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Louisiana Private Companies Raise Over $215 Million in Venture Capital in 2022, the Highest Level Recorded by Cara Stone’s Louisiana Venture and Angel Capital Report
Cara Stone, LLP (“Cara Stone”) the nation’s fastest growing capital markets law firm released the Louisiana Venture and Angel Capital Report (“Report”) which shows that Louisiana companies raised a record level of venture capital in 2022. Louisiana companies raised a total of over $215,000,000 across 34 venture capital deals in 2022. - August 17, 2023 - Cara Stone, LLP
AVA Law Group Investigating Potential Claims in Devastating Maui Wildfire
The fire, which has claimed at least 99 lives, has been deemed the worst fire in the U.S. in more than 100 years. - August 15, 2023 - AVA Law Group, Inc.
Engineer and Legal Expert Michael Corso Leads “An Engineer’s Defense Clinic & Contract Management” Session at ACEC Florida Annual Conference
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Civil Trial and Litigation Expert Michael Corso delivered “An Engineer’s Defense Clinic & Contract Management” session at the 2023 Florida Engineering Society (FES) American Council of Engineering... - August 09, 2023 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Main Line Family Lawyers Speak at Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section Summer Meeting
Sarinia M. Feinman and Lindsay H. Childs, Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman family lawyers, spoke at the 2023 Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section Summer Meeting. The meeting was held at The Sagamore Resort on Lake George at Bolton Landing, NY from July 13-16. Family lawyers from across... - July 27, 2023 - Vetrano & Vetrano
Maryland Jury Awards $20.3 Million Against Drugstore Giant Rite Aid in False Imprisonment, Assault & Battery Case
A Maryland jury has delivered a verdict against Rite Aid for more than $20 million due to injuries sustained by a young Black woman who was held against her will by a Rite Aid pharmacist while acting in his employee capacity. The verdict includes punitive damages against Rite Aid for $20 million... - July 26, 2023 - Lawrence Whittaker PC
Six Epstein Ostrove, LLC Lawyers Named to New Jersey Super Lawyers or Super Lawyers Rising Stars Lists
The firm, Epstein Ostrove, LLC is proud to announce that six of its lawyers have been recognized as New Jersey Super Lawyers or New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Stars. - July 24, 2023 - Epstein Ostrove, LLC
"Small but Mighty": Journey to Esquire®️ Celebrates Its Impact on Diverse Law Students and Gears Up for Expansion
Since its inception, the Journey to Esquire®️ program, founded by attorney Joseline Jean-Louis Hardrick, has greatly impacted the lives of diverse law students. Described as "small but mighty," the program has provided much-needed support, mentorship, and resources to help these... - July 21, 2023 - Journey to Esquire
Jaion Chung, Esq. Joins Kahana Feld's Los Angeles Office as Partner
Kahana Feld is proud to announce that Jaion Chung, Esq. has joined the firm as a Partner at the Los Angeles Office. Ms. Chung practices insurance defense and private client defense in the areas of Trucking/Transportation, Catastrophic Injury, Product Liability and General Liability. Ms. Chung... - July 14, 2023 - Kahana Feld
Marks Nieds to Share Legal Implications of AI-Generated Content for PR Professionals
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that intellectual property attorney Mark Nieds will be a featured panelist on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Florida Public Relations Association, Southwest Florida Chapter’s monthly luncheon at the Crowne Plaza at Bell Tower... - July 13, 2023 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Immigration Attorney Alena Shautsova Helped a Salvadorian National to Receive Asylum in the United States.
