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Attorney James L. Conner II Selected for Membership in National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
Fewer than 5% of the state's mediators and arbitrators are selected for membership in the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals. Ragsdale Liggett attorney Jim Conner is admitted into the academy. - May 12, 2011 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Mj Patel Law Group Founded to Serve the Needs of Atlanta Business Owners
MJ Patel Law Group, a law firm focused on providing business owners with the highest quality legal counsel and services, opened this week on May 2, 2011 in Atlanta. - May 08, 2011 - MJ Patel Law Group
Bonita Springs Attorney David Cook Achieves Circuit Civil Mediation Certification
Bonita Springs Real Estate Attorney David Cook is now certified as a circuit civil mediator by the Florida Supreme Court. - May 08, 2011 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Memphis Area Law Firm Darrell Castle & Associates PLLC Announces Launch of New Legal Issues Blog
As of April 2011, the law firm of Darrell Castle & Associates has a new blog focused on Memphis area legal resources. The firm hopes to serve Shelby County residents by offering commentary on everyday financial and safety legal issues and tips from their staff about frugal living in... - May 06, 2011 - Darrell Castle & Associates PLLC
Attorney Jim Conner is a Featured Environmental Law Speaker
Ragsdale Liggett partner, James L. Conner II is a featured speaker at the annual Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Law Section of the NC State Bar Association. - May 05, 2011 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Attorney Andrew Weinstein a Featured Speaker at the 2011 Florida PIP Insurance Litigation Seminar
Attorney Andrew Weinstein of the Weinstein Law Firm recently spoke at the 2011 Florida Personal Injury Protection Litigation Seminar at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel. The one-day seminar provided attorneys as well as insurance claims adjusters with an update and analysis of Florida... - May 05, 2011 - Weinstein Law Firm
Jayaram Law Group Obtains 100% Recovery on Behalf of a Legal Services Corporation Against Chicago-Based Law Firm
The Jayaram Law Group (JLG), a business law firm in Chicago with a focus on business-to-business debt collection, recently obtained full recovery of a debt owed to a client, a legal services corporation, by a mid-sized Chicago-based law firm. The law firm had used the services of JLG’s client... - May 04, 2011 - Jayaram Law Group
The Victoria Law Group Gets MBE Certification
The Victoria Law Group has recently been approved for the prestigious Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification by the South Florida Minority Supplier Development Council (SFMSDC). “This is a wonderful honor for our firm to receive in our first year of existence,” said attorney... - May 02, 2011 - The Victoria Law Group
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Attorney Nicholas Risi to Business & Tax Team
University of Miami Graduate Nicholas Risi joins the Southwest Florida law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. - May 02, 2011 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Mental Health/Probate Court Case Electronic Filing Launched in Orange County Courts
The Superior Court of California, County of Orange is now accepting eFiled court documents for Mental Health and Probate cases through One Legal, an Electronic Filing Serving Provider headquartered in Novato, California. Gain access to eFiling with Orange County Superior Court at www.onelegal.com/orangecounty. - April 29, 2011 - One Legal LLC
Cohen Firm Launches Website for Commercial Lease Alternative Practice
The Cohen Firm, a law firm in Irvine, CA, recently created a cutting-edge website to compliment it's lease alternative practice. - April 28, 2011 - The Cohen Firm
New York Law Firm Outside Counsel Solutions Announces a Name Change to Schwell Wimpfheimer & Associates
New York law firm, Outside Counsel Solutions LLP announced the firm’s name change to Schwell Wimpfheimer & Associates LLP (SWA) to more accurately reflect the firm’s core business. SWA is a full service corporate law firm with over 25 lawyers, headed by managing partners Dov... - April 28, 2011 - Schwell Wimpfheimer & Associates LLP
Local Atlanta Personal Bankruptcy Law Firm Connecting with Clients Through Social Media
Social media is definitely one of the most effective ways to connect to people, not only for young people and celebrities but now to a wide array of professionals, companies and executives. And within this new broad range of social media users are the legal practitioners – a local Atlanta... - April 27, 2011 - The Law Office of K.A. Foreman
Jayaram Law Group Secures 100% Collection on Behalf of Software Client Against Multinational Technology Debtor
Jayaram Law Group (JLG), a business law firm in Chicago with a focus on business-to-business debt collection, recently obtained a 100% collection from a large, multinational technology company on behalf of a Chicago-based software consulting company. JLG’s client, which provides personnel for... - April 26, 2011 - Jayaram Law Group
Public Service Announcement Remembering Veterans Goes Live
Local attorney Wade Coye and a production team has completed a public service announcement for immediate release. Watch the HD video discussing the importance of remembering our nation's veterans. - April 24, 2011 - Coye Law Firm
Coye Law Firm: Amber Williams Graduates Stetson University with Juris Doctorate and Master's in Business Administration
Amber Williams, case manager at the Coye Law Firm in Orlando, Fla., will graduate Stetson University May 14, 2011 with her juris doctorate and master’s in business administration. She plans to continue her career at the Coye Law Firm, focusing on family law. - April 23, 2011 - Coye Law Firm
Leading Bankruptcy and Litigation Lawyers Launch Neal Wolf and Associates LLC in Chicago and San Francisco to Better Serve Changing Demand in Business Reorganization
As "mega" and "super mega" bankruptcies show a marked decline, the face of bankruptcy and business reorganization is changing toward the middle market. That business segment calls for law firms that are more flexible from the standpoint of legal fees. Bankruptcy attorney Neal Wolf, a veteran of some of the largest law firms in the world, has opened a new firm to meet these evolving business needs. - April 22, 2011 - Neal Wolf & Associates
Attorney Robert P. McArdle Joins Zausmer, Kaufman, August, Caldwell & Tayler, P.C.
McArdle concentrates his practice on first and third party auto claims, premises liability and employment matters. - April 21, 2011 - Zausmer, Kaufman, August, Caldwell & Tayler, P.C.
MedicalMalpracticeLawyers.com Announces New Blog Entries "Rants And Raves"
MedicalMalpracticeLawyers.com announces the start of a periodic and continuing theme within its blog entitled “MML Rants and Raves.” Some topics are satirical or comical, but all are intended to entertain and to stimulate conversation about important medical issues. - April 20, 2011 - MML Holdings LLC
Zausmer, Kaufman, August, Caldwell & Tayler, P.C. Adds Attorney Amy Monopoli
Monopoli focuses her practice in the areas of commercial litigation and insurance defense. - April 16, 2011 - Zausmer, Kaufman, August, Caldwell & Tayler, P.C.
Fort Myers Attorney Robert Forman Provides Department of Labor Comments on Proposed Rules Under ERISA
Southwest Florida employee benefits attorney, Robert Forman, provided comments to the United States Department of Labor on behalf of the Florida Bar Tax Section regarding the proposed modification under ERISA. - April 16, 2011 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Attorney Dottie Burch Named to Executive Committee of NC Horse Council
Dorothy Burch, Attorney at Ragsdale Liggett in Raleigh was appointed to the North Carolina Horse Council Executive Committee - April 15, 2011 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Bonita Springs Attorney Richard Mancini Elected President of the Foundation for the Developmentally Disabled
Bonita Springs Attorney Richard Mancini takes office as President of the Foundation for Developmentally Disabled in Naples, Florida. - April 15, 2011 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Chester to Lead Klemchuk Kubasta LLP E-Commerce & Internet Business Practice Group
The Dallas-based intellectual property law firm of Klemchuk Kubasta LLP announces that Senior Partner J.F. (Jim) Chester, JD/LL.M, has been selected to lead the firm’s E-Commerce and Internet Business Practice Group. Each year a larger percentage of business is conducted over the web, and... - April 14, 2011 - Klemchuk LLP
Dr. Leigh-Davis Keeps Her Plans in Japan
Although many are evacuating Japan in record numbers, legal analyst Dr. Leigh-Davis is getting ready to pay a visit to the earthquake ravaged country. - April 14, 2011 - Dr. Leigh-Davis
Zausmer, Kaufman, August, Caldwell & Tayler, P.C. Adds Attorney Mary T. Doll
Doll specializes in the defense of first and third party auto claims. During her career, she has developed extensive experience in the defense of claims involving first and third party auto, premises liability and defamation. - April 14, 2011 - Zausmer, Kaufman, August, Caldwell & Tayler, P.C.
3 Legal Documents Every Graduating Senior Needs to Ensure Parents Can Make Important Medical and Financial Decisions on Their Child’s Behalf
As a legal adult, privacy laws can prevent parents from making medical decisions on their child’s behalf. For that reason, parents of graduating seniors are urged to help their child prepare HIPAA forms, a Power of Attorney and an Advance Health Care Directive to ensure they are consulted should their child become incapacitated or seriously injured in an accident. - April 13, 2011 - Georgia Estate Plan: Worrall Law LLC
Law Firms of Ragsdale Liggett and Clifton & Singer Announce Partnerships
Two of the most prestigious law firms in Raleigh, NC will join forces and enter into a partnership. The law firm of Clifton & Singer, LLP will join Ragsdale Liggett effective May 1, 2011. Clifton & Singer will continue to practice under the name Ragsdale Liggett PLLC. - April 13, 2011 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Bailey Kennedy Law Clerk Receives James E. Rogers Award
Mark Hesiak Receives Boyd School of Law’s Top Honor - April 13, 2011 - Bailey Kennedy, Attorneys At Law
Fort Myers Attorney Kevin Noell Joins Boys & Girls Club of Lee County Board
The Southwest Florida law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Tort and Insurance Attorney Kevin Noell has been elected to serve on the Boys & Girls Club of Lee County Board of Directors. - April 13, 2011 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Law Offices of Kent W. Meyer (Roseville, Ca) Announces the Release of a Buy – Sell Agreement Article. This Article May be Useful to Any Business Owner.
Kent W. Meyer, MBA, PhD, JD, LLM shares his knowledge of Buy - Sell Agreements. The purpose of this article is to educate business owners or potential business owners with the hopes that those who read it will draft the necessary documents to protect their business interests. Specifically, this... - April 12, 2011 - Kent W. Meyer Law
Veteran and Attorney Shoots PSA and Commercial at Local Vietnam Museum
Wade Coye, attorney and veteran of the U.S. Army, recently completed two video shoots at the Cpl. Smedley National Vietnam War Museum in preparation of his upcoming Memorial Day speaking engagement. - April 10, 2011 - Coye Law Firm
Attorney Cinnamon Rice Joins Zausmer, Kaufman, August, Caldwell & Tayler, P.C.
Rice has experience handling personal and commercial lines of business and a wide variety of litigation, including first and third-party auto, premises liability, construction, maritime, fraud and insurance coverage. - April 09, 2011 - Zausmer, Kaufman, August, Caldwell & Tayler, P.C.
Bar President Elect John Howe Joins the Law Offices of Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC
Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC (LLL&S) announces that John M. Howe, founding attorney of the Law Offices of J.M. Howe and President Elect of Palm Beach County Bar Association, has joined the Firm on an “Of Counsel” basis, and he will be focusing in the practice areas of... - April 09, 2011 - Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith
Lease Alternatives: Cohen Firm Helps Businesses Find Commercial Lease Solutions
Business owners are no longer able to pay the rates of yesterday and need relief from inflated lease payments. The Cohen Firm has announced that it intends to provide relief for beleaguered businesses that are being "drained" of their cash flow by outdated and exorbitant leases. - April 07, 2011 - The Cohen Firm
Attorney Michael A. Schwartz Joins Zausmer, Kaufman, August, Caldwell & Tayler, P.C.
Schwartz specializes in the defense of first and third party auto claims and commercial general liability claims. - April 07, 2011 - Zausmer, Kaufman, August, Caldwell & Tayler, P.C.
Cohen Firm Tackles Bankruptcy Field, Enlists Intern Help
The Cohen Firm is starting up a bankruptcy practice to meet the demands of the current economy. The firm has decided to utilize intern assistance to work on the project. - April 06, 2011 - The Cohen Firm
Carolina Ballet Board Chair Melanie Dubis Announces A Midsummer Night’s Dream Gala
Fundraising Event on April 30 to Benefit Carolina Ballet - April 02, 2011 - Melanie Dubis
Peter Strauss Chosen to Speak at AICPA Conference in Las Vegas
Peter J. Strauss, Esq. has been selected as a speaker at the American Institute of CPA’s (AICPA) Conference: Tax Strategies for the High-Income Individual. The 2011 conference will be held at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, NV on May 5th and 6th. His topic will be, “What Every CPA Needs to... - April 01, 2011 - The Strauss Law Firm
Texas Super Lawyers® Rising Star Edition
Klemchuk Kubasta LLP Attorneys Names to Texas Rising Stars List - April 01, 2011 - Klemchuk LLP
Law Firm Uses iPad and Other Technology in Denied Disability Benefits Claims
The attorneys and staff of the Coye Law Firm are beginning to use technology more and more in the course of a denied disability claim. Technology helps improve the claimant's chances of being awarded disability benefits for their disabling condition. - March 31, 2011 - Coye Law Firm
The Law Offices of Benjamin H. Cooper PC is Pleased to Announce the Addition of Attorney's Pooja Chawla and Lawanda D. Ross in the Practice of Labor & Employment
The Law Offices of Benjamin H. Cooper, PC welcomes Pooja Chawla, Esquire and LaWanda D. Ross, Esquire to the firms practice of Labor and Employment. Pooja Chawla received her undergraduate and post-graduate degrees in Delhi, India. Ms. Chawla practices law in Birmingham, Alabama and is a member of... - March 31, 2011 - Cooper-Johnson A Professional Law Group LLC
Dr. Leigh-Davis, Popular Television Personality, Announces New Format for “On This Very Week,” and Forthcoming Google Gadgets
Dr. Leigh-Davis, popular television legal analyst, is creating Google gadgets for her renamed TV show, “On This Very Month.” - March 30, 2011 - Dr. Leigh-Davis
Dr. Leigh-Davis and Confidence Magazine, Again Team Up with iTunes, to Promote London Expansion
The previous iTunes giveaway proved so successful; Dr. Leigh-Davis and Confidence Magazine, are again giving Londoners a free iTunes music mix CD, along with, a free issue of Confidence Magazine. - March 30, 2011 - Dr. Leigh-Davis
Employment Law Attorneys Address HR Challenges, Trends at April Seminar; Fisher & Phillips Provides Practical Solutions for Workplace Problems at Atlanta Event
Fisher & Phillips LLP, one of the nation’s leading law firms in the field of labor and employment law, will have a one-day seminar in Atlanta to address upcoming employment law changes and challenges facing employers in 2011. The “One Day, Many Solutions” seminar will be... - March 30, 2011 - Fisher Phillips Denver
Attorney Melissa Brumback's Blog Named Best Overall Blog in the Construction Industry
Ragsdale Liggett PLLC attorney Melisaa Brumback was selected among dozens of competitors to win the Best Construction Blog. - March 27, 2011 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Chester/Kubasta Lead ABA “Grey Market” Roundtable Event
Kelly Kubasta and J. F. (Jim) Chester, senior partners in the Dallas-based intellectual property law firm of Klemchuk Kubasta LLP, recently lead a roundtable discussion about the implications of the recent Supreme Court decision in Omega, S.A. v. Costco Wholesale Corp. Each quarter, the American... - March 27, 2011 - Klemchuk LLP
Parker Poe’s Melanie Dubis Partners with Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce on Social Media Policy
Dubis Denotes Rules and Restrictions for Use with Social Networking Sites. - March 27, 2011 - Melanie Dubis
Fisher & Phillips Attorneys Selected to 2011 New Jersey Super Lawyers®
Fisher & Phillips LLP announced today that four of its New Jersey attorneys are included in 2011 New Jersey Super Lawyers®, a publication which recognizes lawyers state-wide for their practices in labor and employment law. Partners Rosemary Gousman, Alan Lesnewich and Christopher Mills, along with Senior Counsel Cynthia Jacob, are honored with the distinction. - March 27, 2011 - Fisher Phillips Denver
Attorney Gary August Selected Among Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s Leaders in the Law 2011
As a shareholder of the firm, August serves many high profile clients in cases involving construction law, general litigation, and insurance coverage. - March 25, 2011 - Zausmer, Kaufman, August, Caldwell & Tayler, P.C.