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New Partners Join City Firm Taylor Rose Law LLP
Peterborough based law firm Taylor Rose Law welcomed Adrian Jaggard and Antony Jaggard as partners, joining Robert Carter, Zoe Benn and David Cooper. - January 15, 2010 - Taylor Rose Law
Infinite Public Relations Named Best PR Agency for Law Firms for Second Consecutive Year
Infinite Public Relations, LLC, a strategic public relations and professional services communications firm, has been named Best Public Relations Agency for the legal industry by readers of The Recorder. This marks the second year Infinite Public Relations has been singled out among dozens of other... - January 14, 2010 - Infinite Public Relations
Consortium Centro America Abogados Partner in Costa Rica, Elected President of the International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration - CICA -
Rolando Lacle Zuniga, partner of Consortium's office in Costa Rica, Consortium-Lacle & Gutierrez, was elected President of the International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration CICA, an institution created in 1999 by the Costa Rican-American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM). Mr. Lacle Zuniga,... - January 14, 2010 - Consortium Centro America Abogados
Julie A. Fleming, J.D., A.C.C., Holds One-Day Legal Business Development Workshop in Washington, D.C.
Nationally recognized speaker, published author, and legal business consultant Julie A. Fleming is coming to Washington, D.C. on her eight-city cross-country tour. This one-day session is designed to help lawyers gain control over their careers and jumpstart them through rainmaking. - January 14, 2010 - Life at the Bar
Hwuason Lawyers Pioneering China’s Burgeoning Tax Law Profession
Hwuason Lawyers invests in developing China's young tax profession as the need for tax lawyers grows in China. - January 14, 2010 - Hwuason Lawyers
Casey Gerry Attorneys Lauded by Local Business Publication
The San Diego Daily Transcript, a leading source of San Diego business and legal news since 1886, has recognized two Casey Gerry attorneys as leaders for 2010, naming senior partner David S. Casey, Jr. a “Top Influential” and Jessica Klarer Pride one of San Diego's “Outstanding... - January 13, 2010 - Casey Gerry
Robert T. Horst to Speak at 2010 Council on Litigation Management Conference
Robert T. Horst, Partner at Nelson Levine deLuca & Horst, LLC, has been selected to speak at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Council on Litigation Management (CLM). Mr. Horst is slated to speak on the topic “Preventing and Defending Bad Faith Claims: Current Trends and... - January 13, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management
Andrew Jones to Speak at 2010 Council on Litigation Management Conference
Andrew Jones, an attorney at Southern California Edison, has been selected to speak at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Council on Litigation Management (CLM). Mr. Jones is slated to speak on the topic “Best Practices for Managing Deposition Value and Minimizing Deposition... - January 13, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management
Hwuason Marks Transfer Pricing Anniversary
Hwuaon Lawyers will present a seminar on the operation of China's transfer pricing rules to mark the 12 month anniversary of their commencement. - January 13, 2010 - Hwuason Lawyers
LegalView Announces Newest Traumatic Brain Injury Blog: Olympic Sports and TBI
LegalView.info is pleased to announce their most recent addition to their Traumatic Brain Injury blog, available at http://brain-injury.legalview.info/blog. - January 12, 2010 - LegalView
Victor W. Santochi to Speak at 2010 Council on Litigation Management Conference
Victor W. Santochi, Attorney at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, has been selected to speak at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Council on Litigation Management (CLM). Mr. Santochi is slated to speak on the topic “Getting to the Agreement: Perspectives on the Negotiation and... - January 12, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management
David J. McMahon to Speak at 2010 Council on Litigation Management Conference
David J. McMahon, Managing Partner at Barger & Wolen LLP, has been selected to speak at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Council on Litigation Management (CLM). Mr. McMahon is slated to speak on the topic “Strategies for the Effective Handling of Complex Claims.” The conference... - January 12, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management
Lewis F. Collins, Jr. to Speak at 2010 Council on Litigation Management Conference
Lewis F. Collins, Jr., Attorney at Butler Pappas Weihmuller Katz Craig, has been selected to speak at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Council on Litigation Management (CLM). Mr. Collins, Jr. is slated to speak on two topics: “Effective Management of Discovery in a Complex Case” and... - January 12, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management
Mike Athans to Speak at 2010 Council on Litigation Management Conference
