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CFLA Announces State Bar Approved "Cancelling the Debt" CLE on February 7, 2014 in New York, NY
CFLA announces State Bar Approved CLE: How to Cancel Secured and Unsecured Debt Obligations Through Strategic Litigation on February 7, 2014 in New York, NY. - January 17, 2014 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
Fort Myers Attorney Erin Houck-Toll Receives AV Rating from Peers
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Erin Houck-Toll has received an AV® Preeminent™ rating by Martindale-Hubbell. According to the website, the “Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ help buyers of legal... - January 17, 2014 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Farr Law Firm Selected to the 2014 "Top Ranked Law Firms™" List
Farr Law Firm was recently named to Martindale-Hubbell's® list of "Top Ranked Law Firms™” for 2014. These prestigious ratings indicate the highest level of ethical standards and legal ability. - January 16, 2014 - Farr Law Firm
2014 Bart Starr Award Given to Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers wins the Bart Starr Award, as he and attorney David Gruber form a mission for greatness. - January 15, 2014 - Gruber Law
Leland Saylor and Sierra West Consulting Group, Inc. Reach a Settlement, Affirming Leland Saylor’s Ownership and Exclusive Rights to SAYLOR Trademark
Leland Saylor, a leading construction consulting expert known for the Saylor cost publications, announced today that he has reached a settlement with defendants Sierra West Consulting Group, Inc., formerly known as Sierra West LLC, Saylor Publications, Inc. and Mary Wallers (collectively... - January 15, 2014 - Leland Saylor
Godwin Lewis PC Attorneys Keeli Rule and Laci Bowman Earn Board Certification in Family Law
Texas trial and appellate firm, Godwin Lewis PC, has announced that two attorneys in the Firm's Family Law section – Shareholder Keeli L. Rule and Senior Attorney Laci S. Bowman – have earned Board Certification in Family Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. With this... - January 15, 2014 - Godwin Lewis PC
Attorney Ben Kuhn Joins Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
The law firm of Ragsdale Liggett has added attorney Ben Kuhn to its Commercial Real Estate Law group. - January 10, 2014 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
The Patterson Law Firm, LLC Announces Jefferey Ogden Katz as Newest Partner
The Patterson Law Firm announced attorney Jefferey Ogden Katz as its newest partner today. - January 10, 2014 - The Patterson Law Firm, LLC
Willig, Williams & Davidson Partner Appointed to International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans Committee
Philadelphia labor and employment lawyer Stuart W. Davidson to serve on nonprofit committee. - January 09, 2014 - Willig, Williams & Davidson
Fort Myers Attorney David Roos Elected Chair of Workers' Compensation Division
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney David Roos has been elected Chair of the firm’s Workers’ Compensation Practice. Roos takes the reigns from Cora Molloy, who served as Chair for ten years (2003 to 2013). Roos represents... - January 09, 2014 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Klemchuk Kubasta LLP Premieres New Identity Film
Klemchuk Kubasta LLP Highlights Firm with New Video. - January 08, 2014 - Klemchuk LLP
Veteran Owned Law Firm Opens in Melbourne
Veteran owned law firm opens in Melbourne, FL by former prosecutor John A. Russo. - January 08, 2014 - The Law Office of John A. Russo
Celesq® Announces January CLE Regarding Important New Developments in Ethics; Litigation; Sarbanes Oxley/Corporate/Securities; Employment Law; and Privacy
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following web casts for January 2014: International Issues in Privilege Protection: Ethical Concerns and Practical Solutions for Lawyers (2408) Live web cast: January 15, 2014 (12:00 noon ET) Steve Bennett, Jones Day, discusses ethical issues that... - January 07, 2014 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
Jaffe and Asher Appoints CEO
Jaffe & Asher LLP is pleased to announce that effective January 1, 2014 Chief Operating Officer, J.D. Rainey, shall assume the position of Chief Executive Officer of Jaffe & Asher (aka J&A) in charge of all business affairs reporting directly to the firm's founding partner, Sanford S. - January 06, 2014 - Jaffe & Asher LLP
Grant Fridkin Pearson, P.A. Announces New Shareholder
The law firm of Grant Fridkin Pearson, P.A. is pleased to announce that Jacqueline B. Denton has been elected as a shareholder of the firm as of January 1, 2014. Jacqueline earned her J.D. from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in 2006 and her LL.M. in taxation from the University of... - January 03, 2014 - Grant Fridkin Pearson, P.A.
Stand with Wolves Featuring 2014 Governor Candidate Dr. Robert Ornelas
The Native people consider wolves sacred the same way others consider the Bible sacred. Tax payers are paying hundreds of millions of dollars to kill these animals. By saving the animals, tourism will grow and impact our economy. Tourism expenditures will increase while thousands of jobs will be generated. - January 02, 2014 - Elite TV News
Richard Schwartz and Associates Launches a New Website
Richard Schwartz & Associates, P.A. is launching its new website! Richard and his team of experienced attorneys are very excited about all his new site has to offer. Get the latest information on car and truck accidents, uninsured motorists, drug recalls, social security, workman’s comp,... - January 02, 2014 - Richard Schwartz & Associates
Colorado Company Announces Online Solution to Calculate Colorado's New Standardized Spousal Support Guidelines
Colorado Family Law attorneys and their clients can now go online to quickly determine spousal support and child support payments that meet new state guidelines effective today. Provault LLC, announces immediate availability of the first online Spousal Support and Child Support Applications in... - January 01, 2014 - ProVault DBA DivorceHelp123
Southwest Florida Employment Lawyer Suzanne Boy to Serve as President-Elect of Local HR Board
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Attorney Suzanne Boy was recently sworn in as the 2014 President-Elect of the Human Resource Management Association of Southwest Florida, a local chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). - January 01, 2014 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
South Florida Attorney, Eric N. Klein Esq., Receives AV Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®
Legal Profession’s Most Prestigious Rating Service Recognizes Local Attorney - December 29, 2013 - Klein Law Group
Fort Myers Attorney Tulio Suarez Re-Certified as Legal Expert in Immigration and Nationality Law
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Tulio G. Suarez has been recertified by the Florida Bar as a Board Certified legal expert in Immigration and Nationality Law for another five (5) years. John Pelzer, Chair of the Florida Bar Board of Legal... - December 28, 2013 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
OutDisk FTP Add-on for Microsoft Office Outlook Helps Companies Deliver and Control Email File Attachments to Recipients
Firewalls and inbox size restrictions have made it more difficult than ever to share files as attachments to email messages. While file sharing services exist, they are often not the best choice due to concerns about HIPAA regulations, and questions about privacy, snooping, and data retention policies that remain beyond the sender's control. OutDisk helps companies build their own inhouse system for managing email file attachments. - December 27, 2013 - Encryptomatic LLC
South Florida Law Firm Hires New Bankruptcy Attorney
Klein Law Group, a South Florida law firm concentrating in bankruptcy law, divorce law, family law and real estate law, is proud to announce the recent hire of Andrew J. Batog. Andrew J. Batog graduated from University of Florida, in 2006, with a BA in Classical Studies. He attended Barry... - December 25, 2013 - Klein Law Group
Lancaster Bar Association Awards Michael T. Winters, of McMahon & Winters, the Michael G. Nast Award
The McMahon & Winters Law Firm is pleased to announce that Michael T. Winters was presented with the Lancaster Bar Association Michael G. Nast Award on December 12, 2013. This award is presented annually to a member of the Lancaster Bar Association who exemplifies a passion for law, life and... - December 25, 2013 - McMahon & Winters Law Firm
Klemchuk Kubasta LLP Holds Supply Drive for The Senior Source
KK LLP organizes drive for supplies to benefit the elderly. - December 21, 2013 - Klemchuk LLP
Attorney Mary McHugh Webb Joins Ragsdale Liggett
Mary Webb joins the litigation department of Ragsdale Liggett. Ms. Webb has more than twenty years of trial experience and joins the law firm as a partner. - December 21, 2013 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Immigration Attorney Shah Peerally Selected as Northern California Young Outstanding Lawyers 2013
Shah Peerally, an immigration attorney has been named a top attorney in California. - December 21, 2013 - Shah Peerally Law Group PC
Fort Myers Attorney Michael Corso Recertified as Legal Expert in Business Litigation
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Attorney Michael Corso has been recertified as a legal expert in Business Litigation by the Florida Bar. Corso has also maintained Florida Bar Board Certification in Civil Trial Law for over 30 years. Board... - December 20, 2013 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Klemchuk Kubasta LLP Participates in North Texas Food Bank Holiday Service Project
Klemchuk Kubasta Employees attend volunteer event at North Texas Food Bank on December 11, 2013. - December 19, 2013 - Klemchuk LLP
Fort Myers Attorney Traci McKee Receives AV Rating from Peers
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Traci McKee has received an AV® Preeminent™ rating by Martindale-Hubbell. According to the website, the “Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ help buyers of legal... - December 18, 2013 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
The Smyers Group to Provide Free Marketing Consulting for The Richmond Legal Development Center
The Smyers Group made a recent connection with the Richmond Legal Development Center, an incubator for new attorneys. The Richmond Legal Development Center provides advice to new lawyers on how to run their own practices, offers help from seasoned lawyers and gives advice on tax planning, billing... - December 18, 2013 - The Smyers Group
New York Attorney Defends Charging Registration Fees for Class Action Lawsuits
New York attorney Michael Johnson has given the legal profession a very strong signal the days of contingent fee (commonly referred to as “no win no fee”) lawsuits may be coming to an end. “We are seeing growing resistance in the judiciary to ‘no win no fee’ lawsuits... - December 18, 2013 - The Law Office of Michael Johnson
Gregory Gleason Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Gregory Gleason of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the legal field. About Gregory Gleason Mr. Gleason has over 32 years of experience in the legal field. Most recently he... - December 17, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Legislative Intent Service, Inc. Now Providing Two Free Self-Study Exams for California Attorneys
Legal research firm offers two MCLE self-study exams on their website for lawyers in California. - December 15, 2013 - Legislative Research Services
eMediaCampaigns, Justice and Peace Organization, Announce Collaborative Partnership
Under the agreement, eMediaCampaigns! will provide media packages for mothers of slain youths and Chicago community leaders beginning in winter, 2013. - December 14, 2013 - eMediaCampaigns!