A national of El Salvador whose family suffered from gang violence was granted asylum in the United States. - July 12, 2023 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova
Donna Marcus Moderates a CLE Course for Montgomery Bar Association's Women in the Law Committee
Donna Marcus, Esq., a family law attorney with Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman, acted as a co-moderator in the recent Continuing Learning & Education (CLE) course titled “Title IX: The Campus Disciplinary Process in Higher Education.” The course took place on June 5, 2023, from... - June 28, 2023 - Vetrano & Vetrano
Drummond Law Firm Launches "Call the Captain" Las Vegas Injury Attorneys
The Drummond Law Firm Las Vegas Injury Attorneys have launched Call The Captain®. Veteran Owned by Attorney Craig Drummond who is a former Captain in the U.S. Army. - June 23, 2023 - Drummond Law Firm
Zand Law, APC: Spearheading Digital Transformation in Lawyer Advertising, Redefining the Beverly Hills Legal Landscape
Beverly Hills Personal Injury Law Firm, Zand Law, APC, Embraces the Power of Digital Marketing to Connect with Clients and Rapidly Grows on Social Media - June 19, 2023 - Zand Law, APC
Katie Kohn Achieves Board Certification as a Florida Divorce, Marital and Family Law Expert
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., proudly announces that Katie Kohn has become Florida Bar Board Certified in Divorce, Marital and Family Law. This certification recognizes attorneys with substantial experience, specialized knowledge, and exemplary professionalism in the field of... - June 18, 2023 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Jerry Olivo Addressed Tort Reform at the 2023 Florida Attractions Association Conference
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., a full-service law firm in Florida, is pleased to announce that Gerald ("Jerry") Olivo, a stockholder and litigation attorney, was a featured presenter at the 2023 Florida Attractions Association’s Conference. The conference, which... - June 18, 2023 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Kayla Richmond Achieves Board Certification as a Florida Marital and Family Law Expert
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that stockholder Kayla Richmond has achieved board certification in divorce, marital, and family law by the Florida Bar. This prestigious certification is a testament to her exceptional expertise and commitment to providing her... - June 18, 2023 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Former L.A. Supervisor Sheila Kuehl & Troutman Pepper Law Firm Honored at Inner City Law Center’s 23rd Annual Awards Luncheon
The awards luncheon also featured remarks from Los Angeles Board Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, a special pre-recorded message from Mayor Karen Bass and personal stories from Inner City Law Center clients. - June 16, 2023 - Inner City Law Center
Empowering the Next Generation: Henderson Franklin Welcomes Five Interns for the 2023 Summer Associate Program
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to welcome the five law students who were selected to join this year’s “Summer Associate” internship program. The 2023 Summer Associates are: Nathan Cochran and Kelly Tackett from University of Florida Levin College of Law;... - June 15, 2023 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Former L.A. Supervisor Sheila Kuehl and Troutman Pepper Law Firm to be Honored at Inner City Law Center’s 23rd Annual Awards Luncheon
Leaders in the Los Angeles community gather at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel to honor 2023 award recipients Sheila Kuehl and Troutman Pepper law firm. The awards luncheon also features remarks from Los Angeles Board Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, a special pre-recorded message from Mayor Karen Bass and personal stories from Inner City Law Center clients. - June 13, 2023 - Inner City Law Center
Discover Strategies to Avoid Legal Malpractice with Litigation Expert Michael Corso at Collier County Bar Association's Family Law Forum
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Florida Litigation Expert Michael Corso will present the "Avoiding Legal Malpractice" session at Collier County Bar Association's Family Law Forum on Friday, June 2, at Kensington Country Club in Naples. At the... - May 29, 2023 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Association of Legal Administrators Announces 2023–2024 Board of Directors
At its Annual Conference & Expo in Seattle earlier this month, the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) inducted its Board of Directors for 2023–2024. Leading the Association and serving as President for 2023–2024 is Geoffrey M. Williams, CLM, MBA, MDiv, Chief Operating Officer... - May 26, 2023 - Association of Legal Administrators (ALA)
Erin Houck-Toll Elected to Henderson Franklin’s Executive Committee
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is delighted to announce that stockholder Erin Houck-Toll was elected to the firm’s Executive Committee at its annual meeting. With an impressive legal career spanning nearly two decades, Houck-Toll’s election reflects her exceptional legal... - May 25, 2023 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Business Litigation Attorney Melany Hernandez to Serve on The Florida Bar's Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Melany Hernandez, a business litigation attorney based out of the firm’s Fort Myers office, has been elected to serve on The Florida Bar’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee. As a member of the committee,... - May 19, 2023 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Attorney Sandra Schilder Elected NCBA Council Vice Chair
Ragsdale Liggett litigation partner, Sandy Mitterling Schilder was elected Chair of the North Carolina Bar Association’s Construction Law Section Council. - May 14, 2023 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Florida Bar Empowers Future Lawyers with Zekri's Appointment as Vice Chair of Student Education Committee
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that divorce, marital and family law attorney Iman Zekri has been appointed as Vice Chair of the Student Education and Admission to the Florida Bar Committee. Zekri's appointment as Vice Chair is a testament to... - May 11, 2023 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Jacksonville Elder Law Attorney to Participate in National Elder Law Month
Thomas Asbury of the Asbury Law Firm (“Asbury Law”) in Jacksonville, Florida, will participate in National Elder Law Month in May 2023 by educating seniors about their legal options and by providing pro bono services. The purpose of National Elder Law Month is to raise awareness about... - May 07, 2023 - Asbury Law
Vogelzang Law Announces Attorney Michael Maienza as the Firm’s New Partner
Vogelzang Law, a leading mesothelioma and asbestos litigation firm with offices in Illinois and Michigan, is proud to announce that Michael Maienza has been promoted to Partner. - May 04, 2023 - Vogelzang Law
Family Lawyer Donna M. Marcus Speaks at Doris Jonas Freed Inn of Court Program
Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman family lawyer Donna M. Marcus recently spoke at a Doris Jonas Freed Inn of Court program on April 18, 2023. - May 04, 2023 - Vetrano & Vetrano
Harris & Harris, LTD. Announces Addition to Executive Leadership; Appoints David Peters to Chief Operating Officer
Leading accounts receivable management company, Harris & Harris LTD. is excited to announce the appointment of David Peters to the role of Chief Operating Officer. - May 01, 2023 - Harris & Harris
Orr & Reno Adds Attorneys Lick, Ovitt Puc
Orr & Reno welcomes to the law firm shareholder Derek D. Lick and shareholder Kelly L. Ovitt Puc. - May 01, 2023 - Orr & Reno
Clearwater Florida Bail Bondsman Discusses Spring Break Safety
49th Street Bail Bonds Raises Awareness with Spring Breakers to Avoid Jail Time and Hefty Bond Payments - April 27, 2023 - 49th Street Bail Bonds
Hodson P.I., LLC Experiences Exponential Growth in the First Quarter of 2023
Hodson P.I., LLC, a leading private investigation firm, is pleased to announce its exponential growth in the first quarter of 2023. With a sales jump of 54% from the first quarter of 2022, Hodson P.I. has seen tremendous growth in a short period of time. Hodson P.I.'s current 2023 sales growth is... - April 25, 2023 - Hodson P.I., LLC
Noble Notary & Legal Document Preparers Launches a Directory Site for Notaries & Related Industries
Noble Notary & Legal Document Preparers, a leader in providing comprehensive services in the notary, legal and financial services space, has launched a new directory site NobleLegalPros.com. - April 25, 2023 - Noble Notary & Legal Document Preparers
Co-Parent Hub LLC Launches Ground-Breaking App to Improve Co-Parenting
Co-Parent Hub LLC has launched its innovative co-parenting software, aimed at reducing conflict between co-parents and improving the lives of children in split households. Unlike other co-parenting apps, Co-Parent Hub focuses on preventing the situations that lead to the need for communication in the first place, which reduces arguments and contentious interactions. The app features tools for expense tracking and custody swaps coordination without the need for co-parents to talk to each other. - April 20, 2023 - Co-Parent Hub
Will Ferguson & Associates Becomes the Newest Corporate Sponsor of the Yellow Card for New Mexico United, Albuquerque’s Professional United Soccer League Team
Will Ferguson & Associates, Albuquerque’s premier personal injury law firm, has been a corporate sponsor for New Mexico United, the city’s pro soccer team, for three years. As of this year, they are now officially the team’s Yellow Card sponsor. New Mexico United was founded... - April 18, 2023 - Will Ferguson & Associates
Mugshot Removal After Expungement
Arrest records can appear online even after expungement. RemoveMyMugshot.org launches a service to help with mugshot removal. - April 18, 2023 - RemoveMyMugshot.org
Litigation Attorney Robert White Returns to Henderson Franklin
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is delighted to welcome back seasoned litigation lawyer Robert White to the firm. His experience in the field, exceeding a decade, has rendered him a powerhouse of knowledge and insight when it comes to representing insureds on various issues, such as... - April 08, 2023 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
The Pendleton Law Team Celebrates 12 Year Anniversary Being Named 2023 Top Workplace Third Year in a Row
The Pendleton Law Team is celebrating their twelfth year in business this year and are being awarded a Top Workplaces 2023 Honor by the Richmond Times-Dispatch for the third year in a row. The list is solely based on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee... - April 01, 2023 - The Pendleton Law Team
SG Law is Pleased to Announce the Opening of Two Locations in Virginia and Maryland
Ryan Schmalzle and Christin Georgelas, formerly of BSGR Law, are proud to announce the grand opening of their new firm, SG Law, with locations in Leesburg, Virginia and Frederick, Maryland. - March 31, 2023 - SG Law, PLC
Startup Bootcamp Returns to Ave Maria Law School
U.S. Registered Patent Attorney Lee Rendeiro and Business & Tax Attorney Matthew Brust, both from the law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., will present "Startup Bootcamp" at Ave Maria Law School on April 5, 2023. The course is a valuable opportunity for... - March 31, 2023 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Puopolo Sworn in as Secretary of the Southwest Florida Bankruptcy Professionals Association
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that its stockholder, Shannon Puopolo, has been sworn in as the Secretary of the Southwest Florida Bankruptcy Professionals Association (SWFLBPA). The ceremony occurred on March 23, 2023, at the SWFLBPA’s 10th Annual... - March 26, 2023 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Florida Association Attorney Colby Keefe Graduates from Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce the graduation of Colby Keefe, a Florida Association attorney, from the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class. The program, designed to develop and enhance leadership skills, equips participants... - March 22, 2023 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Christopher Bates, Esq. Joins Kahana Feld as Managing Partner of Los Angeles Office
Kahana Feld is proud to announce that Christopher Bates, Esq. has joined the firm as the Managing Partner of Kahana Feld’s Los Angeles Office. “Chris Bates is a tremendous asset for the firm,” states Kahana Feld co-founding Partner, Jason Daniel Feld. “Chris is an extremely... - March 21, 2023 - Kahana Feld
Hodson I Celebrates 20 Years of Excellence in Insurance Defense and Legal Investigations
For over two decades, Hodson PI has been a trusted name in insurance defense and legal investigations. Founded in 2003 by Private Investigator, Justin Hodson, the firm has grown to become a leading provider of investigative services to the insurance industry throughout California. This year marks... - March 18, 2023 - Hodson P.I., LLC
Jeff Rasanky Named in Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Consumer Plaintiff Lawyers – 2023 Edition
Lawdragon has named Jeffrey Rasansky of Rasansky Law Firm in Dallas, Texas to the 500 Leading Consumer Plaintiff Lawyers for 2023, an annual recognition of the nation’s most outstanding lawyers specializing in consumer protection. According to Lawdragon, the guide honors the country’s... - March 14, 2023 - Rasansky Law Firm
Vertex Energy, Inc. Shareholder Class Action Case Dismissed by Lead Plaintiff Daryl P. Duffy
The shareholder class action lawsuit filed on March 3, 2023 by Jackson & Foster, LLC on behalf of the lead plaintiff law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP has been voluntarily dismissed by the lead plaintiff, Daryl P. Duffy, on March 6, 2023. - March 13, 2023 - Randy Ungar, Attorney at Law
Scott Beatty Honored by Boy Scouts of America with Silver Beaver Award
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that stockholder Scott Beatty, a highly respected business litigation attorney and dedicated community leader, has been honored with the Boy Scouts of America Silver Beaver Award for his outstanding service to the... - March 12, 2023 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Cetrangelo and Mancini Named Estate Planning Department Co-Chairs
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Stockholders Anthony Cetrangelo and C. Richard Mancini have been named Co-Chairs of the firm’s Trusts and Estate Planning and Litigation Departments. Eric Gurgold, the outgoing Department Chair... - March 11, 2023 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Woolsey Morcom Law Hires Former Sheriff David Shoar as Director of Investigations
Woolsey Morcom is pleased to announce that former Sheriff David Shoar has joined the firm as the Director of Investigations. Shoar brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the team and will play a key role in helping the firm provide top-quality legal services to its clients. Shoar served as... - March 09, 2023 - Woolsey Morcom
Otteson Shapiro’s Steve Shapiro Listed in Colorado Super Lawyers® 2023
Stephen Shapiro, Managing Partner of Denver-based Otteson Shapiro, has been named to the 2023 list of Colorado Super Lawyers. 2023 marks the fourteenth successive year that Shapiro has been named to the Super Lawyers list. - March 09, 2023 - Otteson Shapiro LLP