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Greg Griffin, Attorney At Law
Offering Attorney Services in Clinton, NC for over 30 years, clients from all over North Carolina and the United States have turned to Mr. Griffin for legal services in civil matters including bankruptcy, personal injury, family law and domestic issues (divorce), business law, estate planning (wills) & traffic matters (tickets, dwi, dui). (Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:51:18 GMT)
Tom Reilly readies to return to courtroom
Two and a half years after leaving public office, former Massachusetts Attorney General Tom Reilly is returning to life as a litigator. "I love to work," said... (Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:20:40 GMT)
Jury: Home Depot owes $1.5 million in accident
A Cobb County jury has awarded a Home Depot customer and his wife $1.5 million in a personal injury case stemming from a forklift accident inside a store. (Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:50:56 GMT)
Local lawyer named to bar association
SPARTA Paris P. Eliades, a Sparta attorney and resident, has been appointed a trustee of the New Jersey State Bar Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting law-related education and giving residents a basic understanding of the legal system. (Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:14:00 GMT)
Prosecutors seek life sentence for Madoff
Swindler Bernard Madoff should spend the rest of his life in prison, U.S. prosecutors argued Friday, citing the “unique scope and duration” of his crimes as the leader of Wall Street’s biggest fraud (Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:32:22 GMT)
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U.S. to pull GM funding if sale not done by July 10
The only viable option to save General Motors Corp is a sale of its main assets to a "New GM" backed by the federal government, a U.S. Treasury official told a bankruptcy court on Wednesday as the automaker sought approval for the deal. (Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:41:08 GMT)
Treasury official: If GM bankruptcy is delayed, U.S. will withdraw
General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson on Tuesday told a bankruptcy court judge that the automaker's only hope for survival is to sell off the good assets to the federal government and liquidate the rest. (Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:11:15 GMT)
Legendary Trial Lawyer William H. (Billy) Murphy Jr. To Join Henry & Associates in Filing Wrongful Death Action
Upper Marlboro, MD (BlackNews.com) -- The Murphy Firm of Baltimore and Henry & Associates of Largo today announced the filing of a 12-count civil suit that charges Prince George’s county officials and some of the County’s correctional and law enforcement officers with responsibility for the 2008 death of 19-year-old Ronnie L. White, who, according to the suit was “assaulted and killed by the ... (Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:26:37 GMT)
Car Crash Driver Admits To Being High
A Weymouth man was sentenced to three years imprisonment today when he admitted that he was under the influence of heroine at the time he struck a pedestrian with his car last October, the Suffolk County District Attorney's office said. (Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:32:22 GMT)
'New GM' envisions initial public stock offering in 2010
If General Motors wins court approval for its asset sale this week, a "New GM" could be ready to make an initial public offering in 2010, a U.S. Treasury official testified in U.S. bankruptcy court Wednesday. (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:36:57 GMT)
Injury Attorneys Neil Rosen and Jon Perry Featured as Top 50 Pittsburgh Attorneys
The law firm Rosen Louik & Perry, P.C. has announced that personal injury lawyers Neil Rosen and Jon Perry have been listed as 2 of Pittsburgh's top 50 attorneys, affirming the organization's excellence in the field of personal injury attorneys. (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Improved Traffic Laws Needed For Motorcyclists, Bicyclists And Pedestrians, Says N.Y. Lawyer
New study shows those groups are involved in half of all fatal traffic accidents worldwide, says New York attorney Steven J. Schwartzapfel. (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Disbanding Of Subway Emergency Response Team Could Put Riders In Danger, Says N.Y. Lawyer
Elimination of emergency unit raises concerns about the safety of subways riders, says Attorney Steven J. Schwartzapfel. (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMT)
New Home Improvement Contractor Law Now in Effect; Attorney General Urges Consumers to Check on Contractor Registration
Attorney General Tom Corbett today announced that consumers can now contact the Attorney General's Office to check on the registration status of any home improvement contractor in Pennsylvania by visiting www.attorneygeneral.gov or by calling 1-888-520-6680. (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:00:00 GMT)
Attorney general creates contractor credential registry
"We encourage consumers to use only contractors who are registered with our office," said state Attorney General Tom Corbett. (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:03:45 GMT)
VA silent on compensating for endoscopic mistakes
An attorney for veterans potentially exposed to HIV and other infections by colonoscopies at three Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals said his clients are waiting to hear if they will be compensated for mistakes that led to congressional hearings and new VA spending on patient safety. (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:32:01 GMT)
Lawyer says veterans waiting, but VA silent on any compensation for colonoscopy mistakes
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Local lawyer offers to pay for cab rides to avoid DUI
A local personal injury lawyer is opening up his wallet to keep drunk drivers off the road this holiday weekend. (Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:24:54 GMT)
H Texas Magazine Names Ronald E. Reynolds as Houston's Top Personal Injury Lawyer
