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Amanda Barritt Among Inaugural Class of Florida Condominium & Planned Development Experts
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Amanda Barritt has achieved the highest certification by The Florida Bar in Condominium & Planned Development Law. Board certified lawyers’ experience and competency have been rigorously evaluated and have... - June 30, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Wassenaar Arrangement, Latvian’s Export and Import Controls to be Discussed at Defence Exports Conference
SMi Reports: SMi releases seven key reasons to attend the 13th annual Defence Exports conference. - June 30, 2018 - SAE Media Group
Kelley Kronenberg Welcomes Vadim Fesenko to Its Miami Office
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse business law firm, announced that Vadim Fesenko has joined the firm’s Miami office as an Attorney. Fesenko assists in handling matters related to Insurance Defense Litigation, Property and Casualty Claims, and Complex Commercial and Construction Disputes. Prior... - June 29, 2018 - Kelley Kronenberg
High Swartz Partner Mary Cushing Doherty Named LLS Woman of the Year
High Swartz partner and chair of the firm’s Family Law practice, Mary Cushing Doherty, was recently awarded the prestigious honor of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Woman of the Year for the Philadelphia area. - June 29, 2018 - High Swartz LLP
Henderson Franklin Expands Trust and Estate Department and Welcomes Attorney Christopher Price
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Christopher Price has joined the firm’s Trust and Estate department. Price assists clients by developing their estate plan, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, living wills and... - June 29, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Twenty-Three Henderson Franklin Attorneys Recognized by 2018 Florida Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars Magazine
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that twenty-three (23) lawyers were selected for inclusion in the 2018 Florida Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars lists appearing in Florida Super Lawyers® magazine. While only 5% of lawyers in the entire State are named to... - June 29, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
International Law Firm Merritz Expands Its Operations to Uzbekistan
As the Country is Going Through Rapid Transformation to Become a Leading Investment Destination, It’s Seeing an Evolution of Legal Services to Match Such Growth - June 28, 2018 - Merritz Law Firm in Uzbekistan
Kelley Kronenberg Welcomes Adam M. Berger and Brian R. Grimm to Its Chicago Office
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse business law firm, has added two lawyers to its Chicago office with the additions of Adam M. Berger as a Partner and Brian R. Grimm as an Attorney. Berger, who was previously an owner of a small Chicago-based litigation firm, merged his successful litigation practice... - June 27, 2018 - Kelley Kronenberg
Orlando Bail Bonds Agency Launches Tips for Personal Safety
Orlando, FL 33rd Street Bail Bonds Offers Tips for Summer Time Safety. - June 27, 2018 - 33rd Street Bail Bonds
Forrest J. Bass Appointed to Florida Bar’s Wills, Trusts and Estates Certification Committee
President-elect of The Florida Bar, Michelle R. Suskauer, appointed attorney Forrest J. Bass to serve on the Wills, Trusts & Estates Certification Committee beginning July 1, 2018. - June 27, 2018 - Farr Law Firm
New York Judge Green Lights Opioid Cost Recovery Litigation
In yet another landmark victory for the Napoli Shkolnik team, Judge Jerry Garguilo brushed aside a procedural motion and allowed the fight for fair compensation to go on. Paul J. Napoli is Co-Lead Counsel in the New York Opioid Cost Recovery Litigation. “The result itself was not too... - June 26, 2018 - Napoli Shkolnik PLLC
Walter J. Adams, Jr. of Berkley Alliance Explores Construction Litigation Trends at DRI Construction Law Seminar
Walter J. Adams, Jr., vice president and senior claims examiner at Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company, recently explored the latest Trends in Construction Litigation at the DRI Construction Law Seminar held in Nashville, Tennessee. During the panel discussion, Adams and his colleagues... - June 26, 2018 - Berkley Alliance Managers
The White Law Group Announces the Filing of a FINRA Arbitration Claim Against IBN Financial Services, Inc.
