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Bilzin Sumberg's Scholars Program Benefits Students at University of Miami School of Law
Miami law firm Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP announced today they will support University of Miami School of Law students with a $100,000 pledge that will fund scholarships to dedicated, hard working law students over ten years. - July 03, 2010 - Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP
Upcoming CLE on Key New Supreme Court Decisions in Employment & Privacy Law; Intellectual Property & Patents; Honest Services; & Securities Litigation & White Collar
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center today announced that it has scheduled the following web casts covering important new Supreme Court decisions from the just-ended term: Business Methods Patents Live On after Supreme Court’s Decision in Bilski v. Kappos, from the Celesq®-West IP Master... - July 02, 2010 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
Jackson Walker Partner Chip Babcock Named to “25 Greatest Texas Lawyers”
Jackson Walker partner Charles L. “Chip” Babcock was selected as one of Texas Lawyer’s “25 Greatest Texas Lawyers of the Past Quarter-Century” in a special 25th anniversary issue of the publication. - July 02, 2010 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Bankruptcy Paralegal Service, Outsourced Paralegal Services LLC, Adds State of Georgia to Its Bankruptcy Petition Filings
Bankruptcy Paralegal, Patrick Campbell, adds Georgia as its eighth state being serviced for bankruptcy petition filings. - July 01, 2010 - Outsourced Paralegal Services
SCG Legal PR Network’s Blog Ranks 15 on the Online College 50 Best Blogs by Lawyers
Career and college Web site Online College recognizes SCG blog “Profiting with Public Relations” as one of the “50 Best Blogs by Lawyers.” - July 01, 2010 - SCG Legal PR Network
Three Henderson Franklin Attorneys Recognized in Florida Trend Magazine's Legal Elite 2010
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that J. Matthew Belcastro, Michael J. Corso, John A. Noland, all stockholders in the firm's Fort Myers office, were named to Florida Trend Magazine's 7th Annual Legal Elite® 2010, a special report which recognizes and honors... - June 30, 2010 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Tami Clemenza-Wilson Joins the Litigation Support Committee of The Florida Bar’s Family Law Section
With more than 22 years of experience in public accounting, Clemenza-Wilson focuses her litigation support practice on family law. She has lectured and authored on related family law topics, including forensic accounting, business valuations, commercial litigation, taxation and financial planning. - June 30, 2010 - MBAF LLC
Kaviraj Singh, Trustman Co at BLBA–IFCCI Conference
Belgian Luxembourg Business Association and Indo French Chamber of Commerce & Industry jointly organized a seminar on trade credit in International trade on June 24, 2010 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. In this context, they have invited Kaviraj Singh, Trustman & Co to explain to the... - June 29, 2010 - Trustman & Co.
Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals Announces New President, Elects New Board of Directors
Non-profit association promotes professional integrity and consumer protection in the delivery of non-attorney, self-help legal services. - June 26, 2010 - Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals
Jackson Walker Welcomes David Seidler
Jackson Walker is pleased to welcome partner David Seidler to the firm’s Fort Worth office. His practice focuses on commercial litigation, insurance defense, and alternate dispute resolution. Since 1992, Mr. Seidler has conducted more than 1,900 mediations of federal and state court cases... - June 26, 2010 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Twenty-One Henderson Franklin Attorneys Selected to 2010 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Magazine
Nearly 40% of the attorneys at the law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., were selected for inclusion in the 2010 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 26, 2010 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Southwest Florida Law Firm Henderson Franklin Welcomes Three Summer Associates
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce the addition of three summer associates. Law students David Hughes, Stefani Norrbin and William Ourand will supplement their law school experience by working as clerks at the firm during the summer. As part of Henderson... - June 26, 2010 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Jackson Walker Welcomes Tracey Wallace
Jackson Walker is pleased to welcome partner Tracey Wallace to the firm’s Dallas office. Ms. Wallace joins the firm’s Labor and Employment group. Her practice focuses on the defense and trial of complex employment cases in federal and state courts. She represents a broad range of... - June 24, 2010 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Phoenix School of Law Becomes Third Law School in Arizona to Complete ABA Accreditation
Full Approval is Granted to Phoenix School of Law as Last Element of Accreditation Process - June 24, 2010 - Phoenix School of Law
New LawProspector Concierge Simplifies Litigation Support Sales at $499 Per Month
With its New LawProspector Concierge™ product, LawProspector Makes its Inter-Linked Database of the 200 Top Law Firms, 100,000 Litigators, 10,000 Clients and 50,000 Active Cases Available at the Lowest Price Ever With No Long Term Contract. - June 23, 2010 - LawProspector, LLC
Winston & Strawn Litigation Partner Joins American Discovery as CEO
American Discovery, a global leader of document review, substantive legal research, contract management, and other legal outsourcing services today announced that David M. Hickey has joined American Discovery as CEO. Mr. Hickey brings more than 20 years of litigation experience to American... - June 23, 2010 - American Discovery
Jason E. Havens Certified as Estate Planning Law Specialist
Jason E. Havens is newly certified as an Estate Planning Law Specialist by the Estate Law Specialist Board, Inc., an organization accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and affiliated with the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils. Pursuant to the rules of the Tennessee... - June 23, 2010 - Havens & Miller, P.L.L.C.
