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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
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
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.
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
Agren Blando is Taking Court Reporting Green
Agren Blando Court Reporting & Video is “going green.” Agren Blando is proud to be a certified GenGreen® company. As the first court reporting firm in Colorado to go green, they understand that their work has an impact on the local and regional environments in which they operate. - December 11, 2009 - Agren Blando Court Reporting and Video
Gailey Attends State Bar of California Admission Ceremony
William “Bill” Gailey attended the swearing in ceremony for newly admitted lawyers held in Anaheim, CA. - December 09, 2009 - Gailey Associates Inc.
Eisenberg Law Offices, S.C., a Wisconsin Law Firm, Offers Drivers Steps to Take if Injured in an Accident
There are a number of important things drivers should do if they are injured in a car accident. As the winter and holiday season begins, Wisconsin drivers should follow these recommendations in order to protect their legal rights in an accident. In the event that an injured person wishes to seek compensation for injuries sustained, these precautions can improve their Wisconsin Personal Injury case. - December 09, 2009 - Eisenberg Law Offices
Trial Solutions Honored at 2009 Fast Tech 50 Awards
E-Discovery Software Company honored at Fast Tech 50 Awards for second year. - December 09, 2009 - Trial Solutions
LegalView Announces Newest Brain Injury Blog Update
LegalView, the online leader in personal injury legal information, is proud to announce their newest brain injury blog post. This post follows some recent legislation proposed by a senator in West Virginia. - December 07, 2009 - LegalView
IPI-VERDAD Investigations and Protection, Inc. Again Teaching the Broome County Concealed Carry Pistol Course
IPI VERDAD Investigations and Protection, Inc. taught the Concealed Carry Pistol Course for Broome County under Judge Mathews, again has authorization from County Court Judge to offer course. - December 07, 2009 - VERDAD Investigations and Protection, Inc.
Hwuason Lawyers is a Firm to Watch in 2010
Hwuason Lawyers has been named by ALB as a firm to watch in China in 2010 continuing the firm's strong growth in the competitive China legal market. - December 05, 2009 - Hwuason Lawyers
Opara Law PC Re-Launches Website for Legal Informational Purposes
Opara Law PC re-launches website for legal informational purposes. Opara Law PC, a legal firm, provides practical legal solutions to both businesses and individuals at a cost-effective manner. - December 03, 2009 - OPARA LAW PC
Continuing Education Webinar on Elder Care Victimization: When Trusted Individuals Become Trust Violators
Elder care victimization—the financial abuse by an elderly person’s trusted caregiver or financial representative—is estimated to be at least $2.6 billion dollars, according to a recent report entitled “Broken Trust: Elders, Family and Finances.” And often, it may only be the client’s attorney or financial advisor who can uncover and reveal financial abuse that can be occurring within a client’s trusted relationship. - December 02, 2009 - Global Information Research & Retrieval, LLC
Altep Expands Data Accessibility
Altep, Inc. has expanded its services to include Magnetic Media Discovery Technology – an innovation that transcends traditional methods of discovery by doing away with the need to restore archived files before they can be accessed. - December 02, 2009 - Altep, Inc.
Frontline Source Group Announces New Apartment Staffing Division Serving Dallas Fort Worth Texas
President and CEO, Bill Kasko, of Frontline Source Group, Inc., has announced the newest addition of the Apartment Staffing Division to the premier Texas temporary staffing and direct-hire placement agency. The organization specializing in the placement of professional Accounting/Finance,... - December 01, 2009 - Frontline Source Group
PinHawk LLC Launches Intraday Alert Service
Alerts Monitor Any Web Source at Regular Intervals during the Day. PinHawk email notifies client of news soon after it is reported. Service is ideal for tracking diverse publications with local news. - December 01, 2009 - PinHawk LLC
Grandall Counsel Selected to Who's Who (Gregory Sy)
Gregory Sy, Of Counsel of Grandall Legal Group, Beijing, China is one of the newest professionals selected for inclusion in International Who's Who Historical Society and will be listed in the 2009 International Who's Who of Professionals. International Who's Who Historical Society recognizes the... - November 29, 2009 - Grandall Legal Group
Hwuason Lawyers Urges Companies to Heed Transfer Pricing Deadline
Hwuason, China's first specialist tax law firm, will publish first book to comprehensively outline China's new transfer pricing provisions. - November 28, 2009 - Hwuason Lawyers
Second Certification Seminar for Defective Drywall Held in Gainesville, Florida
Defective Drywall in America workgroup, Building Envelope Science Institute and U S Building Consultants are presenting the certification for Chinese or other defective drywall in Gainesville, Florida on December 13-15, 2009 at the Best Western Gateway Grand. This program will certify inspectors, consultants, project managers, and remediation contractors. - November 25, 2009 - USBCI
USBCI Introduces Certifications for Defective Drywall in Gainesville, Florida
Second training seminar for defective drywall inspection and remediation. - November 25, 2009 - USBCI
Outsourced Paralegal Services LLC Adds Spanish Bilingual Staff to Service Bankruptcy Attorneys with Hispanic Clientele
Outsourced Paralegal Services LLC, a freelance paralegal company specializing in consumer chapter 7 & 13 bankruptcy, now provides services to attorneys and law firms with Hispanic/Spanish-speaking clientele. - November 24, 2009 - Outsourced Paralegal Services
Projects Abroad Pro - Qualified Volunteers in Action
Projects Abroad launch new initiative for skilled and qualified volunteers. - November 23, 2009 - Projects Abroad Pro
Hwuason Lawyers Invest in Tax Controversy
China's specialist tax law firm identifies tax controversy as area of growth for the next 12 months. - November 22, 2009 - Hwuason Lawyers
Outside Counsel Solutions Adds Tax Attorney Devorah Pomerantz to Its Energy & Derivatives and Tax Groups
Outside Counsel Solutions, a full-service law practice, announced that tax attorney Devorah Pomerantz has joined the New York office. She was previously at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP. Devorah will be joining OCS’s Energy and Derivatives practice group, as well as its Tax... - November 21, 2009 - Schwell Wimpfheimer & Associates LLP
Summit Defense Attorneys See Increase in San Jose Shoplifting and San Jose Petty Theft Cases Prosecuted as Commercial Burglary PC 459/ 460(B)
San Jose Criminal Defense Attorney Steve Davidson has noticed an increase in Santa Clara county shoplifting cases prosecuted as commercial burglary. Mr. Davidson and the attorneys at Summit Defense are fighting this extreme approach. They feel that the punishment doesn't fit the crime and are aggressively defending these cases. - November 19, 2009 - Summit Defense Attorneys
Aviation Legislation: International Rules and Regulations at the Click of a Mouse
DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH has expanded its range of air law publications to include the digital English-language compilation “Airlaw eBook,” which contains European and international legal instruments. - November 19, 2009 - DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH