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Florida Consumer Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Webcollex, LLC d/b/a CKS Financial Alleging Violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
A Florida consumer has filed a Class Action Lawsuit against Webcollex, LLC d/b/a CKS Financial alleging violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). Specifically, the Complaint alleges that Webcollex did not provide the Congressionally mandated notice to the Plaintiff and the Class that a portion of the debt being collected by Webcollex could be disputed, which would then invoke certain protections under the FDCPA. - March 27, 2018 - Desmond Law Firm PC
Watrel Earns Super Lawyers Designation
Jacksonville lawyer, Steve Watrel has been selected for inclusions in the Super Lawyers group. Super Lawyers is a rating site that helps consumers find legal help. This year, Super Lawyers has named Watrel a part of this exclusive attorney network. A January post on Watrel’s Facebook page... - March 24, 2018 - Steve Watrel
David Sims Elected to 20th Judicial Circuit's Grievance Committee
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Attorney L. David Sims was elected to the 20th Judicial Circuit’s Grievance Committee. The Grievance Committee reviews complaints against lawyers licensed by The Florida Bar, investigates the... - March 22, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Robert Washington Death Notice
Robert Washington, 74, died on March 11, 2018, from complications arising from a sudden illness. He is survived by his wife, Mary Webb-Washington, his daughter Sarah Irene Washington, son James Lateef Washington, and daughter-in-law Maryan Ali Washington. Funeral arrangements will be managed by... - March 21, 2018 - The Law Offices of Robert Washington
William F. Kerr, Jr. Presented at the Lehigh Valley Regional Housing Summit
William F. Kerr, Jr., partner at High Swartz, presented at the Regional Housing Summit on Housing Challenges and Opportunities held on February 8th. He was part of a panel discussion that focused on housing affordability and how national and state models can be applicable in the Lehigh Valley. The... - March 21, 2018 - High Swartz LLP
Franklin, Gringer & Cohen’s Law Clerk, Danny Carrascal Admitted to NY State Bar and Named Associate
Franklin, Gringer & Cohen, PC is pleased to announce that Danny Carrascal was admitted to the New York State Bar and subsequently named an associate of the firm. Mr. Carrascal will serve primarily in the firm’s Labor and Employment Law practice where he will apply his previous management experience in the Restaurant and Hospitality industry to provide clients in those businesses with proactive legal counsel for the complex labor and employment legal challenges they may face. - March 20, 2018 - Franklin, Gringer and Cohen PC
Blitman & King Named in 2017-2018 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
Employment Lawyers named Best Lawyers in America. - March 18, 2018 - Blitman & King
Kahana & Feld Achieves Net Promoter Score ® of 92 in First Annual Client Survey
In its continual efforts to improve service to its clients, the law firm of Kahana & Feld LLP is pleased to announce that it achieved a Net Promoter Score of 92 in a recent client survey. Earlier this year, the firm distributed a survey to all clients who were represented by the firm in the... - March 17, 2018 - Kahana Feld
Attorney Suzanne Boy to Share Best Employment Law Practices at Global Pet Expo in Orlando
Employment Law Attorney Suzanne Boy of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., will present two sessions at the Global Pet Expo at the Orlando Convention Center on March 21, 2018. In her first interactive presentation, “Test Your Employment Law IQ: Issue Spotting for Employers,”... - March 16, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Jim Chester Joins Klemchuk LLP
The litigation, intellectual property, and transaction law firm of Klemchuk LLP is pleased to announce that Jim Chester has joined the firm as a Managing Principal. Jim Chester is a 20-year attorney and will lead the firm’s business & technology transactional practice. He joins the firm... - March 15, 2018 - Klemchuk LLP
Australia’s Next Top Lawyer Competition Launched
National personal injury company launches new award for law students with a $5000 cash prize. - March 14, 2018 - Australian Accident Helpline
Malfitano Advisors Welcomes Allen Wong and Stephanie Gould as Advisory Platform Expands
Malfitano Advisors, a unique advisory group based in New York City, expands its bench with two additional seasoned finance professionals. - March 14, 2018 - Malfitano Partners
Jones Foster Expands Footprint with Addition of Elder Law Practice Group
Jones Foster is pleased to announce that it has added an Elder Law Practice Group to the Firm, hiring Senior Counsel and Board Certified Specialist in Elder Law, Genny Bernstein, to lead the practice area. - March 14, 2018 - Jones Foster
Jones Foster Announces New Marketing Director
Jones, Foster, Johnston & Stubbs, one of West Palm Beach’s oldest law firms, has appointed Lara Hillman as its Marketing Director. This is a new position for Jones Foster and one that aligns with the executive team’s forward-thinking vision for the firm. Lara brings with her a diverse skill set having worked at both creative agencies and in-house at other prestigious law firms. - March 11, 2018 - Jones Foster
Senior Counsel Genny Bernstein Newest Addition to Jones, Foster, Johnston & Stubbs, P.A.
