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Fidelity Law Group and the Chapter 13 Option
San Diego based law group outlines options other than bankruptcy for clients with adjustable rate mortgages. - July 16, 2009 - Fidelity Law Group
DUIBlock.com Responds to Article "DWI Checkpoint Alert Site Is Shameless"
The following is in response to an article printed in the Albuquerque Journal, Thursday, July 09, 2009 by Charlie Eisenhood “DWI Checkpoint Alert Site Is Shameless.” - July 15, 2009 - DUIBlock.com
The DiLeone Law Group, P.C. Hosts Business Advisory Seminar
Ralph J. DiLeone, managing partner at The DiLeone Law Group, P.C. (www.dileone.com), has announced that the firm will be hosting a seminar for the Business Advisor Partners on Thursday, July 16 from 11:45 a.m to 1:00 p.m. at the Coastal Financial Center, located at 1000 St. Albans Drive. The... - July 15, 2009 - The DiLeone Law Group, P.C.
Net Lawman’s Recession Busting Advertising Hits the Spot
For many businesses battling through the recession, advertising costs may seem like one expense too many. But thanks to online legal document provider Net Lawman, businesses across the globe can now target a daily network of over 45,000 SMEs with a new cost effective advertising programme. - July 15, 2009 - Net Lawman Ltd
Dezan Shira & Associates Announces Commitment to Grow India Practice; Founder / Senior Partner Devonshire-Ellis Relocates to Mumbai to Direct Legal, Tax, Compliance
Dezan Shira & Associates, a multi-office provider of legal, accounting, compliance and other business services based in China, announced today that it plans to significantly expand its practice in India and that Chris Devonshire-Ellis, the firm’s Founder and Senior Partner, has relocated... - July 14, 2009 - Dezan Shira & Associates
IBFD Announces the Appointment of Sam Van Der Feltz as Its New Executive Chairman
The International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBFD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sam van der Feltz as its new Chairman of the Executive Board. Van der Feltz succeeds Willem Falter, who has been IBFD’s Chief Executive Officer since October 2003, retiring after 5 and a half... - July 13, 2009 - IBFD
Spiderman S. Mulholland, U S Building Consultants, is Issuing a Warning About Conducting Remediation on Homes with Defective Chinese Drywall
A leading forensic expert on building envelope, water intrusion, toxic mold, and Chinese drywall, Spiderman S. Mulholland, Senior Forensic investigator and national consultant with U S Building Consultants and U S Building Laboratories Inc., is issuing a warning to those conducting remediation on homes and buildings across the states including Florida. - July 12, 2009 - USBCI
Bush Seyferth & Paige PLLC Admitted Into the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms
Bush Seyferth & Paige PLLC was recently accepted into The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms as a Law Firm Member. - July 12, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
MillerCoors Supports The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms' Annual Meeting
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms announced MillerCoors as an official sponsor of their 2009 Annual Meeting. - July 11, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
NAMWOLF Announces Accenture as Diamond Sponsor for 2009 Annual Meeting
Accenture supports The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms 2009 Annual Meeting by signing on as Diamond Sponsor. - July 11, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Las Vegas Bankruptcy Attorneys Haines & Krieger Launch New Bankruptcy and Loan Modification Website
Haines & Krieger, P.C., the leading consumer bankruptcy law firm in Las Vegas, has announced the launch of its new consumer-friendly bankruptcy and loan modification website this week - July 11, 2009 - Haines and Krieger Attorneys at Law
Weitz & Luxenberg Lawyers Offer Free Shoulder Pain Pump Lawsuit Reviews
Shoulder pain pumps have been found to lead to a permanent and painful condition known as PAGCL (Postarthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondrolysis). For a free case revew, visit the Weitz & Luxenberg website (www.weitzlux.com) and complete a short form. - July 10, 2009 - Weitz & Luxenberg
CPEhr Prepares to Service Local Businesses When Employers Direct Insurance Company Vacates California
CPEhr, a Los Angeles-based human resources consulting firm, is preparing to service California employers currently insured by Employers Direct Insurance Company when Employers Direct leaves the California market on August 1. - July 10, 2009 - CPE HR, Inc.
