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Negotiation Pro Law Firm Founder Authoring a New Book to Give Understandable Negotiation Training
Negotiation Pro founder Phil Marcus is writing a book for people who think they don't negotiate and don't know how, but who actually do, informally, almost every day. "Many people think they do not negotiate, but even working out a problem with an equal at work, or with another committee... - August 14, 2009 - The Negotiation Pro
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms Announces Sitko, Rodella & Bruno, LLC as Newest Law Firm Member
Sitko, Rodella & Bruno, LLC of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania joined The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms on August 4, 2009. - August 12, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
LegalView Announces Continued Success of Mesothelioma Search Engine
LegalView.com continues to provide the most comprehensive informational site on mesothelioma with the success of its mesothelioma search engine. - August 11, 2009 - LegalView
Fix That Foreclosure
If you lost a property through foreclosure from 2004 to 2009, you may be entitled to a money settlement. A large number of these foreclosures were improper due to violations of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) or predatory lending practices by the lender. It is estimated that 85%... - August 10, 2009 - Sickle Cell Anemia & Charity, Inc.
Benjamin H. Cooper Announces Opening of Law Office
Benjamin H. Cooper is pleased to announce the opening of his law office, located in Birmingham, Alabama. - August 09, 2009 - The Cooper Law Group, LLC
Lim, Ruger & Kim is One of Latest Law Firms to Join the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms
Lim, Ruger & Kim, a law firm in California recently joined The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms. - August 09, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
BookmarkData.com Eases Law Firms Into the Digital Office
BookmarkData.com’s Digital File Server gives Attorneys an easy solution for digital document management and case file support with an easy-to-use online management interface. - August 09, 2009 - Bookmark Data
The State Bar of California - Educating Seniors Speakers Bureau
Attorney Richard Dayton was the primary speaker representing The State Bar of California Speakers Bureau today in the Cupertino Senior Center. The presentation is sponsored by the State Bar of California and is designed to educate senior citizens on estate planning fraud and abuse prevention. Many... - August 08, 2009 - The Dayton Law Firm
HSBC Cupertino Branch - Estate Planning and Wealth Transfer
Estate Planning Attorney Richard Dayton participated in an educational and informational seminar organized by the HSBC Cupertino Branch to present information for HSBC PREMIER Clients on Estate Planning and Wealth Transfer. Rich Dayton explained the importance of Estate Planning and explored the... - August 08, 2009 - The Dayton Law Firm
South Carolina Attorney Reflects Values Through Identity Change & Online Video
South Carolina attorneys at Vitetta Law Group are changing the face of how lawyers interact with their clients by focusing on what is best for each client's unique needs. Often it is unnecessary to rack up expensive attorney's fees or go to court... - August 08, 2009 - Zafari, Inc.
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Signs on as a Ruby Level Sponsor for the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firm’s 2009 Annual Meeting
Nationwide Mutual Insurance has signed up to be a Financial Contributor to the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firm’s (NAMWOLF) 2009 Annual Meeting. - August 05, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Web Site Launch Announcement
The Dayton Law Firm announces the launch of the firm's updated website. The website is prepared for the purpose of educating the public about the importance of Estate Planning. This website is user-friendly, easy to read and in plain English without any unnecessary legal terminology. The Dayton... - August 05, 2009 - The Dayton Law Firm
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Accredited Attorney for Veterans Benefits
Attorney Richard Dayton was issued Accreditation by The Department of Veterans Affairs to prepare, present and prosecute claims for veteran’s benefits before the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Many of our veterans are facing major financial difficulties during this current challenging... - August 05, 2009 - The Dayton Law Firm
$195 Forensic Mortgage Loan Audits Stopping Foreclosure Says DocumentAudit.org
Mortgage loan audit firm MitiGroup, LLC ( www.documentaudit.org ) has seen real results from its mortgage loan audit initiative. According to its legal affiliates, some foreclosures have been stopped in their tracks, while others have seen large reductions in principal loan balances in the Loan Modification phase. Mortgage Loan audits, when done correctly, expose violations of federal lending laws that provide affirmative defenses against lender foreclosure. - August 04, 2009 - MitiGroup, LLC
New Company, New Technology Making World a Safer Place
SlipDoctors™ Using Robot to Treat Floors, Prevent Serious Injuries, and Reduce Liability. - August 04, 2009 - SlipDoctors
The NJ Personal Injury Law Firm of Keefe Bartels Clark Returns to New Brunswick New Jersey
The personal injury, consumer fraud, and asbestos law firm of Keefe Bartels Clark has marked its proud return to New Brunswick and Middlesex County with the opening of its newest office at 127 Livingston Avenue. This office will offer the citizens of New Brunswick, East Brunswick, North Brunswick,... - August 03, 2009 - Keefe Bartels Clark
NAMWOLF Congratulates Sylvia Kerrigan on New Position with Marathon Oil
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms congratulates Sylvia J. Kerrigan, former Advisory Council Member, on her new roll as Vice President & General Counsel at Marathon Oil. - August 02, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Best Lawyers in America® Selects Seven Henderson Franklin Attorneys for 2010
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Best Lawyers in America® has selected seven (7) attorneys from its three offices for the 2010 edition. The selected attorneys are: Thomas P. Clark (Health Care Law, Fort Myers); David L. Cook (Real Estate Law, Bonita... - August 02, 2009 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Bonita Springs Attorney Ronald Eisenberg Earns Board Certification in Wills, Trusts & Estates
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that estate planning attorney Ronald A. Eisenberg has earned board certification by The Florida Bar in Wills, Trusts & Estates. Certification is the highest level of recognition by The Florida Bar of the competency and... - August 01, 2009 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Do You Know What to do if Your Child Goes Missing?
Do you know what to do first? What to do second? SaveMyChild.org and Child Shield USA have teamed together to fight back against Child Offenders and Child Predactors. - July 31, 2009 - SaveMyChild.org
Self-Help Legal Services Organization to Host Roundtable Discussion to Help the "Average Joe" be the Best Lawyer He Can be
Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals (ALDAP) to host event to help California registered legal document preparers establish themselves as experienced professionals on the cutting edge of the self-help legal movement. - July 31, 2009 - Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals
Williams Kherkher, Mesothelioma Attorneys, Re-Launches Website
Williams Kherkher, a mesothelioma law firm in Texas, has announced the re-launch of its website. The mesothelioma and asbestos attorneys of Williams Kherkher deal exclusively with asbestos lawsuit. - July 31, 2009 - Williams Kherkher
Super Lawyers Names Joshua Dickey a Rising Star
Shareholder at Bailey Kennedy, LLP receives second nod as an outstanding attorney in U.S. Mountain States - July 31, 2009 - Bailey Kennedy, Attorneys At Law
'Facelift' Helps Service Professionals Maximize Business Relationships and Elevate Profits Using Facebook
New Book Written Specifically for Doctors, Lawyers, Real Estate Agents and Other Service Professionals That Want to Use Facebook as a Marketing Platform - July 30, 2009 - Facelift
Studio's Computer Re-Enactment Paves Way for Settlement, Closure in Tragic Phoenix Helicopter Crash
A computer-generated re-enactment has brought closure to the families of those killed in a 2007 helicopter crash involving two news choppers over Phoenix. The video riveted local residents and helped make a call for change in the news industry. - July 30, 2009 - Kitchen Sink Studios
Fidelity Law Group: Stopping Foreclosures Increases Home Prices
San Diego loan modification company reaches goals, sees drop in foreclosures. - July 30, 2009 - Fidelity Law Group
John R. Bailey Named Mountain States Super Lawyer
Founder of Bailey Kennedy LLP Receives His Third Nod from National Attorney Ranking Organization. - July 30, 2009 - Bailey Kennedy, Attorneys At Law
Dennis L. Kennedy Named Mountain States Super Lawyer
Renowned Las Vegas Litigator Receives Third Nod from Super Lawyers. - July 30, 2009 - Bailey Kennedy, Attorneys At Law
Julie Fleming and Life at the Bar LLC Help Lawyers Thrive in Hard Economic Times
Tough economic times have forced over 4,000 lawyers out of a job and caused established firms to collapse. With the help of Julie Fleming, J.D., A.C.C. and her company, Life at the Bar LLC, attorneys learn how to market themselves to save their jobs and their firms. - July 30, 2009 - Life at the Bar
Summit Defense Attorney Patricia Campi Negotiates Dismissal for Client Accused of Violating California Penal Codes PC273.5 and PC243 Felony Domestic Violence
In Sacramento Superior Court today, domestic violence attorney Patricia Campi of Summit Defense resolved a domestic violence case with a full court dismissal allowing her client to keep his record clean and avoid jail. Ms. Campi’s client, whos name is withheld to protect his privacy, was... - July 29, 2009 - Summit Defense Attorneys
The Gorski Firm, APC Opens Office in Long Beach CA
Vincent A. Gorski, an attorney licensed to practice law in California and Indiana, announced today the opening of The Gorski Firm, APC's office in Long Beach, CA. The firm's strategic location will allow it to serve clients throughout Southern California. - July 29, 2009 - The Gorski Firm, APC
Las Vegas Bankruptcy Attorneys and Loan Modification Experts Haines & Krieger Open Third Office in Southeast Las Vegas
Haines & Krieger, P.C., the leading consumer bankruptcy law firm and loan modification experts in Las Vegas, has announced the opening of an office in Southeast Las Vegas in order to better provide much-needed bankruptcy services to residents of the greater Las Vegas area, including help with... - July 29, 2009 - Haines and Krieger Attorneys at Law
LegalView Successfully Launches Three Information Portals, Adds New Content to Construction Accident Site
LegalView.com has successfully completed the launch of three of their information portals and has recently announced it will begin adding new content to the construction accident information portal. - July 28, 2009 - LegalView
Federal Lawsuits Allege Yasmin/Yaz Side Effects Responsible for Several Deaths
Lawsuits filed in Federal court allege that Bayer AG's contraceptive medicine Yasmin/Yaz is responsible for several deaths involving complications from side effects. - July 26, 2009 - LegalView
Forensics Consulting Solutions Moves to New Facility
The new offices of FCS tout state-of-the-art security systems and redundant power systems - July 26, 2009 - Forensics Consulting Solutions
Fort Myers Real Estate Attorney Tyra Read Included in New Book on Florida Foreclosure
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that real estate attorney Tyra Read has contributed to the new book just published by Thomson West, Florida Foreclosure, What Lawyers Need to Know Now. She authored two chapters entitled "Florida's 'Save Our Homes' Benefit... - July 26, 2009 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
