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Moore & Van Allen Attorney Elected to Serve as American Bar Association District Representative
Moore & Van Allen PLLC Charlotte Litigation Associate M. Cabell Clay was appointed to serve as the North Carolina Bar Association Young Lawyers Division’s District 9 Representative to the American Bar Association. - October 04, 2014 - Moore & Van Allen PLLC
The RMN Agency Voted Among the Best of 2014
The RMN Agency was recently voted in the Daily Report’s Best of 2014 issue as the best legal staffing and recruiting firm. - October 04, 2014 - The RMN Agency
Stetson Law Grad Shaun Cummings Joins Prominent Fort Myers Law Firm
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Shaun Cummings has joined the firm as an associate in the Tort & Insurance Litigation practice area. Cummings served as a summer associate with Henderson Franklin in 2013, and worked as a... - October 03, 2014 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Danny F. Dukes and Associates, LLC Announces That Danny Dukes Completes Business Valuation Course
Danny F. Dukes and Associates, LLC announced that the founder, Danny Dukes, completed a course offered by the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) the week of September 12. - October 02, 2014 - Danny F. Dukes and Associates, LLC
Ravenhearth Law Launches Government Contracting Resource for New Businesses
Founder of Ravenhearth Law and government contracts lawyer, Orest J. Jowyk has launched a new website, which offers an introduction to government contracting. - October 02, 2014 - Ravenhearth Law
William D. Schroeder, Jr. Attorney at Law Demonstrates How to Stop Creditor Harassment with the Help of a Bankruptcy Lawyer
When one individual owes another money, it is not uncommon for tempers to rise. Though it is the daily job of a creditor to communicate with individuals who are dealing with credit stress or bankruptcy, they often come across as pushy and rude when money is owed. In order to avoid the hassle of... - October 02, 2014 - William D. Schroeder, Jr. – Attorney at Law
Riley Welch LaPorte & Associates Forensic Laboratories Welcomes New Staff and Disciplines - Will Now Provide Forensic Firearms & Toolmarks and Forensic Biology & DNA
Riley Welch LaPorte & Associates Forensic Laboratories announces the addition of two new staff members, and two new forensic science disciplines, to their firm. In addition to forensic document examinations, ink dating, and latent prints, Riley Welch LaPorte will now be offering Forensic... - October 01, 2014 - Riley Welch LaPorte & Associates Forensic Laboratories
Anderson and Miller to Present at Southwest Florida Claims Association
Attorneys Robert Anderson and John Miller of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt will speak at the October 2 dinner meeting of the Southwest Florida Claims Association at the Edison Restaurant in Fort Myers. The interactive presentation will provide attendees with an update on recent case law,... - October 01, 2014 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Imani Lee, Inc. Enters Into Multi-Year Agreement with Sol Cal Surrogacy
The language services company is providing international social media management for the new law group. - September 30, 2014 - Imani Lee, Inc.
Famighetti & Weinick, PLLC Lawyers Selected by Super Lawyers Magazine
Famighetti & Weinick, PLLC partners Peter J. Famighetti and Matthew Weinick were selected for inclusion in the 2014 Super Lawyers New York Metro Magazine. Famighetti was selected to the Super Lawyers list in the category of Plaintiff’s employment litigation. Less than 5% of the lawyers in... - September 27, 2014 - Famighetti & Weinick, PLLC
Personal Injury Attorney Michael Jordan Elected President of Berkeley County Bar Association
Personal Injury Attorney Michael Jordan has been elected as the new president for the Berkeley County Bar Association. Jordan is an attorney at Steinberg Law Firm in Goose Creek. - September 27, 2014 - Steinberg Law Firm
Sinapse Blog Has Announced Free Giveaway of Kalyan's Thrilling Novel, "Pirates of Bollywood"
Dr. Kankanala's second legal thriller, "Pirates of Bollywood," is being given away to chosen winners of Sinapse blog's random selection process. Interested persons may enlist simply by entering their names and email addresses in the blog. - September 26, 2014 - Dr. Kalyan Kankanala
INsig2 LawTech Europe Congress Premieres New Documentary Film "The Decade of Discovery" at Its 2014 Event in Prague
INsig2 LawTech Europe Congress in conjunction with Bloomberg BNA and 10th Mountain Films is pleased to present the Europe premiere of the new documentary film "The Decade of Discovery." Please join them on October 20 at the INsig2 LawTech Europe Congress dinner for a documentary film screening and panel discussion at the Veduta Restaurant in the Clarion Congress Hotel Prague. - September 25, 2014 - INsig2 LawTech Europe Congress
Fisher & Phillips Partner Michael P. Royal Named to the 2014 International Who’s Who of Management Labour and Employment Lawyers
2014 Marks the 5th Consecutive Year Royal has been selected to this Elite Group - September 25, 2014 - Fisher Phillips, Texas
Moye White’s Ted White Named Denver Business Journal Power Book Winner: Recognized as 2014 Business Leader in the Law Category
Ted White, partner at the Denver law firm, Moye White LLP, has been honored by the Denver Business Journal as its 2014 Power Book winner in the category of law. White was recognized for his work in shaping the business and organizational structure of Fahr LLC, an umbrella entity for prominent investor and philanthropist Tom Steyer. Fahr is focused primarily on accelerating the country’s transition to a clean energy future. - September 24, 2014 - Moye White
Eight Ragsdale Liggett Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America 2015 Edition
Ragsdale Liggett attorneys included in the 2015 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America are: David Liggett and Frank Liggett for Insurance Law; John Nunnally for Commercial Litigation and Construction Law; William Pollock and Mary Webb for Insurance Litigation; Robert Ramseur, Jr., Ben Kuhn and Eric Spence for Real Estate Law. - September 24, 2014 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
John S. Leinicke of Roig Lawyers Selected to Serve as Chair of the DRI Young Lawyers State and Local Defense Organization Steering Committee
Roig Lawyers, a minority-owned multi-practice litigation law firm dedicated to serving clients across seven offices throughout Florida, is pleased to announce that John S. Leinicke, associate in the Miami office, has been selected to serve as chair of the DRI Young Lawyers State and Local Defense... - September 24, 2014 - Roig Lawyers
Retired United States Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens Presented with Inaugural Gavel Award at The John Marshall Law School
Law students from the Phi Delta Phi Honor Society recognized Justice Stevens for his commitment to legal education and professionalism. - September 20, 2014 - Marie Sarantakis
Cognate.com Launches New Trademark Listing Platform
Cognate.com has just launched the country's first online platform enabling companies to make a fast, affordable claim to their trademark rights. - September 20, 2014 - Cognate.com
Celesq® Announces October CLE: Legal Developments Involving Unmanned Aircraft Systems; IP/Patents/Litigation; Employment/Labor Law/EEOC; IT/Outsourcing/Technology Law
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following web casts starting October 8, 2014: The Law of Commercial Unmanned Aircraft Systems (2446) Live web cast: October 8, 2014 (12:00 noon ET) K&L Gates attorneys Ed Fishman, Marty Stern, Jim Insco and Tom DeCesar: (a) discuss the current... - September 20, 2014 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
Roig Lawyers Announces New Associate Attorney, Melanie Ann Parris, to Their Expanding Litigation Practice Group
Roig Lawyers, a minority-owned multi-practice litigation law firm dedicated to serving clients across seven offices throughout Florida, is pleased to announce the addition of Melanie Ann Parris to the firm’s Coral Gables office. Melanie joins the firm’s expanding Litigation practice... - September 20, 2014 - Roig Lawyers
Deborah J. Wright of Lodestone Legal Group to Speak at CEO Mastermind, Brentwood
Deborah J. Wright is going to speak to small business owners and professionals of CEO Mastermind on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at Corky's, Brentwood at 11:00, where they will learn to capitalize on small-business know-how to grow and protect their businesses. - September 20, 2014 - Lodestone Legal Group
CFLA Announces Mortgage Securitization Auditor Training Certification in Los Angeles, CA; October 24-26, 2014
CFLA, Inc has created a comprehensive training certification program entitled: Mortgage Securitization Auditor "MSA"- A 24-hour in-person intensive seminar held across the country. - September 20, 2014 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
Aila Makooli, Barristers & Solicitors Opens New Office
Aila Makooli, Barristers & Solicitors is pleased to announce Toronto divorce lawyer David Nuri, an attorney experienced in Family Law and Civil Litigation has joined the Makooli Law office. Legal services are now being provided at a new office location, Aila Makooli, Barristers & Solicitors will be even more accessible to clients in the Greater Toronto Area who need a Toronto divorce attorney and they are mobile lawyers. - September 19, 2014 - Makooli Law
S and B Burgers "Pay It Forward" Day Benefiting Trinity Legal Clinic
OCU's Public Interest Law Group invites you to S and B Burgers "Pay It Forward" Day benefiting Trinity Legal Clinic of Oklahoma on September 30th, 2014 at 20 N.W. 9th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102. 10% of the days sales will go to Trinity Legal Clinic to improve access to justice... - September 19, 2014 - OCU's PILG
Sims Re-Elected as Director of Fort Myers Christian School Board
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Attorney L. David Sims was re-elected as a Director of the Fort Myers Christian School Board. The School was established in 1979 and embraces a traditional approach to the elementary and middle school... - September 19, 2014 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
McMahon & Winters is Pleased to Announce Their Relocation to New Office to Better Serve Clients
McMahon & Winters Law Firm is pleased to announce they have relocated to a brand new office in Lancaster to better serve their valued clients. McMahon & Winters' clients and colleagues will now find the law firm at 30 North Lime Street, Lancaster, PA, just a block from their former location... - September 19, 2014 - McMahon & Winters Law Firm
Albert Lung, Of Counsel, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP to Speak at KC’s The JOBS Act and Its Impact on Capital-Raising: 2014 Updates Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Albert Lung, Of Counsel, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “The JOBS Act and Its Impact on... - September 19, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Relecura Presents Key Findings on Tesla Motors' Patent Portfolio
INDUS TechInnovations releases an IP intelligence report that does a deep-dive analysis into the patent portfolio of Tesla Motors using its flagship product Relecura. The report assesses the significance of Tesla's portfolio within the overall electric vehicle intellectual property landscape. Various facets of Tesla's portfolio are studied and compared to the other major players in the electric vehicle industry in the report. - September 13, 2014 - INDUS Techinnovations
Otto E. Bergés, Esq., Recognized by Super Lawyers for 2014 for Consumer Advocacy
Super Lawyers 2014 Recognizes Otto E. Bergés, Esq. for the 5th time. The staff and clients at the Bergés Law Group, P.A. are pleased to announce that Otto E. Bergés been recognized by Super Lawyers for 2014 for Consumer Advocacy. Congratulations go to him for inclusion in the... - September 13, 2014 - Berges Law Group
Multiple Kirby, Noonan, Lance & Hoge Attorneys Win 2015 Best Lawyers® in America Designation
Founding Partner Michael Kirby Named San Diego Lawyer of the Year for Bet-the-Company Litigation - September 12, 2014 - Kirby Noonan Lance & Hoge, LLP
John S. Leinicke of Roig Lawyers Elected President of the Dade County Defense Bar Association
Roig Lawyers, a minority-owned multi-practice litigation law firm dedicated to serving clients across seven offices throughout Florida, is pleased to announce that John S. Leinicke, associate in the Miami office, has been elected President of the Dade County Defense Bar Association (DCDBA). The... - September 12, 2014 - Roig Lawyers
Mortgage Default Technology Company assure360 Announces New Ownership and Service Offerings
assure360 has expanded service offerings to include enhanced technology and outsourcing solutions for law firms and mortgage servicers. - September 12, 2014 - assure360
Jessica Z. Martin of Roig Lawyers Recognized as one of the 2014 March of Dimes Women of Distinction
Roig Lawyers, a minority-owned multi-practice litigation law firm dedicated to serving clients across seven offices throughout Florida, is proud to announce that Jessica Z. Martin, partner in the Deerfield Beach office, is a 2014 March of Dimes Women of Distinction honoree. The 19th Annual March... - September 12, 2014 - Roig Lawyers
Special Education Attorney to Speak to Parents at Hillsides Education Center Oct. 6
Join Former School Attorney Hans A. Gillinger on October 6th from 6-8pm in the Auditorium at Hillsides Education Center 940 Avenue 64, Pasadena as he brings parents effective strategies and techniques to use at IEPs, during the assessment process, and throughout the formal dispute process before the OAH. He provides an insider’s perspective on how school district decision makers and their attorney’s think. - September 11, 2014 - Gillinger And Associates
Family Lawyers Jeffrey M. Williams and Hillary J. Moonay to Speak at Pennsylvania Bar Institute
Divorce attorneys from Williams Family Law to present CLEs on family law issues. - September 11, 2014 - Williams Family Law, P.C.
LawTech Europe Congress Announces INsig2 as Its Title Sponsor
LawTech Europe Congress is pleased to announce INsig2 as the Title Sponsor for its annual event on digital evidence, forensic investigations, cyber security, and law firm technologies. INsig2's excellence in digital forensics and its location in the CEE region make it an indispensable partner for LTEC. - September 11, 2014 - INsig2 LawTech Europe Congress
Hon. Fred Foreman Retained as Special Counsel by Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
Former jurist to provide guidance to Board of Directors on corporate compliance, governance and other issues. - September 10, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Edward S. Snyder Selected for Esteemed Lawyers of America
Edward S. Snyder has been a matrimonial practitioner for more than four decades. He has argued before the Supreme Court of New Jersey on three occasions, and he represented the winning side in the nationally-celebrated case Konzelman v. Konzelman, which focused on the termination of alimony. Ed... - September 10, 2014 - Esteemed Lawyers of America
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Supervisors Set for Sept. 25
Employment law firm LightGabler LLP is presenting a seminar on “Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Supervisors,” Thursday, September 25 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in Camarillo. California law requires companies with 50 or more employees to provide their supervisors with at... - September 10, 2014 - LightGabler LLP
Edward J. Carbone of Roig Lawyers Elected to the Florida Defense Lawyers Association Board of Directors
Roig Lawyers, a minority-owned multi-practice litigation law firm dedicated to serving clients across seven offices throughout Florida, is proud to announce that Edward (Ed) J. Carbone, managing partner in the Tampa office, has been elected to a two-year term to the Florida Defense Lawyers... - September 10, 2014 - Roig Lawyers
Immigration law firm in Fairfax, VA - Patel Law Firm LLC, Joins Tucker & Associates PLLC
Fairfax immigration lawyer teams up with Tucker & Associates PLLC in hopes of providing better legal immigration services to the NOVA/DC/MD areas. - September 10, 2014 - Patel Law Firm LLC
MediaPro Expands Global Training Potential Into Over 100 Languages
MediaPro, Inc., an award winning provider of eLearning solutions, has added to its list of the languages and markets it can support by partnering with JONCKERS, a Brussels-based translation company. Since 2010, MediaPro, Inc. and JONCKERS have collaborated to enable the multilingual delivery of... - September 09, 2014 - Jonckers
William D. Schroeder Jr., Attorney at Law Helps Clients Achieve Fair Compensation in Personal Injury Cases
Often people are injured, not because of their own conduct, but because of someone else’s. Fortunately, victims of unlawful conduct can pursue injury claims through lawsuit or negotiation if they utilize the services of a personal injury lawyer. Montgomery County’s William D. Schroeder... - September 07, 2014 - William D. Schroeder, Jr. – Attorney at Law
Fisher & Phillips San Antonio Attorney Recognized as a 2014 Texas Super Lawyer®
The San Antonio office of national labor and employment law firm Fisher & Phillips LLP announced today that Robert Kilgore has been named to the 2014 Texas Super Lawyers® list. Super Lawyer selections are based upon independent research and peer nominations from the Thomson Reuters-owned... - September 07, 2014 - Fisher Phillips, Texas
Fisher & Phillips Dallas Managing Partner Michael Abcarian Recognized as a 2014 Texas Super Lawyer®
This year marks the Tenth Consecutive Year Abcarian Has Been Selected for this Honor. - September 07, 2014 - Fisher Phillips, Texas
Wealth DNA Radio Show Special Guest Barbara Luther Shares Her Expertise and Insight on Protecting Your Intellectual Property September 8, 2014 at 9:00 AM PDT
Protecting your Intellectual Property (IP) - The Wealth DNA Radio Show interviews Barbara Luther, founder and owner of The Luther Law Firm in Scottsdale, AZ, to cover this important topic. If you’ve ever had a valuable idea or your future income and/or company may be affected by protecting your intellectual property, you’ll find this interview informative. - September 06, 2014 - Wealth DNA radio
Attorney Denis Noah Named "Best Lawyers' 2015 Fort Myers Real Estate Lawyer of the Year"
Best Lawyers in America has named Denis H. Noah, managing partner at Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, “Fort Myers Best Lawyers Real Estate Lawyer of the Year” for 2015. Only a single lawyer in each specialty in each community is being honored as the “Lawyer of the... - September 06, 2014 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Georgia P. Quinn, Senior Associate, Seyfarth Shaw LLP to Speak at KC’s The JOBS Act and Its Impact on Capital-Raising: 2014 Updates Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Georgia P. Quinn, Senior Associate, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “The JOBS Act and Its Impact on... - September 06, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
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... - September 05, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide