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Attorney to Host Free Divorce Information Seminar
Brenda Waugh, a West Virginia attorney with almost thirty years of experience, will host a free informational seminar next week where she will present an overview and be available to answer general questions. The focus of the seminar will be the processes available to parties who are considering divorce including litigation, collaborative law, and mediation. - February 07, 2016 - Brenda Waugh
Overland Park Lawyer Changes the Trucking Industry with Record Settlement
Attorney Jason Roth of Copley Roth & Wilson LLC, a Kansas based law firm, settles a record truck collision accident case. The $11.6 million settlement is affecting the way the large motor carriers do business and making the road safer for everyone. - February 05, 2016 - Copley Roth & Wilson, LLC
Dorf & Nelson LLP Welcomes Verónica Guerrero, Counsel and Head of the Matrimonial & Family Law Group
Dorf & Nelson LLP is pleased to welcome Verónica Guerrero as Counsel and head of the firm’s newest practice group, Matrimonial & Family Law. Ms. Guerrero offers comprehensive and individualized attention to clients going through divorce, child custody issues, visitation... - February 05, 2016 - Dorf & Nelson LLP
Roig Lawyers Adds Prominent Corporate Partners from Levine Kellogg to Bolster Miami Office
Roig Lawyers, is pleased to announce the addition of prominent corporate partners Francis “Frank” X. Sexton Jr. and James P. Gueits to our corporate practice as it continues to grow our footprint across six offices throughout Florida. “We are proud to have such distinguished... - February 05, 2016 - Roig Lawyers
James Burghardt Inducted Into Colorado Chapter of National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
Jim Burghardt, partner at the Denver law firm Moye White, has been inducted into the Colorado Chapter of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN) for 2016. Membership is by invitation only and is limited to professional mediators and arbitrators who are trusted neutrals within the legal community in their state(s) of practice. - February 04, 2016 - Moye White
Bucks County Divorce Lawyer Susan J. Smith Joins Williams Family Law
Leading Bucks County law firm welcomes experienced family law attorney. - February 04, 2016 - Willig, Williams & Davidson
Kaufman, Coren & Ress Welcomes Deborah Gross to Firm as Of Counsel
Attorney concentrating in class action litigation joins Philadelphia litigation boutique. - January 31, 2016 - Kaufman, Coren & Ress, P.C.
Texas' New Open Carry Law Triggers Employers to Take Action
Fisher & Phillips Offers Employers Tips for Addressing Gun Policies in the Workplace - January 30, 2016 - Fisher Phillips, Texas
Young Moore and Henderson Attorneys Listed in North Carolina Super Lawyers® for 2016
The firm is pleased to announce that fifteen of their attorneys were selected for inclusion in the North Carolina Super Lawyers® 2016 publication. Administrative Law: John N. (Nick) Fountain Reed N. Fountain Civil Litigation Defense: David M. Duke Estate Planning & Probate: Rudy L. - January 28, 2016 - Young Moore and Henderson, P.A.