FINRA Claim Alleges Unsuitable Investing in High-Risk Private Placements - June 25, 2018 - The White Law Group, LLC
BlitzPredict Launches Online Sports Information Platform Powered by Blockchain Technology
With Supreme Court Ruling Enabling U.S. Sports Gambling, Blockchain Ledgers Provide New Level of Transparency as Industry Expands - June 23, 2018 - BlitzPredict
2018 Florida Super Lawyers Recognizes Seven Farr Law Firm Attorneys
Florida Super Lawyers magazine has named seven of Farr Law Firm’s attorneys as either Super Lawyers® or Rising Stars. - June 23, 2018 - Farr Law Firm
Addiction Medicine Community Applauds Passage of House’s Bipartisan Legislative Package to Combat the Opioid Addiction & Overdose Epidemic
Bipartisan Legislative Package Lays Groundwork for Systemic Changes to America’s Addiction Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Support Delivery Systems - June 22, 2018 - The American Society of Addiction Medicine
Attorney-Mediators Present Workshop to Improve Client Satisfaction and Attorney Well Being
Attorney-Mediators, Elliot Hicks and Brenda Waugh traveled to Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, West Virginia to present their workshop: "How to Make your Law Practice Look Less Like a Cage Match and More Like Mediation" as part of the West Virginia University's "summer school" CLE. During the workshop, attorneys earned 3 ethics credits discovering ways to improve their own mental wellbeing by incorporating traditional mediation skills into their law practices. - June 22, 2018 - Brenda Waugh
Family Law Attorney, Melissa M. Boyd Moderates MBA Family Law Section Meeting
High Swartz partner, Melissa M. Boyd recently moderated the Montgomery Bar Association Family Law Section Meeting held on June 6. The topic of the program was “Avoiding the Pitfalls of QDRO’s and the Valuation and Division of Retirement Benefits.” - June 22, 2018 - High Swartz LLP
Lisa Bragança Selected for Esteemed Lawyers of America
Chicago attorney Lisa Bragança fights aggressively for consumers who are victims of financial misconduct, and she’s a dedicated advocate for the disabled. Her dedication to clients, community service, and professional achievements are recognized and honored today with her selection for admission to the Esteemed Lawyers of America (ELOA). - June 21, 2018 - Esteemed Lawyers of America
PHP and Press of Fremont Payne Have Joined Forces to Meet Growing Demands of Electronic Filing in Appellate Courts
PHP, the industry leading appellate services provider, and Press of Fremont Payne have joined forces to meet the growing demands of electronic filing in appellate courts. As PHP’s fourth such acquisition, Fremont Payne will further strengthen PHP’s presence as the number one appellate services provider in the industry. - June 20, 2018 - PrintingHouse Press
Six Grant Fridkin Pearson, P.A. Attorneys Named 2018 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Grant Fridkin Pearson, P.A., a Southwest Florida law firm, announced that six of their attorneys were recognized as 2018 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in the "Florida Super Lawyers" magazine. No more than five percent of the lawyers in Florida are selected by Florida Super... - June 19, 2018 - Grant Fridkin Pearson, P.A.
