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Dayton, Ohio DUI lawyer Thomas M. Kollin Has Joined 1800DUILaws.com
To learn more about aggressive defenses to drunk driving charges, please contact Dayton, Ohio DUI lawyer Thomas M. Kollin today at 1.800.DUI.LAWS. - January 16, 2009 - 1800DUILaws.com
Hamilton, Georgia DUI Lawyer Richard A. Bunn Joins 1800DUILaws.com
For more information about aggressive defenses to drunk driving charges, please contact Hamilton, Georgia DUI lawyer Richard A. Bunn today at 1.800.DUI.LAWS or www.1800DUILaws.com. - January 16, 2009 - 1800DUILaws.com
Jonathan B. Nelson Esq. to Head Up Litigation Department at the Dorf Law Firm, LLP
On Thursday, January 8, 2009, Jon A. Dorf, Founder of and Managing Partner to The Dorf Law Firm, LLP announced that Jonathan B. Nelson, Esq., counsel for The Dorf Law Firm, LLP will head up the firm’s Litigation Department handling a diverse array of matters including complex corporate... - January 16, 2009 - Dorf & Nelson LLP
Have a Legal Question? "Ask Standard Legal" for Free
Standard Legal launches a new service that allows people to ask legal questions and get email replies for free. Standard Legal also takes these questions, makes the Q&A "generic," and posts them by legal category so all users can learn from them. - January 14, 2009 - The Standard Legal Network LLC
Stuart Perlmutter Named to "Who's Who" by Long Island Business News
Stuart Perlmutter, a Senior Partner at Davidoff Malito & Hutcher LLP, was named to "Who’s Who in Commercial & Residential Real Estate" by Long Island Business News. Mr. Perlmutter, a North Woodmere resident, handles all aspects of complex real estate acquisitions and sales... - January 14, 2009 - Davidoff Malito & Hutcher LLP
Many State Unclaimed Property Laws Miss the Mark; Delaware Earns an "F" in New State-by-State Ranking Released Today by the Council on State Taxation (COST)
The unclaimed property laws in many states are woefully lacking in fairness and effectiveness according to a new study released today by the Council On State Taxation (COST). "States that have unclaimed property laws that unite owners with their property in a manner that is least burdensome to... - January 13, 2009 - Council On State Taxation
Catdi, Inc Launches New Marketing Strategies for Houston Area Lawyers and Law Firms
One of the most cost-effective forms of customer acquisition comes from direct mail campaigns. With an abundance of law firms crowding the marketplace, it’s imperative that the marketing strategies chosen set the firm as a stand out among the competition. At CATDI, legal knowledge combined... - January 10, 2009 - Catdi
Park & Burkett PLLC Contracts with the Korean Journal – Houston
Park & Burkett PLLC launches its advertising campaign with the Korean Journal – Houston. The ad campaign consists of an initial full-page advertisement for a six week run, which will be followed by a six month front page ad. Although the advertisements only contain basic details about the... - January 09, 2009 - Park & Burkett PLLC
Forensics Consulting Solutions Moves to iConect 660
Forensics Consulting Solutions is announced today the migration from iConect Version 580 to iConect's 660 edition for review of electronic discovery documents. - January 08, 2009 - Forensics Consulting Solutions
Titan Tax Relief Publishes New Website
Titan Tax Relief is pleased to announce that the company's new website can now be accessed by interested parties at www.titantaxrelief.com. - January 06, 2009 - Titan Tax Relief
Bankruptcy Paralegal Launches Outsourced Paralegal Services to Service Bankruptcy Attorneys on a Freelance Basis
Senior Freelance Bankruptcy Paralegal, Patrick Campbell, creates Outsourced Paralegal Services, LLC to provide support services for Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Attorneys, nationwide. - January 05, 2009 - Outsourced Paralegal Services
Park & Burkett PLLC Launches New Website
Park & Burkett PLLC has a new look for the New Year. - January 04, 2009 - Park & Burkett PLLC
FirstLawJob.com Expands Network to Include Top U.S Law Schools
FirstLawJob.com Announces Company Update. - January 02, 2009 - FirstLawJob.com
Park & Burkett PLLC Opens Houston Office
Park & Burkett PLLC opens new office in Houston's Westchase District. - January 02, 2009 - Park & Burkett PLLC
Law Firms Drive Growth with Quantitative Marketing
Law firms can now use a new survey tool to determine marketing engagement levels throughout their organization and identify alignment opportunities across their marketing plans, their employees’ value perceptions, and their client experience. - December 31, 2008 - Customer Research Center
New Book from James Publishing Shows Lawyers How to Expose Unscrupulous Doctors
James Publishing announced plans to publish Exposing Deceptive Defense Doctors, a new book by Dorothy Clay Sims, a senior partner at Sims, Amat & Henry in Florida, who has developed a specialty helping lawyers depose and cross-examine defense doctors. The book, scheduled to be released in... - December 30, 2008 - James Publishing
Catdi Introduces New Comprehensive Marketing Strategies for Law Firms & Lawyers
As the new year approaches, most law firms reevaluate their previous year's marketing strategies in an attempt to evaluate whether those strategies effectively and efficiently reached their key audiences. In today's crowded legal marketplace, branding and identity are critical. CATDI, Inc. plays an... - December 29, 2008 - Catdi
Attorney Lisa R. Brenman Earns Board Certification as an Immigration Law Specialist in North Carolina
Chapel Hill attorney Lisa R. Brenman was recently certified by the North Carolina State Bar as a specialist in Immigration Law. She is one of 19 lawyers statewide to achieve this distinction. Ms. Brenman is the owner of the Chapel Hill firm of Brenman Immigration Law Firm, PLLC. Since 2000, she... - December 28, 2008 - Brenman Immigration Law Firm
Elizabeth Scott Named 2008 Women Extraordinaire
Williams Mullen Attorney Elizabeth Scott Wins Business Leader's 'Women Extraordinaire' Award. - December 26, 2008 - Williams Mullen
Lenders Gear Up to Offer Mortgage Loan Modifications with a Catch… No Mortgage Loan Document Audit Legal Recourse
Borrowers will be facing a veritable landslide of Loan Modification offers from lenders with waiver of rights clauses, according to some Florida real estate attorneys. With mortgage loan document audits fast becoming the favorite tool of Loan modification companies and attorney throughout the nation, the lenders are attempting to pare their losses. Mortgage loan document audit firms like Florida based MitiGroup, LLC have seen their business grow in the past month from loan mod companies. - December 24, 2008 - MitiGroup, LLC
California Attorney Darren T. Kavinoky Co-Authors New Book on DUI Defense
California defense lawyer Darren T. Kavinoky is the author of a chapter of a groundbreaking new book on DUI defense written by the state’s top attorneys. Strategies for Defending DUI Cases in California: Leading Lawyers on Understanding the DMV’s Involvement in the Case, Reviewing... - December 23, 2008 - DarrenKavinoky.com
NAMWOLF Lauds Governor Paterson and Executive Director Paul Williams for Increasing Opportunities for Minority And Women Owned Firms
NAMWOLF offers its resources to the DASNY to identify minority and women owned law firms to work on Authority matters. - December 23, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
P. Brian See Joins Williams Mullen as Chair of Electronic Discovery and Litigation Technology Practice
Williams Mullen announces that P. Brian See has joined the firm as a partner and chair of the Electronic Discovery and Litigation Technology practice group. Mr. See advises Williams Mullen attorneys and clients on issues relating to electronic records retention and the identification, preservation,... - December 22, 2008 - Williams Mullen
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia Headlining Legal Conference on Privacy Issues in Manhattan
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia will headline, The Institute of American and Talmudic Law’s (IAT Law) Midwinter Conference, entitled, “The Right to Privacy and Individual Liberties – From Ancient Times to the Cyberspace Age,” on Wednesday, January 28, 2009. - December 20, 2008 - The Institute of American & Talmudic Law
Cohen Pontani Lieberman & Pavane Partner Alan Morrison Contributes to Book on Antibody Engineering
Cohen Pontani Lieberman & Pavane Partner Alan Morrison will author a subchapter on U.S. patent enforcement methods for inclusion in the tentatively titled “IP Issues in the Therapeutic Antibody Industry.” - December 18, 2008 - Cohen Pontani Lieberman & Pavane LLP
James B. Kinsel Joins Williams Mullen Complex Business Litigation Practice
James B. Kinsel, a trial attorney focused on unfair business practices with extensive experience handling complex litigation matters, has joined the McLean, Virginia office of Williams Mullen. - December 18, 2008 - Williams Mullen
Neiger LLP Bankruptcy Law Firm Launches in Lower Manhattan
The launch of Neiger LLP, a law firm focusing on debt reduction, creditors’ rights and bankruptcy law, was announced today in Lower Manhattan. “Neiger LLP provides clients with the work product of a large international law firm and the personal attention of a boutique firm,”... - December 18, 2008 - Neiger LLP
Swift HR Solutions Expands Support of Early-Stage Companies with the Addition of a New President
Swift HR Solutions, provider of comprehensive, strategic HR solutions to early-stage companies, has made a bold move in these unusual economic times and announced the addition of Kathi A. Jones as President, Products. Jones will focus her energy on the expansion of the company’s product division. - December 17, 2008 - Swift HR Solutions
LegalView Reports Government Push for Decreased Regulation of Occupational Toxic Hazards
LegalView recently alerted mesothelioma blog readers of a last-minute government push by the Bush administration to implement rules that would make it more difficult to regulate occupational toxic hazards among employees. The rule is supported by business groups but is opposed by President-elect Barack Obama. - December 17, 2008 - LegalView
W. Michael Holm Joins Williams Mullen Business Litigation and Appellate Practices
W. Michael Holm a senior trial lawyer with an extensive appellate practice has joined the McLean, Virginia office of Williams Mullen. - December 16, 2008 - Williams Mullen
One Legal, Leading Provider of Court Filing and Process Serving, Expands eService Offering to Sonoma County Superior Court
One Legal collaborates with Sonoma County Bar Association and Superior Court to Provide Innovative New Electronic Service Offering. - December 15, 2008 - One Legal
Wildgen, Partners in Law, Double Award
Wildgen, one of the best known law firms in Luxembourg, is proud to announce that it was awarded “Best Capital Markets Team of the year - Luxembourg” and “Luxembourg Corporate Law Firm of the year.” - December 14, 2008 - Wildgen, Partners in Law
Crane A. Johnstone Nominated One of South Florida's Most Effective Lawyers
Crane A. Johnstone of the Law Offices of Sheldon J. Schlesinger, P.A. was nominated by the Daily Business Review as one of South Florida’s most effective lawyers. Nominees were recognized at a luncheon held in Miami on Friday. Johnstone was named a finalist in the Personal Injury category... - December 12, 2008 - Law Offices of Sheldon J. Schlesinger, P.A.
South Dakota DUI Attorney Matthew J. Kinney Joins 1800DUILaws.com
For more information about effective drunk driving defense, please contact South Dakota DUI / DWI attorney Matthew J. Kinney at 1.800.DUI.LAWS or www.1800DUILaws.com. - December 12, 2008 - 1800DUILaws.com
Loan Modification Compliance Assistance Through VanDerSchuit Law Group
Loan Modification Compliance made available through VanDerSchuit Law Group. - December 12, 2008 - The VanDerSchuit Law Group
Beth Finkle Named Director of Business Development for Forensics Consulting Solutions
Forensics Consulting Solutions, a Phoenix based premier provider of E-Discovery solutions to the legal, government, and corporate communities, announced that Beth Finkle will join their team as the Director of Business Development. - December 07, 2008 - Forensics Consulting Solutions
Control Screening Issues Retraction Concerning AS&E Litigation and Patent Reexamination
Control Screening, a New Jersey-based U.S. airport and checkpoint security systems manufacturer, today retracts the statements contained in its press release of November 16, 2008, concerning American Science and Engineering, Inc. ("AS&E") and its patents. In that press release,... - December 06, 2008 - AutoClear
You Have Been Granted Police Officer Status, Jump in Partner, We Have a Call
In today's unsteady times we will rely more and more on officers to keep the peace. Think about it...you’re sitting at a traffic light minding your own business when you hear the yelp of a siren. A police car squeezes through traffic with its overhead lights flashing a symmetrical pattern. You wonder what is going on... Now find out. - December 06, 2008 - Silent Partner
MitiGroup, LLC Announces Entry Into Mortgage Loan Document Auditing for Mortgage Loan Modifications.
MitiGroup, LLC, a Florida LLC, announces credit services conduit formation for Loan Document auditing, Loan Modification, Credit Auditing, Debt Settlement, and Attorney Referral. Mortgage Loan document auditing is the process by which closing documents signed by the borrower are analyzed for compliance by industry auditors an d experts, using the top software program used by the lenders themselves. - December 05, 2008 - MitiGroup, LLC
Client Experience Strategy Drives Law Firm Growth
Customer Research Center explores impact of client experience on loyalty and referral rates with Bagia & Associaties, a leading Philadelphia immigration law firm. - December 05, 2008 - Customer Research Center
Jason E. Havens Appointed Treasurer of the Able Trust and Re-Appointed as Co-Chair of ABA’s Charitable Planning Committee
Havens & Miller, P.L.L.C., with law offices in Bluewater Bay and Destin, Florida, Nashville, and New Orleans, announced today that Jason E. Havens was recently appointed as Treasurer of The Able Trust (http://www.abletrust.org/about/volunteers.shtml). The Able Trust was created by the Florida... - December 05, 2008 - Havens & Miller, P.L.L.C.
Legal Industry Sustains a High-Demand for Attorneys
Ample opportunities for lateral associates and partners, despite national job market declines. - December 05, 2008 - The Pascall Company, LLC
PinHawk and ShiftCentral Announce Partnership
The partnership highlights complimentary information services – offering clients a variety of solutions to meet a wide range of needs. - December 02, 2008 - PinHawk LLC
Cornerstone Detention Announces Fulton County, Georgia Video Visitation Contract
Prison supply company Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc. has been awarded a contract to supply a modern 70 unit video visitation system to the Fulton County Jail in Georgia. The VizVox Sentry system will increase security in the jail, while still allowing family members and others to visit with the inmates. - December 01, 2008 - Cornerstone Detention Products
The Chartered Institute of Taxation Returns to Second Life® with the Editor of Taxation Magazine
The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) is returning to Second Life ® to discuss the tax implications of doing business in a virtual world with the editor of Taxation Magazine. - November 28, 2008 - depo consulting ltd
Free Webinar on "Indian Patent Proceedings"
Intellecture, a training division of Brain League is pleased to announce the launch of its online programmes through webinars. - November 28, 2008 - Brain league IP Services Pvt Ltd
"GANGrene: The Gang/Hip Hop Trivia Game"
"GANGrene: The Gang/Hip Hop Trivia Game" is designed to train police officers, teachers, psychologists, sociologists, lawyers, clergypersons and others to understand and successfully interface with today's youth under the influence of the gang and Hip Hop cultures, which have married and show no signs of soon divorcing. - November 27, 2008 - James E. Shaw
Six Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP Attorneys Named Super Lawyers
Five Firm Attorneys Recognized as Rising Stars. - November 27, 2008 - Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP
The Dorf Law Firm, LLP Handles $11 Million Real Estate Transaction
On Friday, November 14, 2008, The Dorf Law Firm, LLP represented the purchaser in the acquisition of 75 Virginia Road, North White Plains from Brunschwig & Fils, Inc. This designer and manufacturer of contemporary and historically-inspired decorative fabrics, wall coverings, trimmings,... - November 25, 2008 - Dorf & Nelson LLP
Mark K. Antos Joins Law Office of William G. Goode
Attorney, Mark K. Antos has joined the Law Office of William G. Goode, as an associate. - November 25, 2008 - The Law Office of William G. Goode