Ronald E. Reynolds, a Houston Lawyer that focuses on personal injury and civil rights cases, was recently recognized as Houston's top personal injury attorney by H Texas Magazine. (Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Richland man pleads innocent to reckless burning; Sept. trial set
A 23-year-old man who said he just wanted to destroy some personal documents is accused of starting (Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:04:50 GMT)
Crafton Police Officer Arrested For Fatal Hit, Run
Crafton police officer Donnie Breeden, 38, turned himself in at police headquarters on Friday, accompanied by his attorney. An arrest warrant was issued for Breeden charging him with one count each of involuntary manslaughter and accidents involving death or personal injury in the fatal hit-and-run of David Hall, 24, on July 20, 2007. (Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:09:24 GMT)
New home improvement contractor law now in effect
Attorney General Tom Corbett announced that consumers can now contact the Attorney General's office to check on the registration status of any home improvement contractor in Pennsylvania by visiting www.attorneygeneral.gov or by calling 1-888-520-6680. (Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:14:53 GMT)
Bicyclists find hospitality during cross-country adventure
As Gary Conger, 23, and Diego Ortiz, 22, rode into Bolivar early Sunday afternoon on bicycles, it seemed as if it was a fairly normal day on their 3,750-mile cross-country bicycle adventure that started June 2 at Yorktown, Va. (Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:17:44 GMT)
Lawyer defends representation in amputee caseFormer client sued William Hollifield over settlement
A Twin Falls lawyer is fighting a lawsuit slapped against him by a former client claiming negligence, and has filed paperwork to dismiss the case in Twin Falls 5th District Court. (Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:18:41 GMT)
U.S. won't fund GM past July 10 without sale, court hears
If General Motors wins court approval for its asset sale this week, a "New GM" could be ready to make an initial public offering in 2010, a U.S. Treasury official testified in U.S. bankruptcy court on Wednesday. (Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:44:45 GMT)
LV surgeon wants case dismissed
Las Vegas spine surgeon Mark Kabins is seeking to have a federal case against him dismissed, arguing that he never defrauded patients or deprived them of honest services and that the government filed charges after the statute of limitations had expired. (Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:20:49 GMT)
Toxic mould a 'legal first'
A 31-YEAR-OLD Townsville mother of two is taking action against her former real estate employer for allegedly exposing her to toxic mould. (Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:00:00 GMT)
Lufkin's Chandler receives prestigious state trial lawyer award
Longtime Lufkin attorney George E. Chandler has been named the 2009 recipient of the Texas Bar Foundation's Ronald D. Secrest Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award. (Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:42:48 GMT)
'Toxic mould grew all over the carpet'
A 31-YEAR-OLD Townsville mother of two is taking action against her former real estate employer for allegedly exposing her to toxic mould. (Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:20:00 GMT)
Cerabino: Story behind controversial court column
I'm going to reconstruct the events that led to a mistrial of a Palm Beach County civil case this past week, a case in which a $2.2 million verdict in a personal injury trial was set aside. (Sun, 05 Jul 2009 01:57:09 GMT)
Crafton cop turns himself in after fatal hit-and-run two years ago
Off-duty Crafton police Officer Donnie L. Breeden struck David Hall with his sports utility vehicle and then fled the scene, according to a police affidavit. Hall was pronounced dead at the scene. (Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:03:18 GMT)
Bicyclists find hospitality during cross-country adventure
As Gary Conger, 23, and Diego Ortiz, 22, rode into Bolivar early Sunday afternoon on bicycles, it seemed as if it was a fairly normal day on their 3,750-mile cross-country bicycle adventure that started June 2 at Yorktown, Va. (Sun, 05 Jul 2009 05:17:34 GMT)
Fraud fight saves half billion dollars
A two-car accident almost two decades ago showed auto insurance fraud was a big problem in Lawrence. "It was a staged accident that occurred on Common Street around 1989 or 1990," said Daniel Johnston, head of the Insurance Fraud Bureau of Massachusetts. (Sun, 05 Jul 2009 05:27:12 GMT)
Lawyer defends representation in amputee caseFormer client sued William Hollifield over settlement
A Twin Falls lawyer is fighting a lawsuit slapped against him by a former client claiming negligence, and has filed paperwork to dismiss the case in Twin Falls 5th District Court. (Sun, 05 Jul 2009 05:48:41 GMT)
Wayzata woman arrested, accused with dragging bicyclist
A June 29 accident in Wayzata left a bicyclist with cuts and bruises and a 68-year-old Wayzata woman facing five charges, including what would be her fifth DWI if she's convicted. (Sun, 05 Jul 2009 06:19:57 GMT)
Appeals court upholds conviction of lawyer linked to auto fraud scam
LAWRENCE — A state appeals court has upheld the April 2006 conviction of suspended Lawrence attorney Charles L. Lonardo, the area's one-time top personal injury lawyer for auto accident victims who went to jail after being linked to insurance fraud scams. (Mon, 06 Jul 2009 03:02:10 GMT)
Crafton officer remains on force after hit-and-run charges
Patrolman Donnie L. Breeden was arrested and charged Friday by Pittsburgh police with involuntary manslaughter and driving a vehicle involved in an accident causing death or personal injury. (Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:03:15 GMT)
Legal opinions - MD Court of Appeals - Attorney Grievance Commission v. McLaughlin, CA No. 70, September Term, 2007
BOTTOM LINE: Indefinite suspension was the appropriate sanction for attorney who violated multiple rules of professional conduct, but whose conduct was not dishonest or deceitful, and showed genuine remorse. (Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:09:20 GMT)