Dennis J. Butler Named Partner at Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel
Butler brings deep experience with patent prosecution and litigation, including the increasingly important area of post-grant review. - January 28, 2016 - Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel, LLP
Congratulations to Joel Leppard for Being Named Avvo Client’s Choice Award Winner for 2016, the Second Year in a Row
Orlando attorney Joel Leppard received this prestigious accolade based on the number, quality and breadth of client testimonials associated with his profile. This prestigious award is presented to attorneys who receive the highest ratings from their clients on Avvo.com, the world’s largest... - January 26, 2016 - Leppard Law
Supreme Court to Rule on DAPA/DACA Legality
On January 19, 2016, the Supreme Court of the Unites States granted certiorari in Texas v. United States, No. 15-764___ U.S.___ (2016) inviting both sides to present arguments on the legality of President Obama’s executive action which purported to provide temporary shield from deportation and work authorization to thousands of undocumented residents of the U.S. - January 25, 2016 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova
Roig Lawyers Expands Litigation Practice Group with Two New Attorneys
Roig Lawyers, a minority-owned, multi-practice litigation law firm dedicated to serving clients across six offices throughout Florida, is pleased to announce the addition of Michael A. Alfonso to the firm’s Deerfield Beach office and Cecile S. Mendizabal to the firm’s Miami... - January 24, 2016 - Roig Lawyers
Roig Lawyers Partner Speaks at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Law Center Plus Seminar Series
Roig Lawyers, a minority-owned, multi-practice litigation law firm dedicated to serving clients across six offices throughout Florida, is pleased to announce that Stephen G. Mellor will be a speaker at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Law Center Plus Seminar Series: The Balancing Act: Managing... - January 24, 2016 - Roig Lawyers
Roig Lawyers Attorney Re-Elected as President of the Dade County Defense Bar Association
Roig Lawyers, a minority-owned, multi-practice litigation law firm dedicated to serving clients across six offices throughout Florida, is pleased to announce that senior associate, John S. Leinicke, has been re-elected as President of the Dade County Defense Bar Association (DCDBA) for a third term. - January 24, 2016 - Roig Lawyers
Bieging Shapiro & Barber's Tom Bieging Named to 5280's Top Lawyers 2016
Tom Bieging, partner at Denver-based law firm Bieging Shapiro & Barber, has been named to 5280 magazine's list of Top Lawyers 2016. - January 22, 2016 - Otteson Shapiro LLP
Moye White Partners Named to 5280 Magazine’s Top Lawyers 2016
Four Partners at the Denver law firm Moye White LLP have been named to the list of Top Lawyers 2016 by 5280, Denver’s leading lifestyle publication and the state’s highest circulation magazine. - January 22, 2016 - Moye White
Scott Richardson, NGD Insurance and Administrative Attorney Weighs in on the Ways to Limit Your Business’s Risk
Scott Richardson, NGD Insurance and Administrative attorney will present on the ways to limit your business’s risk: covering topics such as sub limits, exclusions, theft & dishonesty, and more. This workshop will cater to small, medium, and large business owners, CEOs and CFOs. - January 22, 2016 - Nussbaum Gillis and Dinner
Fisher & Phillips’ Todd Fredrickson Named to Top Lawyers 2016 by 5280
Todd Fredrickson, Managing Partner of the Denver office of Fisher & Phillips LLP, has been named to 5280 magazine's list of Top Lawyers 2016. - January 22, 2016 - Fisher Phillips Denver
Adam Moore Law Firm Becomes 2nd Street Law PLLC
With the retirement of attorney Adam Moore, Ulvar Klein and Robin Emmans are pleased to announce that they will continue to pursue excellence in criminal defense as 2nd Street Law PLLC. Ulvar and Robin are proud to have launched their criminal defense careers under Adam's guidance, and are looking... - January 21, 2016 - 2nd Street Law, PLLC
Stoel Rives LLP Names James Torgerson Firm-Wide Managing Partner
Torgerson becomes the first Alaska-based Am Law 100 and Am Law 200 firm-wide managing partner in U.S. history. - January 16, 2016 - Stoel Rives LLP
Attorney Mario T. Milano Joins IP Law Firm Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel
With a background in mechanical engineering, Milano focuses his practice on patents, including PCT applications. - January 14, 2016 - Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel, LLP
Starfield & Smith, P.C. Elects Jennifer Borra to Its Partnership
Starfield & Smith, P.C. is proud to announce that Jennifer Borra, a member of the Firm’s Commercial Lending practice group, has been elected as Partner of the Firm. Ms. Borra concentrates her practice in the areas of commercial lending, real estate and commercial contracts, and she has... - January 13, 2016 - Starfield & Smith, PC
Parker Poe Celebrates 50 Years in Raleigh
Anniversary includes Historical Display Open to Public in Partnership with City of Raleigh Museum - January 13, 2016 - Parker Poe
Petro Cohen Attorneys Named to 2016 NJ Super Lawyers List
Two partners at the law firm of Petro Cohen Petro Matarazzo received recognition as 2016 New Jersey Super Lawyers: Frank A. Petro (workers’ compensation) and Barry D. Cohen (personal injury). Both Mr. Petro and Mr. Cohen have received this distinction numerous times throughout their careers. The research team at Super Lawyers bestows the honorable distinction annually on no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state. - January 13, 2016 - Petro Cohen, P.C.
Collaborative Law Group to Host Mixer
Three local attorneys will host a mixer on January 21st at the premiere community workspace in Martinsburg, The Hub. Jeffrey Molenda, Brenda Waugh and Mary Binns-Davis, the only West Virginia certified by the IACP in collaborative law, will gather with local business people and residents to network and discuss the benefits of collaborative law on January 21st, from 5:00- 7:00 p.m. - January 13, 2016 - Brenda Waugh
Henderson Franklin Names Shannon Puopolo Stockholder
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Attorney Shannon Puopolo has been elected a stockholder. John Noland, chair of the firm’s Commercial Litigation division, shares: “Shannon goes about her duties in a quiet and confident manner. She... - January 13, 2016 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
The Law Office of Wilfred Ward Yeargan Updates Website for Consumers
The Law Office of Wilfred Ward Yeargan has released an updated website that is geared towards informing local consumers on Virginia DUI laws and regulations. - January 13, 2016 - The Law Office of Wilfred Ward Yeargan
Dallas Trial Lawyer Opens New Office to Serve Clients
Attorney for family, health care, criminal defense, business and personal injury cases opens Uptown Dallas location. - January 09, 2016 - James S. Bell, PC
Long Island Divorce Lawyer Warns That Harassment During and After Divorce Can Lead to Lawsuits
Long Island Divorce Lawyer and Divorce Mediator Robert E. Hornberger, Esq., warns divorcing and divorced couples that certain confrontational behaviors can lead to civil lawsuits. Recently, both the Daily Record and Fox News reported that a New Jersey woman is being sued for writing... - January 09, 2016 - Robert E. Hornberger, P.C.
Henderson Franklin Elects Amanda Brock as Stockholder
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Attorney Amanda Brock has been elected a stockholder. Charles Basinait, Chair of the Land Use & Environmental Law division shares: “Amanda has proved that she has an excellent grasp of the nuances of... - January 09, 2016 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Moye White Announces New Partner James Belgum
Denver law firm Moye White LLP announced that James Belgum had been appointed a partner effective January 1, 2016. He represents clients in all aspects of civil, commercial, employment litigation, and insurance matters. - January 08, 2016 - Moye White
Philadelphia Labor and Employment Lawyer Stuart W. Davidson Appointed to Chair IFEBP Committee
Willig, Williams & Davidson founding partner to chair International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans Committee. - January 08, 2016 - Willig, Williams & Davidson
Malfitano Partners Opens New York Office
Restructuring and asset acquisition industry veteran announces the opening of legal and advisory practices. - January 07, 2016 - Malfitano Partners
Bieging Shapiro & Barber Welcomes Dallas Partner: John Leininger Boosts Law Firm’s Texas Presence
John C. Leininger has joined Bieging, Shapiro & Barber as a partner in the law firm’s Dallas office. Leininger is experienced in bankruptcy, bankruptcy related litigation, and commercial litigation matters. He was previously of counsel with Bryan Cave in Dallas. - January 07, 2016 - Otteson Shapiro LLP
Fisher & Phillips Elects Janet A. Hendrick as Partner in the Dallas Office
The Dallas office of national labor and employment law firm Fisher & Phillips LLP announced today that Janet A. Hendrick has been elected to partner. Fisher & Phillips is a management-side labor and employment law firm with three Texas offices in Dallas, Houston and San Antonio. Hendrick... - January 07, 2016 - Fisher Phillips, Texas
Keith Grossman Honored with Association of Family Law Professionals Annual Hugh E. Starnes "Think Outside the Box" Award
Keith is honored to have been recognized with this award. It is significant in that it recognizes the great legal work he has done and continues to do for families across Southwest Florida. - January 06, 2016 - Grossman Law & Conflict Management
Forrest J. Bass Named a Farr Law Firm Shareholder
Farr Law Firm is proud to announce the election of Forrest J. Bass as a shareholder. Bass is a Florida Bar Board Certified Wills, Trusts and Estates attorney. - January 06, 2016 - Farr Law Firm
Sharon Reuler Receives 2015 Presidential Distinguished Service Award from Texas Association of Builders
Attorney Sharon Reuler was honored for her support on some of the Texas Association of Builders' legislative initiatives during the 2015 Session of the Texas Legislature, such as the "tort reform" amendment to the Texas Uniform Condominium Act. - January 05, 2016 - Sharon Reuler, PC
Nixon Law Group Announces New Partner
New Partner Rebecca E. Gwilt Joins Nixon Law Group, Health Law Firm, Establishes Richmond Healthcare Practice. - January 05, 2016 - Nixon Law Group, LLC
The National Trial Lawyers Announces Kevin P. Wichman as One of Its Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers in Western Missouri
The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that Kevin P. Wichman of the The Wichman Law Firm in Kansas City has been selected for inclusion into its Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers in Western Missouri, an honor given to only a select group of lawyers for their superior skills and... - January 02, 2016 - Wichman Law Firm
Law Tigers Official Attorney Sponsor of Laughlin River Run 2016
The Law Tigers, a national association of motorcycle injury lawyers, is proud to be the Official Attorney Sponsor of the Laughlin River Run. The Laughlin River Run is the largest motorcycle event on the west coast and will take place in Laughlin, Nevada April 27th through April 30th, 2016. - December 25, 2015 - Law Tigers
Long Island Divorce Attorney Robert E. Hornberger Receives 2015 Avvo Clients’ Choice Award
Long Island Divorce Lawyer and Family Law Attorney Robert E. Hornberger, Esq. announced today that his firm, Robert E. Hornberger, Esq. P.C. has been awarded the Avvo Clients’ Choice Award for 2015. The acknowledgement is awarded to attorneys based on the quality and quantity of their ratings... - December 25, 2015 - Robert E. Hornberger, P.C.
Buckley King Ranks Among Ohio's "Top 100 Lawyers"
Out of more than 38,500 lawyers actively practicing in Ohio, Buckley King partners, Brent M. Buckley and Harry W. Greenfield, have again been distinguished among the "Top 100 Lawyers" in the state. - December 24, 2015 - Buckley King
Richmond Named President-Elect of Lee County Bar Young Lawyers
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Kayla Richmond has been named President-Elect of the Lee County Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division. Richmond focuses her practice exclusively in the areas of divorce, marital and family... - December 23, 2015 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Buckley King Again Makes the "Top" List
Buckley King attorneys, Brent M. Buckley and Harry W. Greenfield have again been distinguished among Cleveland's "Top 50 Lawyers." - December 18, 2015 - Buckley King
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Tania Ogden to Workers' Compensation Defense Team
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Tania Nordelo Ogden has joined the firm’s workers’ compensation defense team. Ogden represents insurance carrier, third party administrators and employers in the defense of worker’s compensation claims. - December 17, 2015 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Co-Hosts Seventh Annual Home for Good Forum and Job Fair
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Transition, Support & Reentry, and GREENHOOD hosted the Seventh Annual Home for Good Forum and Job Fair on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at the Blackburn Conference Center. The purpose of the forum was to... - December 16, 2015 - Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
INsig2 LawTech Europe Congress Announces Dates for Its 2016 Event in Brussels
One of Europe’s largest and most effective events on Electronic Evidence, Digital Forensic Investigations, Data Analytics, and Cybersecurity will take place in Brussels on 7-8 November. - December 15, 2015 - INsig2 LawTech Europe Congress
Bankruptcy Solo, LLC Opens Office in Saint Charles, Missouri
SaBankruptcy Solo, LLC, the premier provider of debt relief through bankruptcy, is pleased to announce that it is opening an office in Saint Charles, Missouri. The firm focuses exclusively on helping people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code. The St. Charles office recently opened... - December 14, 2015 - Bankruptcy Solo, LLC