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Attorney Suzanne Boy to Present Southwest Florida Medical Association
On October 9, Employment Law Attorney Suzanne Boy of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt will speak at the membership meeting of the Medical Group Management Association (“MGMA”) of Southwest Florida at the DoubleTree Hilton in Naples. Boy will discuss “Top 10 Reasons... - October 08, 2014 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
New York State Bar Clears Bohemia Lawyer Ralph Pecorale, Represented by Robert Altchiler, Altchiler LLC
Robert Altchiler, Altchiler LLC, Having Secured Dismissal of Criminal Case, Obtains Successful End to Disciplinary Action. - October 06, 2014 - Altchiler LLC
Stroke Law Launches New Stroke Malpractice YouTube Channel
NY medical malpractice attorneys, Cory Rosenbaum and Robert Fader, announce the launch of their new YouTube channel, Stroke Law; a directory of video infomercials focusing on the legal questions asked most often by stroke victims and their families in the event of misdiagnosed stroke, delayed treatment of stroke and other incidences of medical malpractice. - October 06, 2014 - Stroke Law
Prominent Attorney Lance Richard is Named to the "Top 100 Trial Lawyers" by the National Trial Lawyers Association
Prominent local trial attorney Lance Richard was recently nominated and named to the "Top 100 Trial Lawyers" by the National Trial Lawyers Association. The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 is an invitation-only organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from each state in the nation... - October 06, 2014 - Lance P. Richard, PA
Learn How to Understand and Stop Bullying
In his newly released book "Chestnuts: A True Story about Being Bullied." Gilbert Ohanian Examines His Experiences Being Bullied in School - October 06, 2014 - Gilbert Ohanian
Jason E. Havens Joins Holland & Knight's Private Wealth Services Practice
Holland & Knight is pleased to announce that Jason E. Havens has joined the firm's Private Wealth Services Group as a senior counsel in the Jacksonville and Tallahassee offices. Mr. Havens was formerly a managing attorney with Havens & Miller P.L.L.C. Mr. Havens is licensed in both Florida... - October 05, 2014 - Havens & Miller, P.L.L.C.
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
Roig Lawyers and Partners Nelson C. Bellido, Antonio C. Castro, and Carlos Zumpano Featured in the 2014 Super Lawyers Business Edition
Roig Lawyers, a minority-owned multi-practice litigation law firm dedicated to serving clients across seven offices throughout Florida, is pleased to announce Roig Lawyers’ first year of inclusion to the 2014 Super Lawyers Business Edition. Partners, Nelson C. Bellido, Antonio... - October 04, 2014 - Roig Lawyers
Willig, Williams & Davidson of Philadelphia and Illinois Advocates of Chicago Partner on Union Representation and ERISA Matters
Philadelphia and Chicago law firms join together for client representation strategy. - October 04, 2014 - Willig, Williams & Davidson
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.
$38k Per Employee Penalty for ACA Non-Compliance: Obamacare Expert Explains How to Avoid ACA Penalties
The Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) compliance deadline for large employers is Jan. 1, 2015. However, businesses must have strategies in place before Nov. 15, 2014, says Attorney, Leading Business Strategist and ACA Expert Kaya Bromley, who shares how businesses can avoid incurring penalties that can cost $38,000/employee. For tips on how to avoid Obamacare penalties, download Bromley’s free ACA guide or purchase her book, “The Employer’s Guide to Obamacare,” at http://yourobamacareadvisors.com/. - October 02, 2014 - Your Obamacare Advisors
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
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
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.
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
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
Every 100 Legal Sector Jobs Supports 67 Jobs in Rest of Economy - Total Insurance Responds
Total Insurance has responded to Law Society Deputy Vice-President Robert Bourns' comments that every 100 jobs in the legal services sector supports a further 67 in the wider economy. - September 24, 2014 - Total Insurance
Jim Dodson Law Hosts Largo Walk to School Day Event
Hundreds of Mildred Helms Elementary School students and their parents will take part in Walk to School Day on October 8th. The event, co-sponsored by Jim Dodson Law, is celebrated worldwide each year to educate children about the importance of pedestrian safety and the health and environmental... - September 24, 2014 - Jim Dodson Law
Personalized Tax Help by New Orleans Pure Tax Resolution
New Orleans taxpayers can now rely on tax resolution, with a personal touch. - September 24, 2014 - Pure Tax Help
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
MIVNET Connect® Launched on New MIVNET Website
MIVNET Connect® for Mobile is an innovative multi-participant, video collaboration service which empowers users with unprecedented functionality, flexibility and control. Its one-of-a-kind user interface creates a separate video “tile” for every participant. The universal reach brings the highest quality video streams to each individual user, no matter where they are located. - September 20, 2014 - Metropolitan Interactive Videoconference Network, LLC
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
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
Solicitors' Professional Negligence Claims Cost £250m Annually - Total Insurance Responds
Total Insurance has remarked on the size of solicitors' professional negligence claims. - September 19, 2014 - Total Insurance
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
Would Solicitors' Professional Indemnity Insurance Premiums Fall if the Mandatory Minimum Fell?
Total Insurance investigates whether the proposed reduction in solicitors' mandatory minimum PII would affect premiums. - September 17, 2014 - Total Insurance
Hawai’i’s 24 Hour Best Deal Bail Bonds, LLC Now Providing DUI Bail on All Islands
With access to bail bonds 24/7 and release from local county and police station cell blocks, locals and tourists can be released from jail to get on with their life and to arrange for a proper defense to their charges. - September 17, 2014 - 24 Hour Best Deal Bail Bonds LLC
Moore & Van Allen Attorneys Appointed to Local Philanthropic Board Positions
Two Moore & Van Allen PLLC Charlotte attorneys have been appointed to serve in leadership roles on local philanthropic boards: Member Karin McGinnis was elected the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina (SHFBM) Board of Directors Chair, and Charlotte Associate Cabell Clay was named to the Council for Children’s Rights (CFCR) Board of Directors. - September 14, 2014 - Moore & Van Allen PLLC
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
Tax Defense Network (TDN) Skyrockets Past 500 BBB Reviews with a 97% Positive Rating
While some companies struggle to maintain a healthy relationship with their consumer base, Tax Defense Network is seeing a client satisfaction milestone: they have reached their 500th positive review on the Better Business Bureau website. - September 13, 2014 - Tax Defense Network
Massachusetts Author, Michael A. Coller, Revives the "Dime Novel" with the Release of His New Book, "Bruno Johnson - Private Investigator"
Massachusetts Author and Private Investigator, Michael A. Coller releases his new book, "Bruno Johnson - Private Investigator" as a modern-day "dime novel." The witty and razor sharp main character has a high level of street-wise intellect. This book maintains the integrity of the dime novel that originated in the early 1800’s. - September 12, 2014 - MAC Investigations
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
BananaIP to Launch a New IP Licensing & Commercialization Service
BananaIP, formerly Brain League, will be announcing the launch of BIP Group, an Intellectual Property (IP) licensing and commercialization venture. BIP Group is the Indian partner of Bastille, LLC, a leading global IP development and commercialization organization. The announcement will be made on... - September 12, 2014 - BananaIP Counsels
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
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
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