Some accuse plucky Beverly lawyer of uncivil actions
BEVERLY - It has been 14 years since lawyer Jan R. Schlichtmann of Beverly rocketed to fame as a result of “A Civil Action,’’ the best-selling book made into a movie starring John Travolta that chronicled Schlichtmann’s nine-year legal battle against companies accused of leaking contaminants into drinking wells in Woburn. (Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:25:14 GMT)
Fast-food sellers are protected from liability
Q: We operate Taco Bell franchises in Florida. We've heard about lawsuits filed against the fast food industry for causing overweight and related health problems. We think that's ridiculous. But since we live in a sue-happy country, we worry about it. Should we be concerned? (Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:05:51 GMT)
GM Wins Approval to Sell Most Assets to U.S. Treasury (Update3)
July 6 (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Corp. won approval to sell most of its assets to a U.S. Treasury-funded buyer, cementing the Obama administration’s efforts to remake the auto industry and leaving restructuring professionals with several years of work to liquidate the leftovers. (Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:06:42 GMT)
Helmet law splits Iowa
To wear a helmet or not to wear a helmet? In most states, motorcyclists don’t have to make the decision — the answer is a resounding “yes.” But Iowa remains one of three states without a mandatory motorcycle helmet law in spite of an increasing number of fatalities over the past decade. (Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:34:37 GMT)
The newest Superior Court judge is sworn in
MOUNT HOLLY - A Willingboro attorney who worked on the state's racial profiling cases and helped win racial discrimination lawsuits on behalf of workers was sworn in as the newest Superior Court judge of Burlington County. (Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:59:07 GMT)
Dan Cytryn of Cytryn & Velazquez, P.A. Re-Appointed for New Thee-Year Term to the Civil Procedures Rules Committee of ...
Dan Cytryn, a Coral Springs personal injury attorney, will serve on the Florida Bar Civil Procedures Rules Committee until June 30, 2012. This committee develops rules for judges to follow in civil procedures. (Tue, 07 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
New York City Ranks Top in the Nation for Road Rage: New York Auto Accident Attorney Recommends Caution
New York car accident attorney, David Perecman, responds to New York's misplaced pride in its latest honor with rage of his own. (Tue, 07 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Dan Cytryn of Cytryn & Velazquez, P.A. Re-Appointed for New Three-Year Term to the Civil Procedures Rules Committee of ...
Dan Cytryn, a Coral Springs personal injury attorney, will serve on the Florida Bar Civil Procedures Rules Committee until June 30, 2012. This committee develops rules for judges to follow in civil procedures. (Tue, 07 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Police: Target shooter hit woman in Superior
The Superior man arrested Saturday after a woman was shot in the foot apparently meant to be shooting at a target, not a person, police said. (Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:53:03 GMT)
GM bankruptcy deal could be bad for consumers
Under the terms of the agreement to sell most of its assets and create a new company, GM is taking on some lawsuit claims and rejecting others. The company agreed to honor all warranty lawsuits and lemon law claims. But it is rejecting most of the settlements and suits filed against it for injuries. (Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:21:41 GMT)
Opponents of GM plan move to block deal
Another group that opposes the sale of General Motors Corp.'s assets to create a new company has filed a motion to temporarily halt the deal or to have their appeal immediately heard by the U.S. Court of Appeals. (Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:56:40 GMT)
Opponents of GM plan move to block deal
UPDATED 11:20 A.M. - Two groups opposing the sale of General Motors Corp.s assets to create a new company have asked a judge to have their appeals bypass the U.S. District Court and go directly to the U.S. Court of Appeals. If that does not happen, one of the groups the Ad Hoc Committee of Asbestos Personal Injury Claimants has asked the court to temporarily halt the deal. In the event this ... (Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:38:34 GMT)
Martin County attorney selected as secretary for Florida Justice Association's Women's Caucus
Leslie M. Kroeger of Martin County, an attorney for the consumer justice law firm of Leopold-Kuvin, P.A., in Palm Beach Gardens, will serve as secretary for the Florida Justice Association’s Women’s Caucus for the 2009-2010 term. (Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:46:13 GMT)
Judge denies motion to fast-track GM sale appeal
NEW YORK -- The sale of most of General Motors' assets is moving closer to completion, after a bankruptcy judge denied motions by groups with asbestos and injury-related claims seeking to halt the sale and appeal directly to the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals. (Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:57:27 GMT)
Investigation a joke, but it's not funny
Who is the bigger goof? Deputy County Attorney Andrea Fraser or Debra Jessup? Flip a coin. (Wed, 08 Jul 2009 05:39:52 GMT)
New GM could make its debut on Thursday
General Motors Corp. and the U.S. Treasury are prepared for the New GM to emerge from bankruptcy Thursday afternoon, the government's lawyer told the court in a Tuesday filing. (Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:25:40 GMT)
Dallas Personal Injury Law Firm Eberstein Witherite Launches Website with Smart News Technology!
Dallas personal injury lawyers-Eberstein Witherite-announces Smart News Technology Website educates injured Texans. (Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:30:00 GMT)
Dallas Personal Injury Law Firm Eberstein Witherite Launches Website with Smart News Technology!
Dallas personal injury lawyers-Eberstein Witherite-announces Smart News Technology Website educates injured Texans. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Da (Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:39:15 GMT)
PA Lawyer Marion Munley Featured As Speaker On Personal Injury Law At July 8 Seminar
SCRANTON, Pa.----Pennsylvania lawyer Marion Munley, who practices in the personal injury firm of Munley, Munley & Cartwright, participated as a speaker and program moderator of a seminar entitled "Selecting, Investigating, Evaluating and Settling Personal Injury Cases." (Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:03:00 GMT)
As Lawsuits Hit the MTA, Personal Injury Lawyers Consider How Much is Too Much, or Too Little
As the MTA once again tries to get the New York Legislature to change the law regarding personal injury accidents, New York personal injury lawyer David Perecman weighs in. (Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:53:00 GMT)
NYC lawyer charged with stealing from clients
Associated Press - July 8, 2009 7:15 PM ET NEW YORK (AP) - A New York lawyer who is already charged with stealing more than $652,000 from one group of clients has been indicted and arrested a... (Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:23:56 GMT)
PA Lawyer Marion Munley Featured As Speaker At Personal Injury Law Seminar
Munley serves as a Speaker and Program Moderator at Philadelphia legal program on "Selecting, Investigating, Evaluating and Settling Personal Injury Cases." (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Legal Advertising Agency Cepac.com Re-Designs Leading Trial Lawyer Website Making it Web 3.0 Ready
Cepac, an attorney and law firm marketing agency specializing in law firm website design, internet marketing / search engine optimization, and press release writing and distribution, announces the launching and syndication of a new website for the Dallas plaintiff's firm of Eberstein and Witherite. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:09:55 GMT)
Two suspects in alleged insurance fraud ring are Hudson Valley residents
NEW YORK – Twelve people and nine corporations in New York City have been indicted for their roles in a criminal enterprise that paid hospital employees for confidential patient information, lured patients into receiving unnecessary treatment, and then submitted over $1 million in phony personal injury claims to insurance carriers. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:10:31 GMT)
Washington D.C. Metro Crash Jolts Personal Injury Attorneys from Coast to Coast
Preliminary findings suggest that this terrible accident may have been avoidable, and New York personal injury attorney David Perecman is on the alert. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:04:00 GMT)
New York Charges Clinics, Doctors, Hospital Employees with No-Fault Insurance Fraud
New York Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo announced the indictment of 12 people and 9 corporations across New York City for their roles in an alleged criminal enterprise that paid hospital ... (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:16:33 GMT)
U.S. District court denies request to delay GM deal
A U.S. District Court judge on Thursday denied a request by a committee of asbestos personal injury claimants to delay the sale of General Motors Corp pending its appeal. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:36:28 GMT)
SaaS Case Management for the Small Firm
Case management software is to lawyers as a point-of-sale system is to retailers. With the software being that integral to the law business, attorney Finis R. Price III is surprised that some attorneys don't re-evaluate their systems and look at software as a service like Rocket Matter. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:54:54 GMT)
Court Briefs: Vehicular homicide suspect awaits expert
MONTROSE — The Olathe man accused of killing his son and injuring four others in a drunken crash had his case continued Thursday. Juan Prieto-Gonzalez’ attorney said he is still trying to secure expert testimony. The matter was continued until July 30 for a preliminary hearing setting. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:20:43 GMT)
Suffolk County attorney wants comptroller included in probe
Suffolk's County Attorney Christine Malafi shot back at Comptroller Joseph Sawicki for seeking a prosecutor's probe over what he called the use of public money on a "private lawsuit" for two top police officials over their ouster from police unions. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:55:38 GMT)
Former PTC attorney disbarred from practice
Daniel Richard Hayes accused of failure to notify clients in auto crash case An attorney who previously practiced in Fayette County has been disbarred from the profession by the Georgia Supreme Court. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:02:45 GMT)
Kottkamp eyes GOP attorney general race
So far, even with other statewide races crowded with candidates, Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp is the only big-name Republican talking seriously about running in the GOP primary for attorney general. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:08:00 GMT)
Scissor Tales: Life, times of Lawyer Garrett
ONE can almost taste the sleaze in reading about the most recent shenanigans of trial lawyer David M. Garrett, his wife and a county sheriff’s department.The wife pleaded guilty last September to a drunken driving charge in Delaware County. Shortly thereafter, Garrett’s firm began trolling for clients among former county jail female inmates who were allegedly victims of "sexual degradation” by a ... (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:00:03 GMT)
Reynolds named Houston's top personal injury lawyer by H Texas Magazine
Ronald E. Reynolds, a long-time resident of Fort Bend County, was recently recognized by H Texas magazine as Houston's top personal injury attorney. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:44:18 GMT)
State Supreme Court suspends Portland attorney from practicing
The Oregon Supreme Court has suspended Portland attorney Michael R. Shinn from practicing law after Shinn violated a court order by writing $1,200 in checks to himself from client money.... (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 06:13:54 GMT)
Marion Munley to Participate as Staff Member at Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College
Munley, a Pennsylvania personal injury lawyer, has served as a faculty member at numerous legal training seminars. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Marion Munley to Participate as Staff Member at Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College
Munley, a Pennsylvania personal injury lawyer, has served as a faculty member at numerous legal training seminars. (PRWeb Jul 11, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:11:56 GMT)
St. Mary's, staff win at trial
An eight-day personal injury trial in Vanderburgh Circuit Court concluded Thursday evening when the jury, after deliberating two hours, sided with the defendants — two former Evansville doctors and St. Mary's Medical Center. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 05:02:42 GMT)
Lexington, SC, Lawyer Offers Free Informational Articles on Web Site
People seeking information about legal topics can now find what they need through Cofield Law Firm’s website. The Lexington, South Carolina, firm is offering free informational articles for people interested in law topics ranging from personal injury to workers’ compensation to construction law. With a plethora of articles available on the Internet, people who want to find legal information ... (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:28:58 GMT)
Northern Westchester and Putnam police blotter
Route 6: Guram Bobghiashvili, 51, of Carmel was charged at 11 a.m. July 3 with leaving the scene of a personal-injury accident, a misdemeanor, after he struck a bicyclist with his car near Route 52 and left the scene, police said. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:39:00 GMT)
Long Island Motorcycle Accident Law Firm Offers Tips for Safe Biking This Summer
According to the personal injury law firm of Rappaport, Glass, Greene and Levine, motorcycle accidents on Long Island increase during the summer months as a result of the huge influx of traffic to the many tranquil beaches and seaside towns that line the island's north and south shores. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Injured Sanitation Workers Win Substantial Settlements from the City of New York
Two injured sanitation workers recently won major settlements from the City of New York. Personal injury attorney, Todd J. Strier, Esq., has become a leading advocate for New York City sanitation workers and other public servants injured on the job. These recent settlements reflect Mr. Strier's dedication to championing the defense of sanitation workers. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:05:00 GMT)
Houston Long Term Disability Attorney Offers Solutions for Denied Claims
Attorney Marc Whitehead Takes on Insurance Companies Who Deny Long Term Disability (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:12:54 GMT)
Bisnar | Chase Law Firm to Participate in Rendezvous Surf Fest 2009 Vintage Car Show/Chili Cook-Off
The Bisnar | Chase Personal Injury Law Firm (www.BestAttorney.com) is a Platinum-level Sponsor for this year's Rendezvous Surf Fest--a surf bands, surf cars and chili cook-off event benefiting our U.S. troops. The hugely popular Surf Fest will be staged by the Sons of the American Legion Post 291 located at 215 15th Street, Newport Beach (Balboa Peninsula) and is set for Saturday July 18, 2009 ... (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:59:00 GMT)
Portland lawyer suspended
PORTLAND. (AP) — A veteran Portland lawyer has been suspended pending a decision on whether he should be disbarred. The Oregon State Bar is asking the Supreme Court to disbar Michael R. Shinn, who has been practicing in Oregon for 35 years and made a name for himself handling personal-injury cases. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:36:26 GMT)
Lawsuit Names USC, Former Assistant Football Coach
Former USC assistant Dave Watson. A personal injury lawsuit has been filed in Los Angeles Superior Court against former USC football assistant Dave Watson, as well as the university and a local auto dealership. The plaintiff, Alaric Valentin, was a passenger in a vehicle struck by Watson's car on May 17, 2008. Watson was arrested at the time on suspicion of driving under the influence. The suit ... (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:49:45 GMT)
Filing a hardship waiver
I am married to a US citizen and I have two children who were born here. I entered the US without inspection in 2002, filed my papers but was denied due to the fact I had no I-94. I had a lawyer but must say she started me wrong. I went to court... (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 05:02:57 GMT)
Lawyers say Medicare won't let their clients repay government
http://www.JewishWorldReview.com | (MCT) Attorney Stephen Bough's client owes Medicare several thousand dollars and is anxious to pay, if only Bough knew how much. Medicare won't say, despite repeated pleas over the past year for an answer. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:27:50 GMT)
Trucker who went on killing spree awaits execution
LUCASVILLE, Ohio -- A man who confessed to slayings in four states spent his final hours watching television and meeting with a priest as he awaited execution Tuesday for murdering a man who gave him a ride near Cincinnati. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:18:16 GMT)
Personal Injury Attorneys Contemplate Toxic Evidence in the Death of 3 Men in New York
The biggest tragedy is that the deaths could have been prevented, mourns highly experienced New York personal injury attorney, David Perecman. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:47:00 GMT)
SLC attorney to head state bar
SALT LAKE CITY - Utah lawyers elected Salt Lake City attorney Stephen W. Owens president of the Utah State Bar which licenses, disciplines, and provides continuing legal educational programs for Utah's 10,000 resident and non-resident attorneys. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:43:53 GMT)
From the newspapers: Sotomayor, the Princeton freshman
In The Washington Post, Peter Winn, an author and Tufts University professor, discusses his impressions of Sonia Sotomayor when she was a freshman in his Contemporary Latin America course at Princeton. Winn writes that, of all his students in seven years at Princeton, Sotomayor was the one "who took greatest advantage of the opportunities there and emerged most transformed by her experience." (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 01:02:11 GMT)
Court Briefs: Vehicular homicide suspect awaits expert
MONTROSE — The Olathe man accused of killing his son and injuring four others in a drunken crash had his case continued Thursday. Juan Prieto-Gonzalez’ attorney said he is still trying to secure expert testimony. The matter was continued until July 30 for a preliminary hearing setting. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:24:41 GMT)
Shamed Carlisle lawyer 'lost' £900,000 of client's money
A dishonest Carlisle solicitor who lost £900,000 of her client’s money in a doomed bid to prop up her debt-ridden firm has been thrown out of the profession. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:54:13 GMT)
Crime Briefs
Billerica man pleads guilty to scalding tot WORCESTER -- The Billerica man who scalded his girlfriend's 2-year-old son in the bathtub of their Fitchburg apartment will be sentenced in September after pleading guilty to charges Monday in superior court, according to Timothy Connolly, spokesman for the Worcester District Attorney's office. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:04:28 GMT)
Shamed Carlisle lawyer ‘lost’ £900,000 of clients’ money
A dishonest Carlisle solicitor who lost £900,000 of her clients' money in a doomed bid to prop up her debt-ridden firm has been thrown out of the profession. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:53:14 GMT)
US lawyer faces investigation after battling corporations on workers' behalf
He was the flamboyant lawyer who championed thousands of impoverished banana plantation workers in a battle against US corporations which allegedly poisoned them with pesticides. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:11:47 GMT)
Attorney Andrew W Norfleet Named to Million Dollar Advocates Forum
The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is pleased to announce that attorney Andrew W Norfleet of Metzger Wickersham in Harrisburg PA has been certified as a member. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:09:00 GMT)
Accrington junior lawyer struck off
A JUNIOR lawyer from Hyndburn has been struck off for misleading a road accident victim about a compensation claim. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:13:02 GMT)
Gulfport attorney appointed circuit judge
Gulfport attorney John Gargiulo was appointed today as a Second Circuit Court judge in the district for Hancock, Harrison and Stone counties. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:30:19 GMT)
Vegas Lawyer Gets 5 Years For Tax Evasion
A personal injury attorney who was convicted last year of tax evasion and owes almost $4 million to the IRS, is sentenced to five years in federal prison. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 01:42:01 GMT)
Government response to damages consultation dubbed ‘anti-climax’ by lawyers
Solicitors dubbed the government’s response to the Law on Damages consultation an anti-climax this week, two years after its original deadline. John McQuater, president of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers, said: ‘In all my years of practice, I can rarely remember waiting so long for so little’. Proposals include an extension of the Fatal Accidents Act 1976 to extend eligibility for ... (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:31:10 GMT)
Local Lawyer Seeks VSB Presidency
Local attorney George Shanks could be the first Page County lawyer to become president of the Virginia Bar Association (VSB). Shanks, who also serves as county attorney, submitted his petition to become president-elect of the VSB earlier this month. The VSB is a mandatory bar, and all Virginia lawyers must be members. It is an ar (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:48:27 GMT)
Local attorney Huerta passes away
Longtime Corpus Christi personal injury attorney Albert Huerta, 64, died Thursday morning. He suffered a stroke caused by complications suffered during a heart procedure in June. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:00:18 GMT)
Her future's so bright ...
But will she wear shades? Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina told Sonia Sotomayor: "We'll see what your future holds, but I think it's going to bright." (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:42:14 GMT)
Staten Island Ferry Hits the Pier Again Leaving New York Personal Injury Lawyers Wondering How it could Happen Again, ...
Personal injury lawyer David Perecman predicts an avalanche of personal injury lawsuits will be filed against the city. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:54:00 GMT)
LV personal injury attorney sentenced for tax evasion
A Las Vegas personal injury attorney who was convicted last year of tax evasion and owes almost $4 million to the IRS was sentenced today to five years in federal prison. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:23:29 GMT)
Las Vegas Attorney Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
A Las Vegas personal injury attorney will spend five years in prison for tax evasion. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:07:07 GMT)
Las Vegas lawyer gets 5 years in federal tax case
Prosecutors say a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for his conviction on tax evasion charges. An Internal Revenue Service spokeswoman said Thursday that 47-year-old Edmund Botha was sentenced Wednesday. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:06:54 GMT)
Las Vegas lawyer gets 5 years in federal tax case
Associated Press - July 16, 2009 3:14 PM ET LAS VEGAS (AP) - Prosecutors say a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for his conviction on tax... (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:24:53 GMT)
Las Vegas lawyer gets 5 years in federal tax case
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Prosecutors say a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for his conviction on tax evasion charges. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:33:39 GMT)
Injury to Scratched Derby Favorite Prompts Lawsuit
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- A group that owns a share of one-time Kentucky Derby favorite I Want Revenge has sued the colt's other owner, claiming he didn't disclose an injury that caused the horse to scratch the morning of the race. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:12:24 GMT)
Florida Personal Injury Attorney Matthew A. Dolman Announces the Formation of the Dolman Law Group and its Website at ...
The Dolman Law Group is a boutique firm handling the following areas of law: catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, personal injury, automobile accidents, insurance company bad faith and medical malpractice. (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Your Rights as an Injury Victim: Dansker & Aspromonte's Paul Dansker, Esq. Outlines Injury Victims' Rights
Nobody expects to be injured, but a personal injury that was caused by another person, a company or a governmental agency, may establish the basis for a lawsuit. (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Insurer concedes $500,000 liability in Benson lawsuits
One of Mark M. Benson's insurance companies has agreed to pay $500,000 in the wrongful death and personal injury lawsuits that were filed against him in the wake of the traffic crash deaths of a woman, her unborn child and 10-year-old daughter. (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:57:38 GMT)
Employment Woes Fuel Uptick in Lawyer Depression
Depression is increasingly being recognized as a major problem among attorneys, members of a high-stress occupation vulnerable to anxiety even in good times. And these are not good times. More lawyers are calling assistance programs and a greater number are suffering from depression that stems, at least partly, from the decline in their personal and professional prospects brought on by the ... (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:55:12 GMT)
Veteran Attorney Steven Mones Joins Freibott Law Firm in Wilmington
New associate to call on 20 years of legal experience in assisting clients with wide range of personal injury matters (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Veteran Attorney Steven Mones Joins Freibott Law Firm in Wilmington
New associate to call on 20 years of legal experience in assisting clients with wide range of personal injury matters (PRWeb Jul 18, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 07:09:42 GMT)
District attorney offers open letter to community on sailboat case
Editor's note: The following letter is presented in its entirety. Text that is underlined, bold and in capitals represents Hopkins' formatting. (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 08:32:45 GMT)
Brack Terry Elected President of Northeast Tennessee Chapter of Federal Bar Association
Election is the latest professional honor for the Morristown personal injury lawyer. (Sun, 19 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Brack Terry Elected President of Northeast Tennessee Chapter of Federal Bar Association
Election is the latest professional honor for the Morristown personal injury lawyer. (PRWeb Jul 19, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Sun, 19 Jul 2009 07:05:40 GMT)
Medicare can seem not to want its money
WASHINGTON — Attorney Stephen Bough's client owes Medicare several thousand dollars and is eager to pay, if only Bough knew how much. Medi-care won't say, despite repeated pleas for an answer over the past year. (Sun, 19 Jul 2009 07:11:50 GMT)
Tiger Legend, lawyer Huerta, 65, dies
Alberto Huerta, noted personal injury attorney based in Corpus Christi, has died. (Sun, 19 Jul 2009 07:16:42 GMT)
Dundas Dragons U12 draw with Acton
The forwards did their job on Wednesday as strikers Duncan Wade-Hemphill and Keani Fairbanks each potted two goals as the Dundas Dragons Claire Wilkinson Personal Injury Lawyer U12 boys team tied Acton Villa 4-4 in SRSL action at Olympic Park. (Sun, 19 Jul 2009 09:26:31 GMT)
Lt. Governor to run for Attorney General
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Fla. Lt. Gov. Kottkamp to run for attorney general (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 03:37:39 GMT)
Attorney General candidate speaks out on honesty, politics
MARIETTA - Smyrna resident and Democratic state Rep. Rob Teilhet sat down with the Journal's editorial board Friday to discuss his run for attorney general. He talked about a number of issues ranging from open meetings to lobbyists to the kind of attorney general he would be. (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 04:10:01 GMT)
California Personal Injury Lawyers File Wrongful Death Suit Against City, School District and SUV Driver
The law firm of Bisnar | Chase (www.BestAttorney.com) has brought a wrongful death and multiple personal injury action against Walnut Valley Unified School District (WVUSD), the City of Diamond Bar, and the driver of an SUV (case number KC056143R filed in California's Superior Court, Los Angeles County). (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
The Nursing Home Complaint Center Creates A Win-Win Personal Injury Law Firms Involved In Nursing Home Abuse & ...
The Nursing Home Abuse Center has created a win-win for personal injury law firms, that have a practice area in nursing home abuse, wrongful death in each of the top 100 metro areas in the US. (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Employment Woes Fuel Uptick in Lawyer Depression
Depression is increasingly being recognized as a major problem among attorneys, members of a high-stress occupation vulnerable to anxiety even in good times. And these are not good times. (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:02:32 GMT)
The Nursing Home Complaint Center Creates A Win-Win Personal Injury Law Firms Involved In Nursing Home Abuse & ...
The Nursing Home Abuse Center has created a win-win for personal injury law firms, that have a practice area in nursing home abuse, wrongful death in each of the top 100 metro areas in the US. The Nursing Home Complaint Center wants to work with personal injury law firms, that have an interest in elder abuse, wrongful death & possibly Medicare-Medicaid fraud, Class actions, and employee wage and ... (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:21:59 GMT)
Aging Lawyer Claims to Know Zodiac's Identity
Yet another suspect has emerged as the notorious Zodiac killer, a well-traveled merchant seaman who confided in a San Francisco lawyer more than 30 years ago. Sponsored Topics: San Francisco - Zodiac Killer - California - San Francisco Bay Area - United States (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:13:24 GMT)
Kottkamp says he wants to fight crime as attorney general
The Republican lieutenant governor wants to fight crime as attorney general. (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:22:45 GMT)
A Literal Death by Chocolate has New York Personal Injury Lawyers Hungry for More Details
According to the AP, the cocoa processing center where a worker died after falling into a large vat of melting chocolate was operating illegally. A bitter ending, says NYC personal injury lawyer David Perecman (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:23:00 GMT)
Lt. Gov. Kottkamp to run for state attorney
Florida Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp will run for state attorney general in the 2010 election. Kottkamp says he plans to file papers to start his campaign today. He will become the first major Republican to enter the race. (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:28:16 GMT)
Merkel & Cocke Attorney Launches Fair Credit Reporting Act Blog
CLARKSDALE MS – Consumer attorney and advocate Christopher E. Kittell, of the firm Merkel & Cocke, P.A., is pleased to announce the launching of www.fcralawyer.blogspot.com , a blog dedicated to explaining the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:03:10 GMT)
Leading Personal Injury Attorneys (californiaattorneygroup.com) Boast a 94% Success Rate
The California Attorney Group specializes in winning personal injury cases for their Southern California clients. Personal injury victims in Southern California have new hope for compensation with the California Attorney Group. (Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:05:00 GMT)
Kottkamp Enters Fla. Attorney General's Race
Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp is officially a candidate for attorney general, filing paperwork Monday to become the first major Republican to get in the race. (Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:40:39 GMT)
Personal Jurisdiction Caught in a Web
Courts address questions that, from a technical view, make no sense, e.g., "Where is the Internet?" The Web was designed with a distributed structure to answer that question with "Who cares?" But the law requires an answer, says attorney Stephen M. Kramarsky. (Wed, 22 Jul 2009 04:24:25 GMT)
Another New York City Cab Accident, Another Life Permanently Altered, a Familiar Exchange to Personal Injury Attorneys
New York personal injury attorney, David Perecman notes that even smaller auto accidents can lead to emotional trauma. (Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:45:00 GMT)
Attorney Mitchell Posin reinstated after license suspension
The Nevada Supreme Court has reinstated attorney Mitchell Posin’s law license following a one-year suspension. Posin, 51, had his license suspended in July 2008, based on a finding that he had violated several rules of professional conduct. (Thu, 23 Jul 2009 01:14:02 GMT)
Charlotte Attorney Calls on North Carolina Senate to Pass "Comparative Negligence" Bill in Order to Better Protect ...
Herbert Auger, veteran personal injury attorney, notes that North Carolina is one of just four states to deny any monetary award if injured party is even slightly to blame for accident (Thu, 23 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Reynolds named Houston's top personal injury lawyer by H Texas Magazine
Ronald E. Reynolds, a long-time resident of Fort Bend County, was recently recognized by H Texas magazine as Houston's top personal injury attorney. (Thu, 23 Jul 2009 07:14:22 GMT)
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Las Vegas personal injury lawyer sentenced to five years in prison on tax evasion charges. Odds are he’ll know much more about personal injury by then. Unemployment rate in Las Vegas rises to 12.3 percent. No wonder Jim Gibbons is hiding out in Iraq. MGM official describes Las Vegas economy as “bouncing along a bottom.” Making it the first time a sentence with the words “bouncing” and “bottom” ... (Thu, 23 Jul 2009 07:20:26 GMT)
Charlotte Attorney Calls on North Carolina Senate to Pass "Comparative Negligence" Bill in Order to Better Protect ...
Herbert Auger, veteran personal injury attorney, notes that North Carolina is one of just four states to deny any monetary award if injured party is even slightly to blame for accident (PRWeb Jul 23, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Thu, 23 Jul 2009 07:20:58 GMT)
Lawyer wins big in class-action case, but catches criticism in home town
Seven years ago, when lawyer John Mulligan began trying to force cell phone companies to pay municipal taxes, he was in a David and Goliath matchup. (Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:35:56 GMT)
Victoria lawyer faces charges
A Victoria lawyer has been charged with public mischief, obstructing justice and fabricating evidence in connection with an ICBC civil jury trial in April. (Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:24:50 GMT)
Las Vegas lawyer's license reinstated
The Nevada Supreme Court has reinstated the license of a Las Vegas lawyer following a one-year suspension for violating professional conduct rules. Mitchell Posin told the Southern Nevada Disciplinary Board in June 2007 that his father and former partner,... Sponsored Topics: Nevada - Las Vegas Nevada - Nevada Supreme Court - Las Vegas - United States (Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:09:38 GMT)
Las Vegas lawyer's license reinstated
The Nevada Supreme Court has reinstated the license of a Las Vegas lawyer following a one-year suspension for violating professional conduct rules. (Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:15:40 GMT)
Jackson doctor's lawyer: Police seek manslaughter link
HOUSTON (AP) — The Michael Jackson investigation took a stunning turn Wednesday as authorities raided the offices of the doctor who was with the pop star when he died and the physician's lawyer said investigators appear to be building a manslaughter case. (Fri, 24 Jul 2009 05:29:00 GMT)
Bodenheimer says his attempt to sway Judge Benge in injury case failed
Judge Joan Benge In her fight against allegations of corruption and to retain her seat on the state district court bench in Gretna, Judge Joan Benge has an unlikely ally who ironically eight years ago played a role in her... (Sun, 26 Jul 2009 10:30:42 GMT)
Lawsuit accuses attorney of misconduct
TEXAS CITY A lawsuit filed by the Commission for Lawyer Discipline seeks to have a Texas City attorney reprimanded, suspended or disbarred. (Sun, 26 Jul 2009 14:27:17 GMT)
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