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Kelley Kronenberg Launches Cybersecurity Practice Group to Address Growing Threat to Local Businesses
Firm Partner and Certified Information Privacy Professional Valerie B. Barnhart to Lead New Group. - July 02, 2016 - Kelley Kronenberg
Robert J. Ramseur, Jr. Elected Vice Chairman of North Carolina Real Estate Commission
Ragsdale Liggett PLLC announces partner, Robert J. Ramseur, Jr. has been elected Vice Chairman of the North Carolina Real Estate Commission. Governor Pat McCrory appointed Ramseur to the Commission in 2015. Ramseur chairs the law firm's real estate department. - July 02, 2016 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Hall of Fame Member, Joyce L. Morrison, to be Honored with a Times Square, New York City Appearance on July 1, 2016 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Joyce L. Morrison of St. Joseph, Missouri, has attained recognition in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals and Strathmore’s Who’s Who. She will be honored with a Times Square, New York City appearance on Friday, July 1, 2016. - July 01, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Eldon Riggs Hugie, Esq. Honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Eldon Riggs Hugie, Esq. of Bakersfield, California has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and high level of success in the fields of law, taxes and business. About Eldon Riggs Hugie,... - July 01, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
33rd Street Bail Bonds Launches Online Guide for the 4th of July Safety
Orlando, Florida Bail Bonds Office Offers Tips for Holiday Safety. - July 01, 2016 - 33rd Street Bail Bonds
Emerich Honored in Florida Trend’s 2016 Legal Elite
Farr Law Firm attorney, Guy S. Emerich, was selected by Florida Trend magazine as an elite practitioner for the thirteenth consecutive year. Emerich is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Wills, Trusts and Estates. - July 01, 2016 - Farr Law Firm
Kelley Kronenberg Promotes Nathaniel D. Tobin and Paul S. Vicary to Partners in Miami
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse, full-service business law firm, announced that Nathaniel D. Tobin and Paul S. Vicary have been promoted from attorneys to partners in the firm’s Miami office. Mr. Tobin focuses his practice on First and Third Party Insurance Defense, Property and Casualty,... - July 01, 2016 - Kelley Kronenberg
Patricia Montes de Oca Joins Kelley Kronenberg’s Miami Office
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse, full service business law firm, announced that Patricia Montes de Oca has joined the firm’s Miami office as an attorney. Ms. Montes de Oca focuses her practice on First Party Insurance Defense, Property and Casualty Claims, and Complex Commercial Litigation... - June 30, 2016 - Kelley Kronenberg
America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals Recognizes Phillip S. Ferguson as a Lifetime Member
Phillip S. Ferguson of Salt Lake City, Utah has been recognized as a Lifetime Member by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for his outstanding contributions and achievements in Legal Services. - June 29, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Petro Cohen Law Firm in Conjunction with Kids’ Chance of New Jersey Announces 2016 Scholarship Recipient
A $10,000 scholarship has been awarded to NJIT student, Scott Kwiatek - For the third year in a row, the law firm Petro Cohen Petro Matarazzo has partnered with Kids’ Chance of New Jersey (KCNJ) to award a student with financial hardship a “Doctorate Degree” scholarship. The scholarship benefits young adults enduring financial burdens due to the loss or serious injury of a parent during a workplace accident. - June 29, 2016 - Petro Cohen, P.C.
Brightleaf Solutions Forms a Solutions Alliance with iLease Management
Combined efforts offer a complete solution for compliance with changes in FASB and IASB lease accounting standards. - June 28, 2016 - Brightleaf Solutions, Inc.
Former Firetag Stoss & Dowdell Partners Join Nussbaum Gillis & Dinner
Firm expands litigation, corporate and real estate law practices with the addition of new partners. - June 28, 2016 - Nussbaum Gillis and Dinner
Insurance Defense Group Joins Kelley Kronenberg in Miami
Firm Adds Steven L. Scharf and Shaghayegh Nowroozpour. - June 26, 2016 - Kelley Kronenberg
Chamberlain Hrdlicka Attorneys Only PA-Based Lawyers Ranked Nationally for Tax Controversy
Philip Karter and Herbert Odell are the only Pennsylvania tax controversy attorneys ranked nationally in their field by Chambers & Partners in the 2016 Chambers USA guide. - June 25, 2016 - Chamberlain Hrdlicka
Fort Myers Divorce Attorney Kayla Richmond Honored at Florida Bar Convention
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that during last week’s annual Florida Bar Convention, Attorney Kayla Richmond received the Outstanding Alumni Representative Award from the Stetson University College of Law. Richmond, as Secretary and... - June 25, 2016 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Thomas Birchfield Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Thomas Birchfield, of Louisville, Kentucky has recently been recognized as a VIP Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Law. - June 24, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Tangible IP CEO Named as One of the World’s Leading IP Strategists
Louis Carbonneau Named to IAM Strategy 300 for the Fifth Consecutive Year. - June 24, 2016 - Tangible IP, LLC
Rivkin Radler Recognized in The Legal 500
Rivkin Radler LLP's Health Services Practice Group is listed in the Healthcare: Service Providers category, and partner David Manko is recognized as a “recommended attorney” in The Legal 500's U.S. rankings. The Legal 500 highlights the practice area teams who are providing the most cutting edge and innovative advice to corporate counsel. The company’s research is based on client feedback, law firm submissions and interviews with leading attorneys in private practice. - June 23, 2016 - Rivkin Radler LLP
HiGrit.com - Professional Legal Advice Goes Online
HiGrit.com is a platform, to organize and simplify legal search service; created with a mission to improve and modernize consumer's access to legal assistance and also ensuring registered lawyers get wider audience as prospective clients. - June 23, 2016 - HiGrit
Legal Industry’s Power Players Revealed
31 inspiring private practice lawyers make up this year’s NZ Lawyer Hot List. - June 23, 2016 - Key Media
Available Bail Bonds Launches New Website for the Morristown Area
New web resource for consumer education and awareness in NJ. - June 22, 2016 - Available Bail Bonds
Three Law Students Gain on the Job Training This Summer at Henderson Franklin
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to welcome three law students, Caleb Hinton, Alexander Howell and Dillon McColgan. They will supplement their law school experience by working as clerks at the firm during the summer. As part of Henderson Franklin's Summer Associate... - June 22, 2016 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
LawGeex Unveils Artificial Intelligence Solution for In-House Counsel at The Association of Corporate Counsel Israel Summit
LawGeex, the leading AI-powered contract review platform, announced today the launch of LawGeex Pro at the 14th Annual Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Israel Summit, to be held in the Hilton, Tel Aviv, Israel on June 22, 2016. LawGeex unveiled their latest solution created specifically for... - June 22, 2016 - LawGeex
25 Henderson Franklin Attorneys Recognized by 2016 Florida Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars Magazine
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that twenty-five (25) lawyers were selected for inclusion in the 2016 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 22, 2016 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Williston Park Accountant is Accepted Into the American Society of Tax Problem Solvers
Nick Orlando, a Williston Park Tax Resolution Specialist and Accountant has been accepted as a member of the American Society of Tax Problem Solvers (ASTPS). ASTPS is a national, not-for-profit association of professionals who specialize in representing taxpayers before the IRS. By becoming a... - June 19, 2016 - Nick Orlando
New Associate Joins IP Boutique Law Firm Patterson + Sheridan
Intellectual property boutique law firm Patterson + Sheridan LLP has added Matthew B. Seeley as an associate in the Houston, Texas, office of the firm. Patterson + Sheridan has five offices across the U.S., in Houston, Dallas, Palo Alto, Greensboro, North Carolina, and Shrewsbury, New Jersey, and... - June 18, 2016 - Patterson & Sheridan
New York Court of Appeals Rejects Health Insurer’s Claim Seeking Reimbursement Against Automobile Insurer for Claim Payments Under New York’s No-Fault Law
The New York Court of Appeals' decision in Aetna Health Plans v. Hanover Insurance Company clarified important issues surrounding reimbursement of health care expenses between automobile insurers and health insurers under New York’s no-fault law. The 5-2 ruling concluded that health insurers are not entitled to reimbursement from no-fault insurers for payments made by health insurers to medical providers who treated their insureds. - June 16, 2016 - Rivkin Radler LLP
Willig, Williams & Davidson Partner Kristine A. Phillips to Serve on Panel for Philadelphia VIP Summer Pro Bono Program
Date: June 9, 2016, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Location: Municipal Court Training Center, 1339 Chestnut Street, 10th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107. - June 15, 2016 - Willig, Williams & Davidson
STA Law Firm Expands Its Footprints in the Middle East
STA's Dubai Law Firm Announces Cooperation with Turkish Law Firm - Akturk AB - June 15, 2016 - STA Law Firm
Seven Kelley Kronenberg Lawyers Listed in the 2016 Florida Super Lawyers Magazine
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse, full-service business law firm, announced that firm Partner Dennis J. LeVine has been selected to the 2016 Florida Super Lawyers list. Additionally, Valerie B. Barnhart, Jason E. Handin, Amy B. Siegel, Michelle K. Suarez, Daniel F. Tamaroff and Jeffrey M. Wank were... - June 12, 2016 - Kelley Kronenberg
Eight Farr Law Firm Attorneys Named in 2016 Super Lawyers®
2016 Super Lawyers magazine names eight Farr Law Firm attorneys, which recognizes the leading attorneys in the state. The attorneys are included in Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. - June 11, 2016 - Farr Law Firm
Melissa Scartelli Achieves Recertification in Civil Trial Law with National Board of Trial Advocacy
Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, Pa. personal injury attorney recognized among top 3 percent of lawyers nationwide. - June 11, 2016 - Scartelli Olszewski, P.C.
Farr Law Firm’s Real Estate Practice Honored by The Fund
The Fund has recognized Farr Law Firm with the Top Contributor award for Circuit 20. The firm was also named a member of The Fund 2015 Top Contributor Circle. These awards are determined by the level of business conducted with The Fund the prior year. - June 10, 2016 - Farr Law Firm
Dorf & Nelson LLP Welcomes Attorney, Alvin F. Benton, Jr., to the Litigation Department
Dorf & Nelson LLP is pleased to welcome Attorney Alvin F. Benton, Jr. to the Litigation Department. Mr. Benton offers comprehensive and individualized attention to clients in all matters of litigation, including Business and Real Estate Litigation and Corporate Finance transactions. “I... - June 09, 2016 - Dorf & Nelson LLP
Overland Park Estate Planning Attorneys Attend Exclusive Conference
Receive Important Elder & Estate Planning Education in Kansas City, MO - June 09, 2016 - Gaughan & Connealy
June 7th Dem Primary Results Meaningless, Threshold Not Met, Says Tim Hunter; Debbie Wasserman Schultz & the DNC Face Federal Lawsuit from Private Citizen Tim Hunter
“The Democratic nomination process is not over,” says Tim Hunter. “This will go to the National Convention. The delegates will look at the alleged corruption, and make things right.” - June 08, 2016 - Tim Hunter
The MCS Group, Inc. Announces Partnership with Inspired Review
The MCS Group, Inc., a national provider of outsourcing solutions, announced today their strategic partnership with Inspired Review, a Managed Review firm providing document review to the eDiscovery community. “We care about our client’s ability to take eDiscovery from collections... - June 08, 2016 - The MCS Group, Inc.
Gloria J. Floyd Joins Kelley Kronenberg’s West Palm Beach Office
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse, full-service business law firm, announced that attorney Gloria J. Floyd has joined the firm’s West Palm Beach office. Ms. Floyd focuses her practice on General Liability, First Party Property Insurance Defense, Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense. Prior... - June 08, 2016 - Kelley Kronenberg
Citizen Tim Hunter Sues Debbie Wasserman Schultz and the DNC
Tim Hunter filed a Class Action lawsuit against Debbie Wasserman Schultz and the DNC, for allegedly violating their own rules, and denying the people their voice and their choice! - June 07, 2016 - Tim Hunter
Preccelerator Program Will Showcase 11 Promising Start-Ups at Demo Day
Business law firm, Stubbs Alderton & Markiles hosts its Preccelerator Program's Demo Day June 23, 2016. - June 06, 2016 - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles
Intellectual Property Law Firm to Host International Trademark Association Roundtable
Date: June 22, 2016, 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.; lunch will be provided; Location: One Commerce Square, 2005 Market Street, Suite 2200, Philadelphia, PA 19103 - June 05, 2016 - Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel, LLP
Kelley Kronenberg Adds Two Attorneys in Fort Lauderdale
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse, full-service business law firm, announced that Farheen Jahangir and George D. Lagos have joined the firm’s Real Property Litigation practice in the Fort Lauderdale office as attorneys. Ms. Jahangir and Mr. Lagos focus on mortgage foreclosure litigation and... - June 05, 2016 - Kelley Kronenberg
Fisher Phillips Nearly Doubles the Size of Its Houston Office in Just Six Months
Collin G. Warren and Pamela D. Williams Join the Firm as Partners. - June 05, 2016 - Fisher Phillips, Texas
California Supreme Court Reverses Conviction of William Richards
Wrongful conviction based largely on discredited bite-mark science - June 03, 2016 - California Western School of Law
Philadelphia Employee Benefits Attorney Louise F. Pongracz to Present Webinar on Negotiating Pharmacy Benefit Manager Contracts
Date: June 21, 2016, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. - June 03, 2016 - Willig, Williams & Davidson
Arizona Bankruptcy Attorney, Randy Nussbaum, Appointed Program Co-Chair of the American Bankruptcy Institute 24th Annual Southwest Bankruptcy Conference
Randy Nussbaum appointed Program Co-Chair of The American Bankruptcy Institute’s annual Southwest Bankruptcy Conference to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, September 8-10, 2016, at the Four Seasons Resort. - June 02, 2016 - Nussbaum Gillis and Dinner
Nancy Harris Selected to Deliver Workshop Presentation at Beyond Words: European Collaborative Practice Conference in Amsterdam
Nancy Harris, Tampa family lawyer and senior partner of Harris & Hunt, PA, was selected to deliver a workshop, “Oops, I Meant to Say – Why Words Matter in Collaboration” at the 5th Annual European Collaborative Practice Conference. - June 02, 2016 - Harris & Hunt, PA
Philadelphia Labor Lawyer Shares Collective Bargaining Strategies for Police, Fire
Willig, Williams & Davidson partner Richard G. Poulson shared contract bargaining insight for public safety employees at LRIS conference. - June 02, 2016 - Willig, Williams & Davidson
Rivkin Radler's Insurance and Health Services Practices Recognized in Chambers USA
Chambers USA Directory has ranked the law firm Rivkin Radler LLP’s insurance practice among New York’s top firms in the category of “Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer.” Chambers also recognized the firm’s Health Services Practice Group as a “Notable Firm” for Healthcare in New York. - June 01, 2016 - Rivkin Radler LLP
Peter Max Celebrates America with Fourth of July Weekend Exhibition at Ocean Galleries
“Peter Max Celebrates America the Beautiful” opens Friday, July 1 to Monday, July 4 from 10 AM to 10 PM daily, with all artwork available for acquisition. Meet Peter Max 7-10 PM Sat, July 2 & 1-4 PM Sun, July 3. Max has inspired Americans for more than four decades. One of the most famous of all living artists, Max is a pop culture icon – his bold colors, uplifting images, and uncommon artistic diversity have touched almost every phase of American culture and inspired many generations. - June 01, 2016 - Ocean Galleries