Babcock Law Firm Adds New Colorado Workers’ Compensation Attorney
Denver workers’ compensation firm hires new attorney to extend representation to more injured workers. - June 23, 2010 - The Babcock Law Firm, LLC
Attorney John G. Zevalking Joins Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff P.C.
Zevalking joins the firm’s appellate department as an associate. - June 23, 2010 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
Chambers USA Ranks 24 Bilzin Sumberg Partners in the 2010 Edition
Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP is pleased to announce that Chambers USA, one of the oldest and most prestigious legal listings in the world, has named the firm and 24 Bilzin Sumberg lawyers among its 2010 list of the leading law firms and lawyers in the world. This year, the firm was... - June 23, 2010 - Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP
Mark L. Fishbein and Alta Estate Services of Tucson, AZ Provides Unique Client Care and Attention
Mark L. Fishbein has added a unique and beneficial public services to customers of Tucson, AZ - June 20, 2010 - Spydersoft LLC
Leading Energy Company Joins The National Association of Minority & Womwn Owned Law Firms as Financial Contributor
BP America Inc. lends financial support to The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms. - June 20, 2010 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
NAMWOLF Lauds Congresswoman Maxine Waters for Her Efforts in Pushing for the Inclusion of Minority and Women-Owned Business
The National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) lauds Representative Maxine Waters, for sponsorship of the reform bill. - June 20, 2010 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Moberly Attorney Chris Faiella of Tatlow, Gump, Faiella & Wheelan, Reaches $3.125 Million Dollar Settlement for Client
Attorney Chris Faiella recently reached a settlement for a man who was pinned between two vehicles. - June 19, 2010 - Tatlow, Gump, Faiella & Wheelan, LLC
Chambers USA Gives Highest Ranking to Jeffrey Bercow for Zoning and Land Use Work
Bercow Radell & Fernandez, P.A. Cited as Top Firm. - June 19, 2010 - Bercow Radell & Fernandez, P.A.
Las Vegas Attorney Receives International Distinction
Dennis Kennedy recognized by Chambers USA for 8th consecutive year. - June 19, 2010 - Bailey Kennedy, Attorneys At Law
American Discovery Selected to Serve on Advisory Board for ABA Best Seller
The Advisory Board of the ABA Publishing Best Selling book, “The Globalized Lawyer: Secrets to Managing Outsourcing, Joint Ventures and other Cross-Border Transactions,” today announces preparations for the anticipated 2011 release of an expanded second edition. Substantial additions... - June 19, 2010 - American Discovery
Hard Money NYC is Proud to Announce the Launch of 48houslawsuitcash.com
48hourlawsuitcash.com provides cash advances to individuals who have an anticipated personal injury settlement or already settled case within 48 hours of taking in the application. - June 18, 2010 - Hard Money NYC
Get Bids from Lawyers and Accountants with ProfessionalsBidding.com
A newly released website allows businesses and individuals a free platform to get bids on their legal and accounting work. - June 18, 2010 - ProfessionalsBidding.com
Virginia Boutique Law Firm Launches New Site
Ganderson Law, a boutique law firm located in downtown Norfolk, Virginia, has just launched a new site with the help of PaperStreet Web Design. - June 18, 2010 - PaperStreet Web Design
Chambers and Partners USA Names Andrew B. Lustigman National Industry Leader for 3rd consecutive year
Andrew B. Lustigman, Principal of The Lustigman Firm, P.C., a leading advertising and marketing boutique law firm in New York, has again been named as an National industry leader and notable practitioner by Chambers and Partners USA. This is the third consecutive year that Mr. Lustigman has been named to this prestigious list. - June 17, 2010 - The Lustigman Firm
Indianapolis Personal Injury Attorneys Young and Young Launch New Personal Injury and Social Security Claims Website
Young and Young one of the leading consumer personal injury law firms in Indianapolis, has announced the launch of its new consumer-friendly personal injury website this week—www.youngandyoungin.com. The new website is designed to help Indiana citizens learn about personal injuries,... - June 17, 2010 - Young and Young Attorneys at Law
Attorney Andrew Weinstein a Featured Speaker at the Florida Personal Injury Protection Litigation Seminar
Founding partner Andrew Weinstein of the Coral Springs-based Weinstein Law Firm (www.weinstein-law.com) recently spoke at the Florida Personal Injury Protection Litigation Seminar, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Dania Beach. The one-day seminar provided attorneys as well as insurance claims adjusters... - June 17, 2010 - Weinstein Law Firm
Sagaria Law, P.C., Bankruptcy Attorneys, Builds Upon Bankruptcy Division
Sagaria Law, P.C. has filed over 1,000 bankruptcy this year and thus has ramped up their employee presence in their Bankruptcy Division and Marketing Division. - June 16, 2010 - Sagaria Law, P.C.
Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto Honored for Industry Excellence in Intellectual Property by Chambers & Partners
Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto, one of the world’s premier intellectual property law firms, has been recognized for the seventh consecutive year by British legal directory publisher, Chambers & Partners in the 2010 USA Guide, which was released on June 11, 2010. The firm received... - June 16, 2010 - Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto
The Australian Migration Digest Has Released a New Free Report on Australia Visas and Migration
The Australian Migration Digest has released a new Free Report on Australia Visas and Migration. Australia’s immigration and visa system is complex and ever changing. Under Australian immigration law, people who do not hold Australian passports require visas to enter Australia. Visas... - June 11, 2010 - The Australian Migration Digest
Southwest Florida Business Firm Launched Website
The law firm of Glenn N. Siegel, P.A, a southwest Florida business and corporate law firm, launched a website with the help of PaperStreet. - June 11, 2010 - PaperStreet Web Design
Evolution Legal Technology Solutions, LLC Adds Support for Tabs3 and PracticeMaster
Evolution Legal Technology Solutions, LLC (www.evotechsol.com) adds support for one more major Billing and Practice Management Software Suite to its existing line of products, focusing on tight integration with current technology platforms. - June 10, 2010 - Evolution Legal Technology Solutions
New Book Helps South Carolina Accident Victims
Shelly Leeke, an experienced personal injury lawyer of the Shelly Leeke Law Firm, LLC, has written a book entitled, "The South Carolina Accident Book: Avoid the Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Personal Injury Case." This book is free to residents of South Carolina and has been written in order to aid accident victims and motorists with their personal injury case. - June 10, 2010 - Shelly Leeke Law Firm, LLC
Relocation Attorneys Sponsor Relocation Directors Conference in Orlando, Florida
Morreale & Brady, P.C., a relocation law firm in the Chicago area, served as a Gold Level sponsor for the Relocation Directors Council® Spring Conference in Orlando, FL. With over 35 years in the relocation industry, Morreale & Brady, P.C. understand the importance of industry leaders... - June 10, 2010 - Morreale & Brady, P.C.
Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto Receives the 2010 International Legal Alliance Summit Gold Award for "Best US IP Law Firm"
One of the world’s premier intellectual property law firms, Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto, has been recognized by the International Legal Alliance Summit and Awards (ILASA) as the 2010 “Best US IP Law Firm” after receiving an esteemed Gold Award in the field of... - June 10, 2010 - Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto
1Q 2010 SEC Filings Now Available in ktMINE
ktMINE’s Royalty Rates and Records Database now contains IP licensing records filed with the SEC during the first quarter (1Q) of 2010. - June 09, 2010 - ktMINE
Henderson Franklin Welcomes New Stockholder and Board Certified Attorney Beth Vogelsang
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Board Certified Attorney Beth Vogelsang has joined the firm. Vogelsang recently relocated to Southwest Florida from Miami, where she practiced law for 25 years. She has been Board Certified in Marital and... - June 09, 2010 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Barron Law Corporation Expands Sacramento Office, Announces New Legal Department
Barron Law Corporation provides Bankruptcy services to individuals, businesses and creditors in Northern and Central California. - June 06, 2010 - Barron Law Corporation
North Carolina Law Firm, "Sumrell Sugg," Launches New Look
Beginning in June, New Bern based law firm, Sumrell, Sugg, Carmichael, Hicks & Hart, P.A., will be known as Sumrell Sugg, Attorneys at Law. Additionally, a new look will adorn the firm’s communications. "We've been known informally as Sumrell Sugg for so long, that we thought it made... - June 06, 2010 - Sumrell, Sugg, Carmichael, Hicks & Hart, P.A.
The Dayton Law Firm Presents at an Educational Workshop: Discusses Roth Conversion and IRA Inheritance Trust
San Jose Estate Planning Attorney Richard Dayton talked about the importance of Roth IRA conversion and explored how to utilize an IRA Inheritance Trust as an efficient wealth transfer tool. - June 05, 2010 - The Dayton Law Firm
Legal Helpers/Macey & Aleman Relocates Stockton, California, Office
The bankruptcy law firm of Legal Helpers/Macey & Aleman is relocating their Stockton, California, office to better serve clients in that area. - June 05, 2010 - legalhelpers.com
Legal Helpers/Macey & Aleman Opens New South County, Missouri, Satellite Office
The bankruptcy law firm of Legal Helpers/Macey & Aleman is opening a new South County, Missouri, office to better serve their clients in that part of the country. This office of Legal Helpers (http://www.legalhelpers.com) is located at 4173 Crescent Drive, Suite D, St. Louis, Missouri. The new... - June 04, 2010 - legalhelpers.com
Charles Hamilton Houston III, Partner of Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan, Named as Impact and National Bar Association's "2010 Nation's Best Advocates: 40 Lawyers Under 40"
Charles Hamilton Houston III, Partner in Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP’s Phoenix office, was announced as one of IMPACT and the National Bar Association’s (NBA) “Nation's Best Advocates: 40 Lawyers Under 40 to recognize talented individuals (age 40 and under) within the African... - June 04, 2010 - Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP
Johnson Controls Inc. Renews with The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms as a Financial Contributor
Johnson Controls, Inc. lends financial support to The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms. - June 04, 2010 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms