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Eldon Riggs Hugie, Esq. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Eldon Riggs Hugie, Esq. of Bakersfield, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of law and business. About Eldon Riggs Hugie, Esq. Mr. Hugie is an attorney-CPA with over 40... - May 14, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Campbell Law Confers 150 Degrees at 2014 Graduation
Red Hat President & CEO Jim Whitehurst Delivers Commencement Address - May 14, 2014 - Campbell Law
PrintingHouse Press Launches New Responsive Design Website
PrintingHouse Press is launching a brand new website with a responsive design and many new features. - May 14, 2014 - PrintingHouse Press
Marc S. Mayerson, Principal, The Mayerson Firm PLLC to Speak at KC’s D&O Liability Insurance Policies: Emerging Issues and Practical Guidance Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Marc S. Mayerson, Principal, The Mayerson Firm PLLC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “D&O Liability Insurance... - May 14, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Antelope Media Explains Why Lawyers Need Their Own Advertising Agency
It might horrify some lawyers to know that they have been at the forefront of advertising. But lawyer turned ad agency founder, Ralph Grayden, says that one technique lawyers have been using for years has now become the hottest trend in advertising. - May 13, 2014 - Antelope Media
Whitewood Solutions Announces an Affordable Way to Help Tax Professionals Create Year-Round Revenue
Whitewood Solutions is rolling out the most affordable way for tax professionals to obtain year-round revenue streams and help their clients resolve their delinquent tax debts. By partnering with Whitewood, a tax professional, no matter the size of their practice, can hire an entire team of trained Tax Resolution Specialists to do all of their tax help work for a flat monthly fee. With an average case fee size of well above that, this program ensures a far from typical profit margin. - May 12, 2014 - Whitewood Tax Solutions
Pangaea Services, Inc and Fortis General Counsel, LLP to Join Forces on The Defender™ Smart Personal Protection
Pangaea Services, Inc, maker of The Defender, has engaged Robert Rugani of Fortis General Counsel, LLP to represent the technology startup for its corporate legal matters. - May 11, 2014 - Pangaea Services, Inc
John J. Maalouf Ranked as One of the Top 10 International Trade & Finance Lawyers in the United States – 2014
Maalouf Ashford & Talbot, LLP, today announced that John J. Maalouf, Senior Partner of the Firm, has for the ninth consecutive year been ranked as one of the Top 10 International Trade & Finance Lawyers in the U.S. - May 10, 2014 - Maalouf Ashford & Talbot, LLP
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Mark Trank to Workers' Compensation Defense Team
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Mark Trank has joined the Workers’ Compensation practice area. He represents insurance carriers, third party administrators, and employers in the defense of workers’ compensation... - May 10, 2014 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
TenCate Grass and FieldTurf Settle Lawsuit
TenCate Grass and FieldTurf, a Tarkett Sports Company, have settled lawsuits filed against each other in the federal district court in Atlanta, USA. FieldTurf filed a lawsuit in March of 2011 against certain TenCate companies, which filed counterclaims against FieldTurf. The disputes between the... - May 09, 2014 - FieldTurf
PlusCounsel LLC Appoints Billy Holder as Online Channel Director
PlusCounsel announced today, the appointment of Billy Holder to the role of Online Channel Director. In this position, Billy will be responsible for setting the PlusCounsel's Internet presence, marketing strategy as well as coordinating with senior leaders within the organization to develop the... - May 09, 2014 - PlusCounsel
Anderson Jones Welcomes Associate Attorney Lindsey Powell
Powell Joins Anderson Jones’ Elite Legal Team as an Associate Attorney. - May 08, 2014 - Anderson Jones
Massachusetts Consumers Offered Free Workshop on Resetting Debt and Rebuilding Credit
Local law firm gives back by offering second in series of workshops. - May 08, 2014 - Culik Law PC
Althaus Law Prevents Crisis and Paves Way for Attorneys Who Care
Denver-metro attorney caters to clients who want to avoid crisis while maintaining a strong focus on community. - May 07, 2014 - Althaus Law
Jacob Morse Named Recipient of Campbell Law School Leadership Scholar Award
Incoming First-Year Law Student Receives Full Tuition Scholarship Award from Local Law School in Recognition of Leadership Potential - May 07, 2014 - Campbell Law
Altchiler LLC and Robert Altchiler Secure a Dismissal of Indictment and All Charges Against Poker-Playing Lawyer Ralph Pecorale
Altchiler LLC and Robert Altchiler Secured a Complete Dismissal of All Charges Against Its Client Ralph Pecorale, Rendering the prosecution and case against Pecorale a Nullity. - May 06, 2014 - Altchiler LLC
Edith M. Holly Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Edith M. Holly of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About Edith M. Holly Ms. Holly has 25 years experience in the legal field. She is a Barrister and... - May 06, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Wal-Mart Sponsors NAMWOLF’s 2014 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia September 21-24
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms Inc., (NAMWOLF®) today announced that Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. joins Accenture, Microsoft and Prudential in becoming a sponsor and supporter of NAMWOLF’s upcoming Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 21-24. - May 03, 2014 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Suarez Appointed to Serve on Immigration Certification Committee
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Tulio G. Suarez has been appointed to serve a four-year term on the Florida Bar Immigration & Nationality Certification Committee. As a member of the Committee, Suarez will review applications of attorneys... - May 02, 2014 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Londonderry Attorney Appointed to the Board of Governors of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys
The American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys is pleased to announce that Daniel DeBruyckere, Attorney at Law has been appointed to the Academy’s Board of Governors. In his new capacity, Daniel DeBruyckere will serve as an advisor and help guide the direction of the national member... - May 02, 2014 - DeBruyckere Law Offices, PC
Prince Lobel’s Asya Calixto Named "Up & Coming Lawyer" by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
Asya Calixto, an intellectual property attorney in Prince Lobel Tye LLP’s Media and First Amendment Law practice group, has been selected as an “Up & Coming Lawyer” by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as part of its annual “Excellence in the Law” awards. The... - May 01, 2014 - Prince Lobel Tye LLP
Syracuse Investigations Company Growing
AG Investigations is a Syracuse, NY based private investigations company, whose primary function is completing surveillance services for insurance carriers and NYS Governmental Agencies such as school districts and self-insured counties. In 2013 AG Investigations had 31 successful fraud cases and have several pending criminal charges against fraudulent claimants. AG Investigations is rapidly growing. - April 30, 2014 - AG Investigations
Smart Start of California Opening New Location in Santa Clarita
Smart Start, the nation’s leader in ignition interlock devices, is opening a new store location in Santa Clarita on May 1, 2014. Smart Start of Santa Clarita will be located at 26841 Ruether Avenue, Unit F, Santa Clarita, CA 91351. This new location can be found on Ruether Avenue, between... - April 30, 2014 - Smart Start
Zoe Hansen Named Recipient of NCAWA Sarah Parker Scholarship Award
Second-Year Law School Student Receives Award in Honor of North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice - April 30, 2014 - Campbell Law
Klemchuk Kubasta LLP’s Shannon Bates to Participate in PTAB Roundtable Panel Discussion
Klemchuk Kubasta LLP (KK-LLP), a leading full-service intellectual property (IP) law firm, announces that Executive Partner Shannon Bates will participate in the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Roundtable Discussion. PTAB is hosting a series of half-day roundtables in eight cities across the... - April 30, 2014 - Klemchuk LLP
Celesq® Announces Upcoming CLE Re Important Legal Developments in Employment Law and Privacy and Data Security; Plus New Trial/Litigation Programs
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following web casts starting May 6, 2014: A Targeted Discussion of Data Breaches: Responding to a Payment Card (PCI) Breach (2427) Live web cast: May 6, 2014 (12:00 noon ET) In this program, the presenters focus on what to do when companies and... - April 29, 2014 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
Best Lawyers® 2014 Harrisburg “Lawyer of the Year” Neil Rovner Joins Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski LLP
The Law Firm of Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski LLP (NOW Law) is pleased to welcome Attorney Neil J. Rovner, formerly of Angino and Rovner, to the firm. - April 28, 2014 - NOW Law
A Fair Way Mediation Center Announces Free Consultations
San Diego’s Pioneer Mediator Offers Expert Advice to Divorcing Couples. - April 27, 2014 - A Fair Way Mediation Center
Lake Mary Florida Family and Bankruptcy Attorney Joins Lake Mary Council
Shannon Liatsos, law partner at Paulter & Liatsos, LLC joins Seminole County Regional Chamber of Commerce Council in Lake Mary, Florida. - April 26, 2014 - Paulter & Liatsos, LLC.
Fort Myers Construction Lawyer Matthew Belcastro Elected to Chamber of Southwest Florida Board
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney J. Matthew Belcastro has been elected to the Chamber of Southwest Florida Board of Directors. The mission of the Chamber is to build leadership as a strategic contribution to the community. Belcastro is a... - April 26, 2014 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Douglas B. Sanders, Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP to Speak at KC’s The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP): Fair Practices? Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Douglas B. Sanders, Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Trans-Pacific Partnership... - April 26, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Matthew Paul Fischer, Jr. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Matthew Paul Fischer, Jr. of Mesa, Arizona has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About Matthew Paul Fischer, Jr. Mr. Fischer, Jr. has over 40 years experience in the legal field. He is... - April 25, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
John Schleiffarth of JCS Law Named One of "10 Best" DWI Attorneys for State of Missouri
Attorney John Schleiffarth has been awarded the "10 Best" DWI Attorneys in Missouri for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys. - April 25, 2014 - JCS Law - John C. Schleiffarth, P.C.
