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General Counsel PC Celebrating 10th Anniversary
The DC-based national firm General Counsel, P.C. is pleased to announce that it is celebrating 10 years of representing individuals and businesses in a variety of legal matters; GAO Bid Protest, Business, Immigration, Employment and more. - December 15, 2014 - General Counsel, PC
Hackett Receives Florida Bar Board Recertification in Real Estate
Attorney Jack O. Hackett II has been recertified by The Florida Bar in Real Estate. Of the lawyers eligible to practice law in Florida, only 6 percent have earned board certification. - December 13, 2014 - Farr Law Firm
Employment Lawyer Suzanne Boy Elected President of HRMA of Southwest Florida
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Attorney Suzanne Boy was sworn in as the 2015 President of the Human Resource Management Association of Southwest Florida (HRMA), a local chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). HRMA is a... - December 13, 2014 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
FranVest Management EB-5 Direct Investment Managed Franchise Program Provides Proof of Concept to the EB-5 Investment Community
FranVest Management and Fantastic Sams announce San Diego California locations opening soon with more grand opening announcements forthcoming. - December 12, 2014 - FranVest Management
Energized Corps Program “2015 Goals” Launched Offering an Irresistible Proposition to HR, CEO, Managers, to Achieve Higher Productivity and ROI for 2015
End Burn Out, recognized experts in stress management and productivity solutions, recently announced their “Energized Corps” program that gives managers a proven way to energize their work force, increase productivity, raise ROI and reduce stress in the workplace. Now with "Energized Corps 2015 Goals" End Burn Out is calling for ten select businesses nationwide and in Canada to enjoy greater productivity and ROI. - December 11, 2014 - End Burn Out
Moore & Van Allen Litigation Member Receives Ayscue Professionalism Award
Moore & Van Allen Charlotte Litigation Member George V. Hanna III received the Mecklenburg County Bar and Foundation’s 2014-2015 Ayscue Professionalism Award for displaying exemplary professionalism. - December 11, 2014 - Moore & Van Allen PLLC
Roig Lawyers Welcomes Andres Millon to Its Expanding 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 the addition of Andres Millon as an associate to the firm’s Miami office. Andres concentrates his practice in Personal Injury... - December 11, 2014 - Roig Lawyers
Middle School Teacher Dismissed of Child Porn Charge
Wallin & Klarich Partner David R. Cohn Wins Case for Middle School Teacher Accused of Downloading Child Porn on School Computer. - December 10, 2014 - Wallin & Klarich, A Law Corporation
Sarah L. Gorski Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Sarah L. Gorski of Walled Lake, Michigan has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About Sarah L. Gorski Ms. Gorski has almost 15 years experience in the legal field. She is a Senior... - December 10, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Roig Lawyers Welcomes Arturo L. Arca to Miami Office
Roig Lawyers, a minority-owned multi-practice litigation law firm dedicated to serving clients across six offices throughout Florida, is pleased to announce the addition of Arturo L. Arca to the firm’s Miami office. Arturo joins the firm’s expanding Litigation practice group. Arturo... - December 10, 2014 - Roig Lawyers
Solent Promises Merry Christmas for Conflicting Couples with Proven Family Mediation
Solent Family Mediation is assuring a happy Christmas for the conflicting couples who are worried about kinky family disputes over conjugal treasures and kids through specialised and professional family mediation. - December 10, 2014 - Solent Family Mediation
Form I-9 Training for Notaries in Alabama
Representatives from USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) will conduct "Form I-9 Training for Notaries," on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 5:30 pm, at the Homewood Public Library. Notaries and Notary Signing Agents are encouraged to attend. Training will be presented via videoconference. Attendees can join the group at the library or connect remotely. - December 09, 2014 - Notaries4Alabama
Purposeful Planning Institute Announces Inaugural Fusion Collaboration Event for March 19-20th in Orlando, Florida
Purposeful Planning Institute (PPI) announced today that it will be launching a new symposium for professional advisors and consultants showcasing the benefits of fusing the technical aspects of Estate Planning and Wealth Management with the positivity of relational and legacy planning. The first ever Fusion Collaboration will be held in Orlando, Florida on March 19th and 20th of 2015. - December 09, 2014 - Purposeful Planning Institute
George Sano Investigations – GSI Launches 2014 Give Back Program
George Sano, founder and CEO of GSI is Paying it Forward this holiday season by choosing, “Joanie’s Purse Project” as his company’s Give Back Program. Honoring the legacy of philanthropist, Joan (Hoefs) Smith, “Joanie’s Purse Project” provides purses filled... - December 07, 2014 - George Sano Investigations - GSI
Mark A. Chertok, Esq. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Mark A. Chertok, Esq., of New York, New York has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About Mark A. Chertok, Esq. Mr. Chertok has over 40 years of experience in the field of law. He is Vice... - December 06, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Rawls McNelis + Mitchell Announces Opening of New Office in Fairfax, Virginia
Rawls McNelis + Mitchell, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, announces the opening of a new office location in Fairfax, Virginia. For Rawls McNelis + Mitchell, a boutique health care law firm focused on complex medicine, the new office will accommodate the firm's growing legal staff to better... - December 06, 2014 - Rawls Law Group
Melanie Dubis Elected to Alliance of AIDS Services-Carolina
Raleigh Attorney Named as Non-Profit's Board Chair. - December 04, 2014 - Parker Poe
Albert C. Hanna is Featured on America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals’ Homepage, Lifelong Exposure Granted
Albert C. Hanna’s illustrious career in Property Rights and Litigation has earned him an exclusive position on America’s Registry’s website homepage. The image of his Times Square appearance in New York City has taken permanent residence in this location and will remain there for life. - December 03, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Virtual Legal Assistant Office in Delaware Opens for Business Nationwide
Virtual Office Offers Remote Administrative Support for Attorneys and Law Firms. - December 03, 2014 - Virtual Legal Assistant
Parker Poe’s Raleigh Office Moves to PNC Plaza
Parker Poe’s Raleigh office has moved from the Wells Fargo Capitol Center into a new, custom-built space in PNC Plaza. The two-story, 50,000-square-foot office includes more than 100 work spaces for attorneys, paralegals and assistants, as well as a dozen conference rooms, a catering kitchen... - November 27, 2014 - Parker Poe
Moye White Welcomes Franchise Associate Nicole Chatham
Nicole Chatham has joined Denver law firm, Moye White, as an associate. Chatham is a former corporate counsel who specializes in franchise & distribution and corporate law. - November 27, 2014 - Moye White
Longman & Van Grack LLC Adds New Commercial Litigator
The Bethesda and Rockville, Maryland law firm of Longman & Van Grack, LLC is happy to announce a new addition to its commercial litigation practice. Seasoned litigator, Attorney Theodore Kiviat, has joined the firm on an Of Counsel basis. Attorney Theodore Kiviat is an experienced civil... - November 25, 2014 - Longman & Van Grack, LLC
Celesq® Announces December CLE: Ethical Issues in Social Media, IP, Asset Protection and Estate Planning; Elimination of Bias; Substance Abuse; IP, & More
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following web casts starting December 3, 2014: Social Media: Ethical Considerations for All Lawyers (2438) Live web cast: December 4, 2014 (12:00 noon ET) Steve Bennett, Park Jensen Bennett LLP, reviews potentially applicable Model Rules of... - November 23, 2014 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
Burns White Welcomes Seven Associates to Pittsburgh and Philadelphia Offices
Burns White LLC welcomes seven associates with practices spanning employment, energy, general litigation, health care and long-term care, and Medicare compliance to its offices in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Pittsburgh Energy Litigation Cressinda “Chris” D. Schlag assists clients in... - November 23, 2014 - Burns White LLC
Michigan DUI Attorney Offers Advice for Biggest Bar Night of the Year
Drivers may not know all they need to know about Michigan DUI - November 21, 2014 - Barone Defense Firm
KL Translations Announces High Quality Legal Translation Services
Despite paying highly for legal translators, KL Translations has announced high quality legal translations at subsidized rates. - November 21, 2014 - KL Translations
Bucks Family Lawyer Elizabeth J. Fineman Named to "Forty Under 40"
Divorce attorney from Williams Family Law in Doylestown recognized among 40 up-and-coming business and community leaders in Bucks and Montgomery counties. - November 21, 2014 - Williams Family Law, P.C.
Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP Selected as City of Cincinnati Bond Counsel
Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP, (GSH), a full-service, national minority-owned law firm, has been selected as bond counsel by the City of Cincinnati. Four law firms were chosen through an RFP process to assist the City with its bond issuances and provide advice related to those and prior... - November 20, 2014 - Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP
Jeffrey M. Williams Named Best Lawyers 2015 Family Law "Lawyer of the Year" in Region
Williams Family Law founder and managing partner named top family lawyer in Philadelphia area. - November 20, 2014 - Williams Family Law, P.C.
Raymond Dean Jones, Esq. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Raymond Dean Jones, Esq. of Denver, Colorado has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About Raymond Dean Jones, Esq Mr. Jones has more than 45 years of experience in the legal field. He is... - November 19, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Attorney Elisabeth DeWitt Presiding Judge for the 2014 Earle Zehmer Mock Trial Competition
Personal injury and civil trial attorney Elisabeth A. DeWitt of Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh volunteered as the presiding judge for the 2014 E. Earle Zehmer Mock Trial Competition. The 2014 E. Earle Zehmer Mock Trial Competition was held at the George E. Edgecomb Courthouse in Tampa, FL on... - November 19, 2014 - Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh
Alena Shautsova, New York Immigration Lawyer, Comments on New NYC Legislation Restricting Enforceability of ICE Detainers
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has power to detain and remove persons without valid immigration status. Most of the cases are referred to ICE by local agencies. New York City decided to stop this practice by adopting legislation limiting the cooperation between NYC agencies and ICE. - November 18, 2014 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova
The Publication of the Controversial List of Hidden Company Directors Links Under "Right to be Forgotten" Hits International Media
Fortune magazine published an article about the consequences of the Right to be Forgotten directive applied to company directors information after a business information company released the list of removed director profiles in the UK & Spain, causing immediate reactions. - November 17, 2014 - Dato Capital
Art Kallow Legal Education Seminar Series Presents Legal Experts on New Alimony Law
Scott A. Shell, multiple award-winning matrimonial lawyer and family law attorney Misty I. Gamino, winner of the prestigious Rising Star award will be the key note presenters. They will lecture and analyze the new spousal maintenance statute that goes into effect Jan. 1, 2015. Shell and Gamino will provide valuable insight relevant to this new law. - November 14, 2014 - Jeffery M Leving, Ltd.
Jablonski Receives AV Rating from Peers
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Kelly Spillman Jablonski has received an AV rating by Martindale Hubbell. During the peer review process, lawyers are rated on their legal ability in five key areas: legal knowledge in their specific area of... - November 14, 2014 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Personal Injury Attorneys Nickola & Nickola Take on Texting and Driving
Nickola & Nickola notes, that while Michigan lawmakers have been stiffening laws and penalties for texting and driving, along with other forms of distracted driving. - November 14, 2014 - Nickola & Nickola Law
Author Autographed Copy of Pirates of Bollywood to be Given Away on GoodReads
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala has listed his upcoming legal thriller, Pirates of Bollywood, for a free give away on GoodReads. One paperback copy of the book will be given away for free to the winner after the release of the book. - November 14, 2014 - Dr. Kalyan Kankanala
Paralegal Stella Mason of Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh Honored by State College of Florida
The State College of Florida Paralegal Studies program commemorated their 40 year anniversary by celebrating and honoring a past graduate who best exemplifies excellence. - November 13, 2014 - Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh
Gaw | Poe LLP Prevents MedeAnalytics, Inc. from Shutting Down Business Operations of Stella Systems, LLC
Gaw | Poe LLP client Stella Systems prevails on Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by MedeAnalytics seeking to compel Stella to surrender its computer equipment. - November 12, 2014 - Gaw | Poe LLP
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Donald H. Lapowich as Professional of the Year
Donald H. Lapowich, of Toronto, Ontario, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Insurance Defense Law. - November 12, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Eileen M.G. Scofield, Counsel, Alston & Bird LLP to Speak at KC’s U.S. Immigration System: What’s in Store for the Proposed Reform in 2015 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Eileen M.G. Scofield, Counsel, Alston & Bird LLP, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “U.S. Immigration System:... - November 12, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Lisa G. Atkins, Associate, Baker & McKenzie LLP to Speak at KC’s U.S. Immigration System: What’s in Store for the Proposed Reform in 2015 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Lisa G. Atkins, Associate, Baker & McKenzie LLP, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “U.S. Immigration System:... - November 12, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
The Discovery Channel and Gadfly Publishing Announce the November 18, 2014 Premier of "The Shot Doctor," the Ruby McCollum Murder Trial
In 1952, the Pittsburgh Courier hired Zora Neale Hurston to cover the trial of Ruby McCollum, a wealthy African-American wife who shot and killed her white lover, a prominent physician and recently elected state senator. The trial became a landmark case in the history of the Segregationist South. - November 11, 2014 - Gadfly Publishing, LLC
Personal Injury Law Firm d’Oliveira & Associates Moves to Woonsocket, RI
MA & RI Personal Injury Law Firm d'Oliveira & Associates relocated their North Smithfield, RI personal injury law firm office to Woonsocket, RI on Friday, November 7, 2014. - November 10, 2014 - d'Oliveira & Associates
The Law Offices of John Caravella P.C. Recognized Again by the Long Island Business Community
John Caravella recognized for the second time in two years by the Long Island business community for leadership in the legal profession and having a positive impact on Long Island. - November 09, 2014 - The Law Offices of John Caravella P.C.
Philadelphia Employment Law Attorney Ryan A. Hancock to Present at Bar Institute
Former PHRC attorney will discuss the legal rights of people with criminal history record information when applying for jobs. - November 08, 2014 - Willig, Williams & Davidson
Dallas Office of Fisher & Phillips Ranked Nationally in The 2015 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”
Second Year Fisher & Phillips’ Dallas Office has Received Tier 1 Ranking. - November 07, 2014 - Fisher Phillips, Texas
Roig Lawyers Expands Its Presence in Central Florida
Roig Lawyers, a minority-owned multi-practice litigation law firm dedicated to serving clients across seven offices throughout Florida, is pleased to announce the expansion of its Orlando office by moving to larger space in its current Sand Lake Building office location. “The move was... - November 07, 2014 - Roig Lawyers
Drew Stoller of Roig Lawyers Certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a Circuit Court Mediator
Roig Lawyers, a minority-owned multi-practice litigation law firm dedicated to serving clients across seven offices throughout Florida, is pleased to announce that Drew Stoller, managing partner of the West Palm Beach office, has been certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a Circuit Court... - November 07, 2014 - Roig Lawyers
Roig Lawyers Ranked in 2015 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”
Roig Lawyers, a minority-owned multi-practice litigation law firm dedicated to serving clients across seven offices throughout Florida, is pleased to announce that Roig Lawyers has been ranked in the 2015 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” in the field of... - November 07, 2014 - Roig Lawyers