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Nearly Half of Buckley King Partners Distinguished as Super Lawyers
"Only five percent of attorneys across Ohio receive such recognition," stated Brent M. Buckley, the law firm's Managing Partner. "We are thrilled to have such an impressive representation from the Firm." - January 24, 2015 - Buckley King
Dominic Fariello Legal Radio Show Moves to Sundays 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Popular legal advice radio show shifts to Sunday mornings on Tampa Bay’s 102.5 The Bone. - January 24, 2015 - Law Offices of Dominic O. Fariello
Feldman Shepherd Founding Partner Carol Nelson Shepherd Elected President of Homeless Advocacy Project Board
Philadelphia attorney Carol Nelson Shepherd becomes president of HAP for a one-year term. - January 23, 2015 - Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock & Dodig LLP
Melody Porter Named to Association of Family Law Professionals Board
Attorney and Mediator Keith Grossman announces Associate Attorney Melody Porter has been named to the board of directors for the Association of Family Law Professionals (AFLP). - January 23, 2015 - Grossman Law & Conflict Management
Roig Lawyers Partner Accepted to Orange County Bar Association Leadership Law 2015 Program
Roig Lawyers, a minority-owned multi-practice litigation law firm dedicated to serving clients across six offices throughout Florida, is pleased to announce that John E. Eckard II, managing partner of the Orlando office, has been accepted into the Orange County Bar Association Leadership Law 2015... - January 22, 2015 - Roig Lawyers
uslabel.net Has Launched Its New Automated Web Site at a New URL uslabel.net
Welcome to the Web site where you will find more than 80,000 Blank Laser and Inkjet Label Sheet and Thermal Roll products solutions for all your labeling needs. Select your size you require then browse the drop down through menu under label and adhesive options to find your label solution you are looking for. - January 19, 2015 - uslabel.net
24-Hour Bail Bondsman in Clearwater Florida Explains Bond Fee Schedule
Bail bonds office guides defendants on estimating their bail bond fees. - January 19, 2015 - 49th Street Bail Bonds
Sioux Falls Wedding Officiants, of Sioux Falls, SD Were Recently Awarded with the Couples’ Choice Award, 2015
One of the most prestigious awards in the business of wedding officiants, the Couples’ Choice Award renders any wedding officiant service provider as a part of the highly reputed topmost 5 percent among Officiant businesses in the country. Recently this great recognition was awarded to the Sioux Falls Wedding Officiants company for the year 2015. This great honor stands testament to the consistent reception of outstanding reviews from their satisfied clients on Wedding Wire. - January 17, 2015 - Sioux Falls Wedding Officiants
Loganville Law Firm Welcomes Newest Attorney
Oberman Law Firm is pleased to announce the addition of Emily J. Anderson, Esq. as its newest associate. Ms. Anderson is a 2014 graduate of the University of Georgia, School of Law, and prior to attending law school, Ms. Anderson obtained her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at... - January 17, 2015 - Oberman Law Firm
Nashville Biltmore Ready for Development
JMJ Development is partnering with The Nashville Biltmore to develop retail, housing, and multi-use properties in Nashville, TN. - January 16, 2015 - JMJ Development
Roig Lawyers Partner Accepted to Boca Chamber’s Leadership Boca 2015 Program
Roig Lawyers, a minority-owned multi-practice litigation law firm dedicated to serving clients across six offices throughout Florida, is pleased to announce that Abbi S. Freifeld has been accepted into the Boca Chamber’s Leadership Boca 2015 Program. Leadership Boca represents the Boca... - January 16, 2015 - Roig Lawyers
Hoffman & Associates Announces Its Newest Partner, Kim Hoipkemier
New partner at H&A, Kim Hoipkemier, will focus on estate planning, probate and estate administration. - January 16, 2015 - Hoffman & Associates
Alvin Wolff Awarded 2014 Litigator Award
Alvin Wolff Jr. & Associates Wins Prestigious 2014 Litigator Award Alvin Wolff Jr. & Associates named 2014 Litigator Award Winner. Having been conferred this prestigious National Award, the firm ranks among the Top 1% of all lawyers for: Medical Malpractice Litigation. Alvin Wolff Jr. - January 15, 2015 - Alvin Wolff Jr. and Associates
Durham Attorney Mullins Named Chairman Fourteenth Judicial District Grievance Committee
Attorney Philip Mullins of the law firm, Thomas, Ferguson and Mullins, L.L.P. will serve as chairman of the Fourteenth Judicial District’s Grievance Committee for a term ending July, 2015. The committee is the board that hears grievance complaints against members of the Durham County Bar... - January 15, 2015 - Thomas, Ferguson and Mullins, L.L.P.
Should Attorneys Join the Pot Revolution? January 16 Seminar Advises Lawyers on Ethical Pros, Cons of Marijuana-Related Work.
A January 16 online seminar, “Danger Lurking in the Tall Grass: Legal Ethics and Marijuana,” will advise attorneys on the opportunities and pitfalls awaiting lawyers seeking to do marijuana-related work. The seminar is presented by Charles Luce and Eric Liebman of the Denver law firm, Moye White LLP. It is hosted by the Practising Law Institute (PLI). - January 15, 2015 - Moye White
Todd Jones Selected to Serve on Campbell Law School Alumni Board of Directors
Anderson Jones, PLLC Partner to Help Establish a Formal Alumni Association at Campbell Law School in 2015 - January 15, 2015 - Anderson Jones
Bemis, Roach & Reed, Austin’s Premier Long Term, ERS and Social Security Disability Law Firm, Starts a New Phase
Long term, ERS and social security disability law firm Bemis, Roach & Reed has upgraded its website to better inform, serve and update the public throughout Texas and the US. - January 14, 2015 - Bemis, Roach & Reed
Bonn Steichen & Partners Announces the Promotion of 8 Lawyers
The leading independent Luxembourg law firm, Bonn Steichen & Partners shows its ambitions through the appointment of former counsel Cécile Jager as new Partner and the promotion of four Counsels and three Senior Associates. - January 12, 2015 - Bonn Steichen & Partners
Burns White Welcomes Five Associates to Offices in Pittsburgh and Wilkes-Barre
Burns White LLC welcomes five associates with practices spanning energy, workers’ compensation, and health care and long-term care to its offices in Pittsburgh and Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Pittsburgh Energy Laura R. Griesbach assists oil and gas clients with the drafting of certified title... - January 11, 2015 - Burns White LLC
Anderson Jones Associate Attorney Recognized as 2015 Legal Elite by Business North Carolina Magazine
Christine Mayhew Among State’s Top Lawyers - January 11, 2015 - Anderson Jones
Bucks County Family Lawyer Hillary J. Moonay Named Partner at Williams Family Law
Divorce attorney named partner at Williams Family Law in Doylestown. - January 10, 2015 - Williams Family Law, P.C.
Roig Lawyers Recognized in 2015 South Florida Legal Guide as “Top Law Firm,” “Top Lawyers,” and “Top Up & Comer”
Roig Lawyers is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized as a “Top Law Firm” in the 2015 South Florida Legal Guide. In addition, three of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized in the publication’s annual list of the most highly regarded lawyers in South... - January 10, 2015 - Roig Lawyers
J. Kevin Stockstill Named a 2015 LA Super Lawyer
Louisiana criminal defense attorney listed among state’s top defense attorneys. - January 09, 2015 - J. Kevin Stockstill, Attorney at Law
Roig Lawyers Launches New Website
Roig Lawyers is pleased to announce the launch of their new website. It was the right time to enhance their online presence and to align their culture and strategic vision for their continued growth throughout the legal community. “We are very proud of the new website and we hope it provides... - January 09, 2015 - Roig Lawyers
Leading Construction Attorney Joins Moye White: David Arkell Brings More Than 35 Years of Construction Law Experience to Denver Law Firm
Denver law firm Moye White LLP announced that leading construction attorney, David Arkell, has joined the firm as a partner. Arkell will be a member of the firm’s Construction Group as well as it’s newly-formed Alternative Dispute Resolution Group. With more than 35 years of experience as a construction attorney, Arkell negotiates construction-related contracts of all types and resolves disputes through litigation, arbitration and mediation. - January 09, 2015 - Moye White
Willig, Williams & Davidson Managing Partner Deborah R. Willig Selected by Gov.-Elect Tom Wolf for Transition Review Team
Leading Philadelphia labor and employment attorney selected by Pennsylvania Gov.-elect Tom Wolf for Committee on Labor and Industry - January 08, 2015 - Willig, Williams & Davidson
Noah Kadish, J.D. Employment & Disability Lawyer Will Begin Offering Free Consultations in 2015
Noah Kadish, J.D. Employment & Disability Lawyer has begun offering a brand new service to disability clients across Ontario: starting in 2015, all Ontario residents that have been denied their long term disability benefits are eligible to receive 100% free legal assessments. - January 06, 2015 - Noah Kadish, J.D. Employment & Disability Lawyer
Celesq® Announces January CLE: Important Legal Developments in Employment (Ban-the-Box); IP (Patents); Data Security and Privacy; Corporate and Securities Compliance
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following web casts starting January 12, 2015: Ban-the-Box and Other Pre-Employment Dilemmas: Finding Qualified Candidates without Finding Trouble (2507) Live web cast: January 14, 2015 (12:00 noon ET) Many employers have adopted processes designed... - January 06, 2015 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
Gentle Update on Khurana & Khurana: Acquisition of Closer2Patents and Opening Up of Mumbai Branch Office
Khurana & Khurana, Advocate and IP Attorneys (K&K) is very glad to announce that it has acquired Closer2Patents, a growing IP Consulting Practice based in Mumbai, effective 1st Jan 2015. With a practice currently spread across three offices, Delhi, Pune, and Bangalore in India, K&K is... - January 06, 2015 - Khurana & Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys
CFLA Announces "Learn How to Perform Mortgage Securitization Audit" 2-Day Class Jan 24-25, 2015 - San Francisco, CA
CFLA, Inc has created a comprehensive training certification program entitled: Mortgage Securitization Auditor "MSA"- A 2-Day 20 hour in-person intensive seminar held across the country. - December 31, 2014 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
A Plus Now Has More Staff Available to Get Your Loved Ones Out of Jail in Time for the Holidays
A Plus Bail Bonds is available in the State of Washington, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to ensure they can do all they can to help you get your loved ones out of jail. - December 31, 2014 - A Plus Bail Bonds
Minyard Morris Receives the Prestigious U.S. News Best Law Firms Tier One Ranking for 2015
Minyard Morris, an Orange County family law firm, received the U.S. News prestigious Tier One designation for 2015. In addition to this prestigious ranking, firm partners, Mark E. Minyard, Michael A. Morris, and Lonnie K. Seide were recognized as U.S. News – Best Lawyers for 2015. U.S. News... - December 29, 2014 - Minyard Morris
Jonathan M. Skorheim Receives the Distinguished Society of Fellows Award from the Orange County Bar Foundation
Jonathan M. Skorheim, associate at Minyard Morris, an Orange County family law firm, was awarded the prestigious Distinguished Society of Fellows Award, from the Orange County Bar Foundation at the annual OCBF’s recognition reception and annual meeting on December 3, 2014. “Jonathan M. - December 29, 2014 - Minyard Morris
Mark E. Minyard is Awarded the Prestigious Samuel W. Barnes Award by the Orange County Bar Foundation
Mark E. Minyard, partner at Minyard Morris, an Orange County family law firm, was awarded the Samuel W. Barnes Award at the annual meeting of the Orange County Bar Foundation on December 3, 2014. The Samuel W. Barnes Award presented by the Orange County Bar Foundation’s is bestowed annually... - December 29, 2014 - Minyard Morris
Attorney Zulu Ali Files Grievance with D.H.S. Office for Civil Rights Alleging Unlawful Deportations by Immigration Officials
A California immigration attorney files grievance and alleges that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) removal procedures has resulted in systematically removing immigrants in deportations proceedings with judicial stays. Removing an immigrant with a judicial stay of removal is a violation... - December 29, 2014 - Law Office of Zulu Ali
24 Hour Best Deal Bail Bonds Has More Staff Available to Get Your Loved Ones Out of Jail This Holiday Season
Many families and friends may find themselves in a difficult situation with loved ones who are arrested over the holiday season. To get them back at home, a bail bond is a useful tool. 24 Hour Best Deal Bail Bonds is available in Hawaii 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to ensure they can do all they... - December 28, 2014 - 24 Hour Best Deal Bail Bonds LLC
LawNearMe.com Signs 150+ Lawyers in Year One
LawNearMe launched in the beginning of 2014 in New York City and Boston and has been growing exponentially everyday, now present in 30+ states across the country with over 150 lawyers. - December 25, 2014 - LawNearMe.com
William D. Schroeder, Jr. Attorney at Law, Encourages Individuals to Use a Bankruptcy Attorney in Philadelphia for Chapter 7 Filing Services
When faced with financial difficulties, it is common for individuals to break under pressure. Filing for bankruptcy relief can bring an individual’s worries to rest, which is why William D. Schroeder, Jr. Attorney at Law, offers chapter filing services for clients struggling with debt. - December 25, 2014 - William D. Schroeder, Jr. – Attorney at Law
Ted White Named to Law Week Colorado’s “Lawyers of the Year:” Honored for Achievements in Clean Energy, Business, Non-Profits
Law Week Colorado has named Ted White as one of its “Lawyers of the Year.” White is a name partner at the Denver law firm Moye White LLP. White was honored for his achievements in business, the non-profit world and clean energy, primarily his work in shaping the business and organizational structure of Fahr LLC. Fahr is an umbrella entity for the extensive business, policy, political, and philanthropic efforts of prominent investor and philanthropist Tom Steyer. - December 23, 2014 - Moye White
Starfield & Smith, P.C. Elects Katie O’Brien and Jeffrey S. Feldman to Its Partnership
Starfield & Smith PC has elected Katie O’Brien and Jeffrey S. Feldman as Partners of the Firm. - December 22, 2014 - Starfield & Smith, PC
Modern Divorce Law Launches YouTube Channel with Free Online Divorce Mediation & Divorce Litigation Consultations
New York divorce attorney and mediator, Cory Rosenbaum announces the launch of the Modern Divorce Law YouTube Channel, featuring over 120 free video consultations on divorce mediation and divorce litigation. - December 22, 2014 - Modern Divorce Law
Roig Lawyers Continues Expansion of Litigation Practice Group
Roig Lawyers, a minority-owned multi-practice litigation law firm dedicated to serving clients across six offices throughout Florida, is pleased to announce that Ryan J. Smollar has joined as an associate in the Litigation practice group in the firm’s Deerfield Beach office. Ryan... - December 20, 2014 - Roig Lawyers
Richard H. Walker Joins Pro Bono Partnership Board of Directors
Pro Bono Partnership has announced that Richard H. Walker has been elected to its Board of Directors. Mr. Walker is General Counsel and Member of the Group Executive Committee for Deutsche Bank. Prior to joining Deutsche Bank, he served as Director of the Division of Enforcement of the United... - December 20, 2014 - Pro Bono Partnership
Schmitt & Orlov Announces New Office in Laos
Asia IP specialist firm Schmitt & Orlov (S&O) announced its further growth in the ASEAN region with the opening of its Vientiane office in Laos. - December 19, 2014 - Schmitt & Orlov
Burns White Promotes Eight Attorneys to Membership Status
Burns White LLC is pleased to announce the promotion of eight attorneys to Member in its Pittsburgh and Philadelphia offices, effective Jan. 1, 2015. Pittsburgh Nicole E. Bazzy, who joined Burns White in 2004, is Co-Chair of the Estate Planning and Administration Group and practices in the areas... - December 19, 2014 - Burns White LLC
Miller Elected Stockholder at Henderson Franklin
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Attorney John Miller has been elected a stockholder. Attorney Robert Shearman, one of Miller’s mentors, shares “John has the drive, intellect and personal awareness to be not only a successful... - December 19, 2014 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Holmes Recognized as Named Shareholder
The Farr Law Firm is pleased to announce the addition of David A. Holmes to the firm’s name. The name of the firm is now Farr, Farr, Emerich, Hackett, Carr and Holmes, P.A. - December 18, 2014 - Farr Law Firm
Henderson Franklin Elects Barritt as Stockholder
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Attorney Amanda Barritt has been elected a stockholder. Managing Partner Denis Noah shares, “Amanda has a commanding knowledge of Association Law and is regularly consulted by many of our clients,... - December 17, 2014 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Leading New York Bankruptcy Lawyer Opens New Office in Manhattan
It is the second location for The Law Offices of Howard Warner, with its first located in Queens, NY. - December 16, 2014 - Law Offices of Howard Warner
Attorney Faisal Moghul Wrote a Peer-Reviewed Publication Regarding Deceptive Language in Consumer Contracts in the December 2014 Issue of The Practical Lawyer
The American Law Institute published attorney Faisal Moghul’s peer-reviewed publication, “Of Creditors, Guarantors, and Sureties: Whose Debt Is It Anyway,” in the December 2014 issue of The Practical Lawyer. Moghul is passionate about helping individual consumers look out for... - December 16, 2014 - United Global Law Group