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Leading Northern California Trial Firm Ranked Number One by Peers

Prominent Washington Township, N.J.., bankruptcy attorney offered advice and options to those faced with losing their homes.

Three Veteran Attorneys Bestowed Individual “Best Lawyer” Honors in Bankruptcy and Real Estate Categories

Mr. Moore will focus his practice in general civil litigation, including antitrust and class action litigation, construction litigation and alternative dispute resolution.

The Public Relations and Marketing Group, LLC (PRMG) announced it has launched its newest website-based entity, New York Lawyer Pages.

2012 inclusion marks McManis and Faulkner's fourteenth and fifth consecutive years of recognition, respectively

Published since 1983, The Best Lawyers in America is considered the preeminent referral guide to the legal profession in the United States.

Veteran Bankruptcy Lawyer & Gallop Law Firm Partner Will Serve Second, Three-Year Term in Judicial Policy-Making Role

New York state trial court has granted a pair of summary judgment motions, brought by two school districts, which were sued by official Stephen Strauss, who slipped and fell during a basketball game.

A federal judge from the Eastern District Washington has granted summary judgment to a motocross enthusiast, who was sued after his bike struck and killed a 12-year-old boy on a motocross track in March of 2007.

A Student athlete’s case was dismissed after he alleged that his Fourteenth Amendment right to due process was violated in October 2007 when he was informed he was no longer eligible to play football at Saginaw Valley State University.

Hampshire law firm Kiteleys Solicitors, with offices in Bournemouth and Southampton, is the first to pilot the Lawyers2you franchise initiative aiming to bring solicitors the high street.

St. Louis-Based Law Firm Celebrates its 35 Year Anniversary

"We all admire the wisdom of people who come to us for advice."

Shpoonkle Canada Expected to Further Success of Making Justice Affordable. Today Shpoonkle announced immediate availability of its website services in Canada, enabling lawyers and clients the ability to utilize the site for all Canadian residents.

This high-growth, dynamic, and controversial privately owned company founded by CEO Robert Niznik is facing brilliant prospects. Whether you love or hate the name Shpoonkle, people are talking about the company and impact on the legal profession.

Southwest Florida attorney Shawn Seliger has established a private law practice doing business as the Law Office of Shawn Seliger in Bonita Springs, Florida. Mr. Seliger was formerly an attorney at Bergermann & Seliger in Fort Myers, Florida.

Ms. Hargraves earned her J.D. degree from the University of Missouri School of Law after earning a B.A. degree magna cum laude with Honors in English at the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Alleged Excessive Force and Brutality Incident Receives South Florida Media Exposure

Astigarraga Davis shareholder focuses on international litigation and arbitration

Yeovil MP David Laws officially opened Pardoes Solicitors’ new Yeovil office on Friday 8 July. Around fifty guests, including the Mayor of Yeovil, Philip Chandler, attended the launch event, which marks a new chapter in Pardoes’ history.

Ragsdale Liggett attorney, Jim Conner made significant appellate law in the case against the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services when the state's final appeal was rejected by the NC Supreme Court.

Melsheimer, Healey headline 24 Texans named world-class lawyers

Firm Continues Growth to Meet Global Client Needs

Westside Dispute Resolution Services (WDRS) opened its doors to serve a growing demand for high quality and inexpensive alternatives to litigation!

The Dallas-based law firm of Gruber Hurst Johansen Hail Shank LLP is pleased to announce that name partners Michael Gruber, Michael Hurst and Mark Shank have earned recognition in D Magazine's 2011 listing of the “Best Lawyers in Dallas.”

Laurie J. Hepler, chair of Carroll Burdick's Appellate Practice Group, was admitted to the California Academy of Appellate Lawyers (CAAL) at the organization’s annual meeting.

Leading Trial Firm McManis Faulkner Successfully Defends Bay 101 Casino

Partners at Ventura County’s leading law firm, Nordman Cormany Hair & Compton LLP, recently elected veteran litigator Joel Mark to oversee the firm as Managing Partner. The election comes as the firm enters its 71st year as a full-service law firm.

Meghan Clark, a noted employment and appellate lawyer, has joined Ventura County-based law firm Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP as a partner. Clark also serves clients as general counsel and as an expert on equine-related issues.

Ventura County-based law firm Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP announces that veteran attorney Christopher Kitasaki has joined the firm as a partner in its Business Transactions group.

Bruen has been selected to join the prestigious International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC).

Petersen has been elected to a two-year term as chair of the Bar Association of San Francisco's (BASF) Mediation Committee.

Charnley is the seventh attorney from RMKB to be inducted into the prestigious association.

Faulkner welcomed into prestigious trial lawyer honorary society.

LPGA to remove “female at birth” provision from its by-laws.

Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP trial partner Thomas Hagemann has been named a winner of the Burton Award for excellence in legal writing.

Farella has been named by the San Francisco Business Times and the Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal as one of the Bay Area’s “Best Places to Work” for the seventh consecutive year.

The inaugural list recognizes the leadership and accomplishments of California land use attorneys who have taken complex projects to fruition in the state’s notoriously challenging development environment.

Patent Litigators Robert Harkins and Jennifer Ming Join San Francisco Office

Mr. McCarty Focuses His Law Practice on Banking and Financial Services Litigation

Estate Planning and Tax Attorney Francis W. Dubreuil Joins and Charles H. Packer Named Co-Chair of Expanding Department

The annual Pioneer Awards recognize broadcast industry career contributions.

Mark Hesiak Receives Boyd School of Law’s Top Honor.

Michael D. Garvey is honored for his business accomplishments and his lasting impact on society.

Litigation firm’s name change is effective March 31, 2011

Dallas-area attorney offers advice and recommendations on what to do if a license if suspended.

Head of Employment Practice at Leading San Jose Law Firm among Women Earning Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal Distinction

Founded by attorneys Michael Waddington and Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington, LegalNichePros.com specializes in online marketing and reputation management for attorneys and law firms across the U.S.

Garvey Schubert Barer has added four attorneys to its Tax and Benefits Group: Gary P. Tober, Ada Ko, Paige Davis and Lisa C. Findlay.