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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.
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
AMLEGALS Starts Legal Services Specially for Saudi Arabia Companies & Law Firms in India
AMLEGALS, a Full Service Law Firm in India, (Gujarat) has set up a special team to start rendering legal services, related to India, for Saudi Arabia Companies & outsource legal services to Saudi Arabia Law Firms as well. - May 31, 2016 - AMLEGALS
Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson Announces Real Estate Practice
Denver-based law firm Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson LLP (SBBO) has announced the formation of a new Real Estate Practice Area. The firm’s real estate attorneys will continue to assist clients in the acquisition, sale, leasing and financing of all types of real estate, as well as virtually all types of real estate litigation. - May 29, 2016 - Otteson Shapiro LLP
Todd Fredrickson Ranked Among Top in Chambers USA 2016
National labor & employment law firm Fisher Phillips announced that Todd Fredrickson, Managing Partner of the firm’s Denver office, is featured in Chambers USA 2016. Forty four Fisher Phillips attorneys nationwide received the accolade. The firm’s Colorado office was ranked among the top labor and employment law firms in the state. - May 29, 2016 - Fisher Phillips Denver
Bass Graduates from Elite Trusts and Estates Program
Attorney Forrest J. Bass completed all six required educational programs needed to graduate from the Florida Fellows Institute. This exclusive program was established by ACTEC with the goal of developing future leaders in the trusts and estates profession. - May 28, 2016 - Farr Law Firm
Richard B. Andrade, Esq. Recognized as One of the Top 10 Men of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Richard B. Andrade, Esq. of Laguna Hills, California has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Men of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About Richard Andrade Mr. Andrade has over 36 years... - May 27, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Ian Comisky, Partner, Blank Rome LLP to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Extended Anti-Money Laundering Requirements for Private Equity
Ian Comisky, Partner, Blank Rome LLP to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Extended Anti-Money Laundering Requirements for Private Equity: The Collaboration Between the SEC and FinCEN Live Webcast - May 27, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Peter Reeves, Special Counsel, Gilbert + Tobin to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Extended Anti-Money Laundering Requirements for Private Equity
Peter Reeves, Special Counsel, Gilbert + Tobin to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Extended Anti-Money Laundering Requirements for Private Equity: The Collaboration Between the SEC and FinCEN Live Webcast - May 27, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Celesq® Announces June CLE: Eliminating Bias; Substance Abuse-Competence; IP; Defend Trade Secrets Act; Litigation; Employment; Cybersecurity, Data Security, Privacy
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following web casts for June 2016: Breaking Through Bias 2016: Gender Stereotypes in the Legal Profession (2622) Moderated web cast: June 1, 2016 (12:00 noon ET) For attorneys who missed this web cast on January 19, 2016. Andrea S. Kramer,... - May 26, 2016 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
Philadelphia Labor and Employment Lawyer Amy L. Rosenberger Elected President of Philadelphia Chapter of LERA
Willig, Williams & Davidson partner chosen to head local chapter of Labor and Employment Relations Association. - May 26, 2016 - Willig, Williams & Davidson
Carlos Kelly Appointed to Tenth Term on Florida Bar Eminent Domain Committee
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Attorney Carlos A. Kelly, a stockholder in the firm’s Business Litigation practice group, has been re-appointed to The Florida Bar's Eminent Domain Committee. This will be Kelly's tenth year of service... - May 25, 2016 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Goede, Adamczyk, DeBoest & Cross Open in Boca Raton
The law firm of Goede, Adamczyk, DeBoest & Cross (GADC) is pleased to announce that it opened an office in Boca Raton March 1 at the Sanctuary Centre, 4800 N. Federal Highway, Suite 307D, in Boca Raton. Steven R. Braten is managing partner of the Boca Raton office, where he is joined by his new... - May 25, 2016 - Goede, Adamczyk, DeBoest, & Cross, PLLC
Regional Counsel Ita Neymotin Introduces Belarus to Fort Myers
Visit highlights economic ties between Eastern Europe and Southwest Florida. - May 25, 2016 - Ita Neymotin
Avoiding Scams Against Seniors - Learn About Current Scams Targeting Seniors and How to Protect Yourself - with Jason Novotny, Johnson County District Attorney's Office
Waddell & Reed, Estate Planning Kansas City, and ReeceNichols Leawood South are proud to announce a Seasons of Retirement event: Scams Against Seniors, 11:00am Wednesday, June 8th at 6300 Lamar Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas. - May 24, 2016 - Estate Planning Kansas City
Dovas Law, P.C. Sponsoring Waterfront Ventures Startup Conference, Camden, NJ
Dovas Law, P.C. is sponsoring and attending the Waterfront Ventures Startup Conference on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. The event is open to startups, entrepreneurs, potential investors and interested professionals generally. The event will take place at the Waterfront Technology Center, located at 200... - May 21, 2016 - Dovas Law, P.C.
Chamberlain Hrdlicka Attorneys Named 2016 PA Super Lawyers, Rising Stars
Stewart M. Weintraub and Jennifer Weidler Karpchuk recognized among top lawyers in Pennsylvania. - May 21, 2016 - Chamberlain Hrdlicka
Moye White Recertifies as a B Corp: Denver Law Firm Rededicates Itself to Social, Environmental Standards
Denver law firm Moye White LLP has recertified as a B Corporation. Moye White was the first Denver law firm to achieve B Corp certification in 2014. B Corps use the power of business to solve social and environmental problems and meet higher standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. - May 21, 2016 - Moye White
Cambs Named Partner at Goede, Adamczyk, DeBoest & Cross in Naples
Long-time attorney Peter Cambs is a great addition to the Goede, Adamczyk, DeBoest & Cross team. - May 21, 2016 - Goede, Adamczyk, DeBoest, & Cross, PLLC
33rd Street Bail Bonds Launches Online Guide on Staying Safe Over Memorial Day Weekend
Orlando, Florida Based Bail Bond Agency Offers Safety Tips for Upcoming Holiday Weekend. - May 20, 2016 - 33rd Street Bail Bonds
Raffaele Puppio Partners Named Among 2016 PA Super Lawyers
Michael A. Raffaele and Gabrielle Sereni recognized for work in family law, special education. - May 20, 2016 - Raffaele Puppio
Carole Rooney Hired as Firm Administrator
Farr Law Firm is pleased to introduce Carole Rooney as the firm’s new Legal Administrator. Rooney has worked in the legal industry for twenty years and recently moved to the area from Sacramento, California. - May 20, 2016 - Farr Law Firm
Cosima Ortiz Joins Kelley Kronenberg’s Fort Lauderdale Office
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse, full-service business law firm, announced that attorney Cosima Ortiz has joined the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office. Ms. Ortiz focuses her practice on First Party Property Insurance Defense Litigation, including coverage and bad faith litigation. Prior to joining... - May 20, 2016 - Kelley Kronenberg
Legal Ethics Institute Announces Upcoming and On Demand CLE Programs in Ethics, Elimination of Bias, Substance Abuse-Competence, for Attorneys
Legal Ethics Institute has announced the following upcoming CLE web casts and programs now available on demand: Breaking Through Bias 2016: Gender Stereotypes in the Legal Profession (2622) Moderated web cast: June 1, 2016 (12:00 noon ET) For attorneys who missed this web cast on January 19, 2016. - May 19, 2016 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
The Cromeens Law Firm Announces Phillips as Newest Legal Addition
The Cromeens Law Firm, PLLC, welcomes Cameron Phillips as the newest lawyer to join their team of legal professionals. Phillips was sworn in as a member of the State Bar of Texas on Monday, May 9, 2016, at the Panola County Courthouse by Carthage Judge Bobby Phillips. A graduate from the... - May 19, 2016 - The Cromeens Law Firm, PLLC