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Melissa A. Scartelli and Peter Paul Olszewski, Jr. Named 2017 "Best Lawyers in America"
Scartelli Olszewski founder and managing partner recognized for excellence in plaintiffs’ law. - September 01, 2016 - Scartelli Olszewski, P.C.
O'Brien Elected to Lee County Coalition for a Drug Free Southwest Florida Board
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Christina O’Brien has been elected to the Lee County Coalition for a Drug-Free Southwest Florida (the “Coalition”) Board of Directors. Since its founding in 1989 by Jim Nathan,... - September 01, 2016 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
OMQ LLP Selected as a 2016 Platinum Award Winner in the Law Firm Category
O’Neill Moon Quedado LLP would like to thank all of their clients for helping them become a Platinum Award Winner in the 2016 Oakville Beaver Readers Selection Awards. - September 01, 2016 - OMQ LLP
Chadwick A. McTighe, Member, Stites & Harbison, PLLC 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 Chadwick A. McTighe, Member, Stites & Harbison, PLLC will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Class Action Settlements: Hot... - August 31, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Personal Injury Attorneys Can Learn How to Support Their Claim with the Five Major Financial Drivers of a Soft Tissue Spinal Injury from a Video Produced by Dr. Carhee
There are 5 Major Financial Drivers Doctors Should Document to Support the Personal Injury Attorneys Soft Tissue Injury Claim - August 30, 2016 - Pain 2 Wellness Center
Celesq® Announces September CLE: Legal Ethics; Cybersecurity, Data Security, Privacy; Employment Law, Mediation; Securities Law, Regulation, White Collar
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following web casts for September 2016: Ethics of Witness Preparation: Best Practices for All Attorneys (2641) Live web cast: September 28, 2016 (12:00 noon ET) For all attorneys who may be involved in witness preparation, Steve Bennett, Park... - August 30, 2016 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
Shannon R. Kelly Joins Kelley Kronenberg’s West Palm Beach Office
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse, full service business law firm, announced that attorney Shannon R. Kelly has joined the firm’s West Palm Beach office. Ms. Kelly focuses her practice on Workers’ Compensation defense. Prior to joining Kelley Kronenberg, Ms. Kelly handled Banking and... - August 28, 2016 - Kelley Kronenberg
Cynthia Riddell Speaks at Florida Bar Legislative and Case Law Update Seminar
Attorney Cynthia Riddell of Riddell Law Group in Sarasota, Florida, was a Speaker at the 36th Annual Legislative and Case Law Update Seminar Presented by the Florida Bar RPPTL Section. - August 27, 2016 - Riddell Law Group
Beth Vogelsang Named the Best Lawyers "2017 Family Law 'Lawyer of the Year' in Fort Myers"
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Best Lawyers in America® has named Beth Vogelsang the “2017 Family Law Lawyer of the Year in Fort Myers.” Only a single lawyer in each specialty in each community is being honored as the “Lawyer of the... - August 27, 2016 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
J. Patrick Hickey, Esq. Speaks at Drexel University’s Kline School of Law
Raffaele Puppio trial attorney presented on professionalism and ethics to future law students. - August 26, 2016 - Raffaele Puppio
Personal Injury Law Firm Vasilaros | Wagner Announce Redesigned Website
Local law firm Vasilaros | Wagner has recently launched a redesigned version of their website, http://accidentfirm.com, to provide victims of personal injury accidents the best possible online experience in their search for information and representation. - August 25, 2016 - Vasilaros & Wagner
Alison J. Trejo Joins Kelley Kronenberg’s Fort Lauderdale Office
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse, full service business law firm, announced that attorney Alison J. Trejo has joined the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office. Ms. Trejo focuses her practice on First Party Property Insurance Defense Litigation. Prior to joining Kelley Kronenberg, Ms. Trejo handled... - August 25, 2016 - Kelley Kronenberg
Kurtz & Blum in Raleigh, NC Discuss the Technologies Commonly Used in Impaired DWI Cases
The team of tested and experienced lawyers in Raleigh, NC, Kurtz & Blum reveals new insights into the technology commonly used to prosecute DWI cases. - August 25, 2016 - Kurtz & Blum, PLLC
HK Legal Group, P.A. Has Moved Offices
HK Legal Group serves clients in Florida in: real estate law, real estate closings, foreclosure defense, foreclosing liens, evictions, landlord/tenant issues, contract disputes, debts and credit card debt lawsuits, HOA/condominium matters, small claims, demand letters, civil theft, criminal defense, personal injury, and more. - August 24, 2016 - HK Legal Group, P.A.
Hon’ble Justice Dipak Misra Releases LexisNexis’s book "Shrimat Bhagwad Geeta (The Song Celestial): A Lawyers Perspective," Authored by Aruneshwar Gupta
Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dipak Misra, Judge, Supreme Court of India, launched LexisNexis’ book ‘Shrimat Bhagwad Geeta: The Song Celestial – A Lawyer's Perspective’ at India Habitat Centre on August 17, 2016, evening in presence of Mr. P.S. Narasimha, Additional Solicitor... - August 24, 2016 - LexisNexis India
14 Henderson Franklin Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America® for 2017
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that fourteen (14) attorneys were recently selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® for 2017. The attorneys, along with their respective practice area and office location include: • Charles Basinait,... - August 24, 2016 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Brightleaf Solutions Recognized by SiliconIndia as One of the Top 5 Data Mining Companies
Offering unique, state-of-the-art technology to extract highly accurate information from contracts. - August 23, 2016 - Brightleaf Solutions, Inc.
Strip Mine Next to State Forest Permanently Stopped
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has ordered a permanent stop to mining on the controversial KD#2 mountaintop removal strip mine adjacent to Kanawha State Forest following two years of action by the Kanawha Forest Coalition. The KD#2 permit, approved by the DEP in May... - August 22, 2016 - Kanawha Forest Coalition
Rush Accepted Into ACTEC Educational Program
Farr Law Firm is proud to announce that attorney Fletcher H. Rush has been accepted into the 2016-17 ACTEC class for the Florida Fellows Institute. - August 20, 2016 - Farr Law Firm
12 Willig, Williams & Davidson Attorneys Named Among 2017 "Best Lawyers in America"
Partner Ralph J. Teti honored as Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year" for Labor Law – Union in Philadelphia - August 20, 2016 - Willig, Williams & Davidson
Bucks County Family Lawyer Jeffrey M. Williams Named a "Best Lawyer in America" for 10th Straight Year
Williams Family Law founder again named among top family lawyers in United States. - August 19, 2016 - Williams Family Law, P.C.
Attorney David A. Burt Joins Marketplace Title
Dedicated legal professional enhances clients’ peace of mind. - August 19, 2016 - Marketplace Title
Hon’ble Mr. Justice K. T. Sankaran Releases LexisNexis’s Book "Environmental Law in India, 4e" Authored by Dr. P Leelakrishnan
Hon’ble Mr. Justice K. T. Sankaran, Judge, High Court of Kerala and President, Board of Governors, Kerala Judicial Academy, released LexisNexis’s book ‘Environmental Law in India, 4th Edition,’ at NUALS, Kochi, on the evening of August 11, 2016, in presence of... - August 18, 2016 - LexisNexis India
Raffaele Puppio Partner Recognized Among 2017 "Best Lawyers in America"
Michael A. Raffaele also named Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year" for Family Law in Philadelphia metro area. - August 18, 2016 - Raffaele Puppio
Kaiser Wahab Named to 2016 Super Lawyers List
Riveles Wahab LLP partner Kaiser Wahab has been named on the 2016 New York Metro Super Lawyers list as a top rated business and corporate attorney. Super Lawyers recognition is awarded to only five percent of attorneys in the New York Metro area. Attorneys must be nominated to be considered for... - August 18, 2016 - Riveles Wahab LLP
Emerich and Hackett Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2017
Guy S. Emerich and Jack O. Hackett II have been selected to The Best Lawyers in America© list for 2017. This is Emerich’s eleventh consecutive year and Hackett’s second year to be listed. - August 18, 2016 - Farr Law Firm
Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson Partners Listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2017
Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson announced today that three of its partners have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2017. The selected attorneys and the practice areas for which they are being recognized are: I.Thomas Bieging (Banking and Finance Law,... - August 17, 2016 - Otteson Shapiro LLP
Fisher Phillips’ Fredrickson Named "Lawyer of the Year," Denver Partners Listed in the Best Lawyers in America 2017
Fisher Phillips' Denver Managing Partner, Todd Fredrickson, has been named a Best Lawyers 2017 "Lawyer of the Year." Fredrickson and three Denver Partners were also listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2017. - August 17, 2016 - Fisher Phillips Denver
Seven Moye White Partners Listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2017
Denver law firm Moye White LLP announced that seven of its partners have been listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2017. - August 17, 2016 - Moye White
Three Fisher Phillips Texas Attorneys Selected to The Best Lawyers in America 2017
Michael V. Abcarian, Teresa S. Valderrama and Bob Kilgore Have Been Selected for This Honor - August 17, 2016 - Fisher Phillips, Texas
Stephanie Perkins, President, Perkins Law Group, P.C., to Speak at KG’s Best Strategies in Effectively Drafting Employee Privacy Policies Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Stephanie Perkins, President, Perkins Law Group, A Professional Corporation, will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Best... - August 17, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Philip A. Byler Recognized as a Professional of the Year for Three Consecutive Years 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 and 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About Philip A. Byler Philip A. Byler has nearly 40 years... - August 16, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
8 Rivkin Radler Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers® 2017
Best Lawyers in America recognizes Rivkin Radler LLP attorneys in the Uniondale, N.Y., and Hackensack, N.J. offices and across six practice categories. - August 16, 2016 - Rivkin Radler LLP
William deForest Thompson Jr. LLC Moves to New Fort Myers Location
21-year solo practitioner opens new office closer to downtown. - August 16, 2016 - William deForest Thompson Jr. LLC
Clearwater, Florida Bail Bond Owner is Featured in National Bail Publication
Joe Von Waldner, Owner of 49th Street Bail Bonds, is a Guest Writer for AboutBail.com - August 15, 2016 - 49th Street Bail Bonds
33rd Street Bail Bonds Warns Consumers About Bail Specials
Orlando Bail Bond Office Highlights Risk of Promotional Bail Offers - August 15, 2016 - 33rd Street Bail Bonds
Kelley Kronenberg Promotes Jason M. Vanslette to Partner
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse, full-service business law firm, announced that Jason M. Vanslette has been elevated to a partner in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office. Mr. Vanslette focuses his practice on Mortgage Foreclosure Litigation, assisting banks and other financial service providers... - August 14, 2016 - Kelley Kronenberg
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on the Proposed DOL Disability Claim Regulations: Time to Assess The Impact on Company Policies and Practices
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: Proposed DOL Disability Claim Regulations: Time to Assess The Impact On Company Policies And Practices Live Webcast. - August 12, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi Releases LexisNexis-Universal Book "The Indian Parliament- Beyond the Seal and Signature of Democracy" Authored by Devender Singh
Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi, Hon’ble Chairman, Estimates Committee, Lok Sabha, released LexisNexis’s book "The Indian Parliament- Beyond the Seal and Signature of Democracy," at Parliament House Annexe, in New Delhi on August 8, 2016, an evening in the presence of eminent... - August 12, 2016 - LexisNexis India
Melba J. Griffith Joins Kelley Kronenberg’s West Palm Beach Office
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse, full-service business law firm, announced that attorney Melba J. Griffith has joined the firm’s West Palm Beach office. Ms. Griffith focuses on Property and Casualty claims, including Premises Liability, Construction Litigation, Products Liability, and General... - August 12, 2016 - Kelley Kronenberg
FOREVER BLUE Adventures, Lessons, and Purpose - True Stories of My Life as a Police Officer
Learn why police work is not for everyone and how it can become the ultimate life choice for others. The author has spent over four decades inside the world of police work. His memoir takes the reader on patrol, into investigations, on SWAT calls, and inside the chief’s office, all the while explaining what officers do and why. - August 11, 2016 - Forever Blue
Danielle M. Whitehouse, Shareholder, Gill Ragon Owen, P.A. to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Mobile Marketing and Other Communications Webcast
Danielle M. Whitehouse, Shareholder, Gill Ragon Owen, P.A. to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s “Mobile Marketing and Other Communications: Are Your Businesses TCPA-Compliant? Live Webcast” - August 10, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
James A. Keller, Partner, Saul Ewing LLP, to Speak at KG Proposed DOL Disability Claim Regulations: Time to Assess the Impact on Company Policies & Practices Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that James A. Keller, Partner, Saul Ewing LLP will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Proposed DOL Disability Claim Regulations: Time... - August 09, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
SurveillanceGRID Integration, Inc. Joins Shooter Detection Systems, LLC as Authorized Dealer of the Guardian Indoor Active Shooter Detection System
SurveillanceGRID Integration, Inc., the premier provider of IP-surveillance systems in Silicon Valley, today announced that they have expanded their portfolio of state-of-the-art “Seamless Security” solutions to include leading edge security technology, called The Guardian Indoor Active... - August 05, 2016 - SurveillanceGRID Integration Inc
Kelley Kronenberg Adds Two Attorneys in Orlando
Kelley Kronenberg, a full-service business law firm, announced that attorneys David A. Fry and Kristhina H. Vargas have joined the firm’s Orlando office. Mr. Fry handles First and Third Party Insurance Defense and complex General Liability matters involving wrongful death and catastrophic... - August 05, 2016 - Kelley Kronenberg
CHERP™ Answers Parents’ Most Worrisome Question - What Happens to Your Kids If You Die
A new legal, self-help product hits the market today that aims to give parents peace of mind around the common worry of what would happen to their kids if something happens to them. The Children’s Emergency Response Plan, CHERP™, is an emergency response action plan designed by mother,... - August 04, 2016 - Children’s Emergency Response Plan, CHERP
Moye White Announces New Partner
Lorni Sharrow has been named a partner of the Denver law firm Moye White LLP. Sharrow is an experienced trust & estate attorney and mediator. - August 04, 2016 - Moye White
Chamberlain Hrdlicka Welcomes Trial Attorneys Veronica Saltz Turner and Wendy Lappin Barragree
Experienced civil trial attorneys head to the Philadelphia office of Chamberlain Hrdlicka. - August 04, 2016 - Chamberlain Hrdlicka
Denise Wright-Ianni, CPA, CGA to Join the uLaw Certified Partner Program
uLaw adds to its growing team of Consultant Partners, further strengthening resources for it’s Canadian, cloud based, integrated legal practice management, general accounting and trust accounting, system. - August 04, 2016 - uLaw Practice
Francine Love, Principal Attorney, Love Law Firm, PLLC., to Speak at KG’s Best Strategies in Effectively Drafting Employee Privacy Policies Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Francine Love, Principal Attorney, Love Law Firm, PLLC. will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Best Strategies in Effectively... - August 04, 2016 - The Knowledge Group