Take Command Health Unveils Free, First-of-Its-Kind QSEHRA Guide for Small Businesses
Startup boosts awareness for tax advantage most small businesses don’t know about - June 18, 2018 - Take Command Health
49th Street Bail Bonds Offers Tips for Keeping Valuables Safe at the Beach
Clearwater, Florida Bail Bonds Agency Provides Safety Tips for Beach Goers. - June 18, 2018 - 49th Street Bail Bonds
49th Street Bail Bonds Offers Holiday Weekend Safety Tips
Clearwater, Florida Bail Bond Agency Offers Ways to Stay Out of Jail. - June 18, 2018 - 49th Street Bail Bonds
Joel D. Rosen Speaks at the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony
High Swartz partner, Joel D. Rosen recently spoke at Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center of Bucks County - Public Service Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony honoring Senator Joe Scarnati. - June 17, 2018 - High Swartz LLP
Florida Association of Women Lawyers Selects Kayla Richmond to 2018 Leaders in Law Class
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Kayla Richmond was selected to the 2018 Class of Leaders in the Law by the Florida Association of Women Lawyers’ (FAWL) Lee County Chapter during a ceremony at the Florida Bar’s Annual... - June 16, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Eanet, PC Client, IIG Wireless, Prevails on Appeal Brought by Former CEO Found Liable for Fraud and Breach of Fiduciary Duties
IIG Wireless (http://www.iigwireless.com), Inc. is a wireless management company, operating over one hundred retail stores in California, Georgia, and North Carolina. In the lawsuit, IIG Wireless alleged that Yi, its former CEO and Chairman of the Board, fraudulently obtained shares of stock that... - June 15, 2018 - Eanet, PC
Bryan Freedman of Freedman & Taitelman, Obtains Summary Judgment Win
Freedman & Taitelman, LLP, a Los Angeles-based law firm, has obtained a Summary Judgement victory involving the estate of late television star Wayne Rogers, who was sued by ex-partner Melinda Naud for alleged unpaid child support. The case has been in litigation since 2013, when Naud initially... - June 15, 2018 - Freedman & Taitelman, LLP
Suzanne Boy Certified as Labor and Employment Law Expert by the Florida Bar
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Suzanne Boy has become Florida Bar Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law. Certification is the highest level of evaluation by The Florida Bar. Only seven percent of eligible Florida lawyers are board certified. - June 15, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Law Firm Owen, Patterson, and Owen Files Lawsuit on Behalf of USC Students Suing the University of California and Dr. George Tyndall for Alleged Sexual Misconduct
Attorneys from Owen, Patterson, and Owen announce they have filed a lawsuit on behalf of female students from the University of Southern California who allege they were sexually violated by Dr. George Tyndall, the university’s full-time gynecologist. - June 14, 2018 - Owen, Patterson, and Owen
Kelley Kronenberg Promotes Three South Florida Attorneys to Partners
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse business law firm, announced that Lydia Harley, Casey B. Mullin and Alberto Polimeni have been elevated from Attorneys to Partners in several of the firm’s South Florida offices. Lydia Harley, who is based in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office, manages the... - June 14, 2018 - Kelley Kronenberg
High Swartz Partner Mary Cushing Doherty speaks at Pennsylvania Bar Institute CLE
High Swartz partner and chair of the firm’s Family Law practice, Mary Cushing Doherty, was recently a speaker at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute CLE seminar on June 4 in Philadelphia. Mrs. Doherty was part of a panel for the CLE “Family Lawyers: Don’t Be Overtaxed by the Tax Cuts... - June 14, 2018 - High Swartz LLP
Salesforce.com Selects Sumati as the Only 100% Contract Management Focused Salesforce Consulting Partner
Sumati provides Contract Analysis, Review & Migration and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) Technology Managed Services. - June 13, 2018 - Sumati Group
R. Evan Inglis, Senior Actuary, Nuveen Investments Inc. to Speak at TKG’s Practical Tips and Strategies in Avoiding Pitfalls in Pension Plan De-Risking Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that R. Evan Inglis, FSA, CFA, Senior Actuary, Nuveen Investments Inc. will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Practical Tips and... - June 13, 2018 - The Knowledge Group
Laura Audra Moffett is Named Professional of the Year by the International Association of Who’s Who
Laura Audra Moffett, of Orlando, Florida is recognized by the International Assoc. of Who’s Who for exemplary achievements in the field of Law. - June 13, 2018 - International Association of Who's Who
Kelley Kronenberg Expands Administrative Team with Addition of Jorge Cosio as Chief Strategy Officer
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse business law firm, announced that Jorge Cosio has joined the firm as its Chief Strategy Officer. In this newly created role, Cosio will work closely with firm leaders to continue to foster the firm’s growth and evolution by helping to develop the administrative... - June 13, 2018 - Kelley Kronenberg
The International Association of Who’s Who Named Deborah Mackoy as Professional of the Year
Deborah Mackoy, of Frisco, Texas is recognized by the International Assoc. of Who’s Who for exemplary achievements in the field of Law. - June 13, 2018 - International Association of Who's Who
Joel D. Rosen and Eric B. Smith Appointed to the Montgomery Bar Foundation Board of Trustees
High Swartz partners, Joel D. Rosen and Eric B. Smith have been appointed Board of the Trustees for the Montgomery Bar Foundation. Mr. Rosen has been reappointed for a 3 year term, while Mr. Smith, as outgoing President of the Montgomery Bar Association, is appointed for a one year term. - June 13, 2018 - High Swartz LLP
Sarah N. Lowe, Member, Frost Brown Todd LLC to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Practical Tips and Strategies in Avoiding Pitfalls in Pension Plan De-Risking Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Sarah N. Lowe, Member, Frost Brown Todd LLC will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Practical Tips and Strategies in Avoiding... - June 13, 2018 - The Knowledge Group
Law Office of William G. Goode Opens Melville, NY Office
The Law Office of William G. Goode has opened up an additional office in Melville, NY to better serve its clients. - June 11, 2018 - The Law Office of William G. Goode
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Naples Estate Planning Attorney Marcie Charles
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Marcie Charles has joined the firm’s Estate Planning and Trust Administration department. She will be based out of Henderson Franklin’s Naples office. With a Master's Degree in Taxation, Charles utilizes her... - June 09, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Mark Wincek, Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP to Speak at TKG's Practical Tips and Strategies in Avoiding Pitfalls in Pension Plan De-Risking Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Mr. Mark Wincek, Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Practical Tips and... - June 09, 2018 - The Knowledge Group
Paul J. Napoli Convinces Second Circuit to Reinstate Jimmy Nolan’s Law
After the New York Court of Appeals answered two burning questions, a federal appeals court reinstated Jimmy Nolan’s Law. The move opens up the possibility for an entire group of 9/11 injury victims to obtain relief in court. “We worked hard to get Jimmy Nolan’s law passed. So,... - June 08, 2018 - Napoli Shkolnik PLLC
American Law Society Recognizes Charles Edward Stuckey
The American Law Society is proud to announce Charles Edward Stuckey has been accepted as a new member among America's Top Lawyers by the American Law Society Board. The American Law Society is an invitation-only platform comprised of verified lawyers that demonstrate a professional history of... - June 07, 2018 - American Law Society
American Law Society Recognizes Whitney Hodges
The American Law Society is proud to announce Whitney Hodges has been accepted as a new member. Ms. Hodges is an associate at the firm Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP. She is located at the San Diego, California. American Law Society is an invitation-only platform comprised of verified... - June 07, 2018 - American Law Society
American Law Society Recognizes Kristen A. Holstrom
The American Law Society is proud to announce Kristen A. Holstrom has been accepted as a new member among America's Top Lawyers by the American Law Society Board. The American Law Society is an invitation-only platform comprised of verified lawyers that demonstrate a professional history of... - June 07, 2018 - American Law Society
American Law Society Recognizes Vincent F. Gerbino
The American Law Society is proud to announce Vincent F. Gerbino has been accepted as a new member among America's Top Lawyers by the American Law Society Board. The American Law Society is an invitation-only platform comprised of verified lawyers that demonstrate a professional history of... - June 07, 2018 - American Law Society
Fort Myers Litigation Attorney Carlos Kelly Continues Service on The Florida Bar Eminent Domain Committee
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that the incoming Florida Bar President, Michelle Suskauer, has appointed Carlos Kelly to continue serving on The Florida Bar's Eminent Domain Committee. Kelly is a passionate advocate for his clients and helps... - June 07, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
American Law Society Recognizes Steven J. Eichberg
The American Law Society is proud to announce its latest member, Steven J. Eichberg, the Founder of the Law Offices of Steven J. Eichberg. Mr. Eichberg has earned recognition and the distinction to be among "America's Top Lawyers" by the American Law Society Board. The American Law... - June 05, 2018 - American Law Society
American Law Society Recognizes Laura E. Sanchez-Rivét
The American Law Society is proud to announce Laura E. Sanchez-Rivét has been accepted as a new member. Mrs. Sanchez-Rivét is a Partner at Cuddy & McCarthy, LLP. The firm is located in New Mexico and they offer a broad range of services to their clients. Laura’s reputation... - June 05, 2018 - American Law Society