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Henderson Franklin Welcomes Six Summer Law Clerks
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to welcome six law students: Taylor Bollt and Melany Hernandez from Stetson University College of Law; Sarah Baulac and Christopher Gero-Prado from Ave Maria School of Law; Sara Jackson from the University of Miami; and Colten Thomas from... - June 13, 2021 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Ward Law Group Opens 8th Satellite Office
New Hampshire Law Firm Establishes a Concord Presence - June 09, 2021 - Ward Law Group, PLLC
Steve Muehler Introduces the Firm’s California-Wide Virtual Paralegal Service
Steve Muehler, a Registered Paralegal Member of the American Bar Association (ABA #05479183), today announced the Launch of the Largest Known Service Line of any know Virtual Paralegal Company in the Nation. - June 05, 2021 - Steve Muehler
VA Title Company Answer Questions Asked About Mechanics Liens
Mathis Title Company, a VA title company, has released an article that answers the most frequently asked questions about mechanics liens. The article focuses on explaining some of the most important questions that are asked about mechanics liens. - May 30, 2021 - Mathis Title Company
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Litigation Attorney Robert White
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Robert V. White has joined the firm as an associate in the Tort and Insurance Litigation Department. His niche is representing insureds involved in motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and construction defect matters. - May 26, 2021 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
J. Quinn Consulting Highlights Challenges to Trauma Survivors of Catastrophic Injuries During National Trauma Awareness Month
As we recognize National Trauma Awareness Month and Trauma Survivors Day on May 19, 2021, J. Quinn Consulting LLC, a Nurse Life Care Planning consulting firm, encourages increased education and understanding about the many challenges that trauma survivors of catastrophic injuries face. A... - May 23, 2021 - J. Quinn Consulting
Steve Muehler – Paralegal – Now Offering Immigration Law Assistance & Immigration Pro Bono Services
Steve Muehler, a Registered Paralegal Member of the American Bar Association (ABA #05479183), today announced that the Firm has begun offering a wide range of Immigration Law Services, including Pro Bono Services. - May 22, 2021 - Steve Muehler
Zen Law Solicitors Online Injury Portal for Litigants in Person
A cursory view of the guidance issued to LiP’s appears very detailed and, in the view, not conducive to simplifying the process. For example, there is very little guidance on how to deal with the compensating insurer in situations where liability may be denied or where the compensating insurer raises the issue of Causation – that is, even if they accept their insured caused the accident, they contend that it was of insufficient severity to have caused any injury. - May 21, 2021 - Zen Law Solicitors
Zen Law Solicitors Employers / Occupiers / Public Liability Small Claims Limit
Public liability applies to public areas and spaces like parks and leisure centres. These are usually managed by the council if you get injured in a public area. - May 21, 2021 - Zen Law Solicitors
Steve Muehler – Paralegal – Global Mergers & Acquisitions Investment Banking, Advisory & Paralegal Services
Steve Muehler, a Registered Paralegal Member of the American Bar Association (ABA #05479183), today announced that the rapidly growing private practice Paralegal Company has introduced the Nations Only “Global Mergers & Acquisitions Investment Banking, Advisory & Paralegal Services” division. - May 20, 2021 - Steve Muehler
Attorney Aaron Parnas Joins Florida Justice Center Board of Directors
Florida Justice Center, the state’s only criminal legal aid organization, announced today the addition of attorney Aaron Parnas to its Board of Directors. Mr. Parnas joins FLJC after serving as a pro bono attorney and as an advocate for the disenfranchised and marginalized. Bringing a passion... - May 20, 2021 - Florida Justice Center
Aberdeen Advisors Welcomes Jud Parker to Its Mergers & Acquisitions Team
Former Business Owner and Private Banker, Jud Parker, Joins Aberdeen Advisors' Mergers & Acquisitions Team - May 18, 2021 - Aberdeen Advisors, Inc.
AIPPI Releases Position Paper on TRIPS Agreement COVID-19 Waiver
The Standing Committees on TRIPS and Pharma at the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property, (Association Internationale pour la Protection de la Propriété Intellectuelle - AIPPI), today released an AIPPI Bureau approved position paper on the waiver for certain provisions of the TRIPS agreement for the prevention, containment and treatment of COVID-19 proposed by some countries within the WTO. - May 16, 2021 - AIPPI
Zen Law Solicitors Road Traffic Accident Small Claims Limit Increase
The increase in the road traffic accident claim limit is part of a package of reforms announced in the Civil Liability Act 2018. Among the reforms is a new online portal through which all RTA claims will be managed - removing the opportunity for claimants to instruct legal representation. - May 14, 2021 - Zen Law Solicitors
Farmers Group Inc. Sued by Alleged Victims of California Fire
A 90 year-old widow and her daughter, alleged victims of the Camp fire in Paradise, California, have filed a lawsuit against Farmers Insurance and Gordon Rees Scully and Mansukhani for allegedly trying to prevent their chosen attorney from representing them. - May 13, 2021 - William D. McCann, Esquire
Hickman Discussed Legal Concerns Facing Social Media Influencer Endorsements
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that intellectual property lawyer Luca Hickman spoke for The Florida Bar’s Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section webcast “Entertainment in the Digital Age: The Legal World in the Virtual Space,” which aired... - May 13, 2021 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Steve Muehler, Paralegal – Now Offering Securities Compliance to Nanocap & Microcap Companies.
Steve Muehler, a Registered Paralegal Member of the American Bar Association (ABA #05479183), today announced that the Firm will begin offering third-party “Securities Compliance” services to Nanocap & Microcap Companies conducting Private Placements, ICO’s, or Mini-IPO’s pursuant to Regulation A+. - May 08, 2021 - Steve Muehler
Rabbi Anchelle Perl: Open Letter to the Juvenile Charged with Painting Swastikas on Port Washington School
The following is an open letter by Rabbi Anchelle Perl to the Juvenile Charged with Painting Swastikas on Port Washington School: "Dear Young Person: No doubt you are learning very quickly the seriousness of your reprehensible and hateful act of anti-Semitism. You will come to understand the... - May 06, 2021 - Chabad of Mineola
RMI Proudly Featured on Cover of Industry Leader Publication, PEO Insider Magazine
Resource Management, Inc. (RMI) is featured on the April cover of the National Professional Employer Organization, formally known as NAPEO’s PEO Insider Magazine. - April 30, 2021 - Resource Management, Inc.
Skopos.AI Selected as the Only Dutch Start-Up to Participate in Lefebvre – Lightspeed Accelerator Program
Last Friday (23/04/2021) Skopos.AI was selected as the Dutch startup to join the Lightspeed accelerator program by the jury members Inger van der Stok, Sander de Groot, Esther van Doesburg, Saskia Smeele and Mathieu Bouillon. Lightspeed is the world’s first accelerator focused on legal and legal-focused startups in France, Spain, The Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Belgium, and Luxembourg. - April 30, 2021 - Skopos.AI
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Real Estate Attorney Adam Bleggi
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Adam Bleggi has joined the firm’s Real Estate Department. He will be based in the firm’s Bonita Springs office alongside long-time referral source John Spear who shares: “Without exception,... - April 29, 2021 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Post-COVID-19 Remote Working is Key to Law Firm Recruitment and Retention
The Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) released its latest white paper from author Zuzana Geremes, MSLA. Through her analysis of various studies and her extensive research, she asserts that a strong recruitment and retention tool for law firms is allowing employees the potential to work remotely. - April 28, 2021 - Association of Legal Administrators
Steve Muehler – Paralegal – Now Offering Veterans Disability Claims Assistance
Steve Muehler, a Registered Paralegal Member of the American Bar Association (ABA #05479183), today announced that the Firm has begun offering Legal Document Preparation Assistance for all Veterans seeking “Veterans Disability.” - April 27, 2021 - Steve Muehler
Patrick Henry College Ranks Third in Collegiate Mock Trial Among the Nation’s Top Colleges and Universities
The Patrick Henry College Mock Trial program placed third overall in the nation at the 2021 American Mock Trial Association’s (AMTA) National Championship Tournament, missing out on the championship final round by a solitary ballot. More than 6,500 students in 650 teams began the season in... - April 26, 2021 - Patrick Henry College
Iman Zekri to Serve on a Florida Bar Committee to Ensure Adequate Education for Future Lawyers
In order to instill public trust and confidence in the legal system, it is essential that law schools provide the level of quality education and practical experience they need to take on The Florida Bar exam and tackle the turbulent practice of law. Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is... - April 25, 2021 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Carlos Kelly Named Chair of Henderson Franklin’s Business Litigation Department
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that stockholder Carlos Kelly has been named chair of the Business Litigation Department. He succeeds Douglas Szabo, who will assume the role of Henderson Franklin’s managing stockholder in May. Szabo shares: “I have... - April 24, 2021 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Hiring Demand for Lawyers in Singapore Resumes
Insights from Ethos BeathChapman’s 2021 Singapore Legal salary report. - April 21, 2021 - Ethos BeathChapman
Kahana Feld Welcomes Two Litigation Attorneys, Sharde Marks in Houston, TX, and David Leyva in Oakland, CA
Ms. Sharde Marks, Esq., and Mr. David Leyva, Esq., have joined Kahana Feld as attorneys in the firm’s Houston, Texas office and Oakland, California office, respectively. Both attorneys bring substantial litigation experience and will contribute to the firm’s insurance defense practices... - April 19, 2021 - Kahana Feld
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Stetson Law Graduate Steven Gendreau
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Steven Gendreau has joined the firm as an associate in the Tort & Insurance Litigation Department. He will handle insurance defense claims involving premises liability, automobile, and personal injury matters. Gendreau... - April 18, 2021 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Albany Law School Exceeds Campaign Goal Early
Total giving to Albany Law School’s We Rise Together campaign has reached nearly $32 million, eclipsing the $30 million goal four months early. We Rise Together: The Campaign for Albany Law School launched on January 17, 2019 when President and Dean Alicia Ouellette ’94 announced an... - April 16, 2021 - Albany Law School
Steve Muehler – Bail Bonds Opening Delayed to Summer of 2021
Steve Muehler announced today that the Spring Launch of “Steve Muehler – Bail Bonds & Immigration Bonds” will be delayed until the Early Summer of 2021. - April 16, 2021 - Steve Muehler
Celine Atallah is Honored by the Top 100 Registry as the Attorney of the Year in the State of Massachusetts and is Due to be Featured in the Top 100 Lawyers Magazine
Celine Atallah, Founder of Atallah Law Group, is a highly distinguished attorney focusing on personal injury law, immigration law, real estate law, divorce and family matters, as well as wills, trusts and estates. She is being honored in the second quarter of 2021 as their Attorney of the Year in the State of Massachusetts. - April 15, 2021 - Top100 Registry Inc.
Christopher B. Dolan is Named 2021 Attorney of the Year in the State of California, and is Due to be Featured on the Front Cover of Top 100 Lawyers Magazine's Q1 Edition
Christopher Dolan is featured on the front cover of Top 100 Registry's quarterly Top 100 Lawyers publication. Christopher is the Founder and Chief Legal Counsel of the Dolan Law Firm, in San Francisco, California. Mr. Dolan has spearheaded significant and challenging lawsuits filed in California state and federal courts against insurance companies, Fortune 500 companies, cities, other public agencies, and product manufacturers. - April 14, 2021 - Top100 Registry Inc.
Joseph McPeak, an Attorney at Red Metric Law, Debunks the Common Myth That a DUI Stays on Your Driving Record for 10 Years
Senior attorney from Red Metric Law releases a new video on YouTube discussing myths associated with DUI convictions. Red Metric is a Bay Area criminal defense law firm with offices in Hayward, Oakland, San Jose, Manteca, and Walnut Creek. - April 14, 2021 - Red Metric Law
Monica Schmucker Elected President of Fort Myers Beach Woman’s Club
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that litigation attorney Monica Schmucker has been elected President of Fort Myers Beach Woman’s Club. As described on www.fmb-wc.org, “the mission of the Woman’s Club is to support educational... - April 10, 2021 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
New Business Management Book "Managing Generation Z" Gives Expert Advice on Getting the Most from the Next Generation of Workers
The new business book "Managing Generation Z" gives supervisors, managers and executives expert advice in training, retaining and succeeding with Generation Z, the newest age cohort in the workforce. - April 06, 2021 - Linden Publishing
Snyderman Law Group, PC Announces Addition of Attorney Bret C. Cohen
Snyderman Law Group, PC, (SLG) is excited to announce the addition of Bret C. Cohen, Esq. to the group. SLG specializes in outside general counsel services on a true subscription basis to small and medium-sized businesses. - April 05, 2021 - Snyderman Law Group, PC
Kahana Feld Adds Two Attorneys, Alex J. Tramontano, Esq., and Monique Gramling, Esq., to Its General Liability and Construction Litigation Practice Groups
Kahana Feld announces the addition of two attorneys to the firm’s industry-leading General Liability and Construction Litigation practice groups. “We are fortunate to be able to introduce two exceptional and talented attorneys to our team who will continue to provide the outstanding... - April 05, 2021 - Kahana Feld
