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Kelley Kronenberg Adds Two Partners in South Florida
Scott A. Boyer and Cassandra J. Jeffries Join the Firm’s Offices in Miami and Fort Lauderdale - November 23, 2016 - Kelley Kronenberg
FisherBroyles Welcomes New Partner and Practiced Commercial Litigator Edgar Smith
FisherBroyles, LLP (“FisherBroyles”) is pleased to announce the addition of partner Edgar Smith to its Atlanta office. Smith is a practiced commercial litigator with extensive experience representing businesses and individuals throughout Georgia and the southeastern United States. His... - November 23, 2016 - FisherBroyles
Kelley Kronenberg Continues to Break New Ground with Launch of Multinational Client Practice Group
Firm Introduces German and Italian Versions of Its Website to Cater to Growing Diverse Client-Base - November 23, 2016 - Kelley Kronenberg
Attorney Jeff Blackwell Selected for Alabama Super Lawyers List in 2016
Jeff Blackwell of Blackwell Law Firm has been selected to the 2016 Alabama Super Lawyers list. Each year, this honor is limited to only five percent of the lawyers in Alabama. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree... - November 20, 2016 - Blackwell Law Firm
FisherBroyles Partner Diem Kaelber Recognized as One of Ohio’s Trailblazing Women Attorneys by the Ohio State Bar Association
FisherBroyles, LLP Partner, Diem Kaelber has been recognized for professional excellence and selected as one of five of Ohio’s Trailblazing Women Attorneys by the Ohio State Bar Association. Kaelber is featured alongside prominent women leaders such as Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen... - November 19, 2016 - FisherBroyles
Bucks County Family Lawyer Jeffrey M. Williams Speaks at PBI Seminar
Williams shares insights with Pennsylvania family law attorneys about practicing across counties. - November 19, 2016 - Williams Family Law, P.C.
Matthew R. Nicely, Partner, Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP to Speak at TKG’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Matthew R. Nicely, Partner, Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Anti-dumping (AD) and... - November 19, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
American Law Society Recognizes Honora McKeown Gathings
American Law Society Board of Directors is proud to announce that Honora McKeown Gathings has been accepted as a new member with ATL* distinction. America's Top Lawyers (ATL*) list is comprised of well-rounded individuals representing a diverse cross-section of U.S. legal advocates. - November 18, 2016 - American Law Society
American Law Society Recognizes Michael Schiller
American Law Society Board of Directors is proud to announce that Michael Schiller has been accepted as a new member with ATL* distinction. America's Top Lawyers (ATL*) list is comprised of well-rounded individuals representing a diverse cross-section of U.S. legal advocates. - November 18, 2016 - American Law Society
Chamberlain Hrdlicka Tax and White Collar Criminal Defense Attorney Speaks at NJSEA
Kevin F. Sweeney speaks at meeting of tax experts. - November 18, 2016 - Chamberlain Hrdlicka
Leading Family Law Attorney Andrew Muchoney Keynote Speaker at Continuing Legal Education Seminar Series
The next Arthur S. Kallow Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminar series will be held Wednesday, Nov. 16, from 6-8 p.m. at the Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, LTD. The event will feature leading family law attorney Andrew Muchoney, outside speakers and an open discussion. - November 17, 2016 - The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd.
Panitch Schwarze Attorney Named to Board of Directors of Eastern Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
Stephen E. Murray to help lead local business organization. - November 17, 2016 - Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel, LLP
Willig, Williams & Davidson Attorney Presents at Workers’ Compensation CLE
Marianne H. Saylor speaks at the Philadelphia Bar Association. - November 13, 2016 - Willig, Williams & Davidson
Fisher Phillips Memphis Attorneys Listed in 2016 Mid-South Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Fisher Phillips today announced that two of its Memphis attorneys, senior counsel Jay Kiesewetter and managing partner Jeff Weintraub, were selected for inclusion in the 2016 Mid-South Super Lawyers by their peers. Attorneys Courtney Leyes, Gabriel McGaha and Robert W. Ratton III were also listed in Rising Stars. - November 13, 2016 - Fisher Phillips Memphis
Malfitano Partners Starts Off the Holiday Giving Season
Malfitano Partners, a unique legal and advisory group based in New York City, partners with the UJA-Federation of NY to provide a holiday meal for NY seniors. - November 13, 2016 - Malfitano Partners
Stoel Rives Welcomes OnRamp Fellows
Am Law 200 firm participates in “returnship” program. - November 12, 2016 - Stoel Rives LLP
Trevett Cristo Joins the International Society of Primerus Law Firms
Trevett Cristo, located in Rochester, NY, has been accepted into Primerus, an international society of over 200 law firms. - November 12, 2016 - Trevett Cristo
Brewster S. Rawls Selected Among America’s Top 100 Attorneys®
RawlsMcNelis is pleased to announced the Lifetime Achievement selection of Brewster S. Rawls among America’s Top 100 Attorneys®. Lifetime Achievement selection to America’s Top 100 Attorneys® is by invitation only and is reserved to identify the nation’s most exceptional... - November 12, 2016 - Rawls Law Group
Simien & Simien, LLC Has Again Achieved the AV Preeminent® Rating - the Highest Possible Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®
Simien & Simien, LLC, with Offices in Baton Rouge, Lake Charles and New Iberia, LA, whose areas of practice include Serious Injury, Complex Litigation, Oil & Gas Litigation including Land & Water Contamination and other Environmental Cases, has earned the AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®. - November 12, 2016 - Simien & Simien, LLC
LexisNexis® and Legasis Announce Strategic Association to Empower Indian Legal and Corporate Customers with the Best of Commentaries and Compliance Solution
LexisNexis®, a leading global provider of legal information and research solutions, and Legasis Services Private Limited, a provider of integrated legal and information technology solutions specializing in the compliance domain for corporates, have gotten into a strategic association. As a part... - November 12, 2016 - LexisNexis India
Marine Law Symposium Announced
Expert witness training for the boating industry. - November 11, 2016 - ABYC
Edward J. Currie, Jr., Shareholder, Currie Johnson & Myers, P.A., to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Edward J. Currie, Jr., Shareholder, Currie Johnson & Myers, P.A., will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Reducing Insurers' Bad Faith Litigation Exposure in Reasonable Settlement Offers LIVE Webcast.” This event is scheduled for Thursday, March 2, 2017 @ 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (ET). - November 11, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Firm Expands Business Services, Welcomes Two Of Counsel Members
Klemchuk LLP, a leading intellectual property (IP), technology, and business law firm, announces its expansion of business services to include corporate securities, mergers and acquisitions, and complex commercial transactions. The firm hired two new Of Counsel members to aid in these services,... - November 11, 2016 - Klemchuk LLP
33rd Street Bail Bonds Launches Domestic Violence Online Guide
Orlando, Florida-Based Bail Bond Agency Launches Educational Guide. - November 10, 2016 - 33rd Street Bail Bonds
33rd Street Bail Bonds Announces Its Online Article About the Rise of Heroin Addiction in Florida
Central Florida Bail Bonds Office Educates Consumers About Heroin Addiction. - November 10, 2016 - 33rd Street Bail Bonds
Travis Ribar, Partner, Sughrue Mion, PLLC, to Speak at TKG's Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Travis Ribar, Partner, Sughrue Mion, PLLC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Continuously Evolving Landscape of PTAB... - November 10, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Thomas F. Segalla Esq, Partner, Goldberg Segalla to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Thomas F. Segalla Esq, Partner, Goldberg Segalla will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Reducing Insurers' Bad Faith Litigation Exposure in Reasonable Settlement Offers Live Webcast.” This event is scheduled for Thursday, March 2, 2017 @ 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (ET). - November 10, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Tax and White Collar Criminal Defense Attorney Kevin F. Sweeney Speaks at ABA National Institute on Criminal Tax Fraud
Chamberlain Hrdlicka attorney to speak at American Bar Association conference on tax controversy, tax litigation, and criminal tax prosecutions and defense. - November 10, 2016 - Chamberlain Hrdlicka
Ascension Parish Jury Awards Victims $4.4 Million Dollars for Accident on Bluff Road Killing Their Two Young Children
Trial attorney Eulis Simien, Jr. with the Simien & Simien, LLC law firm said “We are very happy to have been part of having justice served on behalf of the Lanus family. They can now hopefully begin the process of closure as the Louisiana Department of Transportation has been told by a jury that its dangerous and negligent design and maintenance of the roadway embankment at a popular fishing site was the primary cause of this horrible accident and needs to be addressed before others are harmed." - November 09, 2016 - Simien & Simien, LLC
Personal Injury Attorneys Can Learn How to Support Their Claim with the Five Major Financial Drivers of a Soft Tissue Spinal Injury from a Video Produced by Dr Kevin Luck
There are 5 Major Financial Drivers Doctors should Document to Support the Personal Injury Attorneys Soft Tissue Injury Claim. - November 09, 2016 - A Better Back Clinic
How Personal Injury Attorneys Are Winning Larger Awards for Their Clients' Soft Tissue Spinal Injury Claims
Dr. Kevin Luck Documents and Supports Personal Injury Attorneys and Their Clients Soft Tissue Spinal Injuries Using the Science of the 3 Phase of Healing, Computerized Radiographic Mensuration Analysis, and a Medical Team Approach - November 09, 2016 - A Better Back Clinic
Donald Puckett, Partner, Nelson Bumgardner PC, to Speak at TKG's Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Donald Puckett, Partner, Nelson Bumgardner PC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Continuously Evolving Landscape of... - November 09, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Scartelli Olszewski Named a 2017 "Best Law Firm" by U.S. News - Best Lawyers
Scranton / Wilkes-Barre law firm recognized by peers and clients for excellence in personal injury litigation. - November 09, 2016 - Scartelli Olszewski, P.C.
Best Law Firm Distinction is Received by Maupin • Naylor • Braster
Maupin • Naylor • Braster has been selected for a Tier 1 ranking in the 2017 U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” edition. This is the firm’s second time being ranked on the prestigious list. The firm is managed by Jennifer Braster and John... - November 09, 2016 - Naylor & Braster, Attorneys at Law
CloudQast’s Programmes and Platform for England and Wales’ Magistrates
Magistrates in England and Wales can now access video-based online learning programmes, including guides on managing yourself, teamworking and making judicial decisions. - November 09, 2016 - CloudQast
P. Wayne Pickering, Partner, Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that P. Wayne Pickering, Partner, Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Reducing Insurers' Bad Faith Litigation Exposure in Reasonable Settlement Offers Live Webcast.” This event is scheduled for Thursday, March 2, 2017 @ 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (ET). - November 08, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Myers Lafferty Partner Elected to Board of Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys
William L. Myers, Jr. will serve on the Board of Managers of the Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys. - November 06, 2016 - Myers Lafferty Law Offices, P.C.
TLI Readers Vote USClaims Top Legal Funding Company for Seventh Consecutive Year
USClaims once again named a trusted service provider to attorneys and personal injury clients. - November 06, 2016 - USClaims
Steven R. DeLott, Senior Insurance Counsel, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, to Speak at TKG's Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Steven R. DeLott, Senior Insurance Counsel, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Cyber... - November 05, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Panitch Schwarze Named a 2017 "Best Law Firm" by U.S. News - Best Lawyers
Pennsylvania and Delaware intellectual property law firm recognized by peers and clients for excellence in IP law. - November 05, 2016 - Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel, LLP
U.S. News - Best Lawyers Names Willig, Williams & Davidson a 2017 "Best Law Firm"
Pennsylvania labor, employment and workers’ compensation law firm ranked Tier 1 in Philadelphia and Harrisburg. - November 05, 2016 - Willig, Williams & Davidson
Super Lawyers Honors Christopher Gaughan, Casey Connealy and Christina Knopke from Overland Park Law Firm, Gaughan & Connealy
Casey Connealy and Christina Knopke have been selected to the 2016 Kansas Rising Stars list. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Christopher M. Gaughan has been selected to the 2016 Kansas Super... - November 05, 2016 - Gaughan & Connealy
Dr. Lawrence Gray Attends Conference in Japan
Dr. Lawrence Gray attended the 23rd Biennial Congress of ISAPS held in Kyoto, Japan from October 23rd to 27th, 2016. - November 05, 2016 - Atlantic Plastic Surgery Center
Bold Legal LLC Adds Five Founders
Bold new Colorado firm attracting attorneys looking to change the practice of law. - November 05, 2016 - Bold Legal
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on The Evolution of Cyber Insurance Industry: Unraveling the Complexities
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: “The Evolution of Cyber Insurance Industry: Unraveling the Complexities Live Webcast.” This two-hour event... - November 04, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Matt Lubniewski, Attorney, Buchalter Nemer to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Matt Lubniewski, Attorney, Buchalter Nemer will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Your Website’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: Significant Issues for Consideration Live Webcast.” This event is scheduled for Tuesday, January 24, 2017 @ 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (ET). - November 04, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Williams Family Law Named a 2017 "Best Law Firm" by U.S. News - Best Lawyers
Bucks County law firm ranked among the best for family law in Philadelphia area - November 04, 2016 - Williams Family Law, P.C.
33rd Street Bail Bonds Launches Online Guide About False Verification
Orlando Based Bail Bond Agency Educates Consumers About Charges for False Verification and Representation - November 03, 2016 - 33rd Street Bail Bonds
Huseby Acquires Asheville, North Carolina Court Reporting Firm Sperling & Barraco
The Huseby team has begun consolidation of Sperling & Barraco's Asheville office at 53 Orange Street, which has been a staple in the Asheville Community since 1984. - November 03, 2016 - Huseby, Inc.
CloudQast Launches Two Legislation-Related Generic E-Learning Programmes
The leadership communications specialist CloudQast has produced two generic e-learning programmes – on the 2010 Bribery Act and Competition (antitrust) Law. CloudQast director, Lindsey Mack, said, “Having researched, written and produced these programmes specifically for CloudQast... - November 03, 2016 - CloudQast