcement of Attorney Shannon W. Bates to Klemchuk Kubasta LLP
The intellectual property law firm of Klemchuk Kubasta LLP is pleased to announce that Shannon W. Bates has joined the firm as a Partner. She will supervise the firm’s patent and trademark prosecution practice. Of the recent addition, founding partner Darin Klemchuk states, “Shannon is... - September 10, 2010 - Klemchuk LLP
Jackson Lewis Nabs Top Spot in BTI Consulting Group’s “Litigation Outlook 2011 Report”
Jackson Lewis, one of the fastest-growing workplace law firms in the United States, is proud to announce the firm has been named the “Employment Litigation Powerhouse” by BTI Consulting Group in their Litigation Outlook 2011 Report. Jackson Lewis was the only employment law firm given... - September 10, 2010 - Jackson Lewis LLP
Grieving Family Sues Dog Owner for Alleged Wrongful Death of Beloved Family Member
Snohomish County man dies from infection following dog bite. - September 07, 2010 - Sprouts
California Dog Bite Lawyer Featured on BloombergNews
Accomplished personal injury lawyer and California dog bite expert, Jeffrey Nadrich, of The Law Offices of Nadrich & Cohen, was recently featured on Bloomberg.com after being asked by BloombergNews for a response to the Insurance Industry position regarding dog bite claims. Mr. Nadrich has... - September 05, 2010 - The Law Offices of Nadrich & Cohen
Greenspoon Marder Attorney Named as Chairman for Local College
Recognized business and community leader William Berger, Esq., who serves as senior partner and litigation group co-chair for Greenspoon Marder, as well as managing partner of the firm's Palm Beach County law offices, has been named Chairman of the District Board of Trustees of Palm Beach State... - September 04, 2010 - Greenspoon Marder
Jackson Walker Partners Published in ‘Energy and Environmental Project Finance Law and Taxation’
Jackson Walker partners Paul Vrana and Craig Enochs were recently published in the book Energy and Environmental Project Finance Law and Taxation: New Investment Techniques. Their article, “Credit Tools Used in Structured Energy Transactions,” was featured as chapter 19 of the book,... - September 04, 2010 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Fort Myers Attorney Scott Beatty Selected for Gulfshore Business Magazine's Top 40 Under 40
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Scott A. Beatty, a shareholder and commercial litigator, was selected as one of Gulfshore Business Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40, noting his dedication to the Southwest Florida business community and his role as mentor to his colleagues. - September 03, 2010 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
mtiks iOS App Anti-Piracy Goes from Private Beta to Public
mtiks is a startup company based in Cambridge, MA focused on providing anti-piracy solution to iOS (iPad/iPhone/iPod) apps. mtiks launched its initial anti-piracy solution on April 30, 2010 (http://www.pr.com/press-release/235792) for an invite only private beta customers. It was based on research... - September 02, 2010 - mtiks LLC
AmeriStar Tax Centers Announces New Employee
AmeriStar Tax Centers, a nationwide professional tax resolution firm representing taxpayers before the IRS, has announced that Gary Lundgren has joined the firm’s tax resolution department as an Enrolled Agent. - September 01, 2010 - AmeriStar Tax Centers
Attorney J.D. Hensarling Teaches at Campbell University School of Law
Ragsdale Liggett PLLC announces that J.D. Hensarling will teach Pretrial Litigation at Campbell University School of Law in Raleigh, NC, this fall as an Adjunct Professor. “We are pleased to have J.D. Hensarling join our distinguished adjunct faculty. Campbell Law has a proud tradition of... - September 01, 2010 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Neal J. Blaher Receives the Distinguished Service Award from the Legal Aid Society
Orlando attorney Neal J. Blaher has received the Judge J.C. ‘Jake” Stone Distinguished Service Award from the Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association. - September 01, 2010 - Law Office of Neal Blaher
Raleigh Area Law Office Doyle & Doyle Launches Redesigned CMS Website
In an effort to provide more information to potential clients, Doyle & Doyle has launched a new website with a clean, modern design and easy navigation. - August 28, 2010 - Doyle & Doyle, PA
Jackson Walker Partners Named Leading Energy and Natural Resource Lawyers
Jackson Walker partners Mike Pearson and Randy Young were listed recently in the Guide to the World’s Leading Energy and Natural Resource Lawyers. The Guide’s data is compiled by independent researchers who meet with leading experts across the world – including in-house counsel... - August 28, 2010 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Malmanlaw Voted as the 20th Among Top 50 Personal Injury Blogs in personalinjuryattorney.org
Malmanlaw's personal injury blog was voted 20th most viewed blog among 50 top blogs. - August 27, 2010 - Law Offices of Steven J. Malman & Associates, P.C
Rudolph F. X. Migliore, P.C. Announces Updates on Settlements of Asbestos Cases
The Law Office of Rudolph F.X. Migliore, P.C. and their co-council recently settled 55 unique cases, giving victims of asbestos, mesothelioma and lung cancer compensation for their injuries. - August 27, 2010 - Rudolph F.X. Migliore, P.C.