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Law Class of 2018 Contributed More Than $85 Million Worth of Pro Bono Legal Services
Eighty-four law schools reported that 16,502 law students in the class of 2018 contributed more than 3.48 million hours in legal services as part of their legal education, an average of about 211 hours per student. Independent Sector, a nonprofit organization coalition, estimates the value of volunteer time to be $24.69 an hour. Using this number, the total value of the students’ time at these schools is estimated to be in excess of $85.9 million. - January 08, 2019 - Association of American Law Schools
Hensley / Elam Announces Sponsorship in Kentucky Cyber Security Conference
Russ Hensley, CEO of Hensley / Elam, announces that his firm will sponsor the 5th annual Kentucky Cyber Security Conference. - January 02, 2019 - Hensley / Elam
Henderson Franklin Names Richard Akin Stockholder
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Richard Akin was elected a stockholder. Akin joined the firm in 2012 and is a member of the Tort & Insurance Litigation division. Akin concentrates his litigation practice representing local... - December 21, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Latest Update in the Lawsuit of Colby Dorman v. Giant Inland Empire RV and Jay Bensiek
Decision Delayed in Lawsuit - December 19, 2018 - Law Offices of Ann A. Hull, Inc.
Kahana & Feld Partner, Courtney Winzeler, Elected Secretary and Treasurer for OCBA Construction Law Section
Kahana & Feld LLP’s partner, Courtney Winzeler, has been recently elected Secretary and Treasurer of the Orange County Bar Association’s Construction Law Section for 2019. - December 19, 2018 - Kahana Feld
The Law Office of Joshua Deckard in Stuart, FL, Hires Kate Clark, Esq.
The Law Office of Joshua Deckard, top criminal defense and personal injury law firm in Stuart FL, is proud to announce the hiring of attorney Kate Clark. - December 18, 2018 - The Law Office of Joshua Deckard, PA
Kahana & Feld Founders, Amir Kahana and Jason Feld Awarded Top 1% by Martindale-Hubbell
Amir Kahana and Jason Feld, co-founders of Kahana & Feld, LLP have both been awarded top 1% by Martindale-Hubbell for America’s Most Honored Professionals in 2018. Mr. Kahana and Mr. Feld have also been rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell. AV Preeminent Rating is awarded only to... - December 18, 2018 - Kahana Feld
Cordiez Avocats & Solicitors Have Developed a New Service for Overseas-Based Investors, in Relation to French Co-Ownership Property Management
Following important recent legislative changes in France, the rules on how to replace a French Building Manager or "Syndic" have been subject to changes. Cordiez French lawyers recognise the need for foreign investors, especially from UK and Ireland, to benefit from expert advice on such complex legal matters. The firm has developed an ad-hoc service which is unique in the French legal profession. - December 16, 2018 - Cordiez Avocats & Solicitors
Family Law Firm Supports The Latino Theater Company of Los Angeles
The Law Office of James D. Scott pledges annual support to art center with summer youth program. - December 14, 2018 - The Law Office of James D. Scott
Connecting the Public with Flat-Rate Legal Providers and Services for Free
FlatLaws.com (formerly flatlaw.ca) is a directory of lawyers, paralegals and other legal service providers who provide flat-rate legal services to the public. Founded in 2013 by lawyer and programmer Addison Cameron-Huff, Flatlaws.com seek to connect the public with legal service providers for free... - December 14, 2018 - FlatLaws
AttorneysLawOffice.com Launched in Modesto, California Today
AttorrneyLawOffice.com (https://www.attorneyslawoffice.com) a blog with the all the major and minor highlights and lowlights on Civil and Criminal Law, Breakthrough Federal Judgments and much, much more goes live. A team of eminent Attorneys and Lawyers, globally, have come together to create a... - December 13, 2018 - AttorneyLawOffice
Nurse Life Care Planning Consulting Firm Brought Added Value to the 2018 Washington State Association for Justice Convention
On September 26th, 2018 OConnell and Associates attended the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ) 2018 Annual Convention as one of the exhibiting sponsors (www.OConnellAndAssociates.net). The WSAJ is recognized as the oldest and largest organization for plaintiff attorneys with a... - December 13, 2018 - OConnell and Associates
The Wright Firm, LLP Opens Denton, Texas Office
The Wright Firm, LLP is proud to announce the opening of their new office in Denton, Texas. - December 13, 2018 - The Wright Firm, LLP
Essex County Attorneys Receive Personal Injury Settlement Awards
Greenberg Minasian, LLC, a New Jersey-based personal injury law firm, has announced that two of its founding members, William S. Greenberg and Lawrence D. Minasian, have been recently named to Top Verdict’s 2017 Top 100 and Top 50 Settlement Awards, respectively. The awards recognize United... - December 12, 2018 - Greenberg Minasian, LLC
Petro Cohen Attorneys Named to 2019 NJ Super Lawyers List
Two partners at the southern New Jersey law firm of Petro Cohen Petro Matarazzo have once again received recognition as 2019 New Jersey Super Lawyers: Frank A. Petro and Barry D. Cohen. Mr. Petro has been on the list for 15 consecutive years, while Mr. Cohen has been named 12 times. - December 12, 2018 - Petro Cohen, P.C.
California Employment Law Update at Tam O’Shanter Dec. 12
Attend the California employment law update at Tam O'Shanter on Dec. 12 and start 2019 off right. The California Unemployment Insurance Council holiday luncheon and toy drive will feature attorney Susan A. Rodriguez speaking about changes to California's employment laws. - December 06, 2018 - Law Offices of Susan A. Rodriguez, APC
Kahana & Feld Founding Partner, Jason Feld, Appointed Co-Chair of CLM Orange County Education Committee
Kahana & Feld LLP’s founding partner, Jason Feld, was recently appointed Co-Chair of CLM’s Orange County Chapter’s Education Committee. “It is an honor to be part of a great organization and I am sincerely grateful for this opportunity,” said Mr. Feld, chair of... - November 30, 2018 - Kahana Feld
Los Angeles Times Recognizes Kahana & Feld LLP as One of the Top Litigation and Real Estate Firms in Orange County
Kahana & Feld LLP has been ranked as one of the top Litigation and Real Estate firms in Orange County by the LA Times. Kahana & Feld was the only firm to be ranked for both Litigation and Real Estate. “Our success comes from the talented individuals who make up our firm and their... - November 29, 2018 - Kahana Feld
The White Law Group Announce Securities Fraud Investigation Into OptionSellers.com
The White Law Group announces a securities fraud investigation involving OptionSellers.com and INTL FCStone. - November 28, 2018 - The White Law Group, LLC
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Stetson University Law Graduate Kaylee Tuck
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Kaylee Tuck has joined the firm as an associate in the Real Estate and Land Use & Environmental Law Departments. She returns to the firm after serving as Summer Associate in 2017. Tuck focuses... - November 28, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
The National Trial Lawyers Announces Joseph Simons as One of Its Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers in Massachusetts
The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that Joseph Simons of the Simons Law Office in Boston has been selected for inclusion into its Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers in Massachusetts, an honor given to only a select group of lawyers for their superior skills and qualifications in... - November 22, 2018 - Simons Law Office
Attorney-Led Legal Web Marketing Class by TwoDogBlog in Indianapolis Nov. 29
Bloomington law grads aim to help Indiana law firms find more clients online, starting with an IndyBar CLE in late November. - November 19, 2018 - TwoDogBlog, LLC
Gross Selected to Colorado Department of Transportation Dispute Review Board
Woods & Aitken LLP is proud to announce that Daniel M. Gross, an attorney in the Firm’s Construction Law and Commercial Litigation practice groups, has been added to the panel of pre-qualified candidates for the Dispute Review Board (DRB) of the Colorado Department of Transportation... - November 15, 2018 - Woods Aitken LLP
Attorney Jeff Blackwell Selected for 2018 Mid-South Super Lawyers List
The Blackwell Law Firm announces that firm founder Jeff Blackwell has been selected to the 2018 Mid-South Super Lawyers list. This honor is limited to only five percent of the lawyers in each state. Super Lawyers is a national rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained the highest... - November 09, 2018 - Blackwell Law Firm
Petro Cohen Petro Matarazzo Ranked in 2019 "Best Law Firms" - Southern New Jersey Legal Firm Receives Recognition for Ninth Consecutive Year
For the ninth consecutive year, Petro Cohen Petro Matarazzo, P.C. has been ranked in the 2019 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list and regionally for Workers’ Compensation Law. Firms included in the 2019 "Best Law Firms" list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise. - November 07, 2018 - Petro Cohen, P.C.
Woods & Aitken LLP Ranked in 2019 U.S. News-Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” List
Woods & Aitken LLP is delighted to announce that it was awarded 20 rankings in 15 practice areas in the 2019 edition of U.S. News-Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.” This includes a National Tier 3 ranking for Construction Law and 14 additional Metropolitan Tier 1 rankings. The... - November 07, 2018 - Woods Aitken LLP
Farr Law Firm Receives U.S. News 2019 "Best Law Firms" Honor
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® lists Farr Law Firm in the “Best Law Firms” of 2019. The firm received a “Tier 1” ranking for trusts and estates law and real estate law. - November 07, 2018 - Farr Law Firm
The Elder Care Firm of Christopher J. Berry Assists in Raising $180K for Local Alzheimer's Walk
Christopher J. Berry, J.D. of The Elder Care Firm, joined over 100 teams at the 2019 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Brighton on Saturday, October 5th. Over 1,000 walkers came out to support the cause along the beautiful Grand River. Walkers who donated over $100 received their free official 2019... - November 05, 2018 - The Elder Care Firm
SBBO, IBC Present Two-Day Commercial Loan Documentation Workshop
The Independent Bankers of Colorado and Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson present a two-day intermediate commercial loan documentation workshop November 7 and 8 in Denver. The workshop is tailored towards those who are involved in the management and/or functional-level responsibilities for commercial loan documentation, lending decisions, compliance, and loan review. Individuals with lending, loan closing, loan documentation, and training responsibilities will benefit from this program. - November 02, 2018 - Otteson Shapiro LLP
Youngest Lawyer to be Voted as the “Best Lawyer for 2018” in Orange County
Razavi Law Group, APC (RLG) is pleased to announce that Ali Razavi, Esq., the founder and managing principal of RLG, was voted as the “Best Lawyer” for OC Weekly’s “Best of Readers’ Choice,” 2018 edition. RLG is a personal injury and employment litigation law... - November 01, 2018 - Razavi Law Group
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Stetson University Law Graduate Madison Allen
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Madison Allen has joined the firm’s Tort & Insurance Litigation Department. She returns to the firm after serving as a Summer Associate in 2017. Allen will focus her practice in premises... - October 31, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Russell Whittle to the Workers' Compensation Defense Team
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Russell S. Whittle has joined the firm as a Shareholder in the Worker’s Compensation Department. Whittle has been representing the interests of insurers and employers in the defense of... - October 27, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Court Seals Documents in Stubblefield Case
Documents pertaining to the rape allegation against Former NFL Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year Dana William Stubblefield have been formally sealed and will not be available to the press or public, in order to “avoid embarrassment to the complaining witness,” court filings show. - October 22, 2018 - The Rosenfeld Law Firm
Richard Akin to Discuss Student Discipline at Orlando Teacher's Conference
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Richard Akin will present a discussion on Student Discipline on October 18, 2018, for the Florida Association of Social Studies Supervisors. He will share legal issues concerning constitutional... - October 18, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Henderson Franklin and Kena Yoke Consulting Present Play Your Game: Creating and Running a Championship Business
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., along with Kena Yoke Consulting, will host the seminar: Play Your Game: Creating and Running a Championship Business, on October 31, 2018, at the Hilton Naples. Conference Co-Chairs Suzanne Boy and Kena Yoke, along with a team of presenters, will walk... - October 18, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Guy Whitesman Named Fort Myers 2019 Tax Law Lawyer of the Year
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Best Lawyers in America® has named Guy Whitesman the “2019 Tax 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 Year. - October 14, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson Attorneys Honored as Barrister’s Best 2018
Steve Shapiro and Christian Otteson, Partners at Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson, have been honored as "People's Choice" as Best Insurance Lawyer for Plaintiffs and Best Banking Lawyer, respectively, in Law Week Colorado's annual Barrister's Best survey. The survey identifies Colorado's most prominent, highest performing and well established lawyers in each practice area. - October 13, 2018 - Otteson Shapiro LLP