Jones Foster is pleased to announce that Genny Bernstein has joined the Firm as Senior Counsel in its Elder Law and Estate Planning departments. “On behalf of all of us at Jones Foster, we are delighted to welcome Genny to the group,” says Larry B. Alexander, Chairman of the Firm. - March 10, 2018 - Jones Foster
High Swartz Welcomes New Real Estate Law Attorney
Full-service law firm High Swartz LLP is pleased to announce that Stephen M. Zaffuto has joined the firm’s real estate law practice. Zaffuto concentrates his practice on real estate law, environmental law, and business and commercial law. - March 08, 2018 - High Swartz LLP
Rawls Law Group Welcomes Lawyer, David Tierney
Rawls Law Group is pleased to announce the addition of lawyer, David Tierney, to our Richmond, Virginia office. Mr. Tierney has represented veterans throughout his career. “We are absolutely delighted that David has joined us,” said President and Owner, Brewster S. Rawls. - March 07, 2018 - Rawls Law Group
Parkland Shooting Victim Retains The Berman Law Group
One of the last victims of the Parkland school shooting in Florida has been released from the hospital. - March 06, 2018 - The Berman Law Group
Kahana & Feld Attorney, Avi M. Attal Named to Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Kahana and Feld attorney, Avi M. Attal has received the AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell. - March 02, 2018 - Kahana Feld
m.e.t.a.l.® Law Group, LLP Kick Starts Their 15 Years of Service with Office Expansion and New Staff
Powerhouse Attorneys at Los Angeles Law Firm Expand Services to West Hollywood and Downtown L.A. - February 26, 2018 - metal law group llp
High Swartz Partner Mary Cushing Doherty Speaks at North Carolina Bar Association
High Swartz partner and chair of the firm’s Family Law practice, Mary Cushing Doherty, was recently a speaker at the North Carolina Bar Association Family Law Intensive CLE seminar on February 1-2 in Wrightsville Beach. Mrs. Doherty presented “Marriage & Divorce in the Golden... - February 25, 2018 - High Swartz LLP
LawSuitCity is Looking for a Lead Seed Round Investor
LawSuitCity is Looking for a Lead Seed Round Investor to Take Our Product to Market - February 25, 2018 - LawSuitCity
Melissa M. Boyd Appointed to the MCAP Board of Directors
High Swartz partner, Melissa M. Boyd has been re-appointed Board of the Directors for the Montgomery Child Advocacy Project (MCAP) for a 3 year term. The mission of the MCAP is to end and prevent child abuse and neglect in Montgomery County through legal services, advocacy and education. To learn... - February 24, 2018 - High Swartz LLP
Attorney Gregory S. Costabile Becomes a Shareholder of Buckley King
Buckley King is pleased to announce that Gregory S. Costabile has become a shareholder of the Firm. - February 23, 2018 - Buckley King
Moye White Presents HR in the Cloud: Data Privacy and Employment Issues
A March 1 seminar at Moye White LLP will discuss how to protect employee personal information and company data in an era where robust cybersecurity policies and procedures in the workplace have become critically important. - February 23, 2018 - Moye White
Kirk Stange and Stange Law Firm, PC Sponsors the Board of Advocates at the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law
Kirk Stange and Stange Law Firm, PC are proud to announce that they have agreed to sponsor the Board of Advocates at the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law. - February 19, 2018 - Stange Law Firm, PC
Renata Castro, Esq. Has Been Selected as a Moderator in the Prestigious Federal Bar Association’s Immigration Law Conference
Renata will moderate business panels held during the Federal Bar Association’s annual Immigration Law Conference in Memphis. It has been announced that, Renata Castro, Esq. has been selected as a moderator in the prestigious annual Immigration Law Conference held by the Federal Bar... - February 16, 2018 - Castro Legal Group
Mary Cushing Doherty Named "Top Family Law Attorney" by Suburban Life Magazine
High Swartz LLP, a full service law firm with offices in Norristown and Doylestown, Pennsylvania is pleased to announce that partner, Mary Cushing Doherty has been named a "2018 Top Family Law Attorney" by Suburban Life Magazine. The annual list of Top Family Law Attorneys in Suburban... - February 16, 2018 - High Swartz LLP
High Swartz Partner, James B. Shrimp Presented at the Philadelphia Society of People & Strategy Meeting
James B. Shrimp presented at the Philadelphia Society of People & Strategy, Bucks-Mont LAN Meeting on Human Resources in the new era of social media and #metoo. His presentation focused on the challenges of Human Resource professionals in the ever evolving world of ever-present social media... - February 15, 2018 - High Swartz LLP
Donna Beaulieu for Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals
Donna Beaulieu has announced she is running for the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals - February 15, 2018 - Donna for Judge
Dionysiou & Partners LLC Wins Commercial Law Award 2018 by International Advisory Experts (IAE) Publication
One of Cyprus’ leading corporate law firms, Dionysiou & Partners LLC, has recently earned the honourable "International Advisory Expert (IAE) Award for Commercial Law in Cyprus." Founding partner and director, Dionysiou & Partners LLC, Soulla Dionysiou, who received the... - February 14, 2018 - Dionysiou & Partners LLC
Valentine's Day Divorces Are a Real Trend
According to The New York Post, data compiled by Avvo.com reports that divorce filings rise 40 percent around Valentine’s Day. A combination of factors, including cabin fever, break-ups delayed until after the winter holidays and stress, may contribute to the phenomenon which sees a lot of couples decide to part ways rather than celebrate their love. - February 09, 2018 - Brave Law Center
Peoria Lawyer Warns 2018 Off to Fatal Start
Peoria Lawyer James R. Carter warns 2018 is off to a fatal start. IDOT data show traffic-related deaths jump 15% at the start of the new year. According to IDOT, 92 people have lost their lives on Illinois roadways already this year, which is up from 80 at this point last year. - February 09, 2018 - Carter Law Offices
Joel D. Rosen Appointed to the Hepatitis B Foundation Board of Directors
High Swartz partner, Joel D. Rosen has been re-appointed Board of the Directors for the Hepatitis B Foundation for a 3 year term. Joel is also Chairman of the Board. - February 08, 2018 - High Swartz LLP
Patentcloud Provides Even More Patent Insights with AI and UX Upgrades
New upgrades to InQuartik's patent intelligence platform, Patentcloud, are improving the user experience while continuing to deliver patent insights that drive decisions. - February 07, 2018 - InQuartik Co.
Morris Hall, New Phoenix Office, Open House February 15th
Morris Hall, PLLC - Open House 7600 North 16th Street, Suite 105, Phoenix, AZ 85020 Morris Hall announces an open house on Thursday, February 15th between 3:00 PM and 6:30 PM, to celebrate its new Phoenix Office. MH, a premier estate planning law firm, invites you to tour the office, meet the... - February 06, 2018 - Morris Hall PLLC
Thomas E. Panzer Elected to the Bucks County Bar Association Board of Directors
High Swartz partner, Thomas E. Panzer has been elected to the Bucks County Bar Association Board of Directors. The Bucks County Board of Director Position is a three (3) year term following an election of the general membership of the Bucks County Bar Association. The Board meets monthly to... - February 02, 2018 - High Swartz LLP
Dog Bite Victims Find Support from Doc Halliday
Doc Halliday, one of Central Illinois’ most respected attorneys, announced today that he wants to ramp up efforts to assist those injured by dog bites and educate the community on the extent of the problem dog-related injuries are becoming in the United States. - February 02, 2018 - Doc Halliday Law
Kahana & Feld Attorney, Alex M. Chazen, Named to 2018 Southern California Rising Star List
The law firm of Kahana & Feld LLP is pleased to announce that attorney Alex M. Chazen has been named to the 2018 Southern California Rising Star list by Super Lawyers. The Rising Star designation by Super Lawyers is an honor reserved for lawyers who exhibit excellence in their legal practice. - January 31, 2018 - Kahana Feld
RLG Reacts to the Restraining Excessive Federal Enforcement and Regulations of Cannabis Act (REFER Act)
A bill has been introduced in the House that would protect states with cannabis laws from interference by the Federal government. Known as the Restraining Excessive Federal Enforcement and Regulations of Cannabis Act (REFER Act), the bill would protect both medical and recreational cannabis at the... - January 30, 2018 - The Rodman Law Group, LLC
EEOC Administrative Judge Awards $250,000 to Disabled USPS Employee
Employee Unable to Bear Children as a Result of Postal Service’s Unlawful Conduct, Judge Rules - January 30, 2018 - Hosea Legal PLLC
7 High Swartz Attorneys Lead Committees within the Montgomery Bar Association
High Swartz attorneys affirm their commitment to take on leadership positions in the community. 7 High Swartz attorneys are taking positions within the Montgomery Bar Association in 2018. - January 27, 2018 - High Swartz LLP
Moye White Announces New Partners, Welcomes Partner and Associate
Denver law firm Moye White LLP announced that Mike L. Fredregill and Patrick J. Hickey have been elected partners. The firm also welcomed Lucas T. Ritchie as a partner and Kelsey R. Bowers as an associate. - January 26, 2018 - Moye White
Jacksonville Family and Criminal Defense Law Firm Gerald Wilkerson, P.A., Now Accepting Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin as Payment for Legal Services
The Law Office of Gerald Wilkerson is committed to staying current with technological and modern trends, and as a part of this commitment supports cryptocurrency, and is therefore pleased to announce that it is now accepting payment with cryptocurrency of various types, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin. - January 24, 2018 - The Law Offices of Gerald Wilkerson
Kahana & Feld Adds Partner and Associate to Its Business Litigation and Employment Law Practice Group
Celebrating another successful year of growth and dedication to clients, the law firm of Kahana & Feld LLP is pleased to announce that attorneys Yaron Shaham, Esq. and Mimi Ahn, Esq. have joined the firm’s business litigation and employment law practice group. Shaham and Ahn join the AV... - January 24, 2018 - Kahana Feld
Thomas D. Rees and James B. Shrimp Presented at MBA Employment Law CLE Seminar
Two High Swartz partners presented at the Montgomery Bar Association Employment Law CLE. Thomas D. Rees presented on employment contracts and employee non-compete agreements. He spoke about recent case developments arising from both employer enforcement of non-competes and employee challenges to... - January 20, 2018 - High Swartz LLP
LeGaL to Honor Attorney General Loretta Lynch, Judge Paul Feinman, and Jillian Weiss at 40th Anniversary Dinner
“We are thrilled to present this year’s Community Vision Awards to Attorney General Loretta Lynch, Judge Paul Feinman and Jillian T. Weiss – three champions of the legal community who have made history, and forever improved the lives of LGBT people.” - January 19, 2018 - LGBT Bar Association of New York (LeGaL)
Florida Timeshare Attorney Reveals Surprising Truths About Timeshare Properties
Leading timeshare attorney Susan Budowski explains how some sellers can make false promises about timeshares and how you can avoid falling for them. - January 17, 2018 - My Timeshare Attorney
Salcedo Law Firm Now Proudly Offers a Full Range of Legal Services
Salcedo Law Firm in Albuquerque now proudly offers a full Range of legal services that focuses on Family Law, Criminal Law, and Civil Proceedings. - January 14, 2018 - Salcedo Law Firm
Henderson Franklin Appoints Attorney Michael McCabe Stockholder
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Michael McCabe has been elected stockholder. McCabe represents insurance carriers, third party administrators, and employers in the defense of workers’ compensation claims. He also has... - January 14, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.