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Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson Announces Real Estate Practice
Denver-based law firm Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson LLP (SBBO) has announced the formation of a new Real Estate Practice Area. The firm’s real estate attorneys will continue to assist clients in the acquisition, sale, leasing and financing of all types of real estate, as well as virtually all types of real estate litigation. - May 29, 2016 - Otteson Shapiro LLP
Todd Fredrickson Ranked Among Top in Chambers USA 2016
National labor & employment law firm Fisher Phillips announced that Todd Fredrickson, Managing Partner of the firm’s Denver office, is featured in Chambers USA 2016. Forty four Fisher Phillips attorneys nationwide received the accolade. The firm’s Colorado office was ranked among the top labor and employment law firms in the state. - May 29, 2016 - Fisher Phillips Denver
Bass Graduates from Elite Trusts and Estates Program
Attorney Forrest J. Bass completed all six required educational programs needed to graduate from the Florida Fellows Institute. This exclusive program was established by ACTEC with the goal of developing future leaders in the trusts and estates profession. - May 28, 2016 - Farr Law Firm
Philadelphia Labor and Employment Lawyer Amy L. Rosenberger Elected President of Philadelphia Chapter of LERA
Willig, Williams & Davidson partner chosen to head local chapter of Labor and Employment Relations Association. - May 26, 2016 - Willig, Williams & Davidson
Buckley King is Proud to Sponsor "Corporate Political Activity: Are You and Your Company - or Your Clients - RNC Ready?"
The rules of campaign finance, corporate political activity and regulatory enforcement are not ones you want to bend or break. - May 25, 2016 - Buckley King
Mediator/Attorney to Present Scholarship
Mediator/attorney Brenda Waugh will travel to Marlinton, West Virginia this week to present a scholarship to a graduating student from Pocahontas County High School. - May 25, 2016 - Brenda Waugh
Carlos Kelly Appointed to Tenth Term on Florida Bar Eminent Domain Committee
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Attorney Carlos A. Kelly, a stockholder in the firm’s Business Litigation practice group, has been re-appointed to The Florida Bar's Eminent Domain Committee. This will be Kelly's tenth year of service... - May 25, 2016 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Goede, Adamczyk, DeBoest & Cross Open in Boca Raton
The law firm of Goede, Adamczyk, DeBoest & Cross (GADC) is pleased to announce that it opened an office in Boca Raton March 1 at the Sanctuary Centre, 4800 N. Federal Highway, Suite 307D, in Boca Raton. Steven R. Braten is managing partner of the Boca Raton office, where he is joined by his new... - May 25, 2016 - Goede, Adamczyk, DeBoest, & Cross, PLLC
Dovas Law, P.C. Sponsoring Waterfront Ventures Startup Conference, Camden, NJ
Dovas Law, P.C. is sponsoring and attending the Waterfront Ventures Startup Conference on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. The event is open to startups, entrepreneurs, potential investors and interested professionals generally. The event will take place at the Waterfront Technology Center, located at 200... - May 21, 2016 - Dovas Law, P.C.
Moye White Recertifies as a B Corp: Denver Law Firm Rededicates Itself to Social, Environmental Standards
Denver law firm Moye White LLP has recertified as a B Corporation. Moye White was the first Denver law firm to achieve B Corp certification in 2014. B Corps use the power of business to solve social and environmental problems and meet higher standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. - May 21, 2016 - Moye White
Cambs Named Partner at Goede, Adamczyk, DeBoest & Cross in Naples
Long-time attorney Peter Cambs is a great addition to the Goede, Adamczyk, DeBoest & Cross team. - May 21, 2016 - Goede, Adamczyk, DeBoest, & Cross, PLLC
Raffaele Puppio Partners Named Among 2016 PA Super Lawyers
Michael A. Raffaele and Gabrielle Sereni recognized for work in family law, special education. - May 20, 2016 - Raffaele Puppio
Carole Rooney Hired as Firm Administrator
Farr Law Firm is pleased to introduce Carole Rooney as the firm’s new Legal Administrator. Rooney has worked in the legal industry for twenty years and recently moved to the area from Sacramento, California. - May 20, 2016 - Farr Law Firm
Williams Family Law Attorneys Named 2016 PA Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Bucks County divorce lawyers listed among Pennsylvania’s elite attorneys. - May 19, 2016 - Williams Family Law, P.C.
12 Willig, Williams & Davidson Attorneys Named 2016 PA Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Philadelphia labor, employment and workers’ compensation lawyers listed among Pennsylvania’s top attorneys. - May 19, 2016 - Willig, Williams & Davidson
The Cromeens Law Firm Announces Phillips as Newest Legal Addition
The Cromeens Law Firm, PLLC, welcomes Cameron Phillips as the newest lawyer to join their team of legal professionals. Phillips was sworn in as a member of the State Bar of Texas on Monday, May 9, 2016, at the Panola County Courthouse by Carthage Judge Bobby Phillips. A graduate from the... - May 19, 2016 - The Cromeens Law Firm, PLLC
Stoel Rives Managing Partner James E. Torgerson Receives Jay Rabinowitz Public Service Award
Alaska Bar Foundation honors Jim Torgerson with award for commitment to public service. - May 18, 2016 - Stoel Rives LLP
Fort Myers Tax Expert Erin Houck-Toll Appointed to Florida Bar Certification Committee
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Erin Houck-Toll, a stockholder in the Business & Tax Division, has been appointed by the Florida Bar to serve a three-year term on its Tax Certification Committee beginning on July 1. This Committee oversees the process... - May 18, 2016 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Delco Times Names Michael V. Puppio Among Delaware County’s "Best Lawyers"
Raffaele Puppio partner honored in practice area of public finance law. - May 13, 2016 - Raffaele Puppio
Rowlett Attorney Sworn in Before the Supreme Court
Victoria G. Warner has been a registered nurse since 1977 and is a collaboratively trained attorney who has practiced law for more than twenty years. - May 11, 2016 - Rowlett Family Law
Leading Barrister Launches Criminal Appeal Website
Leading London Barrister Launches a new Website dedicated to helping people deal with Criminal Appeals. - May 05, 2016 - George Hepburne Scott
Lehnert Elected Treasurer 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 appointed Treasurer of the Southwest Florida Real Estate Council. The Council is comprised of local real estate attorneys who aim to foster collaboration among Southwest... - May 04, 2016 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Bullies in the Boardroom: Ignore or Fight? New Book Provides Over 100 Negotiation Tactics for Dealing with Bullies
Steph Sharp, lead negotiator and finance expert on over 400 deals in 23 countries, is pleased to announce the release of her new book, titled “Bullies in the Boardroom: Negotiation Tactics for Leaders.” This book shows the reader how to identify 23 common bully maneuvers and gives... - April 29, 2016 - Bullies in the Boardroom
INsig2 Lawtech Europe Congress Announces Keynote Speaker Nicolas Petit and Early Bird End Date for Its 2016 Event
INsig2 LawTech Europe Congress, an annual event on digital evidence, computer forensics, analytics, and cybersecurity, is pleased to have Nicolas Petit as the opening day Keynote Speaker for its 2016 event. His expertise in AI and Competition Law make him the perfect fit for the Congress. - April 29, 2016 - INsig2 LawTech Europe Congress
Talamantes Immigration Law Firm Unveils New Image
The Talamantes Immigration Law Firm is very proud to announce the launch of its new Website. - April 28, 2016 - Laura Talamantes
Smithers Thornton & Ume-Nwagbo, LLC Celebrates Their Fourth Anniversary
Smithers Thornton & Ume-Nwagbo celebrates their four year anniversary. They are celebrating by increasing their practice areas and adding an associate partner. - April 28, 2016 - Smithers Thornton & Ume-Nwagbo, LLC
David Mejias Honored at Long Island Business News' Diversity in Business Awards
David Mejias and Mejias, Milgrim & Alvarado honored at Long Island Business News' Diversity in Business Awards - April 28, 2016 - Mejias, Milgrim & Alvarado
Denver Law Firm Changes Name, Announces Name Partner: Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson Adopts New Name, Logo April 25
Denver-based law firm Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson LLP has changed its name and unveiled a new logo and website at www.sbbolaw.com. The firm was formerly Bieging Shapiro & Barber LLP. Partner Christian Otteson becomes a name partner in recognition of his work in leading and growing the firm’s Banking, Lending & Financial Institutions practice. - April 27, 2016 - Otteson Shapiro LLP
Brent Buckley Announced United Way of Lake County's Community Campaign Close
Campaign Chair, Brent Buckley, Managing Partner of the law firm, Buckley King, closed United Way of Lake County's 2015 Community Giving Campaign at Its Annual Meeting on April 21, 2016 - April 27, 2016 - Buckley King
Startup Policy Lab’s 2015 Workspace Case Study Uncovers Defining Characteristics to Support Startup Communities at Leading Silicon Valley Workspaces
Startup Policy Lab (startuppolicylab.org), a nonprofit that connects policymakers with the innovators changing the world through emerging technology. The Workspace Case Study examined the unique characteristics of the startup communities at two leading workspaces in Silicon Valley: Runway Incubator in San Francisco and Hacker Dojo in Mountain View. SPL’S 2015 Workspace Case Study identifies best practices as the first step towards a Workspace Performance Benchmarking Index. - April 26, 2016 - Startup Policy Lab
Bucks County Education Attorney to Speak at Lehigh University Special Education Law Conference
Pennsylvania special ed lawyer Hollie B. John to discuss impacts of truancy. - April 24, 2016 - Jacobson & John
Fisher & Phillips Partners with United Way to Host 2016 Nonprofit Employment Law Academy on April 21, 2016 in Houston
Attorneys Will Cover Topics from Discrimination Law to Leaves of Absence - April 21, 2016 - Fisher Phillips, Texas
Thomson Among Those "25 over 50" Honored by Naples Daily News
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Donald Thomson was recognized by Naples Daily News as one of the “25 over 50” honorees recently at the Hilton Naples. The award “salutes leaders in Lee and Collier counties who... - April 21, 2016 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Attorney Miller Admitted to Supreme Court of the United States
Attorney Roger H. Miller III is honored to be a member of the Bar of the Court and an officer for the Supreme Court of the United States. - April 20, 2016 - Farr Law Firm
Virginia Mediation Network Concludes Spring Mini-Conference with Webinar
Local attorney and Virginia Mediation Network board member, Brenda Waugh, announced today that VMN will hold the final session of spring mini-conference via webinar, on Tuesday, May 3 at 1:30 p.m Organized by board members, including, Ms. Waugh, the session will focus the impact of trauma in mediation. - April 20, 2016 - Brenda Waugh
Immigration Expert Elizabeth R. Blandon to Brief DNC Committee on a U.S. Supreme Court Case Affecting 3.7 Million People
On Monday, April 18, board-certified immigration attorney Elizabeth R. Blandon will brief the Democratic Women’s Alliance in a national conference call from her Weston, FL, office to inform the DNC’s women community about the importance of United States v. Texas. - April 17, 2016 - Blandon Law
ROIG Lawyers Attorney Appointed President of Business Networking International (BNI) Collaboration
Bahreddine Hannat, attorney in the Miami office of ROIG Lawyers, has been elected as president of Business Networking International (BNI) Collaboration. As president of BNI Collaboration, Hannat will be responsible for ensuring that all leadership positions carry out their functions according to... - April 17, 2016 - Roig Lawyers
ROIG Lawyers Attorney Accepted to Boca Chamber’s Leadership Boca 2016 Program
Cassandra Zayne, attorney in the West Palm Beach office of ROIG Lawyers, has been accepted into the Boca Chamber’s Leadership Boca 2016. “I am privileged to be part of such a great organization that gives back to their community in so many ways. This new role will not only help develop... - April 17, 2016 - Roig Lawyers
High Swartz to Sponsor Spring Gala Preview Party for Main Line Art Center
Montgomery County and Bucks County law firm helps support Bauhaus to Bowie fundraiser on April 29 - April 16, 2016 - High Swartz
National Law Journal Names USClaims Best Litigation Funding Provider Fourth Year in a Row
Pre-settlement funding company ranked No. 1 once again by readers of American Lawyer Media publication. - April 10, 2016 - USClaims
The Shah Peerally Law Group Coming to the Defense of Students of the University of Northern New Jersey (UNNJ)
On April 5th 2016, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) closed down a school known as the University of Northern New Jersey (UNNJ). UNNJ was set up by the government as a sting operation to “trap” both brokers and foreign students on possible visa fraud. The operation had twenty-one brokers charged with several counts of visa fraud, harboring aliens among other charges. Today not only the brokers are affected but thousands of students who attended the school. - April 10, 2016 - Shah Peerally Law Group PC
Fisher & Phillips Denver Seminar Addresses Workplace Challenges, Trends: Sports Authority Field Event Offers Practical Solutions for Common Workplace Problems
Fisher & Phillips LLP, one of the nation’s leading labor and employment law firms, will host a one-day seminar in Denver that provides practical solutions to workplace problems for anyone who manages employees or makes decisions impacting the workplace. “One Day, Many Solutions” will be presented April 27 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High, home of the World Champion Denver Broncos. - April 09, 2016 - Fisher Phillips Denver
T-9 Mastered, Inc., Prepares Investigators for the Challenges of Conducting Campus Sexual Assault Investigations
Was Angie sexually assaulted at a college party? Or did William have Angie’s affirmative consent to have sex? This “he said-she said” conflict between two fictional college students mirrors the real-life scenarios that Title IX investigators typically confront, and is a key... - April 08, 2016 - T9 Mastered, Inc.
Moye White’s Lynne Hanson Named 2016 Franchise Times Legal Eagle
Lynne Hanson, a partner at the Denver law firm of Moye White, has been honored as a 2016 Franchise Times Legal Eagle. The award honors the nation's top attorneys in franchising as nominated by their peers, clients and the publication's editorial board. - April 07, 2016 - Moye White
High Swartz and McNamara, Bolla & Panzer Law Firms Merge
Bucks County and Montgomery County law firms merge to create one of the largest law firms in the Bucks-Mont region. - April 07, 2016 - High Swartz
18-Wheeler Case Settles: Deadly Crash Caused by Sleep-Deprived Trucker
A lawsuit filed in the death of a Sinton man and two seriously injured passengers against Texas Premier Resources, LLC, has settled, announced attorney Billy Edwards of the Edwards Law Firm, Corpus Christi, TX. The deadly chain-reaction crash was caused by a sleep-deprived 18-wheeler driver,... - April 05, 2016 - The Edwards Law Firm
Attorney Alena Shautsova Wins Half-Century Old U.S. Citizenship Battle
New York Immigration attorney Alena Shautsova helped a life-long resident of Long Island to obtain proof of his U.S. citizenship. - April 05, 2016 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova
Chhabra & Gibbs, P.A. Launching New Site
Chhabra & Gibbs, P.A. launching new website soon. - April 05, 2016 - Chhabra & Gibbs, P.A.
Raffaele Puppio Founding Partner Speaks to Delaware County School Superintendents on Construction Law
Michael V. Puppio, Jr. shared insight into construction law with school officials - April 02, 2016 - Raffaele Puppio
New York Court of Appeals Rejects Claim of Office-Based Surgical Practice Seeking Facility Fees Under New York’s No-Fault Law
In a unanimous decision, the New York Court of Appeals found that accredited office-based surgical practices (OBS) are not entitled to collect fees from automobile insurers for the use of medical facilities in providing surgical and other professional services. While this decision dismissed $1.3 million in disputed claims, the ripple effect will impact millions of dollars in claims against automobile insurers. - April 01, 2016 - Rivkin Radler LLP