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Anthony Cetrangelo Elected Stockholder at Henderson Franklin
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that wills, trusts and estate planning attorney Anthony Cetrangelo has been elected a stockholder. He joined the firm’s Naples office in 2019. While continuing to pursue his LL.M. in Taxation from... - January 29, 2022 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Jerry Olivo Elected Stockholder at Henderson Franklin
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that litigation attorney Geraldo F. (Jerry) Olivo, III was elected a stockholder. Olivo joined the firm in March of 2020 and has steadily worked to achieve this distinction through client development, serving in leadership... - January 29, 2022 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Shannon Puopolo Elected President of Lee County Bar Association Foundation
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that stockholder Shannon M. Puopolo has been elected President of the Lee County Bar Association Foundation. For the last five consecutive years, she has chaired the Lee County Bar Association’s Annual Charity Golf... - January 29, 2022 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Mark Nieds Elected Stockholder at Henderson Franklin
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Intellectual Property Attorney Mark Nieds was elected a stockholder. From the inception of the firm’s IP group, Nieds has distinguished himself as a zealous proponent for protecting entrepreneurs and creative minds. - January 29, 2022 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Kidney Care Partners Files Amicus Brief Supporting Protections & Choice for Individuals Living with End Stage Renal Disease
Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – a non-profit coalition of more than 30 organizations, comprising patients, dialysis professionals, physicians, nurses, researchers, therapeutic innovators, transplant coordinators and manufacturers – today announced that the group has submitted an amicus... - January 28, 2022 - Kidney Care Partners
Montgomery County State’s Attorney Candidate Perry Paylor on Pace with Long-Time Incumbent Leads in the Number of Individual Donors
Montgomery County, MD State’s Attorney Candidate Perry Paylor filed his first financial report on Wednesday - having the most individual contributors and having raised the most total amount of money compared to any of the individual challenger candidates. Paylor reported $170,000 in campaign... - January 25, 2022 - Friends of Perry Paylor
Attorney Lindsay Nadeau Honored with the Philip S. Hollman Award for Gender Equality
Orr & Reno attorney Lindsay Nadeau has been named the 2022 recipient of the Philip S. Hollman Award for Gender Equality. Lindsay, who joined Orr & Reno in 2016, is a member of the firm’s litigation and governmental relations departments. Nadeau, who serves as the Chair Emeritus for... - January 24, 2022 - Orr & Reno
Somatic Experiencing Pro, Trauma Researcher, & Attorney Rebecca Stahl Shares Their Life Story & Industry Insights on NoBull Marketing’s “Evolving with The Times” Podcast
Learn About an Attorney Who’s Devoted Their Life to Researching and Understanding Trauma, Both Personally and Professionally to Improve How Law is Done in the Courtroom - January 23, 2022 - NoBull Marketing, LLC
Monica Schmucker Elected Stockholder at Henderson Franklin
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Tort and Insurance Litigation attorney Monica Schmucker was elected as a Stockholder beginning January 1, 2022. Schmucker joined the firm in March of 2020. Since then, she continually demonstrates the highest... - January 22, 2022 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Christina O’Brien Named Chair of Henderson Franklin’s Family Law Department
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that stockholder Christina M. O’Brien has been named chair of the Divorce, Marital and Family Law Department. She succeeds Beth Vogelsang, who shares: “Christy O’Brien is a lawyer’s lawyer and a... - January 22, 2022 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Matthew Belcastro Named Chair of Henderson Franklin’s Tort and Insurance Litigation Department
