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Henderson Franklin Welcomes Six Summer Associates
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce the addition of six Summer Associates. Law students Robert Anderson, Joseph Bryan, Kristine Coffin, Adam Jameson, Elias Mahshie and Shannon Puopolo will supplement their law school experience by working as clerks... - June 19, 2008 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Five Henderson Franklin Attorneys Named in Florida Super Lawyers 2008 Magazine
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Michael J. Corso, John A. Noland, Russell P. Schropp, Bruce M. Stanley, Sr., and Guy E. Whitesman have been named by Florida Super Lawyers magazine as top attorneys in Florida for 2008. Only five percent of... - June 19, 2008 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Florida DUI / DWI Lawyers Ron Sholes, Mike Quimby and Garry Crews Join DrunkDrivingDefense.com
Ron Sholes, Mike Quimby and Garry Crews are among the top DUI lawyers in Florida. To learn more about effective defenses to Florida DUI / DWI charges, contact them today at DrunkDrivingDefense.com. - June 19, 2008 - DrunkDrivingDefense.com
Charlotte, North Carolina DWI Attorney William “Bill” Powers Joins DrunkDrivingDefense.com
Contact Charlotte, North Carolina DWI attorney William “Bill” Powers at DrunkDrivingDefense.com to learn more about effective defenses to drunk driving charges. - June 19, 2008 - DrunkDrivingDefense.com
Baotou Air Crash Suit Filed at No. 1 Shanghai Intermediate People’s Court
On June 16, 2008, Lehman, Lee & Xu attorneys Hao Junbo and Jiang Kenan filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Bombardier, General Electric and China Eastern Airlines on behalf of the thirty two families whose relatives were killed in the Baotou air crash on January 21, 2004. Judge Pan of No. 1... - June 19, 2008 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Wilmington, North Carolina DUI / DWI Attorney James W. McGee Joins 1800DUILaws.com
To learn more about proven defenses to drunk driving charges, contact Wilmington, North Carolina DUI / DWI attorney James W. McGee at 1.800.DWI.LAWS or 1800DUILaws.com. - June 18, 2008 - 1800DUILaws.com
Florida DUI / DWI Lawyers Ron Sholes, Mike Quimby and Garry Crews Join 1800DUILaws.com
Ron Sholes, Mike Quimby and Garry Crews are expert Florida DUI / DWI lawyers who can defend any drunk driving case. Contact them today at 1800DUILAWS or 1800DUILaws.com - June 18, 2008 - 1800DUILaws.com
Important Court Decisions and Other Developments Lead to New Employment and Labor Law Series Commencing June 2008
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center today announced an important new series covering the latest news and recent trends in Employment and Labor Law. Presented by experienced labor and employment attorneys in the Chicago office of law firm Vedder Price P.C., the series will combine up-to-the minute legal... - June 16, 2008 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
Weiss Serota Helfman Pastoriza Cole & Boniske Welcomes Four New Attorneys
The law firm of Weiss Serota Helfman Pastoriza Cole & Boniske announced that it has added four new attorneys to its staff. The attorneys will cover various practice areas for the firm, which serves corporate, government and individual clients. Blanca Maria Valle will be joining the... - June 13, 2008 - Weiss Serota Helfman Pastoriza Cole & Boniske, P.L.
Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP Adds Estate Planning Attorney
Eido Walny Certified as Estate Planning Law Specialist (EPLS.) - June 13, 2008 - Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP
South Florida Law Firm Gives Low Income Clients a Legal Lift
The Law Firm of Caserta, Spiriti & Gonzalez, is providing a helping hand to Floridians, allowing “eligible” low income individuals access to a full service lawfirm with deeply discounted legal care. The services will fall under the firm’s Affordable Legal Lift Program ™. - June 12, 2008 - Caserta, Spiriti & Gonzalez
Family Lawyers Use RPost for Electronic Communications – Seeking Legally Verifiable Proof of E-mail Delivery & Content
RPost®, the leader in managed outbound messaging with its flagship Registered E-mail® service suite, today announced that it will hold a free webinar to educate family lawyers on how they can reduce legal liability risks and move beyond inherent technical limitations of traditional e-mail. - June 12, 2008 - RPost
St. Louis, Missouri DUI / DWI Attorney Lenny Kagan Joins 1800DUILaws.com
For more information about effective defenses to drunk driving charges, please contact St. Louis, Missouri DUI / DWI lawyer Lenny Kagan today at 1.800.DUI.LAWS or 1800DUILaws.com - June 08, 2008 - 1800DUILaws.com
Florida DUI Solutions Opens Virtual Doors
DUI Solutions website goes live today to serve residents of FL. Extensive resource explains and assists users with the dynamic trappings involved with being arrested for driving under the Influence. - June 08, 2008 - Florida DUI Solutions Organization
Lehman, Lee & Xu Attends International Trademark Association 130th Annual Meeting
Chinese-based law firm and intellectual property agency Lehman, Lee & Xu attended the 130th Annual Meeting of the International Trademark Association (INTA), conducted at Berlin’s International Congress Center. As one of the foremost intellectual property law firms in China, Lehman, Lee... - June 07, 2008 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Lehman, Lee & Xu to Contribute Exclusive Articles to LegalStudio
On Wednesday, June 4, 2008, Lehman, Lee & Xu agreed to provide exclusive content to LegalStudio’s China Corporate Law Service and China Tax Service. Lehman, Lee & Xu was chosen to contribute to the China Corporate Law Service and China Tax Service due to its well-known expertise in both practice areas. - June 07, 2008 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Petition Submitted to Prime Minister to Stop Denial of Work Based Courses to Bulgarians and Romanians in UK
Bulgarians and Romanians (A2 Nationals) are allowed to come to UK without the need for a visa and can also get admission into training institutes in UK for conventional study courses (where students attend classes). However they cannot get admission into work based courses (NVQ courses which are assessed by approved NVQ assessor at students’ work place) because of the current UK Home Office rules. - June 05, 2008 - Global 4 Immigration
CPEhr Announces HR Network Alliance with the California Chamber of Commerce
CPEhr joins CalChamber’s “HRConsultant Network” to provide local businesses on-site HR support. - June 04, 2008 - CPE HR, Inc.
Complete all Illinois Continuing Legal Education (CLE) for $299
Lawline.com is offering special Illinois Continuing Legal Education bundles online for attorneys seeking to fulfill their MCLE requirements before the June 30 deadline. - June 04, 2008 - FurtherEd
Salt Lake City, Utah DUI / DWI Attorney David Rosenbloom Joins 1800DUILaws.com
Salt Lake City, Utah DUI / DWI attorney David Rosenbloom can be reached at 1.800.DUI.LAWS or www.1800DUILaws.com. - June 04, 2008 - 1800DUILaws.com
Ern Phang Joins College of Notaries
Ern Phang joins the Australian and New Zealand College of Notaries. - June 04, 2008 - Phang Legal
Man Alleged of Selling Narcotics in Protected Zone Found Not Guilty
Anthony Javon Brown, formerly of Bloomington, Illinois, was found not guilty before a jury of his peers on May 13, 2007, after a two day jury trial. - June 04, 2008 - Dodds Law Office
Edward Lehman to Speak on Trial Skills and Advocacy at Renmin University on June 7, 2008
Edward Lehman, managing partner of Lehman, Lee & Xu, will present on trial advocacy and trial skills at Renmin University of China on June 7, 2008. The seminar is part of a series of lectures at Renmin University presented by Lehman, Lee & Xu as part of its educational outreach program. - June 02, 2008 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Relatip.com - the Social Network for Intellectual Property Professionals Officially Launched
"Intellectual Property networking goes online", says Relatip.com CEO after the official launch. Relatip.com is the first online community for Intellectual Property attorneys and other practitioners. It has been officially launched at the International Trademark Association annual meeting... - June 01, 2008 - Relatip.com
Fayetteville, Arkansas DUI / DWI Attorney Brenton Bryant Joins 1800DUILaws.com
To learn more about proven defenses to drunk driving cases, contact Fayetteville, Arkansas DUI / DWI attorney Brenton Bryant at 1.800.DUI.LAWS or www.1800DUILaws.com - June 01, 2008 - 1800DUILaws.com
NYC Family Law Attorney launches Online Course on 'Managing Child Support Payments'
New York City lawyer Tracey A. Bloodsaw will be launching an online child support management course in fall. - June 01, 2008 - TraceyABloodsaw.com
Circle Surrogacy: Baby Mama's Comic Disasters do Not Reflect Real-Life Surrogacies
Surrogacy experts, parents and carriers point to movie's plot holes, and provide guidelines for a well planned surrogacy. “While this funny hit movie may contribute to making surrogacy more mainstream,” says John Weltman, “Baby Mama does not reflect reality.” - May 31, 2008 - Circle Surrogacy
Greenville, South Carolina DUI Attorney Steve Sumner Joins 1800DUILaws.com
To learn more about effective defenses to drunk driving charges, contact Greenville, South Carolina DUI attorney Steve Sumner at 1.800.DUI.LAWS. - May 31, 2008 - 1800DUILaws.com
Domestic Attorney Dorothy K. Phillips Named as "Superlawyer" 2008
Family Law attorney Dorothy K. Phillips has been recognized by her peers as one of the best in the business. Phillips, a domestic relations attorney with practices in Philadelphia, and Montgomery County, Pennsylvania as well as in New Jersey has been selected to appear in “Superlawyers... - May 31, 2008 - Mydivorceattorney.com
Birmingham, Alabama DUI Attorney Mark Polson Joins NotDrunk.com
For more information about effective drunk driving defense, contact Birmingham, Alabama DUI attorney Mark Polson at NotDrunk.com. - May 31, 2008 - 1800DUILaws.com
Birmingham, Alabama DUI Attorney Mark Polson Joins DUIAttorneys.com
To learn more about effective defenses to drunk driving cases, contact Birmingham, Alabama DUI attorney Mark Polson at DUIAttorneys.com. - May 30, 2008 - 1800DUILaws.com
Justin Hodson Was Named Orange County District Director on the Board of Directors for CALI
It was announced Wednesday that Justin Hodson is the new District Director of the California Association of Licensed Investigators for the Orange County District. Justin Hodson is the Vice President and Director of Surveillance for Gailey Associates, Inc out of Garden Grove, CA. - May 29, 2008 - Gailey Associates Inc.
St. Lucie, Florida DUI / DWI Lawyer Gerald T. Roden Joins 1800DUILaws.com
St. Lucie, Florida DUI / DWI lawyer Gerald T. Roden has joined the national drunk driving defense lawyer directory 1800DUILaws.com. Gerald T. Roden has represented thousands of clients on Florida’s Treasure Coast, and has the experience needed to fight any Florida DUI / DWI case. Florida DUI... - May 29, 2008 - 1800DUILaws.com
Jennifer A. Luebke Joins The DiLeone Law Group, P.C.
Raleigh Law Firm Hires New Attorney. - May 29, 2008 - The DiLeone Law Group, P.C.
Omaha, Nebraska DUI / DWI Attorney Brendan Kelly Joins 1800DUILaws.com
Omaha, Nebraska DUI / DWI attorney Brendan Kelly of 1800DUILaws.com defends drunk driving cases in Douglas, Sarpy and Washington counties. - May 28, 2008 - 1800DUILaws.com
NAMWOLF Lauds Wachovia Corporation's Hiring of Jane Sherburne as Its New General Counsel
NAMWOLF Advisory Council Member, Jane Sherburne, formerly of Citigroup, Accepts Position as General Counsel at Wachovia. - May 27, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Sirvent & Hill Changes the Estate Planning Paradigm by Planning for Legal Issues That Arise During Life and Death
If all you have is a will, you and your estate are not protected. Just think Terry Schiavo. - May 26, 2008 - Sirvent & Hill, PLC
Washington DUI Defense Lawyer Scott E. Wonder Joins 1800DUILaws.com
Washington DUI defense lawyer Scott E. Wonder of 1800DUILaws.com is is a trial attorney who focuses on the defense of drunk driving cases in Snohomish and Kittitas Counties - May 25, 2008 - 1800DUILaws.com
Amarillo, Texas DUI / DWI Attorney Mike Watkins Joins 1800DUILaws.com
Amarillo, Texas DUI / DWI attorney Mike Watkins of 1800DUILaws.com defends drunk driving cases throughout the Texas Panhandle. - May 25, 2008 - 1800DUILaws.com
Deadline for Scholarship Sponsored by NYC Attorney Approaching Soon
New York's leading attorney, Tracey A. Bloodsaw, is offering college scholarships to students interested in legal studies. The $500 scholarship will be awarded to students based on essays they submit to the NYC lawyer. - May 24, 2008 - TraceyABloodsaw.com
Alive Mind Partners with the Military Association of Atheists and Freethinkers on "The Atheism Tapes" DVD to Support Specialist Jeremy Hall and His Constitutional Rights
Contribute to the Military Association of Atheists and Freethinkers and Support a Soldier's Constitutional Right When You Buy the Popular Series “The Atheism Tapes” Featuring Richard Dawkins and Daniel Dennett this Memorial Day Weekend. - May 23, 2008 - Alive Mind
Ready for Hurricane Season? Innovative Entrepreneur Ensures Safety of Valuable Documents During This Season of Fire and Hurricane Threats with New Mobile Service
New service offered by Good Deeds Scanning of Altamonte Springs, Florida provides consumers and businesses peace-of-mind during hurricane season. Too many households are not prepared in case of an emergency. The service, believed to be the first of its kind in the nation, solves a major hurricane and fire preparedness issue by scanning and labeling important documents which are then saved to a CD-ROM. Result: Peace-of-Mind - May 22, 2008 - Good Deeds Scanning
Philadelphia City Council Approves Used Car Lemon Law Bill
Pennsylvania Lemon Law attorneys Kimmel and Silverman, applaud news that the Philadelphia City Council has approved a lemon law bill for used cars, and if that bill becomes law, drivers will have 72 hours to get their car checked out by a mechanic following the purchase. - May 22, 2008 - Kimmel & Silverman
Litilaw is Named a Top Legal Research Site at the 2008 ABA Techshow; Free Legal Research Site Brings Brings Recent, High Quality Articles to Litigation Teams
Lexbe announced today that its Litilaw Legal Research website has been named a top legal legal research site at the 2008 American Bar Association Techshow, recently held on March 13-15, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois. Techshow speakers Craig Ball, Tom... - May 21, 2008 - Lexbe LC
Pennsylvania Law Firm Offers Reduced Fees
Citing rising legal costs and in recognition that Pennsylvanians are feeling the effects of rising prices, Philadelphia area law firm The Law Offices of Curtis Staropoli, LLC (www.cstaropolilaw.com) has announced that it will be significantly reducing its fees as of 5/20/08. The Staropoli Firm invites prospective clients to contact its offices at 215-854-4019 to discuss their legal concerns and to learn about the benefits of its reduced fees. - May 20, 2008 - Law Offices of Curtis Staropoli, LLC
Justin Hodson to Run for CALI District Director
Justin Hodson, a California Licensed Private Investigator, Vice President and Director of Gailey Associates, Inc. announced his candidacy for Director (Orange County District) of the California Association of Licensed Investigators - May 19, 2008 - Gailey Associates Inc.
Ralph Nader Proclaims Five Counts for Impeachment of George W. Bush to PR.com in Candid Interview
In an interview with PR.com’s Senior Editor, Allison Kugel, Ralph Nader details five charges for alleged credible impeachment of George W. Bush and Dick Cheney. - May 16, 2008 - PR.com
Wisconsin Farmer and Author of the New Book, Russ Allen, Wins Millions in Utility Lawsuit
After millions of dollars lost, a series of misfortunes and the mysterious sickness and death of numerous cows, farm owner Russ Allen discovered that the trouble with his livestock was brought on by electrical pollution of the earth. In his new book, Electrocution of America: Is Your Utility... - May 16, 2008 - Glenmore Books
Glenmore Books is Proud to Announce the Release of the New Book "Electrocution of America: Is Your Utility Company Out to Kill You?" by Russ Allen
Is electrical pollution slowly deteriorating the health of people across the country? It is a silent killer—invisible, odorless and tasteless—which makes it the perfect pollutant. That question is in the back of the mind of Russ Allen, a Wisconsin native and author of the new book... - May 16, 2008 - Glenmore Books
Jagendorf Law, P.A. Adds Foreclosure Defense to Its Practice
Miami law firm responds to the demand for foreclosure filings. - May 16, 2008 - Jagendorf Law, P.A.