Attorney Michele Jackson Honored with "Young Entrepreneur Award"
Founding Partner and Attorney Michele L. Jackson has been selected to receive the “Young Entrepreneur Award” from the Madame Walker Theatre Center at the 9th Annual Spirit Awards Gala. - April 25, 2014 - Harden Jackson LLC
Stephen P. Vaughn, Counsel, Skadden Arps to Speak at KC’s The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP): Fair Practices? Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Stephen P. Vaughn, Counsel, Skadden Arps will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP): Fair... - April 25, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Ed Chansky Shareholder Greenberg Traurig, LLP, to Speak at KC’s Advertising Sweepstakes and Contests for Social Media for 2014 and Beyond Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Ed Chansky Shareholder Greenberg Traurig,Greenberg Traurig, LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled KC’s “Advertising... - April 24, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Attorneys See Need to Self-Promote
Some attorneys are true rainmakers and have little or no problem building a book of business. For others it doesn’t come as easy. How can an attorney be a successful advocate for their client and at the same time such an ineffective advocate for themselves? Tim Pugliese, 30 year legal... - April 23, 2014 - Commercial Ideas
Eric S. Berman, Partner, Williams Mullen to Speak at KC’s Understanding Antitrust & Competition Strategies Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Eric S. Berman, Partner, Williams Mullen will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Understanding Antitrust & Competition... - April 23, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Parker Poe's Melanie Dubis to be Honored as a Champion for Children
NC Foundation for Public School Children Recognizes Dubis for Unwavering Advocacy. - April 23, 2014 - Parker Poe
Campbell Law Generates 5,300 Pounds of Charitable Contributions for Feeding Frenzy Food Drive
Law School Serves Local Community by Donating Food Which Will Provide Over 10,000 Meals to Area Residents. - April 23, 2014 - Campbell Law
Andrew P. Lehman, J.D., CFLA Founder, Announces Cutting-Edge Litigation Services and Mortgage Securitization Classes
Andrew P. Lehman J.D., CFLA CEO announces mortgage securitization auditor certification classes, expert witness testimony, forensic loan audits and litigation packages. - April 23, 2014 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
Santosh Kulshrestha Kumar Has Recently Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Santosh Kulshrestha Kumar of Chicago, Illinois, has recently been selected as Woman of the Months of May 2014 and June 2014 in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for her outstanding contributions and achievement in the field of community services. She has also been listed in America’s Registry’s Top 10 in Law for 2014. - April 22, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
KT Designs, LLC Appoints New Client Relations Officer
KT Designs, LLC (www.kt-designs.org) has announced today that David Greenlees, former Congressional Liaison for the US Marine Corps’ (USMC) Office of Legislative Affairs, is joining the firm on April 21, 2014. Among his responsibilities, Mr. Greenlees will serve as KT Designs’ Client Relations Officer. - April 21, 2014 - KT Designs LLC
Award Winning Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Lawyer John Phillips Expands His Practice to Add Criminal Defense
John Phillips has many million dollar verdicts and settlements to his credit in cases ranging from soft tissue injuries to brain damage cases, as well as many defense verdicts from his years as a defense attorney representing companies like State Farm, Coca-Cola, JM Family & Hertz. He... - April 21, 2014 - Law Office of John M Phillips
Jacksonville Law Firm Honored as a "Company with Heart"
High Profile Personal Victims' Rights Lawyer John Phillips Received Award for Charitable Giving. - April 20, 2014 - Law Office of John M Phillips
Gilbert J. Marquez of Feldman Shepherd Named President, Association of Legal Administrators Philadelphia Chapter
Law firm administrator chosen as president of metro Philly professional organization. - April 19, 2014 - Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock & Dodig LLP
Farr Law Firm Welcomes New Associate Attorney Sara Potts
Sara Potts has joined Farr Law Firm as an associate attorney becoming a member of the firm’s litigation team. - April 18, 2014 - Farr Law Firm
National Law Journal Names USClaims Best Litigation Funding Provider
Litigation financing company ranked as top in the country by American Lawyer Media publication. - April 18, 2014 - USClaims
LawTech Europe Congress Announces E-Discovery Expert Jason R. Baron as a Keynote Speaker for its 2014 Event in Prague
LawTech Europe Congress is pleased to have Jason R. Baron as a Keynote Speaker for its 2014 event. Jason is an internationally recognized speaker and author on the preservation of electronic documents and will add substantial value to this conference on digital evidence, computer forensics, cyber security, and legal technology. - April 18, 2014 - INsig2 LawTech Europe Congress
Ukraine Crisis and Asylum Seekers
Law Office of Alena Shautsova, a New York Immigration law firm located in Brooklyn , provides the full spectrum of immigration services including consultations regarding immigration benefits for citizens of troubled territories. - April 17, 2014 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova