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Parker Poe Announces Energy Team Expansion
J. Ashley Cooper named Head of Energy Industry Team; Jane Lewis-Raymond and Matt Morais Join as Attorneys - March 01, 2017 - Parker Poe
33rd Street Bail Bonds Informs Consumers About Ways Criminals Use Phone Scams to Bilk People Out of Money
Central Florida Bail Bond Agency Provides Tips on Recognizing Phone Scams - February 27, 2017 - 33rd Street Bail Bonds
Kelley Kronenberg Chief Financial Officer Receives South Florida Business Journal’s 2017 CFO Award
Heath S. Eskalyo, Principal Partner and Chief Financial Officer in the Fort Lauderdale office of Kelley Kronenberg, was selected as the winner of the South Florida Business Journal’s 2017 CFO Awards for the businesses under $100 million in revenue category. The recipients were honored January... - February 26, 2017 - Kelley Kronenberg
A. William Maupin Named Senior Judge with the Nevada Supreme Court
A. William Maupin, of Maupin ∙ Naylor ∙ Braster, Attorneys at Law, is returning to the Nevada Supreme Court to take retired justice senior status. Maupin retired as Chief Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court in 2009 after 15 years in the state’s judicial system. He was a partner... - February 26, 2017 - Naylor & Braster, Attorneys at Law
Marketing and Audio Firm Lason Media LLC Expanding Rapidly
Lason Media LLC, a Raleigh-based marketing firm, is expanding rapidly. As a service provider to Peter Richon, it has become responsible for the audio production of nine financial radio shows across the country, including Legal Cents on 94.5 WPTI in Greensboro, North Carolina. On average, this... - February 25, 2017 - Lason Media LLC
David S. Henry Joins Kelley Kronenberg’s Fort Lauderdale Office as a Partner
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse, full-service business law firm, announced that David S. Henry has joined the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office as a Partner. Mr. Henry focuses his practice on complex insurance defense litigation. He has extensive experience in both third party insurance litigation... - February 24, 2017 - Kelley Kronenberg
Lason Media LLC Expanding to Provide Audio Services for Immigration Lawyers
Lason Media LLC is expanding to provide broadcast services to Immigration Attorneys. - February 23, 2017 - Lason Media LLC
Atkinson-Baker Court Reporters Becomes HIPAA Compliant
Atkinson-Baker, Inc. Court Reporters (http://depo.com) recently became HIPAA privacy and security compliant. Under HIPAA privacy rules, Atkinson-Baker, Inc., is considered a Business Associate, and they are compliant with all applicable rules and regulations of the Health Insurance Portability and... - February 23, 2017 - Atkinson-Baker, Inc
Atkinson-Baker Court Reporters Announced as Sponsor for the 2017 CLM Annual Conference
The Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) is pleased to announce Atkinson-Baker Court Reporters (http://depo.com) as sponsor for the 2017 CLM Annual Conference. CLM will host 2,000 claims professionals and outside counsel in Nashville on March 29-31, 2017, during the largest insurance... - February 23, 2017 - Atkinson-Baker, Inc
Kelley Kronenberg Partner Christopher T. Miller Selected to 2017 Illinois Super Lawyers List
Christopher T. Miller, Managing Partner of Kelley Kronenberg’s Chicago office, was selected to the 2017 Illinois Super Lawyers list. Super Lawyers® is a prestigious rating service that recognizes outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained peer recognition and... - February 23, 2017 - Kelley Kronenberg
Gloria Seidule Has Been Awarded the Prestigious AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale Hubbell
Gloria Seidule, a personal injury lawyer in Stuart, Florida has once again received the AV preeminent rating from the Martindale Hubbell. This is the highest possible rating for both ethical standards and legal ability. - February 23, 2017 - Law Office of Gloria Seidule
American Law Society Recognizes Cyrus Mor
The American Law Society Board of Directors is proud to announce that Cyrus Mor has been accepted as a new member. Cyrus Mor is the founder and owner of the Law Office of Cyrus Mor in California. Mr. Mor provides legal services to both employees and employers for matters related to employment law,... - February 23, 2017 - American Law Society
Acquisition of Captira Bail Software Provider Provides New Growth Focus
Captira Analytical was acquired effective January 31, 2017 from the NASDAQ listed Intersections Inc. Captira provides the silent software backbone to bail agents to manage and bring bonds to life – processing over $1.3 billion every 90 days. This provides relief to countless families across the country, saving billions of county dollars as judges move to release pre-trial defendants. Tracking 20%+ EBITDA and with no debt and strong cash reserves, Captira is well positioned for future growth. - February 22, 2017 - Captira Analytical
Do It Yourself Legal Docs Offers New Innovation to the Online Legal Services Industry
New innovation in online legal documents and services community. - February 22, 2017 - Do It Yourself Legal Docs, Inc.
SBBO Partners Named to Top Lawyers 2017 by 5280
Tom Bieging and Steve Shapiro, partners at Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson, have been named to 5280 magazine's Top Lawyers 2017 list. The rankings are based on thousands of ballots from lawyers in the Denver area, as well as the magazine's extensive research. - February 22, 2017 - Otteson Shapiro LLP
Velocitas Named Agency of Record for MDO Partners Law Firm
Velocitas, an interactive marketing and public relations firm with offices in Miami and New York City, has been named agency of record for MDO Partners. MDO Partners is a boutique law firm that focuses on Corporate, International and Real Estate Law, as well as Global Compliance and Business... - February 21, 2017 - Velocitas
MDO Managing Partner to Moderate Two All-Star Panels at iLaw 2017
MDO Partners is pleased to announce that Richard Montes de Oca, Managing Partner of MDO Partners, will be moderating two all-star panels at iLaw 2017: The Global Forum on International Law, organized by the International Law Section of the Florida Bar at the Conrad Hotel in Miami, Florida on... - February 21, 2017 - MDO Partners
LexisNexis & Legasis Expand Lexis® Practical Guidance Portfolio with Industry-Specific Enterprise Compliance Management Modules for eCommerce, Pharmaceuticals & IT/ITES
Practical compliance management for driving business growth - February 20, 2017 - LexisNexis India
VF&N Attorney Martin Crim Announced as New Middleburg Town Attorney
The law firm of Vanderpool, Frostick & Nishanian, P.C. is pleased to announce that its shareholder Martin Crim has been appointed Town Attorney for the town of Middleburg. Middleburg’s former town attorney Angela Plowman gave notice of her intent to resign in December of 2016 after... - February 19, 2017 - Vanderpool, Frostick & Nishanian, P.C.
Pahl L. Zinn, Member, Dickinson Wright PLLC to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Webcast
Pahl L. Zinn, Member, Dickinson Wright PLLC to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Preventing Price Fixing Allegations: What You Need to Consider in Your Antitrust Compliance Programs in 2017 Live Webcast - February 19, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Maupin Naylor Braster Appoints Meredith Markwell of Counsel
Las Vegas law firm Maupin ∙ Naylor ∙ Braster has named Meredith Markwell an attorney of Counsel. Markwell practices in the area of complex commercial litigation, with a focus on appellate work and complex business disputes. She has appeared regularly before the Eighth Judicial District... - February 18, 2017 - Naylor & Braster, Attorneys at Law
American Law Society Recognizes Virgil “Russ” Purvis
The American Law Society Board of Directors is proud to announce that Virgil "Russ" Purvis has been accepted as a new member with ATL distinction. America's Top Lawyers list is comprised of well-rounded individuals representing a diverse cross-section of U.S. legal advocates. - February 16, 2017 - American Law Society
American Law Society Recognizes Randall Kent Erler
The American Law Society Board of Directors is proud to announce that Randall Kent Erler has been accepted as a new member with ATL* distinction. America's Top Lawyers list is comprised of well-rounded individuals representing a diverse cross-section of U.S. legal advocates. - February 16, 2017 - American Law Society
American Law Society Recognizes Sean J. Greene
The American Law Society Board of Directors is proud to announce that Sean J. Greene has been accepted as a new member with ATL* distinction. America's Top Lawyers list is comprised of well-rounded individuals representing a diverse cross-section of U.S. legal advocates. - February 16, 2017 - American Law Society
American Law Society Recognizes Miranda Lathrop Barber
The American Law Society Board of Directors is proud to announce that Miranda Lathrop Barber has been accepted as a new member. - February 16, 2017 - American Law Society
Attorney Leslie A. Lanusse Named BTI Client Service All-Star for Seventh Consecutive Year
Adams and Reese New Orleans Partner Leslie A. Lanusse has been named a BTI Client Service All-Star for the seventh consecutive year, recognizing her commitment to putting clients first and delivering outstanding results. The honor cements her status as a BTI Client Service All-Star... - February 16, 2017 - Adams and Reese LLP
49th Street Bail Bonds Provides Guide for Online Dating Safety
Clearwater, Florida Bail Bonds Agency Offers Guide to Educate People about Online Dating. - February 15, 2017 - 49th Street Bail Bonds
BNTD Attorney Marti Bluestein to Participate in Diversity Leaders Initiative
This spring, BNTD partner Margaret “Marti” Miles Bluestein will participate in the Diversity Leaders Initiative, a program of the Riley Institute at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. A founding partner of Bluestein, Nichols, Thompson & Delgado, LLC, Ms. Bluestein... - February 15, 2017 - Bluestein Attorneys
Philip A. Byler Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Philip A. Byler of New York, New York has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2014, 2015, 2016 and now 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements for almost 40 years in the practice of law. About Philip A. - February 14, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Keystone Financial Solutions Explains How to Resolve IRS Tax Debt Problems
Frank and Bryan Haarlander explain in easy to understand terms how the IRS collection system works, what is meant by "offer in compromise" and other tax resolution alternatives such as installment sales, abatement of penalties, and currently not collectible. If you are considering representing yourself before the IRS or are looking for a firm to represent you, this is a must read. - February 14, 2017 - Keystone Financial Solutions, Inc.
Automate the Personalization and Customization of PDF Documents Add Text, Images and 2D Barcodes with StampPDF Batch 6.5
Appligent Document Solutions is now shipping StampPDF Batch 6.5. Add text, images and barcodes to PDF documents dynamically or in batch mode. New features include Stamping 2D Data Matrix barcodes and Page Transformation. - February 14, 2017 - Appligent Document Solutions
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on The Future of NLRB Under the New Administration: Out With The Old and In With The New?
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: “The Future of NLRB Under the New Administration: Out With The Old and In With The New? LIVE Webcast.” This... - February 14, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Buckley King Launches Practice Focused on Jobs and Economic Development
Sports, Entertainment & Media Law Practice. - February 12, 2017 - Buckley King
W. Terrence Kilroy, Shareholder, Polsinelli PC to Speak at TKG's Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that W. Terrence Kilroy, Shareholder, Polsinelli PC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Future of NLRB Under the New... - February 11, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
ThreeBestRated.com Chooses Feiner & Lavy P.C., Attorneys at Law as Top 3 Immigration Lawyers in New York
Feiner & Lavy P.C., Attorneys at Law has been functioning with an experience legacy of as long as 40 years and is recently chosen by ThreeBestRated.com among the top 3 immigration lawyers of NY. - February 11, 2017 - Feiner & Lavy P.C., Attorneys at Law
Houston, Texas Personal Injury Attorney Assists Victims of Automobile Accidents with New Book
Houston Car Accident Lawyer Reshard Alexander of RJ Alexander Law, PLLC has released his second book. The book is focused on car, motorcycle, and truck wreck victims and properly handling insurance claims process. Texas Car, Motorcycle, and Truck Accident Law: What The Injured Must Know is currently ranked within the top 10 personal injury law bestseller's list on Amazon's Kindle. - February 10, 2017 - RJ Alexander Law PLLC
American Law Society Recognizes Amanda Kessler
Amanda Kessler began her career in law in 2003, serving as a law clerk to the honorable Catherine D. Perry of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. Kessler graduated Cum Laude with degrees in Biology and English from Saint Louis University before attending Saint... - February 10, 2017 - American Law Society
American Law Society Recognizes Terri Parker
Terri Parker is a partner at Shook Hardy & Bacon. Her litigation practice includes defending products liability cases, employment disputes, and general tort, contract and eminent domain disputes. As a testament to her excellence in her field, Terri has won summary judgment in two high-profile... - February 10, 2017 - American Law Society
American Law Society Recognizes Thomas Christopher Johns
For 37 years, Thomas Christopher Johns has served as a civil trial attorney as well as a civil and criminal appellate lawyer. He attended the University of California, Berkeley, before receiving his Juris Doctor at the University of California, Hastings College of Law. He has since specialized in... - February 10, 2017 - American Law Society
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on the Revamped SEC Administrative Enforcement Process: Balancing Out a Lopsided Warfare
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: The Revamped SEC Administrative Enforcement Process: Balancing Out a Lopsided Warfare Live Webcast. This two-hour event... - February 09, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Paul Albright Named Associate Attorney at Naqvi Injury Law
Upon his successful completion of the Nevada State Bar Exam, Naqvi Injury Law has named Paul Albright an associate attorney. Albright has worked with the firm as a law clerk since 2014. Albright practices in the area of personal injury and has handled matters related to motor vehicle accidents,... - February 09, 2017 - Naqvi Injury Law
Jason W. Kearnaghan, Partner, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP to Speak at TKG's Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jason W. Kearnaghan, Partner, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Future of... - February 08, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Henderson Franklin to Host 25th Anniversary HR Law & Solutions Seminar
The Employment Law Practice Group at Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., will host the firm’s 25TH Annual HR Law & Solutions on Friday, March 10, 2017 at the Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa. This annual seminar is designed to update and educate business owners,... - February 04, 2017 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Parker Poe to Partner with The Pink Ceiling
Law Firm Supports Cindy Whitehead’s Latest Business Venture to Revolutionize Resources Available to Women-Focused Startups - February 03, 2017 - Parker Poe
Deborah R. Meshulam, Partner, DLA Piper to Speak at TKG’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Deborah R. Meshulam, Partner, DLA Piper will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “The Revamped SEC Administrative Enforcement... - February 03, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Fort Myers Bankruptcy Trustee Luis Rivera Among Panelists to Address Consumer Bankruptcy
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Luis Rivera, a Board Certified Business Bankruptcy Law expert, will be a panelist on Friday, February 3 panel at the American Bankruptcy Institute’s 41st Annual Alexander L. Paskay Memorial Bankruptcy Seminar in Tampa. - February 03, 2017 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez of Dallas, Texas has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 22 years in the field of law. About Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez Ms. - February 02, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Derwin Ray Beasley Honored as a VIP Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Derwin Ray Beasley, of Cleveland, Texas, has recently been honored as a 5 year VIP member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in Governmental Labor Law. - February 01, 2017 - Strathmore Who's Who
Park IP Translations to Exhibit at Legaltech 2017
Park IP Translations will meet delegates at booth #2207 to discuss the latest trends and technologies for successfully managing global IP, patent, litigation and general legal content in multiple languages. - February 01, 2017 - Park IP Translations
Peter I. Altman, Partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP to Speak at TKG’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Peter I. Altman, Partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “The Revamped SEC... - February 01, 2017 - The Knowledge Group