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Four Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America 2020
Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson announced that four of the firm's attorneys have been named to the list of The Best Lawyers in America 2020. - August 18, 2019 - Otteson Shapiro LLP
Emerich, Hackett and Holmes Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020
Guy S. Emerich, Jack O. Hackett II and David A. Holmes have been selected to The Best Lawyers in America© list for 2020. - August 18, 2019 - Farr Law Firm
Hackett Named Best Lawyers® 2020 Real Estate “Lawyer of the Year” in the Fort Myers Metro Area
Farr Law Firm attorney, Jack O. Hackett II, has been named by Best Lawyers® the 2020 Real Estate “Lawyer of the Year” in the Fort Myers metro area. Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” is determined through an exhaustive peer-review evaluation. - August 18, 2019 - Farr Law Firm
Pittman, Dutton and Hellums Named in 2020’s Top Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers® awarded five attorneys from the prestigious Alabama Law Firm, Pittman, Dutton & Hellums: Chris T. Hellums was recognized and awarded as the Lawyer Of The Year for Mass Tort Litigation & Class Actions - Plaintiffs as well as being recognized and awarded as one of Americas... - August 17, 2019 - Pittman, Dutton & Hellums P.C.
Orr and Reno Attorneys Listed Among the "Best Lawyers in America" - Nine Attorneys Recognized in Wide Range of Practice Areas; Three Named "Lawyer of the Year"
Nine attorneys from the Concord law firm of Orr & Reno have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Additionally, three Orr & Reno attorneys were selected as Concord's "Lawyer of the Year" for a specific practice area. This distinction is awarded to just a single attorney in each practice area in the community. - August 17, 2019 - Orr & Reno
Matthew Belcastro Certified as Florida Construction Law Expert
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney J. Matthew Belcastro has achieved the highest certification by The Florida Bar in Construction Law. Board certified lawyers’ experience and competency have been rigorously evaluated and have met the... - August 16, 2019 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Attorney and Mediator, Brenda Waugh, to Present Options to Litigation at Virginia Conference in Richmond Virginia as Part of a Program for the Virginia Mediation Network
Attorney and Mediator, Brenda Waugh, will present a workshop on Options to Litigation as part of a program for the Virginia Mediation Network on September 28 at the University of Richmond’sSchool of Law. Ms. Waugh, who has offices in Charles Town, Leesburg and in DC, will conduct a workshop where participants will explore the emerging options to resolve legal conflicts, outside of court. These options mediation, arbitration, restorative justice, and collaborative practice. - August 15, 2019 - Brenda Waugh
Henderson Franklin Welcomes John Spear and James Kerr
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Attorneys John Spear and James Kerr have joined the firm’s Bonita Springs Office. In addition, the firm also welcomes their staff, Terri Dettmar, Legal Secretary; Karen Bonnough, Paralegal; Jo-Anne Rosario, Paralegal;... - August 14, 2019 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Proskauer Director Joins Augusta as Chief Operating Officer
Augusta, the UK’s largest litigation and dispute funding institution by case volume - with a team of 70 in London - today announces the appointment of Polly Bahl as Chief Operating Officer, based in London. Polly joins from US law firm Proskauer Rose where, as London Director of Professional... - August 04, 2019 - Augusta Ventures
Hackard Law Produces Milestone 500th Video
Hackard Law’s video library is a resource for everyone who wants to learn more about estate and trust matters not often explored by the media. - August 01, 2019 - Hackard Law
The SCE Group Announces Alliance with Leading Accounting Firm for Cybersecurity and Data Governance Services
The SCE Group, a leader in digital cybersecurity, governance, risk and compliance services, announces an Alliance with Marcum LLP, one of the nation’s leading accounting and advisory firms, to add new SCE technology innovations to the firm’s cybersecurity and technology assurance... - July 31, 2019 - The SCE Group
Family Lawyers Sarinia M. Feinman and Lindsay H. Childs Attended PBA Family Law Section Summer Meeting
Two Vetrano family lawyers recently attended the 2019 Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section Summer Meeting in Orlando, Florida. Sarinia M. Feinman produced a program for the meeting and Lindsay H. Childs attended, participating as a Council Member at the meeting. Ms. Feinman’s... - July 31, 2019 - Vetrano & Vetrano
Construction Attorney Alvin M. Cohen Joins Woods & Aitken LLP
Woods & Aitken LLP is pleased to announce that construction attorney Alvin M. Cohen has joined the firm’s growing Denver office. He joins the firm’s litigation group, working with clients in the construction law and commercial litigation practice areas. “We are excited to be... - July 26, 2019 - Woods Aitken LLP
Gunderson and Schropp Honored as 2019 Florida Trend Magazine’s Legal Elite
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Attorneys Thomas Gunderson and Russell Schropp were named to the 2019 Florida Trend Magazine's Legal Elite.® To compile the list, Florida Trend asked actively practicing Florida attorneys to name the attorneys that they... - July 25, 2019 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
ESOP Governance Discussion
ESOP Association Meeting to feature Schatz, Kaplan. - July 24, 2019 - ESOP Plus: Schatz Brown Glassman LLP
Lehnert Named President of Southwest Florida Real Estate Council
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Michael Lehnert has been named President of the Southwest Florida Real Estate Council. In association with The Fund, the Council is comprised of attorneys to help all professionals involved in the... - July 21, 2019 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Atwood Elected Secretary/Treasurer of The Florida Bar Labor & Employment Section
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that at the recent Florida Bar annual meeting in Boca Raton, Shareholder Scott Atwood was elected Secretary/Treasurer of the Labor & Employment Section. He is now slated to become President of the L&E... - July 18, 2019 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Abass Amiretezam's Children Filed an Action Against Government of Iran and IRGC for Alleged 38 Years of Torture, in Federal Court Under FSIA
The family of Mr. Abbas Amirentezam, former Deputy Prime Minister of Iran in 1979, filed an action against the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corp (IRGC) for, allegedly, the almost 40 year unlawful incarceration and house arrest of their father who was subjected to... - July 15, 2019 - Herischi & Associates LLC
Qureshi Speaks Before Florida Bar Tax Law Section
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Business & Tax Attorney Sara Qureshi spoke on July 4th at the Florida Bar Tax Section Organizational Meeting during the 2019 Ullman Year in Review at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort. She... - July 14, 2019 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Harvey Law Group Introduces Dominica’s Only Citizenship-by-Investment Opportunity with World-Renowned The Residences at Secret Bay Resort
Harvey Law Group, Asia’s pioneer immigration firm specializing in investment immigration, presents its latest project involvement in the Commonwealth of Dominica with the Caribbean’s most anticipated Citizenship by Investment opportunity under the five-star, world-renowned Secret Bay Resort: The Residences at Secret Bay. - July 13, 2019 - Harvey Law Group
Sharon Reuler Receives Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award from Texas Real Estate Bar for 2019
The Real Estate, Probate & Trust Law Section of the State Bar of Texas (REPTL) awarded its highest honor, the Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award in Real Estate, to attorney Sharon Reuler. - July 12, 2019 - Sharon Reuler, PC
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Ave Maria Law School Alumni Anthony Cetrangelo
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Anthony Cetrangelo has joined the firm as an associate in the Wills, Trust & Estate Planning department. Prior to joining Henderson Franklin, he was the managing partner of a Naples, Florida, law... - July 12, 2019 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Farr Law Firm Welcomes New Associate Attorney Noah A. Fischer
Noah A. Fischer has joined Farr Law Firm as an associate attorney becoming a member of the firm’s trusts and estates team. Fischer worked at a Big 4 Accounting firm for nearly two years in the Tampa, Florida area prior to joining the firm. - July 11, 2019 - Farr Law Firm
Connecticut Governor Signs Important New ESOP Law for Architectural Firms
Connecticut Architectural Firms May Now be Owned Entirely by ESOPs. - July 10, 2019 - ESOP Plus: Schatz Brown Glassman LLP
Personal Injury Firm Organizes Christmas in July Toy Drive
Dennis Hernandez & Associates, P.A, a statewide personal injury firm, is hosting a Christmas in July toy drive. Unwrapped gifts and toys will be collected for children staying in Shriners Hospitals and local foster care homes. - July 05, 2019 - Dennis Hernandez & Associates, P.A.
Four Law Students Gain "On-the-Job Training" This Summer at Henderson Franklin
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to welcome four law students, John Marra, Alessandro Secino, Daumantas Venckus-Cucchiara, and Iman Zekri. They will supplement their law school experience by working as clerks at the firm during the summer. As part of Henderson Franklin's... - July 03, 2019 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Charles Town Attorney to Join West Virginia Mediation Advanced Training Program in July
Charles Town attorney, Brenda Waugh, will lead a program describing the ethical duties for lawyers to offer clients multiple processes to resolve their legal conflicts during an advanced mediation training in Bridgeport, West Virginia. - July 03, 2019 - Brenda Waugh
Electronic Publishing Services Announces Three EDGAR Online Workstations for Self-Service Filers to the SEC Now Available for Use: 13F, Section 16 and 12B-25 Forms
Electronic Publishing Services, Inc. is announcing new EDGAR Filing Agent Online Workstations and a relaunch of their existing sites. The workstations are useful for anyone required to file Section 16 Forms 3, 4 and 5; Institutional Investment managers filing form 13F; and corporate filers needing an extension to Forms 10-K, 10-Q and others. - July 01, 2019 - Electronic Publishing Services, Inc.
WikiLocks Announces First Legal Industry Software Solution to Ensure PTO Compliance
Mark Sterle, Director of Legal Solutions for North American-based WikiLocks announces the launch of an industry shaping legal software solution designed to ensure PTO compliance. - July 01, 2019 - WikiLocks
Gender and Ethnic Diversity a Focus at Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath Law Firm
The law firms commitment to gender and ethnic equality in the legal category is an example of how the business of law is evolving. - June 29, 2019 - Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath
Kahana & Feld Attorney, Alex M. Chazen, Named to 2019 Southern California Rising Star List
The law firm of Kahana & Feld LLP, is pleased to announce that attorney Alex M. Chazen has been named by Super Lawyers to the 2019 Southern California Rising Star list in the field of Construction Litigation. The Rising Star designation by Super Lawyers is an honor reserved for lawyers who... - June 28, 2019 - Kahana Feld
Attorneys Eck and Farrell Join Orr & Reno
Orr & Reno welcomes shareholder Jonathan Eck and associate Meredith Farrell to the law firm. Eck's practice will focus on commercial litigation matters for both businesses and individuals. Farrell joins the firm's litigation department. Jonathan maintains a broad and varied practice that... - June 28, 2019 - Orr & Reno
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Antoinette Peck to Family Law Department
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Antoinette “Toni” Peck has joined the firm as an associate in the Divorce, Marital and Family Law Department. Prior to joining the firm, Peck owned and operated a solo law practice in... - June 27, 2019 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
WikiLocks Announces Unique, Ground Breaking, Legal Industry Software Solution to Defeat Waiver Arguments
Mark Sterle, Director of Legal Solutions for North American-based WikiLocks announces the launch of an industry shaping legal software solution designed to defeat waiver arguments. - June 25, 2019 - WikiLocks
Eighteen Henderson Franklin Lawyers Selected as 2019 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that eighteen (18) lawyers were selected for inclusion in the 2019 Florida Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars lists appearing in Florida Super Lawyers® magazine. While only 5% of lawyers in the entire State are named to... - June 22, 2019 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
WikiLocks Formally Announces Legal Industry Strategic Content Data Security Offering
Mark Sterle, Director of Legal Solutions for North American-based WikiLocks announces the official launch of one of several new key strategic offerings, Content & Data Security specifically designed for the legal industry. - June 22, 2019 - WikiLocks
The National Trial Lawyers Names Melody Fox to Its List of Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Georgia
The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that Melody Fox, Managing Partner of Stein & Fox, LLC in Morrow has been selected for inclusion into its Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Georgia, an honor given to only a select group of lawyers for their achievements in the... - June 21, 2019 - Stein & Fox, LLC
Vetrano Family Lawyer Sarinia Feinman Spoke at Recent PBI Program