Christina McKinnon Selected as Chair of the Seventeenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission
Attorney Christina A. McKinnon, owner of McKINNON LEGAL, was selected as Chair of the Seventeenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC). McKinnon has been a member of the Seventeenth Circuit JNC since 2017. JNCs are a nonpartisan nine-member commission of lawyers and non-lawyers who locate,... - October 10, 2018 - McKINNON LEGAL
Former Toys “R” Us Senior Implementation Manager to Join Malfitano Partners as Advisory Platform Continues to Expand
Malfitano Partners, the global business asset acquisition and disposition advisory firm, taps seasoned retail veteran to expand its operational bench of professionals. - October 05, 2018 - Malfitano Partners
Rawls Law Group Welcomes Attorney Whit Long to Richmond Office
Rawls Law Group is pleased to announce that Harrison W. “Whit” Long has joined the firm at their headquarters in Richmond, Virginia. Whit earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hamden-Sydney College in 2012 and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Richmond School of Law in 2017. - October 03, 2018 - Rawls Law Group
Austin Turner Appointed to Florida Bar Environmental and Land Use Committee
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Austin Turner was appointed serve on The Florida Bar Environmental and Land Use Law Section (“ELULS”) Committee. The ELULS Committee studies proposed legislation affecting the use of... - September 29, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Kate Vetrano, Vetrano|Vetrano & Feinman Family Law Attorney, is Named to “2019 Best Lawyers in America©” for Family Law and Family Law Mediation
Kathleen Vetrano, a family law attorney with Vetrano|Vetrano & Feinman LLC has earned a sought-after spot on the Best Lawyers® 2019 list of The Best Lawyers in America©. Ms. Vetrano has earned a place on this prestigious list since 2008 in the areas of Family Law and Family Law... - September 29, 2018 - Vetrano & Vetrano
Beth Vogelsang Named 2019 Fort Myers Family Law Lawyer of the Year
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Best Lawyers in America® has named Beth Vogelsang the “2019 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... - September 26, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Henderson Franklin Welcomes FGCU Alumni Jarred Duke to Business Litigation Department
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Jarred Duke has joined the firm’s Business Litigation Department. Prior to joining the firm, Duke was a litigator for a national law firm. Duke represents individuals and businesses in complex... - September 21, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Traci McKee Sworn in as President of Florida Defense Lawyers Association
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Traci McKee was sworn in as President of the Florida Defense Lawyers Association (“FDLA”) at its annual meeting in Boca Raton, Florida, on September 15, 2018. She is the first female... - September 20, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Zarvic Brothers Sends Letter to Manning & Napier, Inc. Board of Directors
Zarvic Brothers, a holder of the outstanding common shares of Manning & Napier, Inc (MN) ("Zarvic" or the "Company"), today announced that it has sent a letter to the Company's Board of Directors that outlines what it believes is the value-maximizing path forward for Manning & Napier, Inc. - September 19, 2018 - ZarVic Brothers LLC
Rush Receives Board Certification in Wills, Trusts and Estates
Farr Law Firm is proud to announce that attorney Fletcher H. Rush is now Florida Bar Board Certified in Wills, Trusts and Estates. Board certification is the highest level of evaluation by The Florida Bar of competency and experience. Board certification helps consumers identify specialists in... - September 13, 2018 - Farr Law Firm
Northfield, NJ Attorney, Frank Petro, Named to Best Lawyers List for 25th Consecutive Year
Frank A. Petro, Esq. of Petro Cohen Petro Matarazzo, P.C. (PCPM) has been included in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, marking his twenty fifth consecutive year to be recognized on the prestigious list. Best Lawyers in America is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. - September 12, 2018 - Petro Cohen, P.C.
Malfitano Partners Will Receive Restructuring Award from Turnaround Management Association
Managing Partner, Joseph Malfitano, will be recognized for his contribution at Eastern Outfitters, which won the prestigious TMA’s “Transaction of the Year – Mid-Size Company” award for 2018. - September 08, 2018 - Malfitano Partners
Two Main Line Family Law Attorneys from Vetrano are Elected to Positions with Montgomery Bar Association
The Montgomery Bar Association (MBA) has elected new officers and directors for 2018. Vetrano|Vetrano & Feinman’s family law attorneys Sarinia M. Feinman and Lindsay H. Childs have been chosen for two of these roles. - September 08, 2018 - Vetrano & Vetrano