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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
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
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
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
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