Main Line family lawyer Sarinia Feinman recently spoke at a PBI Program on Equitable Distribution in Pennsylvania. - June 19, 2019 - Vetrano & Vetrano
David Spaulding Joins Green and Spiegel as the Head of the Compliance and Regulatory Practice Section
Green and Spiegel welcomes Former USCIS Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate Supervisor David Spaulding to its Philadelphia office, strengthening its Compliance and Regulatory Practice amidst a climate of heightened enforcement. - June 18, 2019 - Green and Spiegel, LLC
2019 Florida Super Lawyers Recognizes Seven Farr Law Firm Attorneys
Florida Super Lawyers magazine has named seven of Farr Law Firm’s attorneys as either a Super Lawyer or Rising Star. - June 15, 2019 - Farr Law Firm
SBBO, IBC Present 2019 Colorado Community Banker Roundtables: Denver, Ft. Collins, Pueblo, Durango and Alamosa Host Annual Event in 2019
The Independent Bankers of Colorado (IBC) and the Denver law firm Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson (SBBO) present a series of five Community Banker Roundtables around the state of Colorado in June, 2019. - June 14, 2019 - Otteson Shapiro LLP
Shackelford Law Firm Showcases New Team of Attorneys at Houston Office Location
Mid-sized Texas Law Firm Expands to 57 Lawyers Throughout Six Locations. - June 13, 2019 - Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton, LLP
Isphording, Bechtold & Sharrer P.A. of Venice and Sarasota Now Part of Farr Law Firm
On June 3, 2019, the law firm of Isphording, Bechtold & Sharrer, P.A. officially became part of the Farr Law Firm which will further strengthen the firm’s experienced estate planning and probate practice. - June 12, 2019 - Farr Law Firm
Cates Consulting Group Works with Trauma Victims Like Those Affected by Durham Gas Explosion
Cates Consulting Group's thoughts and prayers are with the victims that were involved in the catastrophic gas explosion in Durham, North Carolina. In April 2019, two people were killed and 25 injured. Of the people injured, six were in critical condition and one was transported to a burn center. - June 11, 2019 - Cates Consulting Group
Napoli Shkolnik PLLC Partner Jennifer R. Liakos Named to Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in 3M Combat Arms Earplug Products Liability Action
Napoli Shkolnik PLLC is proud to announce that California-based Partner Jennifer R. Liakos has been appointed the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in in Re: 3M Combat Arms Earplug Products Liability Litigation (Case No. 3:19md2885). - June 05, 2019 - Napoli Shkolnik PLLC
Separovic Injury Lawyers Are Expanding and Taking on Another Team of Expert Personal Injury Lawyers
Separovic Injury Lawyers specializes in workers' compensation, motor vehicle accident and public liability personal injury compensation claims. The practice has recently experienced steady growth in referred clients. Demand for Separovic Injury Lawyers' services has increased and the firm has been planning for growth. To assist the practice in servicing new clients, Separovic Injury Lawyers are creating an additional specialist personal injury legal team. - June 05, 2019 - Separovic Injury Lawyers
WikiLocks Appoints Mark Sterle as Director of Sales, Security & Content Encryption Group, North American Marketplace
WikiLocks announces new Director of Sales for the Security & Content Encryption group for the North American Marketplace. - June 04, 2019 - WikiLocks
Kahana & Feld Adds Associate to Its Business Litigation and Employment Law Practice Groups
Kahana & Feld LLP is pleased to announce that Davis D. Yu Esq. has joined the firm as an attorney in the firm’s Business & Litigation and Labor & Employment Litigation practices groups. “Davis brings a wide breadth of business litigation and transactional legal experience... - June 02, 2019 - Kahana Feld
Matthew Galati Elected Vice Chair for the AILA Philadelphia Chapter; Renamed to National EB-5 Committee
Green and Spiegel Senior Associate Matthew Galati was not only re-selected for the national American Immigration Lawyers Association (“AILA”) Immigrant Investor (EB-5) Committee, but also tapped to hold the position of Vice Chair of the AILA Philadelphia Chapter for 2019-20. - May 31, 2019 - Green and Spiegel, LLC
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Heath Gelman to Litigation Team
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Heath Gelman has joined the firm as a Stockholder in the Tort & Insurance Litigation Department. For 20 years, he has been passionately representing individuals and companies in matters of... - May 29, 2019 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.