GetFreeDocs.com Sparks Evolution of Legal Documentation by Offering Free Online Document Preparation
A new website offers great alternative to hiring expensive attorneys for legal documents. With GetFreeDocs.com, users get access to many types of legal documents just by registering with the website. - July 26, 2009 - GetFreeDocs.com
Leading Chinese Law Firm Fosters Role in Combating Corporate Fraud
While leading red circle law firm Lehman, Lee & Xu has built up a strong reputation in the fields of Intellectual Property and Mergers & Acquisitions, the firm also plays a key role in combating corporate fraud. “Every year billions are lost through corporate fraud,” relays... - July 25, 2009 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Lehman, Lee & Xu to Present to Students from China Business School
Attorneys from Lehman, Lee & Xu’s have been asked to present to students from the China School of Business & Law. The program, which gives students from the school the chance to experience Chinese law and culture first hand demonstrates the increasing importance foreign law schools... - July 25, 2009 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Legal Pioneer Edward Lehman Named as Regional President of Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance-Asia-Pacific
Ed Lehman, Managing Director of leading red circle law firm Lehman, Lee & Xu, has been named as the President of the Asia-Pacific grouping of the Global Advertising Lawyer Alliance. Lehman, a long time China resident and preeminent expert on Chinese intellectual property and media/advertising... - July 25, 2009 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
LawProspector Helps Avoid Litigation Support Sales Malpractice
Using these best practice techniques, a litigation support sales team can make targeting major law firms and corporate law departments more like shooting fish in a barrel than looking for a needle in a haystack. The use of LawProspector is recommended and specific techniques for building a prospecting campaign are described. This approach largely eliminates the need for litigation support firms to tediously dig through court dockets and records to find sales leads - July 23, 2009 - LawProspector, LLC
California Attorney Says Michael Jackson Custody Battle a ‘Dire Wakeup Call’ for Unprepared Parents
California estate planning attorney Rodney J. (“Rod”) Hatley is urging parents across the state to re-evaluate the status of their estate plans should they suddenly die or find themselves unable to care for their kids. Hatley says free Web sites, such as sdkidsprotectionplan.com, make it possible to do this even if parents can’t afford a lawyer. - July 21, 2009 - Hatley Law Group
Fort Myers Attorney Scott Beatty Named to Gulf Coast Business Review's 40 Under 40
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that stockholder and commercial litigator Scott Beatty was named to Gulf Coast Business Review's 40 Under 40. The “40 Under 40” list recognizes bright, young business leaders, executives and professionals under the age... - July 19, 2009 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
GlaxoSmithKline Joins NAMWOLF and Commits to the Use of Minority and Women-Owned Firms
GlaxoSmithKline joins NAMWOLF as a Corporate Partner. - July 19, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Gregory W. Coleman Receives Prestigious Florida Bar President's Award of Merit
West Palm Beach attorney is awarded top honors by the Florida Bar. - July 19, 2009 - Burman, Critton, Luttier & Coleman
Weitz & Luxenberg Mesothelioma Cancer Lawyers Warn of Secondhand Asbestos Exposure
Secondhand asbestos exposure can lead to the development of asbestos cancers such as lung cancer and mesothelioma. For more information and a free online lawsuit review, visit www.weitzlux.com. - July 18, 2009 - Weitz & Luxenberg
Smith Cunningham Announces Formation of New Firm
Kate Smith and Christopher Cunningham announce the formation of the law firm of Smith Cunningham L.P. - July 18, 2009 - Smith Cunningham L.P
St. Louis Trial Law Firm, Korein Tillery, Launches Web Site
Korein Tillery, a trial law firm with offices in Missouri and Illinois, has launched a web site located at http://www.koreintillery.com. The site, created by PaperStreet, was designed to portray the professionalism of the firm. For decades, attorneys of Korein Tillery have been winning cases in... - July 17, 2009 - PaperStreet Web Design
New Blog for Florida Child Advocate
Colodny, Fass, Talenfeld, Karlinsky & Abate, P.A, a Florida government law firm, has launched a blog. The blog, created by PaperStreet, was designed to permit the firm's attorneys to provide up-to-date information about Florida foster care. Florida Child Advocate.com and The Florida Foster... - July 17, 2009 - PaperStreet Web Design
Forensics Consulting Solutions Welcomes Matt Caston as Vice President of Professional Services
Former Global Vice President of Computer Associates, Inc. joins the FCS Executive team to ensure continued sterling service and quality. - July 17, 2009 - Forensics Consulting Solutions