The Levin Law Group Announces Value-Driven Flat Rate Residential Real Estate Closing for Clients
The Levin Law Group is pleased to present Residential Real Estate Closings at the money saving flat fee of only $750. The Levin Law Group understands that real estate clients, both buyers and sellers, want to know exactly what to expect in fees at closing with no unexpected or unwanted surprises. A... - December 13, 2013 - Levin Law Group
Attorney Cullen A. Tonry Selected for List of Top Rated Lawyers in LA
Cullen is a defender of the poor, the less informed, and to those in which nothing extraordinary is expected. He fights civil and criminal injustice and is on the front line of defending our freedoms that are so frequently trampled on by those more fortunate. Public opinion is being carefully crafted to reflect the interest of Goliath while David’s freedoms are being washed away in the name Justice. He is not here to judge, but to inform, educate, and defend. - December 12, 2013 - Tonry Law Firm
Rawls McNelis + Mitchell Welcomes Rachel L. Procopio
Rawls McNelis + Mitchell is proud to announce Rachel L. Procopio as the newest associate attorney with the firm. After graduating summa cum laude from Susquehanna University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, she received her Juris Doctor degree from the College of William & Mary... - December 08, 2013 - Rawls Law Group
Homeowners Win with the Advocate & Dispute Resolution Program by Colleagues in Law
The Advocate & Dispute Resolution Program (A&DR) by Colleagues in Law helps struggling homeowners whether they are seeking assistance with loan modifications, modifying a home mortgage or suing a lender. - December 06, 2013 - Colleagues in Law
Guy S. Emerich Receives Florida Bar Board Recertification in Wills, Trusts and Estates
Attorney Guy S. Emerich has been recertified by The Florida Bar in Wills, Trusts and Estates. Of the lawyers eligible to practice law in Florida, only 6 percent have earned board certification. - December 06, 2013 - Farr Law Firm
Feldman Shepherd Attorney Alan Feldman Appointed to PA IOLTA Board
Philadelphia personal injury lawyer selected to serve three-year term on the Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts Board. - December 05, 2013 - Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock & Dodig LLP
Attorney Brent Buckley to Chair the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association's New Business, Banking & Corporate Counsel Section
Buckley King is pleased to announce that Brent M. Buckley will serve as Chair of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association's newly-formed Business, Banking & Corporate Counsel Section. - December 05, 2013 - Buckley King
DiPietro, PLLC Has Moved to a New Location
DiPietro, PLLC, a law firm focused on domestic relations law, moved to a new location in the McLean area from its previous location in Alexandria. With a new, more convenient location in McLean, they are happy to accommodate more clients throughout Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia in... - December 05, 2013 - DiPietro, PLLC
GPS and Associates Launches New Service to Conduct Background Checks in India
After being in business for over two decades GPS starts more international services. - December 04, 2013 - GPS and Associates
Klemchuk Kubasta Participates in Dallas CASA’s Angel Tree Holiday Program
KK LLP employees give back to children in need. - December 04, 2013 - Klemchuk LLP
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Schott to Real Estate Team
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Bernard “Ben” Schott has joined the firm as an associate in the Real Estate practice area. He handles real estate matters, including commercial and residential leases, title issues, and... - December 04, 2013 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Opus Operis Releases the Latest Book by Michael Magnusson: "The Land Without a Banking Law - How to Start Your Own Bank with a Thousand Dollars"
Publisher Opus Operis releases the latest book by Michael Magnusson, "The Land Without A Banking Law - How To Start A Bank With A Thousand Dollars." - December 03, 2013 - Opus Operis LLP
Judge Ben Morales Files for Re-Election
Webb County Court at Law #1 - December 03, 2013 - Judge Ben Morales ReElection Campaign
Jaffe & Asher LLP Announces Expansion Into Connecticut and Pennsylvania
Prominent New York law firm, Jaffe & Asher LLP, has announced the opening of two new branch offices in Fairfield, Connecticut and York, Pennsylvania as part of the company's continued geographic expansion to increase its presence in key growth markets and to accommodate the firm’s current... - December 03, 2013 - Jaffe & Asher LLP
Leading UK Medical Negligence Compensation Firm Assures Premium No Win-No Fee Consultancy
Bolt Burdon Kemp is an esteemed medical negligence compensation firm that assures a highly credible and comprehensive no win-no fee consultation by highly successful solicitors. - December 01, 2013 - Bolt Burdon Kemp Solicitors