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that stockholder J. Matthew Belcastro has been named chair of the Tort and Insurance Litigation Department. His predecessor, Robert Shearman, shares his confidence in Belcastro’s ability to take this role over: “Matt... - January 22, 2022 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Mark A. Chertok, Esq. Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2022 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Mark A. Chertok, Esq. of New York, New York has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2022 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of law. About Mark A. Chertok, Esq. With over 40 years’ experience and over... - January 19, 2022 - Strathmore Worldwide
Main Line Family Lawyer Sarinia M. Feinman Assumes Role as President of the Montgomery Bar Association
Beginning January 7th, 2022, Sarinia M. Feinman, of Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman, takes on the role of President of the Montgomery Bar Association. - January 14, 2022 - Vetrano & Vetrano
Six Pace Women's Justice Center Volunteer Attorneys Recognized by the New York State Attorney Emeritus Program
PWJC Pro Bono attorneys were recognized by the New York State Attorney Emeritus Program (NYS AEP) for their generosity of time and experience. NYS AEP requires 60 volunteer hours over a 2 year program; six PWJC attorneys volunteered a total of 1,848.75 hours in just one year during the pandemic. - January 09, 2022 - Pace Women's Justice Center
ArcherHall Has Acquired Mallery Technical Training and Consulting
ArcherHall has acquired Mallery Technical Training and Consulting, a provider of digital forensics and consulting services to the legal community in the Kansas City metropolitan region. “This acquisition broadens our geographic reach and strengthens our ability to serve clients in the... - January 07, 2022 - ArcherHall
High Tech Private Investigator and The NGH Group CEO Nick Himonidis Shares His Life Story & Industry Predictions on NoBull Marketing’s “Evolving with The Times” Podcast
Learn About the Man Who For 30 Years Has Pioneered The Industry of High Tech Private Investigations Through Computer Forensics, Cryptocurrency Forensics, And Other Digital Forensics Methods. - January 07, 2022 - NoBull Marketing, LLC
Exhibitor Space Now Available - 2022 State Bar of Arizona Convention
More than 1,400 attorneys expected at Arizona’s largest annual legal event. - January 05, 2022 - State Bar of Arizona
American Lawyer, Twelve Attorneys Who Have Transformed the United States
American Lawyer features twelve attorneys who transformed American legal history. They include Abraham Lincoln, Gardiner Greene Hubbard, Robert Jackson, Russell Baker, Thurgood Marshall, Joseph Flom, Joe Jamail, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Johnny Cochran, Larry Sonsini, Catharine MacKinnon and David McCraw. - January 05, 2022 - Twelve Tables Press
Marc N. Blumenthal Joins Loftus & Eisenberg, Ltd. as Senior Counsel in Trademark and Copyright Practice
Marc has 40 years of experience with all phases of litigation, mediation, and arbitration. Marc’s significant experience and acquired knowledge of trademark, copyright, and franchise law is a huge asset to our rapidly growing firm. - January 03, 2022 - Loftus & Eisenberg, Ltd.
Shannon Puopolo Becomes a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Mediator
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that stockholder Shannon M. Puopolo is now Florida Supreme Court Certified as a Circuit Court Mediator. She can be found on the Dispute Resolution Center’s website under Twentieth Circuit Mediators. Puopolo joined... - December 22, 2021 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
J. Dudley Goodlette Named to the “Naples 100” List
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Naples Illustrated magazine named J. Dudley Goodlette to its prestigious “Naples 100” list. From a humble beginning shining shoes in Naples at age ten, Goodlette is recognized as a “pioneer” of... - December 20, 2021 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Kahana Feld Welcomes Two Attorneys, Terri Bui, Esq., and Jeffrey R. Leight, Esq., to its Construction Litigation and General Liability Practice Groups
Kahana Feld is pleased to announce the addition of two attorneys to the firm’s industry-leading Construction Litigation and General Liability practice groups. “We’re delighted to welcome two exceptional and talented attorneys to our team, who will continue to provide the... - December 18, 2021 - Kahana Feld
Federal Judge Refuses to Certify Class Action in Addicks and Barker Flood Takings Litigation
On December 15, 2021, a federal judge declined to certify a class action in litigation in the Addicks and Barker Flood Takings litigation. - December 17, 2021 - VB Attorneys
Brendan O’Brien Joins Strategic Technology Solutions as Virtual Chief Information Officer
