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Holzman Corkery to Speak at Credit Union Directors Convention
Attorneys Chuck Holzman and Patty Corkery have been chosen to speak at the 33rd Annual National Directors’ Convention August 3-6 in Las Vegas Nevada. The event is attended by executive and senior level credit union management from across the nation. The title of the Holzman Corkery session... - July 22, 2010 - Holzman Corkery
Hans G. Poppe Selected for Inclusion in Kentucky Super Lawyers 2010
Hans G. Poppe has been selected for inclusion in Kentucky Super Lawyers magazine for 2010. Only five percent of the lawyers in the state are named by Super Lawyers. The selections for this esteemed list are made by the research team at Super Lawyers, which is a service of the Thomson Reuters,... - July 21, 2010 - Poppe Law Firm
Dr. Leigh-Davis Does Not Apologize; Rather She Qualifies Her Remarks on U.S. Immigration Law
After much backlash, and even threats, Dr. Leigh-Davis explains her views on U.S. immigration law, during her weekly radio talk show “The Real Deal.” - July 21, 2010 - Dr. Leigh-Davis
Yuin University Law Professor, Dr. Leigh-Davis, Describes Her Near Death Experience on Television
Dr. Leigh-Davis tells the story of a midnight scuba diving trip gone very, very wrong, on the Biography Channel TV program “I Survived.” - July 21, 2010 - Dr. Leigh-Davis
Seward & Kissel LLP Launches Investment Management Deals Blog
Seward & Kissel LLP is pleased to announce the debut of its newest digital initiative; a blog, entitled IM Deals, which is offered as a resource by the Firm’s Business Transactions Group. Seward & Kissel’s Business Transactions Group handles M&A, private equity, venture... - July 18, 2010 - Seward & Kissel LLP
Randy Jacobs Joins Disability Law Firm, Markhoff & Mittman
Brian Mittman, Managing Partner of Markhoff & Mittman, P.C., is pleased to announce the addition of attorney Randy Jacobs to his firm. Jacobs will practice workers’ compensation and disability law. White Plains Workers’ Comp attorney, Brian M. Mittman, is pleased to announce the... - July 16, 2010 - Markhoff & Mittman PC
Fort Myers Attorney Thomas Clark Appointed to Executive Council of the Florida Bar Health Law Section
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Fort Myers Attorney Thomas P. Clark has been appointed to The Florida Bar's Health Law Section Executive Council. - July 16, 2010 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Investigates Possible Breach of Fiduciary Duty by the Board of NBTY, Inc. - NTY
Levi & Korsinsky is investigating the Board of Directors of NBTY, Inc. ("NBTY" or the "Company") (NYSE: NTY) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law in connection with their attempt to sell the Company to The Carlyle Group... - July 15, 2010 - Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Investigates Possible Breach of Fiduciary Duty by the Board of Nymagic Inc. - NYM
Levi & Korsinsky is investigating the Board of Directors of Nymagic Inc. ("Nymagic" or the "Company") (NYSE: NYM) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law in connection with their attempt to sell the Company to ProSight Specialty Insurance... - July 15, 2010 - Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Plachta, Murphy Launches Summer Baby Items Drive
West Michigan law firm Plachta, Murphy & Associates, P.C., is partnering with Catholic Charities West Michigan (CCWM) to help provide for our local families. Bring in a baby item through August 31 to the office of Plachta, Murphy & Associates and receive a certificate for a simple Estate... - July 13, 2010 - Plachta, Murphy & Associates, P.C.
Fort Myers Attorney John Miller Appointed to Child Care Center of Southwest Florida Board
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Attorney John Miller has been appointed to the Child Care Center of Southwest Florida Board of Directors (“CCSWFL”). For over 40 years, CCSWFL has coordinated and provided high quality child care... - July 11, 2010 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Dr. Leigh-Davis is Written-in at American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (A.F.T.R.A.) Elections
Dr. Leigh-Davis may consider an A.F.T.R.A. Board of Directors position; however she is more interested in the U.S. Congress. - July 10, 2010 - Dr. Leigh-Davis
Dr. Leigh-Davis' Radio Show "The Real Deal,” Has a Special on Motivational Speakers
Dr. Leigh-Davis recently hosted a special edition of her weekly radio show, “The Real Deal,” which airs Live at 10:00 P.M. (Pacific time) every Wednesday; and is archived at the Blog Talk Radio website. This special edition focused on the booming motivational industry, with a special focus on top motivational speakers: Tony Robbins, Joel Olsteen, and Rhonda Byrn, the author of “The Secret.” - July 10, 2010 - Dr. Leigh-Davis
CBI Director Joins Richard Nelson Solicitors
Former CBI Regional Director for the East Midlands, Paul Southby, joins national law firm Richard Nelson Solicitors to head up commercial and civil dispute resolution. - July 10, 2010 - Richard Nelson Solicitors
Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys and BAM Breakdown and Legal Assistance for Motorcyclists Gearing Up for Stugis Bike Week
Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys (Brown, Koro & Romag, LLP), sponsors of the Nationwide BAM program will be on site at various locations in Sturgis, SD for the infamous 70th anniversary of Sturgis Bike Week August 9th to the 15th, 2010. - July 09, 2010 - Brown, Koro & Romag
Local Equine Attorney Reappointed to Wellington’s Equestrian Preserve Committee
Donald P. Dufresne, Esq., partner at Greenspoon Marder, P.A., has been reappointed by Wellington Vice Mayor Matt Willhite to serve on Wellington’s Equestrian Preserve Committee. His two-year appointment beginning on June 10, 2010 will run through May 31, 2012. He currently serves as the... - July 09, 2010 - Greenspoon Marder
Cranfill, Sumner & Hartzog Recognized as 13th Largest Law Firm in North Carolina
Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog, LLP (www.cshlaw.com), a corporate and civil defense litigation firm, announces today it has been ranked as the 13th largest law firm in North Carolina by American City Business Journals. - July 09, 2010 - Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP
Moye White Wins Big in “First Annual Big Law Webbies”
National recognition for Moye White website. - July 04, 2010 - Moye White
Attorney Andrew Weinstein Re-Elected to the Florida Justice Association Board of Directors
The Weinstein Law Firm is pleased to announce that the members of the Florida Justice Association have re-elected attorney and managing partner Andrew Weinstein to its Board of Directors. The FJA is the premier trial lawyer organization in the state of Florida. As a member of the board, Mr. Weinstein will assist in setting policy for the organization, act as an advocate for pertinent issues with the state legislature, fundraise and more. He will serve a two year term. - July 04, 2010 - Weinstein Law Firm
Bilzin Sumberg's Scholars Program Benefits Students at University of Miami School of Law
Miami law firm Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP announced today they will support University of Miami School of Law students with a $100,000 pledge that will fund scholarships to dedicated, hard working law students over ten years. - July 03, 2010 - Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP
Fourth of July Fun Can Lead to DUI Trouble, According to Corso & Rhude
More Than 300 Arizonans Were Arrested During the 2009 Holiday. - July 03, 2010 - Law Office of Corso & Rhude, PLLC
WorldcCmpliance Introduces Its Service in Russian to Support the Fight Against Corruption and Money Laundering
WorldCompliance launches a Russian language version of their Online License. Russia’s financial institutions can quickly comply with important aspects of their local AML and Anti-Corruption legislation in their own language. - July 03, 2010 - WorldCompliance
Hattons Raceday Fundraising for the Steve Prescott Foundation
Haydock Racecourse is hosting a fabulous Race Day this summer on Saturday 17th July, and Hattons Solicitors are delighted to be sponsoring the whole event, during which they will be fundraising for the Steve Prescott Foundation. - July 01, 2010 - Hattons Solicitors
Hattons Welcome New Commercial Consultant
Hattons Solicitors are delighted to welcome a new solicitor, Clive Mackintosh, to their commercial department. Clive has 22 years experience as a solicitor specialising in Employment Law and Litigation, while regularly appearing as an advocate before Employment Tribunals throughout the UK, and... - July 01, 2010 - Hattons Solicitors
Three Henderson Franklin Attorneys Recognized in Florida Trend Magazine's Legal Elite 2010
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that J. Matthew Belcastro, Michael J. Corso, John A. Noland, all stockholders in the firm's Fort Myers office, were named to Florida Trend Magazine's 7th Annual Legal Elite® 2010, a special report which recognizes and honors... - June 30, 2010 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Kaviraj Singh, Trustman Co at BLBA–IFCCI Conference
Belgian Luxembourg Business Association and Indo French Chamber of Commerce & Industry jointly organized a seminar on trade credit in International trade on June 24, 2010 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. In this context, they have invited Kaviraj Singh, Trustman & Co to explain to the... - June 29, 2010 - Trustman & Co.
Twenty-One Henderson Franklin Attorneys Selected to 2010 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Magazine
Nearly 40% of the attorneys at the law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., were selected for inclusion in the 2010 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 Florida... - June 26, 2010 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Southwest Florida Law Firm Henderson Franklin Welcomes Three Summer Associates
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce the addition of three summer associates. Law students David Hughes, Stefani Norrbin and William Ourand will supplement their law school experience by working as clerks at the firm during the summer. As part of Henderson... - June 26, 2010 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
New LawProspector Concierge Simplifies Litigation Support Sales at $499 Per Month
With its New LawProspector Concierge™ product, LawProspector Makes its Inter-Linked Database of the 200 Top Law Firms, 100,000 Litigators, 10,000 Clients and 50,000 Active Cases Available at the Lowest Price Ever With No Long Term Contract. - June 23, 2010 - LawProspector, LLC
Winston & Strawn Litigation Partner Joins American Discovery as CEO
American Discovery, a global leader of document review, substantive legal research, contract management, and other legal outsourcing services today announced that David M. Hickey has joined American Discovery as CEO. Mr. Hickey brings more than 20 years of litigation experience to American... - June 23, 2010 - American Discovery
Jason E. Havens Certified as Estate Planning Law Specialist
Jason E. Havens is newly certified as an Estate Planning Law Specialist by the Estate Law Specialist Board, Inc., an organization accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and affiliated with the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils. Pursuant to the rules of the Tennessee... - June 23, 2010 - Havens & Miller, P.L.L.C.
Babcock Law Firm Adds New Colorado Workers’ Compensation Attorney
Denver workers’ compensation firm hires new attorney to extend representation to more injured workers. - June 23, 2010 - The Babcock Law Firm, LLC
Attorney John G. Zevalking Joins Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff P.C.
Zevalking joins the firm’s appellate department as an associate. - June 23, 2010 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
Chambers USA Ranks 24 Bilzin Sumberg Partners in the 2010 Edition
Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP is pleased to announce that Chambers USA, one of the oldest and most prestigious legal listings in the world, has named the firm and 24 Bilzin Sumberg lawyers among its 2010 list of the leading law firms and lawyers in the world. This year, the firm was... - June 23, 2010 - Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP
US Based Promoter Gabe Reed Productions to Promote Concerts at the Workers Stadium Complex in Beijing China
United States based promoter Gabe Reed Productions has reached an agreement with Beijing based Sports Window to be its partner of choice to promote concerts by western artists at the Worker’s Stadium Entertainment complex in Beijing, China. The complex includes the 60,000 seat Worker’s... - June 19, 2010 - Gabe Reed Productions
Las Vegas Attorney Receives International Distinction
Dennis Kennedy recognized by Chambers USA for 8th consecutive year. - June 19, 2010 - Bailey Kennedy, Attorneys At Law
Changing Trends in Corporate America - Findings from Jackson Lewis’ 2010 Workplace Survey Reveal Major Concerns
Jackson Lewis, one of the largest and fastest-growing workplace law firms in the United States, has released the 2010 findings from the Firm’s Workplace Survey. Employers point to union organizing, health care costs and fee structures as major areas of concern in the foreseeable future. The... - June 19, 2010 - Jackson Lewis LLP
Moberly Attorney Chris Faiella of Tatlow, Gump, Faiella & Wheelan, Reaches $3.125 Million Dollar Settlement for Client
Attorney Chris Faiella recently reached a settlement for a man who was pinned between two vehicles. - June 19, 2010 - Tatlow, Gump, Faiella & Wheelan, LLC
American Discovery Selected to Serve on Advisory Board for ABA Best Seller
The Advisory Board of the ABA Publishing Best Selling book, “The Globalized Lawyer: Secrets to Managing Outsourcing, Joint Ventures and other Cross-Border Transactions,” today announces preparations for the anticipated 2011 release of an expanded second edition. Substantial additions... - June 19, 2010 - American Discovery
Chambers and Partners USA Names Andrew B. Lustigman National Industry Leader for 3rd consecutive year
Andrew B. Lustigman, Principal of The Lustigman Firm, P.C., a leading advertising and marketing boutique law firm in New York, has again been named as an National industry leader and notable practitioner by Chambers and Partners USA. This is the third consecutive year that Mr. Lustigman has been named to this prestigious list. - June 17, 2010 - The Lustigman Firm
Indianapolis Personal Injury Attorneys Young and Young Launch New Personal Injury and Social Security Claims Website
Young and Young one of the leading consumer personal injury law firms in Indianapolis, has announced the launch of its new consumer-friendly personal injury website this week—www.youngandyoungin.com. The new website is designed to help Indiana citizens learn about personal injuries,... - June 17, 2010 - Young and Young Attorneys at Law
Attorney Andrew Weinstein a Featured Speaker at the Florida Personal Injury Protection Litigation Seminar
Founding partner Andrew Weinstein of the Coral Springs-based Weinstein Law Firm (www.weinstein-law.com) recently spoke at the Florida Personal Injury Protection Litigation Seminar, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Dania Beach. The one-day seminar provided attorneys as well as insurance claims adjusters... - June 17, 2010 - Weinstein Law Firm
Sagaria Law, P.C., Bankruptcy Attorneys, Builds Upon Bankruptcy Division
Sagaria Law, P.C. has filed over 1,000 bankruptcy this year and thus has ramped up their employee presence in their Bankruptcy Division and Marketing Division. - June 16, 2010 - Sagaria Law, P.C.
Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto Honored for Industry Excellence in Intellectual Property by Chambers & Partners
Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto, one of the world’s premier intellectual property law firms, has been recognized for the seventh consecutive year by British legal directory publisher, Chambers & Partners in the 2010 USA Guide, which was released on June 11, 2010. The firm received... - June 16, 2010 - Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto
New Book Helps South Carolina Accident Victims
Shelly Leeke, an experienced personal injury lawyer of the Shelly Leeke Law Firm, LLC, has written a book entitled, "The South Carolina Accident Book: Avoid the Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Personal Injury Case." This book is free to residents of South Carolina and has been written in order to aid accident victims and motorists with their personal injury case. - June 10, 2010 - Shelly Leeke Law Firm, LLC
Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto Receives the 2010 International Legal Alliance Summit Gold Award for "Best US IP Law Firm"
One of the world’s premier intellectual property law firms, Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto, has been recognized by the International Legal Alliance Summit and Awards (ILASA) as the 2010 “Best US IP Law Firm” after receiving an esteemed Gold Award in the field of... - June 10, 2010 - Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto
Relocation Attorneys Sponsor Relocation Directors Conference in Orlando, Florida
Morreale & Brady, P.C., a relocation law firm in the Chicago area, served as a Gold Level sponsor for the Relocation Directors Council® Spring Conference in Orlando, FL. With over 35 years in the relocation industry, Morreale & Brady, P.C. understand the importance of industry leaders... - June 10, 2010 - Morreale & Brady, P.C.
Henderson Franklin Welcomes New Stockholder and Board Certified Attorney Beth Vogelsang
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Board Certified Attorney Beth Vogelsang has joined the firm. Vogelsang recently relocated to Southwest Florida from Miami, where she practiced law for 25 years. She has been Board Certified in Marital and... - June 09, 2010 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Barron Law Corporation Expands Sacramento Office, Announces New Legal Department
Barron Law Corporation provides Bankruptcy services to individuals, businesses and creditors in Northern and Central California. - June 06, 2010 - Barron Law Corporation
Utah Personal Injury Lawyers Awarded Prestigious Ranking
Martindale-Hubbell, the premiere lawyer rating organization in the United States, has awarded Utah personal injury law firm, The Advocates of Driggs, Bills and Day, its highest distinction for practicing lawyers, the AV rating, indicating the highest level of legal ability and ethics. The AV... - June 06, 2010 - The Advocates at Driggs, Bills and Day