Mike Athans, Partner at Fields, Howell, Athans & McLaughlin, LLP, has been selected to speak at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Council on Litigation Management (CLM). Mr. Athans is slated to speak on the topic “Settlement Days and Private Mediations.” The conference will be one... - January 12, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management
Steve Kronenberg to Speak at 2010 Council on Litigation Management Conference
Steve Kronenberg, Senior Partner at Kelley, Kronenberg, Gilmartin, Fichtel & Wander, P.A., has been selected to speak at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Council on Litigation Management (CLM). Mr. Kronenberg is slated to speak on the topic “Settlement Days and Private... - January 12, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management
Steve Lilley to Speak at 2010 Council on Litigation Management Conference
Steve Lilley, Founder and CEO at WorkProducts, Inc., has been selected to speak at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Council on Litigation Management (CLM). Mr. Lilley is slated to speak on the topic “The Evidence Lifecycle Management Standard for Early Case Assessment and Beyond.” The... - January 12, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management
Brian J. Donnelly to Speak at 2010 Council on Litigation Management Conference
Brian J. Donnelly, a Partner at Ahmuty, Demers & McManus, New York, NY, has been selected to speak at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Council on Litigation Management (CLM). Mr. Donnelly is slated to speak on the topic “Technology for Maximum Impact At Trial and Mediation.” The... - January 11, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management
Taylor Smith to Speak at 2010 Council on Litigation Management Conference
Taylor Smith, Principal at Suite 200 Solutions, LLC, has been selected to speak at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Council on Litigation Management (CLM). Mr. Smith is slated to speak on the topic “Best Practices for Managing Deposition Value and Minimizing Deposition Expenses.” The... - January 11, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management
Richard Wedinger to Speak at 2010 Council on Litigation Management Conference
Richard Wedinger, Managing Attorney at Barry, McTiernan & Wedinger, has been selected to speak at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Council on Litigation Management (CLM). Mr. Wedinger is slated to speak on the topic “Managing Litigation Reference Model - A Toolkit for Realizing Greater... - January 11, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management
Local Non-Profit Agency Opens New Office in Yorkville Area, Demand Remains High for Foreclosure-Prevention and Foreclosure-Intervention Services
Federally funded credit-counseling programs help consumers avoid foreclosure and stay in homes. - January 10, 2010 - Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Aurora
John R. Darin, II to Speak at 2010 Council on Litigation Management Conference
John R. Darin, II, Attorney at Znosko & Reas, has been selected to speak at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Council on Litigation Management (CLM). Mr. Darin is slated to speak on the topic “Ethics Jeopardy Returns!.” The conference will be one of the largest, fully inclusive... - January 10, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management
David A. Wollin to Speak at 2010 Council on Litigation Management Conference
David A. Wollin, Attorney at Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C., has been selected to speak at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Council on Litigation Management (CLM). Mr. Wollin is slated to speak on the topic “Keeping The Lid On Litigation Costs: Strategies That Work.” The conference... - January 10, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management
Chad L. Staller to Speak at 2010 Council on Litigation Management Conference
Chad L. Staller, J.D., M.B.A., M.A.C., president and senior economist at the Center for Forensic Economic Studies, has been selected to speak at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Council on Litigation Management (CLM). Mr. Staller is slated to speak on the topic “Defending a Damages... - January 10, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management
Stefani C Schwartz to Speak at 2010 Council on Litigation Management Conference
Stefani C Schwartz, a partner at Schwartz Simon Edelstein Celso & Zitomer, has been selected to speak at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Council on Litigation Management (CLM). Mr. Schwartz is slated to speak on the topic “Crisis Management: What Do You Do When Managers Depart From... - January 10, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management
Gilbert Kelly Elects Three New Partners for 2010
Gilbert, Kelly, Crowley & Jennett LLP is pleased to announce the election of Jesse Marr, Karen Jung and Jennifer Calderon as partners. - January 09, 2010 - Gilbert, Kelly, Crowley & Jennett LLP