(STS), a managed IT Services and Cloud Solutions Provider serving law firms in southern California and Arizona, announced today the hire of their new Virtual Chief Information Officer (vCIO), Brendan O’Brien. STS is pleased to expand their technology advisory and consulting services with the... - December 17, 2021 - Strategic Technology Solutions
William Boltrek Becomes a Florida Supreme Court Certified Arbitrator and Mediator
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that stockholder William Boltrek is now a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Mediator and Arbitrator. He completed the required training and is listed on the Dispute Resolution Center’s website under... - December 17, 2021 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
goNDA Releases a Legal App, Allowing Users to Take Legalities Into Their Own Hands
goNDA"s mobile application offers full document lifecycle management from legal templates with e-signature capabilities, to legal education and support, all in one mobile application. - December 16, 2021 - GO NDA LLC
NexGen Networks Expands Its Network Reach with a New Point of Presence with Virtual1, Hounslow, Southall, UK
A flagship location to meet the growing demand for scalable, reliable, digital infrastructure services. - December 15, 2021 - NexGen Networks
Meditation Teacher and Veteran Real Estate Attorney Gullu Singh Shares His Life Story & Industry Predictions on NoBull Marketing’s “Evolving with The Times” Podcast
Learn About the Man Who Has Trained Hundreds of Individuals and Lawyers on the Health Benefits of Meditation and Escaped the Stress Grind of Typical Law Offices - December 12, 2021 - NoBull Marketing, LLC
David L. Miller is Honored by the Top 100 Registry as the 2022 Attorney of the Year in the State of Kansas
David L. Miller is due to be featured in the Top 100 Lawyers Magazine, 2022 Q1 Edition, and is being honored by the Top 100 Registry as the 2022 Attorney of the Year in the State of Kansas. - December 08, 2021 - Top100 Registry Inc.
Herman-Giddens Discussed “Modernizing Powers of Attorney for a Digital World” for STEPS’ International Webcast
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that stockholder Gregory Herman-Giddens served as a panelist for an international discussion on powers of attorney on December 2, 2021. This session “Modernizing Powers of Attorney for the Digital World” was hosted by... - December 08, 2021 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Fort Myers Attorney Edward Canterbury Re-Certified as Expert in Real Estate Law
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that stockholder Edward Canterbury has been recertified as a legal expert in real estate law by the Florida Bar. He has maintained Florida Bar Board Certification in real estate law for over a decade. Board... - December 08, 2021 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Two Kahana Feld Partners Become Firm Shareholders
Kahana Feld Partners Tami G. Vail and Ron S. Brand have become shareholders with the firm. - December 05, 2021 - Kahana Feld
Farr Law Firm Welcomes New Associate Attorney Winston S. Hudson
Hudson has joined Farr Law Firm as an associate attorney becoming a member of the firm’s litigation team. - December 05, 2021 - Farr Law Firm
Doug Fletcher Elected to the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel
Fletcher Farley founding partner Doug Fletcher has been appointed to the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC). The FDCC is composed of recognized leaders in the legal community who have achieved professional distinction and is dedicated to promoting knowledge, fellowship, and... - December 02, 2021 - Fletcher, Farley, Shipman & Salinas, LLP
Alabama Attorney, Jeff Blackwell, Selected for 2021 Mid-South Super Lawyers List
The Blackwell Law Firm announces that firm founder Jeff Blackwell has been selected to the 2021 Mid-South Super Lawyers list for the 8th consecutive year. This honor is limited to only five percent of the lawyers in each state. - December 01, 2021 - Blackwell Law Firm
The National Trial Lawyers Announces Thomas Hobbs as One of Its Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Ohio
The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that Thomas Hobbs of The Czack Law Firm, LLC, https://www.czacklaw.com/ has been selected for inclusion into its Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Ohio, an honor given to only a select group of lawyers for their superior skills and... - December 01, 2021 - The Czack Law Firm
Luca Hickman Addresses Protecting Online Intellectual Property to National Coffee Association
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to share that Florida Bar Board Certified Intellectual Property Law Attorney Luca Hickman presented a webinar on November 17 to the National Coffee Association entitled “Digital IP: Helping Coffee Companies Protect, Defend and Recover... - December 01, 2021 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Gay, Disabled Texas Man Files Federal Employment Discrimination Lawsuit Against Mortgage Giant LoanDepot & Its Founder/CEO Anthony Hsieh
LoanDepot, Inc. and its Founder/CEO Anthony Hsieh have been sued in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas by Trevor Dickens, a gay, disabled man, allegedly a former LoanDepot employee who was subjected to discrimination based on his disabilities and sexual orientation while employed at LoanDepot's Plano, Texas office. - November 22, 2021 - Robinius, Epsinosa & Wietzel
Fertility Law Expert and Nationwide Thought Leader Lila M. Seif Shares Her Life Story & Industry Insights on NoBull Marketing’s “Evolving with The Times” Podcast
Learn About the Woman Who Has Helped Over 500 Families Both Domestic and Abroad Bring New Life Into the World - November 20, 2021 - NoBull Marketing, LLC
Annie Jane Glenister Honored as a Woman of the Month for September 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Annie Jane Glenister of Spanaway, Washington has been honored as a Woman of the Month for September 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of law and healthcare. Each month P.O.W.E.R. features... - November 18, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Leegality Partners with NeSL
Leegality is a leading platform providing Indian businesses with the tools to go completely paperless with documentation. Signing forms, pdfs and other legal documents are the foundation of commercial transaction for almost all companies. But it becomes cumbersome when you need to take signatures... - November 13, 2021 - Leegality
Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman Recognized on 2022 Best Law Firms List
Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman has been named once again to the distinguished U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® 2022 Best Law Firms list. - November 12, 2021 - Vetrano & Vetrano
VB Attorneys File First Lawsuit in Astroworld Festival Tragedy
VB Attorneys, a leading personal injury law firm based in Houston, Texas, is the first firm to file a lawsuit following the Astroworld Festival tragedy that occurred on Friday, November 5, 2021. - November 11, 2021 - VB Attorneys
SquareFairy Launches Free Online Divorce Services for Californians
SquareFairy.com releases its free service to prepare divorce papers, using a simple question-and-answer online site, saving the cost of divorce attorneys, which averages $7,000 in the U.S. - November 11, 2021 - SquareFairy
BAM Family Law Ranked in 2022 Best Law Firms
BAM Family Law has been included in the list of 2022 Best Law Firms by US News-Best Lawyers for the firm’s family law practice in Colorado. - November 11, 2021 - BAM Family Law
Introducing goNDA, a Legal Self-Service Mobile Application, Providing Accessibility for Everyone
GoNDA announces the launch of its mobile application for iOS and Android. - November 10, 2021 - GO NDA LLC
Jefferey Ogden Katz Joins Loftus & Eisenberg, Ltd. to Lead Professional Responsibility Practice
Jeff is the lawyer’s lawyer and has experience with all phases of litigation, mediation and arbitration. Jeff is a huge addition to a new firm that is quickly becoming a Midwest litigation powerhouse. - November 10, 2021 - Loftus & Eisenberg, Ltd.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity Thought Leader & Veteran Attorney Sara Scott Shares Her Life Story & Industry Insights on NoBull Marketing’s “Evolving with The Times”
Learn About The Woman Who Has Trained Over 1400 Attorneys on Cutting Edge EDI Methodology and Devoted Her Life to Serving Underrepresented Communities - November 10, 2021 - NoBull Marketing, LLC
Monica Schmucker Becomes a Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that litigation attorney Monica Schmucker has completed arbitrator training and is now a Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator. She achieved this certification during “Mediation Week” (October... - November 06, 2021 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
BAM Family Law Welcomes Two Attorneys
BAM Family Law has announced that Allison Derschang and Chelsea Moore have joined the Denver-based family law firm as associate attorneys. - November 04, 2021 - BAM Family Law