CEO of Red Metric, Daniel Vaswani, Releases Video Discussing How a DUI Can Lead to Bad Credit
The CEO of Red Metric, Daniel Vaswani, released a new video on YouTube discussing the effect a DUI charge may have on one's credit. Red Metric is a criminal defense law firm with offices in Hayward, Oakland, San Jose, Manteca, and Walnut Creek that focuses on DUI, domestic violence, theft, larceny, gun charges, drug charges and all criminal matters. - April 02, 2021 - Red Metric Law
Attorney Hoosai Kabiri Joins the Construction Litigation Practice of Kahana & Feld LLP in Its Oakland Office
Kahana & Feld LLP is pleased to announce that Hoosai Kabiri, Esq. has joined the firm as an attorney in the Construction & Real Estate Litigation and Insurance Defense practice groups. “Ms. Kabiri is a dedicated and excellent attorney who is passionate about her practice and brings a... - April 01, 2021 - Kahana Feld
Harvey Koning, Partner, Varnum LLP to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s M&A Due Diligence Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Harvey Koning, Partner, Varnum LLP will speak at its webcast entitled, “The Growing Importance of M&A Due Diligence: Latest Trends and Developments You Should Know.” This event is scheduled for April 26, 2021 at 3:00 pm (ET). - April 01, 2021 - The Knowledge Group
USC Agrees to Pay the Victims of Dr. George Tyndall $852.4 Million in Settlement
The largest global sexual abuse settlement in history, against an institution, has been reached in connection with the over 700 student victims that filed cases against the University of California and Dr. George Tyndall. Specifically, the students alleged they were sexually violated by the... - March 29, 2021 - Owen, Patterson, and Owen
Best Legal Web Site to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 25th Annual Webaward Competition
The Best Legal Websites in the world will be named as part of their 25th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.webaward.org. The deadline for legal websites to enter to be judged is May 28, 2021. - March 29, 2021 - Web Marketing Association
Henderson Franklin’s IP Group to Discuss Intellectual Property Concepts That Drive Business to Collier County Trial Lawyers
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Intellectual Property Attorneys Edward Livingston, Mark Nieds and Luca Hickman will present a virtual CLE for the Collier County Bar Association’s Civil Trial Lawyers Section on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. The session,... - March 28, 2021 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Tysons Corner Immigration Law Firm Educates on What to Bring to a K1 Visa Interview
Johnson & Masumi, PC, a Tysons Corner, VA immigration law firm, recently released a blog that explains the crucial documents you need to bring to a K1 Visa interview. The new article focuses on helping those seeking K1 visas understand what is needed for approval. - March 26, 2021 - Johnson & Masumi, P.C.
Daniel Vaswani, CEO of Red Metric Law, Becomes Vice President of the South Asian Bar Association of Northern California
Daniel Vaswani, the CEO of Red Metric Law, was recently elected as the vice president of the South Asian Bar Association of Northern California, also known as SABA-NC. Mr. Vaswani is the lead attorney at Red Metric, which has offices in Hayward, Oakland, Manteca, Walnut Creek, and San Jose. The firm focuses on DUI, domestic violence, drug charges, firearm violations, expungements, and works with clients to shorten the length of their probation. - March 25, 2021 - Red Metric Law
Top 100 Registry Honors Kindra Deneau as Arizona’s Attorney of the Year for 2020
Featured in Top 100 Lawyers Magazine, Q3 & Q4 Edition, Kindra Deneau is a seasoned counselor, litigator, business owner, and mentor. - March 24, 2021 - The Deneau Law Firm, PLLC
Fired After Getting a DUI? Daniel Vaswani of Red Metric Law Releases Video on YouTube. The Firm Has Offices in Hayward, Oakland, Walnut Creek, San Jose and Manteca.
The CEO of Red Metric, Daniel Vaswani, released a new video on YouTube discussing the effect a DUI charge may have on one's career. Red Metric is a criminal defense law firm that focuses on DUI charges, domestic violence charges, drug charges, theft/larceny charges, and even handles murder cases. The Bay Area based firm has offices in Hayward, Oakland, San Jose, Manteca and Walnut Creek. - March 20, 2021 - Red Metric Law
Harvey Law Group Appointed as Master Compliance Agent for Asia for New North Macedonia Economic Citizenship Program
North Macedonia became Southeast Europe’s latest economic citizenship program, with an investment starting from EUR 200,000. - March 20, 2021 - Harvey Law Group
Litigation Expert Michael Corso to Discuss Drone Law to Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel Members
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Florida Civil Trial Expert Michael Corso will present “Rise of the Drones: Current UAV/UAS Law Landscape” on March 24 to members of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (“FDCC”). The FDCC... - March 18, 2021 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.