Jaffe PR Declares End to Law Firm Public Relations and Introduces Law Firm Public Reputation Management
“As of today, Law Firm Public Relations as we know it is dead,” says Jay M. Jaffe, President & CEO of Jaffe PR, formerly known as Jaffe Associates, which represents law firms and legal associations. Based upon recent and aggressive changes in the economy and on the Web, law firm... - January 08, 2010 - Jaffe PR
Pro Se University PS Opens Its Doors This Week to Help King County Families Who Cannot Afford an Attorney with Family Law Issues
This economy has left many parents in a difficult situation. Mothers and fathers who have lost their jobs aren’t able to make their child support payments and can’t afford to hire an attorney to help them. Pro Se University opens its doors to help. - January 08, 2010 - Pro Se University
The Law Offices of Charles L Neustein Expands Foreclosure Practice by Announcing the Opening of 7 Satellite Offices Throughout the State of Florida
The Law Offices of Charles L Neustein P.A. has expanded its Foreclosure Practice in Florida. The boutique law firm which has focused on complex commercial litigation and foreclosures since 1968 has recently announced the expansion of its Florida practice with the opening of 7 satellite offices throughout the State of Florida. The firm's focus is the cost-effective representation of home owners and investors defending their property from bank foreclosures throughout the State of Florida. - January 05, 2010 - Neustein Law Group PA - StopForeclosureLawyer.com
LegalView Announces Expansion of Car Crash Practice Area
LegalView has recently expanded their automotive crash practice area to include victims in accidents where drivers were guilty of using cell phones while operating their cars. - January 05, 2010 - LegalView
Celesq® Approved as an Accredited Sponsor by the State Bar of TX, New Programs Accredited for TX Participatory Credit Effective January 01, 2010
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center today announced that it was recently approved as an accredited sponsor by the State Bar of Texas, Committee on MCLE, and a number of Celesq®’s online programs are approved for participatory credit by the State Bar of Texas. Celesq® also announced the... - January 05, 2010 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
LegalView Stresses Winter & Cold Safety Tips in Newest Construction Blog
LegalView publishes new construction accident information including OSHA safety tips, regulations, construction accident lawsuit information and information on other legal issues. - January 01, 2010 - LegalView
Schwarzberg & Associates: Law Firm Partners Up and Bucks the Trend
While tough economic times have been forcing many other law firms to eliminate lawyers, staff, and expenses and even close their doors, the law firm of Schwarzberg and Associates has been partnering up by making Janet Bernstein Teebagy and Donna M. Greenspan partners and bucking that trend by... - January 01, 2010 - Schwarzberg & Associates
Holiday Checkpoints: Summit Defense Oakland DUI Attorney Challenges Drunk Driving Arrests
Oakland DUI Attorney, Steve Davidson sees an increase in Alameda County DUI Arrests each holiday season. Summit Defense attorneys challenge these arrests based on California's strict legal requirements for sobriety checkpoints. - December 29, 2009 - Summit Defense Attorneys
On the Move: Jalesia McQueen Gadberry Establishes the St. Louis-Based Law Firm McQueen Gadberry LLC
Jalesia F. McQueen Gadberry (Jasha) is owner and attorney of the St. Louis-based law firm, McQueen Gadberry LLC. Her practice areas focus on general corporate law, immigration and international law. Jasha advises small to mid-sized companies, "start-up" entities, entrepreneurs, foreign entrepreneurs, entertainers, immigrants, nonimmigrants and employers of immigrants and nonimmigrants. - December 28, 2009 - McQueen Gadberry LLC
Job Loss, Credit Crunch Driving Bankruptcy Inquiries
As America closes out 2009 with roughly 1.45 million bankruptcy filings, a new survey reveals the possible economic factors behind the surge. The statistics are based on a December 2009 survey of 1,000 people contacting Total Attorneys to connect with a bankruptcy lawyer. - December 24, 2009 - Total Attorneys
Risa Lower Promoted to President of The Halpern Group
The Halpern Group has appointed Risa Lower to the post of President following her long tenure as the company’s Executive Vice President. - December 24, 2009 - The Halpern Group
Give the Gift of Peace
In the spirit of the holiday season Mediate Michigan LLC encourages consumers to give the gift of Peace. - December 22, 2009 - Mediate Michigan LLC
LaBovick & LaBovick, P.A. Hires Mark R. Hanson, Esq. as Director of Its Litigation Division
The Florida law firm, LaBovick & LaBovick, P.A. is pleased to announce the recent hiring of Mark R. Hanson, Esq. Hanson will serve as the firm’s Director of Litigation and will be involved with prosecuting sophisticated and complex litigation. In addition, his role in the firm will be to... - December 20, 2009 - LaBovick & LaBovick, P.A.
Agren Blando and Wilson George Team Up to Offer Extended Court Reporting Services
Agren Blando Court Reporting & Video is proud to announce that as of December 1, 2009, they're partnering with Wilson George Court Reporters to offer extended legal video and court reporting services from Southern Wyoming, Ft. Collins, Greeley and Denver. - December 18, 2009 - Agren Blando Court Reporting and Video
NAMWOLF Lauds Congresswoman Maxine Waters and the Congressional Black Caucus for Their Efforts to Improve Opportunities for Minority-Owned Businesses
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms applauds Representative Maxine Waters on her actions to improve the economic troubles of minorities through recently passed bills. - December 18, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Legal Forum Hits 10,000 Post Milestone
Leading free legal forum Is It Legal To announces reaching the 10,000 post milestone. - December 18, 2009 - Is It Legal To
New Practice Support Service for Lawyers Launched
Lawyers experiencing regulatory, conduct, practice or business problems can now access a new source of advice and assistance specifically designed to address the problems many will encounter in legal practice. - December 18, 2009 - Richard Nelson Solicitors
Hwuason Expands After a Year of Growth
Hwuason Lawyers, China's first specialist tax law firm, opens a new office in Tianjin taking advantage of a year of strong growth. The firm has built up a strong Tianjin based client base over the past 12 months. - December 18, 2009 - Hwuason Lawyers
Montreal Immigration Lawyers Discuss Canadian Visa Services
Canadim is a Montreal based law firm specializing in providing Canadian immigration legal services. With growing demand for Canadian immigration, they discuss the importance in helping clients establish themselves into Canadian society. - December 17, 2009 - Canadim
Assets International LLC Finds Missing Heir in Florida
Painter Reaps Rewards from Company’s Investigation. - December 16, 2009 - Assets International
Arthur S Shorr, FACHE President of Arthur S. Shorr & Associates, Inc., Announces the Publication of His Book, "Hospital Negligence: Legal and Administrative Issues"
Arthur S. Shorr & Associates, Inc., Consultants to Healthcare Providers, consults to hospitals, healthcare providers, and offers expert witness services to plaintiff and defense attorneys involved in hospital negligence actions. Mr. Shorr states that the book will expand the firm's capacity to provide consulting services to hospital clients, especially in the area of Governing Board education, executive management accountability and maintaining compliance with community standards. - December 15, 2009 - Arthur S. Shorr and Associates Inc.: Consultants to Healthcare Providers
LegalView Announces Newest Mesothelioma Blog Highlighting Asbestos Legislation
LegalView's newest blog highlights the most recent moves from the American Public Health Association to ban products containing asbestos in the United States. - December 15, 2009 - LegalView
San Francisco Criminal Records: Summit Defense Attorneys Perform Criminal Record Expungment to Clean Records for Out of Work Job Seekers
Summit Defense Attorneys are busy helping unemployed jobseekers improve their odds through expungement of their criminal records. Summit Defense can often erase their client's records through court petitions and legal arguments which convince the court that the client has repaid his debt to society and deserves to have his record removed. Once removed, potential employers no longer have access to the records. - December 14, 2009 - Summit Defense Attorneys
Legal Outsourcing Specialist Fronterion Announces Top 10 Trends for 2010
Research finds that India is the largest legal outsourcing location, but faces increased pressure from emerging competitors - December 12, 2009 - Fronterion
Jackson Walker Welcomes Gary D. Compton
Jackson Walker L.L.P. announces that Gary D. Compton has joined the firm’s Austin office as a partner in its Environmental & Legislative group. Mr. Compton has more than 30 years of experience representing major utilities, pipelines, oil and gas producers and alternative and renewable... - December 12, 2009 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.