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Evan Guthrie Law Firm is Lawyer for Burke Middle High School Career Symposium
Attorney Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina was the lawyer for Burke Middle High School’s Career Symposium on Friday March 22nd 2013. - July 24, 2013 - Evan Guthrie Law Firm
Presensoft Helps FERC Firms Fill Compliance Gaps
Presensoft’s Message Archiving provides compliance security, prevention, and detection in addition to archiving services. - July 23, 2013 - Presensoft Inc.
Luhrsen Law Group Administrator Opposes Proposed Amendments in Manatee County
Florida injury law firm lends support to curtailing expansion of Manatee County’s comprehensive plan. - July 23, 2013 - Luhrsen Law Group
Experienced Illinois Notary Public and Loan Signing Agent Announces Availability in New Locations
Notary with 13 years real estate experience expands coverage area. LaShea Miller announces she has expanded her service area for Notary Public and Loan Signing services throughout Chicago. Miller's coverage area is Chicago, Skokie, Des Plaines, Oak Park and Forest Park. With over 13 years in the... - July 22, 2013 - Chicago Notary 4 U
Williams & Hand Founder Jeffrey Williams Named Secretary, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Managing Partner Earns Distinction for Leadership in Family Law in Pennsylvania - July 21, 2013 - Williams & Hand Law
Warren Kruse, VP of Data Forensics with Altep Inc. to Speak at the Masters Conference
Warren Kruse, VP of Data Forensics at Altep, Inc., will serve as a panelist at the Masters Conference for Legal Professionals held July 23 in Philadelphia. - July 20, 2013 - Altep, Inc.
Lance Lorusso, Author of "When Cops Kill" to Speak at the Cobb County Law Enforcement Association Luncheon on July 25th
Attorney, Lance LoRusso, author of the acclaimed book, "When Cops Kill: The Aftermath of a Critical Incident" will be speaking at the Cobb County Law Enforcement Association luncheon on July 25th at 11:30 AM ET at the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Jail Muster Room at 1825 County... - July 20, 2013 - When Cops Kill
Coats + Bennett, PLLC Hires William G. Pagán
Former Master Inventor at IBM Will Join Law Firm, Bringing Knowledge of Intellectual Property and Patents - July 20, 2013 - Coats and Bennett PLLC
Michigan Personal Injury Lawyers Announce Winner of 2013 Diversity Scholarship
Michigan personal injury lawyers at Buckfire & Buckfire announce winner of their 2013 Law School Diversity Scholarship. - July 20, 2013 - Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.
CFLA Announces Mortgage Securitization Auditor Training Certification in Washington, DC; August 23-25, 2013
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. - July 20, 2013 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
Attorney Jonathan Blecher Honored by Florida Trend Magazine's Legal Elite 2013
It was announced today that Jonathan B. Blecher has been chosen for inclusion in Florida Trend Magazine’s annual list of Florida Legal Elite. This is considered a very prestigious honor and inclusion is highly coveted. Only about 2% of active Florida Bar members achieve the distinction. - July 19, 2013 - Jonathan Blecher, P.A.
Intellectual Property Attorney Darrick J. Hooker Joins Krieg DeVault’s Chicago Office
Krieg DeVault, a full-service business and corporate law firm, is pleased to announce that Darrick J. Hooker has joined the firm’s growing Chicago office as a Partner. Mr. Hooker marks the fourth attorney to join the firm’s Chicago office in less than a month. He is a member of the... - July 19, 2013 - Krieg DeVault
Stuart Heller Helping Washington Clients Consolidate Expenditure on Retail Lease Opportunities
Commercial leasing lawyer, Stuart Heller is now offering WA clients the benefit of his years of experience as they explore potential retail business lease opportunities. - July 19, 2013 - Stuart Heller The Leasing Lawyer
WALP is Deepening Its Partnerships
A group of globally-minded legal experts that cooperated to form West African Legal Projects, or WALP, is deepening its partnerships with companies prospering in the Central and Eastern European region in order to develop successful, long-term projects in the sub-region of West Africa. - July 19, 2013 - West African Legal Partners SARL
National Trial Lawyers Association Names William Pfeifer to Alabama Top 100 List
Alabama attorney William L. Pfeifer, Jr., has been selected as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers Association for his work in the area of criminal defense law. The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 is an invitation-only organization composed of premier trial lawyers who... - July 18, 2013 - Pfeifer Law Offices
Awareness of NFL Player Brain-Injuries Draws Attention to Brain Injuries Among Public at Large, Says Noted Brain-Injury Attorney with Law Firm Weitz & Luxenberg
Media attention spotlighting the problem of brain injuries among National Football league players is drawing attention to various types of head trauma sustained by people outside the world of sports, says a leading brain-injury litigator with the New York City-based law firm Weitz & Luxenberg... - July 18, 2013 - Weitz & Luxenberg
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Comments on Zimmerman Trial
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney, Amir Ladan, of The Ladan Law Firm, P.A. Has been chosen by Miami's Local 10 News to commentate on the High-Publicity George Zimmerman Trial. - July 18, 2013 - The Ladan Law Firm, P.L.
Goldburd McCone Tax Attorney Now Helping New York Tax Payers in Tax Issues
Goldburd McCone LLP - one of the leading law agencies of the U.S.A, provides customized services to individuals as well as businesses for handling their tax issues efficiently. - July 18, 2013 - Goldburd McCone LLP
Feldman Shepherd Founding Partner Carol Nelson Shepherd Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from The Legal Intelligencer
Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Attorney Honored by American Lawyer Media Publication - July 17, 2013 - Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock & Dodig LLP
Three Henderson Franklin Attorneys Selected as Florida Trend Magazine's 2013 Legal Elite
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Attorneys Michael J. Corso, Russell Schropp and Robert Shearman were named to Florida Trend Magazine's Tenth Annual Legal Elite,® which recognizes and honors the top 2% of all Florida lawyers. To compile the list, Florida... - July 17, 2013 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Speaks About Legal Profession at Stratford High School Career Day in Goose Creek, SC
Attorney Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina spoke about the legal profession at career day at Stratford High School in Goose Creek, SC on Tuesday March 19th 2013. The event is held every year at the Berkeley County school and gives students a chance to meet... - July 16, 2013 - Evan Guthrie Law Firm
Thompson & Knight Expands IP Practice with Addition of Megan Dredla Hoyt
The law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Megan Dredla Hoyt as Counsel in the Intellectual Property Practice Group of the Firm’s Dallas office. “Megan’s significant expertise in trademark matters, coupled with her steadfast dedication to... - July 13, 2013 - Thompson & Knight
Moye White Announces Tom List as New Managing Partner
Denver law firm, Moye White LLP, has announced that Tom List will be succeeding Jim Burghardt as Managing Partner on July 15. Burghardt, who will remain on the firm's Management Committee, has been Managing Partner since 2005. - July 13, 2013 - Moye White
Erin Byrnes Joins Udall Law Firm
The Udall Law Firm, LLP is pleased to announce Erin E. Byrnes has become a partner of the firm. Ms. Byrnes focuses her practice in employment law, government liability defense, Indian law, and education law. Her employment law work runs the gamut from advising clients on day-to-day human resources... - July 13, 2013 - Udall Law Firm
Paul Stevelman Joins Pro Bono Partnership Board of Directors
Pro Bono Partnership has announced that Paul Stevelman has been elected to its Board of Directors. Mr. Stevelman serves as Managing Director, Co-General Counsel for RBS Markets & International Banking, Americas. He was appointed Deputy General Counsel in 1999 and Co-General Counsel in 2011. - July 13, 2013 - Pro Bono Partnership
Legal Assistance Available for Wrongful Death Instances from Grayson & Grayson
Families of victims of wrongful death incidences can now seek legal representation at the Los Angeles personal injury law firm, Grayson & Grayson. The experienced Los Angeles personal injury attorneys at the law firm are qualified to represent victims of wrongful death incidences. - July 13, 2013 - MarkGraysonLaw.com
Willig, Williams & Davidson Managing Partner Deborah R. Willig Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from The Legal Intelligencer
Philadelphia Labor and Employment Lawyer Honored by American Lawyer Media Publication - July 12, 2013 - Willig, Williams & Davidson
Cape Coral Community Foundation Elects Real Estate Lawyer Tyra Read to Board
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Real Estate Attorney Tyra Read has been appointed to the Cape Coral Community Foundation (CCCF) Board of Directors. The CCCF works to grow philanthropy by encouraging endowments, addressing needs, and... - July 12, 2013 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
UK Deed Poll Name Change Now Accepts Bitcoin Payments
Deed Poll Name Change is an online legally accepted service which allows anyone to change their name by Deed Poll or Statutory Declaration quickly online, and pay for the service with Bitcoin. - July 10, 2013 - Deed Poll Name Change
Daniel Perkins Joins Fisher & Phillips
Dan Perkins has joined the the Denver office of national labor & employment law firm, Fisher & Phillips LLP, as an attorney. Perkins was formerly a Senior Attorney in the General Litigation Division of the Texas Attorney General’s Office. - July 10, 2013 - Fisher Phillips Denver
Fort Myers Trial Lawyer John Miller Receives Highest Rating by Martindale Hubbell
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Attorney John Miller has received an AV® Preeminent™ rating by Martindale-Hubbell. The Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings attest to a lawyer's legal ability and professional ethics and provide... - July 10, 2013 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Mortgage Veteran Wade Hamby Receives Brown L. Whatley Award from Mortgage Bankers Association of Florida
The StoneHill Group, a national provider of quality control, due diligence, mortgage compliance audits, MERS® reviews and loan fulfillment including underwriting, closing and post-closing services, announced that Business Development Manager Wade Hamby received the Brown L. Whatley Award from... - July 09, 2013 - The StoneHill Group
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Helps Provide Free Estate Planning for Habitat for Humanity in Mt. Pleasant, SC
Attorney Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina helped provide free estate planning for homeowners at East Cooper Habitat For Humanity in Mount Pleasant, SC. Mr. Guthrie helped with a wills clinic with other young lawyers in throughout the state of South Carolina. - July 09, 2013 - Evan Guthrie Law Firm
AMD Law, Intellectual Property Law Firm Announces the Launch of the Luxury Law Firm Specializing in the Protection of Luxury Goods and Services
AMD Law, a premier intellectual property law firm, announced the launch of its new luxury law division with a refinement of focus to assist luxury businesses in brand development, protection, and sustainment. - July 09, 2013 - AMD Law
Tom Patterson Speaks at Asian American Business Expo
Tom Patterson of The Patterson Law Firm, LLC speaks at Asian American Business Expo. - July 05, 2013 - The Patterson Law Firm, LLC
Professional Employer Organization CPEhr Releases New Client Testimonial Video
CPEhr, Los Angeles’ leading professional employer organization announces the release of new client testimonial video. - July 04, 2013 - CPE HR, Inc.
Atlanta’s Boutique Law Firm Celebrates 12 Years
The Anderson Firm, LLC a legal and business boutique established in 2001, serves a unique need in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm counts TV personalities, producers, restaurateurs, physicians, songwriters, authors and executives amongst its clients, but also counsels everyday people with the same... - July 04, 2013 - The Anderson Firm, LLC
Atlanta Businesses Are Flocking to Boutique Law Firms
Boutique law firms like The Anderson Firm place a higher focus on personal attention and building relationships with clients, rather than paper pushing. - July 04, 2013 - The Anderson Firm, LLC
Peers Honor A to Z Law Paralegal with Countywide Award
Maria Godinez named Ventura County's Paralegal of the Year. - July 03, 2013 - A to Z law
Edward Smith, Leading Lawyer of Boulder Recovers $300,000.00 for One of His Clients
Leading Boulder Injury Lawyer, Edward Smith recently won $300,000 in compensation for one of his client who was injured in a motor vehicle accident. - July 03, 2013 - Edward Smith
Thompson & Knight Attorney Receives William Roper Award
The law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce that Frank Finn has been named the recipient of the 2013 William Roper Award from the St. Thomas More Society, the Diocese of Dallas Catholic Lawyers’ Guild. The award will be presented at a reception following the Red Mass on... - July 03, 2013 - Thompson & Knight
Attorney Evan Guthrie Given Second Consecutive Star of The Quarter Award
Attorney Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina was named Star of The Quarter award in March of 2013. - July 02, 2013 - Evan Guthrie Law Firm
New Forensic DNA Website Launched
The new website is an excellent resource for those seeking general information about forensic DNA testing. Attorneys and inmates researching more complicated DNA issues relating to their cases will also find helpful content and links. - June 30, 2013 - MBA DNA Consulting, LLC
Harden Jackson Announces New Attorney
Harden Jackson hires attorney for assisted reproductive law and adoption practices. - June 29, 2013 - Harden Jackson LLC
Bucks County Mediation and Arbitration Center’s Barbara Lyons Honored by Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce
Doylestown Lawyer Honored with V.I.A. Woman in Business Leadership Award - June 29, 2013 - BCMAC
Moye White Announces Financial Institutions Group Co-Chair
Denver law firm, Moye White LLP, announced that partner David Laird will be Co-Chair of the firm's Financial Institutions Group - June 29, 2013 - Moye White
Celesq® Announces July CLE: Supreme Court/Same-Sex Marriage; Second Circuit/IP/Copyright; Whistleblower Investigations/Leaks; E-Discovery; Big Data/Technology
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following web casts for July 2013: The Supreme Court Speaks on Same-Sex Marriage: What the Decisions Mean for Employee Benefits and Family Law Counsel (2322) Live web cast: July 9, 2013 (12:00 noon ET) Todd Solomon, McDermott Will & Emery LLP,... - June 27, 2013 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Capitalizes on National Managed Print Services from FlexPrint, Inc.
FlexPrint, Inc., the nation’s largest privately held managed print services provider, recently added Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP to its legal client roster. Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is an AM Law 200 firm that takes great pride in giving clients a “One Firm Approach”. They... - June 27, 2013 - Flex Technology Group
Guy S. Emerich Receives Tenth Consecutive Legal Elite Honor
For ten consecutive years, Guy S. Emerich, a director at Farr Law Firm, has been recognized as one of Florida’s Legal Elite by Florida Trend magazine. The list recognizes the top tier of attorneys practicing in the state as chosen by their peers. Emerich is also a member of the Legal Elite... - June 27, 2013 - Farr Law Firm
Anderson Jones Presented with Associate Member of the Year Award from NCAEC
Firm Recognized for Its Outstanding Work at the North Carolina Association of Electrical Contractors Annual Convention - June 27, 2013 - Anderson Jones