DUI Charges Dropped after Summit Defense Attorney Rabin Nabizadeh Argues Lack of Probable Cause Following a Pretext Stop
In Contra Costa Superior Court today, Mr. Rabin Nabizadeh, a Bay Area DUI defense attorney successfully moved to suppress evidence arguing that his client was improperly arrested for DUI or driving under the influence. According to Mr. Nabizadeh, the client whose name is withheld to protect his... - July 09, 2009 - Summit Defense Attorneys
Dewey & LeBoeuf’s Peter S. Rice to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Understanding New Capital Reserve Requirements for the Life Insurance Industry
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Peter S. Rice, Senior Counsel, Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Understanding New Capital... - July 09, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Record Number of Henderson Franklin Attorneys Selected as 2009 Florida Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars
Fourteen (14) attorneys at the law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. were selected for inclusion in the 2009 2009 Florida Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars lists appearing in Florida Super Lawyers® magazine. - July 09, 2009 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Totaldebtrelief.net Successfully Rolls Out Nationwide Credit Card Debt Settlement Program
Total Debt Relief provides a matching service to connect consumers with pre-screened Debt Settlement Professionals. These debt management pros will educate you on all of the options available to you to get out of debt. Total Debt Relief helps you make the most informed decision possible so that you can get your financial life back on track. - July 08, 2009 - Total Debt Relief
Dr. Adam W. Herbert Joins Michael L. Buckner Law Firm Education Practice as Senior Consultant
Dr. Adam W. Herbert, Jr., President and Professor Emeritus of Indiana University, joins the Michael L. Buckner Law Firm Education Practice as a Senior Education Consultant. Dr. Herbert's 40 years of experience in higher education and intercollegiate athletics will assist clients with addressing accreditation, institutional control, compliance, ethics, integrity, internal investigation and NCAA enforcement issues. - July 08, 2009 - Michael L. Buckner Law Firm
Six California Police Departments Open Doors for Sikh American Cops
Today, the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF)—the oldest Sikh American civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States—announced that, over the past several weeks, six California police departments have confirmed their commitment to equal employment... - July 08, 2009 - Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund
LegalView.info Successfully Launches Construction Accident Information Portal
LegalView.info has successfully launched their construction accident information portal after weeks of redesign of the site. The site is accessible at http://construction-accident-lawyer.legalview.info and contains new pages, new information, and continues to provide access to a construction accident lawyer and a construction accident lawfirm. - July 08, 2009 - LegalView
Nevada Estate Planning & Probate Lawyers at Oshins & Associates Named Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2009
Nevada attorneys Steve Oshins and Richard Oshins were named Super Lawyers and Heidi Freeman, Kristen Simmons and Katie Colombo were named Rising Stars, all in the Estate Planning & Probate category. - July 08, 2009 - Law Offices of Oshins & Associates, LLC
Fort Myers Real Estate Attorney Amanda Barritt Appointed to Brightest Horizons Child Development Center Board
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Attorney Amanda Barritt, an associate in the firm's real estate division, has been appointed to the board of Brightest Horizons Child Development Center. Brightest Horizons is a state-licensed not-for-profit... - July 08, 2009 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Fort Myers Real Estate Attorney Denis Noah Named Chairman of Florida Law Network
Fort Myers Real Estate Attorney Denis Noah Named Chairman of Florida Law Network. - July 08, 2009 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Washington DC DUI Lawyer David Benowitz Joins 1800DUILaws.com
To learn more about proven defenses to drunk driving charges, please contact Washington DC DUI lawyer David Benowitz today at 1.800.DUI.LAWS. - July 04, 2009 - 1800DUILaws.com
Lowenthal and Abrams P.C, Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Lawyers, Have Eagerly Launched Their New Website
Lowenthal and Abrams P.C. are pleased to launch its website. Pennsylvania medical malpractice lawyers of Lowenthal and Abrams P.C are experienced and expert in medical malpractice cases. - July 04, 2009 - Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C.
Davidoff Malito & Hutcher Expands Long Island Office
Law and government relations firm Davidoff, Malito & Hutcher LLP has expanded its Garden City, NY office. The increased space accommodates six attorneys plus support staff and features significant additions to the Firm’s conference facilities. Partner David W. Denenberg, Senior Counsel... - July 04, 2009 - Davidoff Malito & Hutcher LLP
Permitting for Boston Independence Day Tea Party Goes Down to the Wire
Permit for Parkman Bandstand was finally approved on Wednesday July 1st after application had been on file since May 29th. Sponsors of the Boston Independence Day Tea Party say they intended to hold the rallies in support of the Constitution and individual rights without the permit if necessary. - July 03, 2009 - Foundation for Conservative Solutions, LLC
Boston, Massachusetts DUI Attorney Stephen L. Jones Joins 1800DUILaws.com
For more information about aggressively fighting a drunk driving case, please contact Massachusetts DUI / OUI attorney Stephen L. Jones today at 1-800-DUI-LAWS. - July 03, 2009 - 1800DUILaws.com
Wilmington, North Carolina DUI / DWI Attorney James W. McGee Joins 1800DUILaws.com
For more information about aggressive defenses to drunk driving charges, please contact Wilmington, North Carolina DUI / DWI attorney James W. McGee today at 1.800.DUI.LAWS. - July 03, 2009 - 1800DUILaws.com
Parkmont Group Announces New Web Site wecollectyourjudgments.com
Parkmont Group's new website is up and running as of July 1, 2009. - July 03, 2009 - Parkmont Group
California Law Makes Ignition Interlock Devices Mandatory for Those Arrested for Driving on a Suspended License Due to a Prior Alcohol-Related Suspension
On July 1, 2009, the California Department of Motor Vehicles will be authorized to require any driver convicted of driving with a suspended license due to a prior alcohol-related suspension to install an ignition interlock device. - July 02, 2009 - Smart Start of California
LegalView.info Launches Chinese Drywall Information Portal
LegalView.info, the online leader in comprehensive legal information, has announced the newest addition to its expansive resource base of personal injury issues. This week marks the launch of the most recent LegalView.info site, a Chinese drywall information portal, available at... - July 02, 2009 - LegalView
Legislator Dave Denenberg Moves Law Practice to Long Island
Legislator Dave Denenberg, partner and head of the Intellectual Property Department at Davidoff Malito & Hutcher LLP has relocated to the Firm’s newly expanded facility in Garden City from their office in New York City. Mr. Denenberg, a registered patent attorney, is the legislator in... - July 02, 2009 - Davidoff Malito & Hutcher LLP
CLM Advisory Board Changes
Includes Senior Management from XL Insurance, Bar Association of San Francisco and CNA. The Council on Litigation Management (CLM) announced several changes to its Advisory Board, including the addition of three new members. James M. DiVirgilio of XL Insurance, Yolanda Jackson of the Bar... - July 02, 2009 - Council on Litigation Management
Fidelity Law Group: Three Avenues of Loan Modification
San Diego based Fidelity Law Group explains the three ways to accomplish a loan modification. - July 02, 2009 - Fidelity Law Group
The DiLeone Law Group, P.C. Earns Spot on Top 100 List
Ralph J. DiLeone, managing partner at The DiLeone Law Group, P.C. (www.dileone.com), has announced that the company has been ranked on Business Leader magazine’s 2009 Top 100 N.C. Small Businesses list. Celebrating the top small businesses in North Carolina, Business Leader magazine’s... - July 02, 2009 - The DiLeone Law Group, P.C.
Fort Myers Attorney Cody Vaughan-Birch Receives U.S. Green Building Council LEED AP Distinction
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Cody Vaughan-Birch, an associate in the Land Use & Environmental law division, has received the U.S. Green Building Council LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) distinction. LEED Accredited Professionals... - July 02, 2009 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Attorney Stuart Perlmutter Coauthors Bar Association Article
Stuart Perlmutter, Senior Partner at Davidoff Malito & Hutcher LLP, coauthored an article in the Spring 2009 issue of Family Law Review, a publication of the Family Law Section of the New York State Bar Association. Mr. Perlmutter wrote, "Does Draper Change the ‘Away Game’... - July 01, 2009 - Davidoff Malito & Hutcher LLP
J. Sagar Associates and M&C Partners, Bangalore Merge, Creating the Largest Law Practice in South India
JSA enhances its presence in Corporate Restructuring, Real Estate and Dispute Resolution in Southern India to their already rich portfolio of Practice Areas - July 01, 2009 - J. Sagar Associates
Keais Records Service, Inc. Recognized by Sokolove Law as a Preferred Provider for Records Retrieval Services
Keais Records Service, Inc. (www.keais.com) is pleased to announce that it has been recognized by Sokolove Law (www.sokolovelaw.com) as a preferred provider of record retrieval services to all of the more than 400 law firms in the United States that Sokolove Law works with. “We really look... - June 30, 2009 - Keais Records Service, Inc.
The Outdoor Craftsman Creates Segments for Public TV on Handguns
Interstitial Stories to include Gun Ownership Issues for Public Television and Educational Segments. - June 27, 2009 - Outdoor Craftsman
Fort Myers Attorney Carlos A. Kelly Appointed to Alumni Board of Emory University School of Law
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Carlos A. Kelly has been appointed to the "Emory Law Alumni Board." As board member, Kelly will assist the law school in its community outreach efforts and will help identify, cultivate, and involve... - June 26, 2009 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
New Jersey Accident Lawyer Wins $800,000 Settlement for Carpenter Laborer
Gerald H. Clark of the Keefe Bartels Clark law firm in Red Bank filed suit on behalf of an injured worker in Monmouth County Superior Court. After extensive litigation the case settled for a total amount of $800,000. In April of 2005, a 21 year old carpenter was working as a carpentry laborer on a... - June 25, 2009 - Keefe Bartels Clark
District Attorney Jerry Jones to Receive Prestigious Difference Maker Award™
District Attorney Jerry Jones of Monroe, Louisiana to get Difference Maker Award for his work with young people - June 25, 2009 - Grambling Legends Sports Hall of Fame
LawProspector Takes to the Road with LawProspector Mobile
The Premier Litigation-Related Sales Tool for Litigation Support Firms Launches All New Mobile Product for Business Development Professionals On-the-Go - June 24, 2009 - LawProspector, LLC
Garant Partners Host Bike-a-Thon
Garant Partners is hosting the free "Stop DUI in 24 Hours Bike-A-Thon" from noon today to noon Sunday. - June 24, 2009 - Garant Partners
Darlingtons Solicitors, Based in London, Launch New Site Advising Employees on Compromise Agreements
Darlingtons Solicitors delighted with new website offering background explanation of the law and details contained in compromise agreements, also commonly known as redundancy agreements, termination agreements or severance agreements. Plain English, fast services offered at no cost to the employee. - June 24, 2009 - Darlingtons Solicitors
Forensics Consulting Solutions Enhances End-to-End Service Offering with Latest Release of the Clearwell E-Discovery Platform
FCS adds Multiple Language Support capability with addition of Clearwell Mobile Solution. - June 24, 2009 - Forensics Consulting Solutions
New Book Provides Help for Florida Auto Accident Victims
"Secrets Exposed: 7 Deadly Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Auto Accident Case" by Ft. Lauderdale Attorney David M. Benenfeld helps Florida residents understand their legal rights should they be involved in an auto accident. - June 23, 2009 - Law Offices of David M. Benenfeld
Professional Certification Program in Anger Management Expanded
Marriage and Family Therapists of New York expands its Anger Management Certification Program to include on-site training. - June 22, 2009 - Marriage and Family Therapists of New York