Apr
18
2013
Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) April 18, 2013 – The latest issue of Bigger Law Firm, a magazine for attorneys, examines Google Plus’ role in marketing, the latest responsive web design, how to use the iPad use in the courtroom, the cloud-based software fermata, and more. This month’s feature, “Revisiting Google+,” takes an in-depth look at Google Plus Search Plus Your World, the innovative intersection of Google’s search engine with its social media platform, and whether the hybridization has been a success. Barbara Atkinson looks at how this new way of integrating social media has changed the marketing landscape for [...]
Mar
27
2013
Northville, MI (Law Firm Newswire) March 27, 2013 – A new technology may help vets in more ways than one. A new wheeled chair which resembles a wheelchair but can go up stairs, over curbs and can even balance on two wheels to allow the rider to “stand” on two feet is an elegant solution for many disabled vets and civilians alike. The chair is the iBOT, invented Dean Kamen, the creator of the Segway. The iBOT runs on the typical four wheels, can balance on two wheels when height is needed, and can traverse up stairs and go over [...]
Dec
7
2012
Atlanta, GA (Law Firm Newswire) December 7, 2012 – When an attorney does an outstanding job, they are recognized by their peers and receive accolades for their dedication to justice. Atlanta injury lawyer, Stephen M. Ozcomert of Decatur, GA has been recognized by GeorgiaTrend in its 2012 selection of the “Legal Elite” recognizing “Georgia’s Top Attorneys.” This special honor appears this month in the GeorgiaTrend Magazine, published by Trend Publications. “This is a real honor for me,” said Atlanta injury lawyer, Stephen M. Ozcomert. “I work hard to deliver excellence to my clients, and the fact that GeorgiaTrend has included [...]
Nov
6
2012
Washington, D.C. (Law Firm Newswire) November 6, 2012 – The Lietz Law Firm of Washington, D.C. is known for successfully representing clients in wrongful death and critical injury cases. The firm recently launched a new website to help meet the needs of victims and survivors of accidents. “The website is a terrific outreach tool for us to assist and inform current clients, prospective clients, and the public,” said Washington, D.C. personal injury lawyer and firm founder David Lietz. “We are excited about this important expansion to our online presence.” Mr. Lietz represents clients in complex civil litigation and commercial accidents. [...]
Oct
31
2012
Nashua, NH (Law Firm Newswire) October 31, 2012 – The Spence Trial Lawyers College is noted for their crackerjack, “real people” attorneys, who fight hard for justice and equitable compensation. “Hands down, Gerry Spence is a virtual legend. No one can beat his trial record. And when I was chosen to train with him, one of only fifty attorneys from across America, it was the chance of a lifetime for me. I knew I would work hard and learn even more ways to help my clients,” said Keene injury lawyer, Charlie Donahue. The Spence Trial Lawyers College offers ‘the’ premier [...]
Oct
16
2012
Northville, MI (Law Firm Newswire) October 16, 2012 – Wisconsin has created a new court specifically for military veterans. Court officials are in place to launch a multistep process which sends referred veterans to Veterans Treatment Court, processing those accused of breaking the law in Wisconsin’s Second Judicial District. The court combines substance abuse treatment and mental health support, funded by federal benefits and services in place for veterans. The court’s goal is to treat the potential underlying issues contributing to unlawful choices, while also addressing the legal ramifications of those acts. “Often, marginalized veterans are simply processed through an [...]
Oct
10
2012
Nashua, NH (Law Firm Newswire) October 10, 2012 – The Spence Trial Lawyers College is famous for turning out top-notch, real people trial attorneys. “This trial lawyers program was something I looked forward to with great anticipation. Gerry Spence is the greatest trial lawyer in the history of America,” said Keene injury lawyer, Charlie Donahue. Donahue was one of fifty trial lawyers chosen to train with the legendary Gerry Spence and his staff. “It is quite an honor to be chosen to live and work with these great trial lawyers who are committed to winning jury trials and obtain big [...]
Sep
12
2012
Dallas, TX (Law Firm Newswire) September 12, 2012 – A unanimous jury verdict found in favor of the plaintiff in the recent trial of Shannon Whaley v. Morris & Montgomery, Inc, and John Hickman (No. DC-10-14604) in the 68th Judicial District Court, Dallas County Texas, for violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act(FDCPA), the Texas Debt Collection Practices Act (TDCPA) and the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Consumer Protection Act (DTPA).The plaintiff was represented by Noah Radbil of Weisberg & Meyers, LLC, Attorneys for Consumers. Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery and John Hickman were represented by Robbie Malone of Robbie Malone, [...]
Aug
23
2012
San Diego, CA (Law Firm Newswire) August 23, 2012 – Know everything about running a successful estate planning practice? Then skip Boot Camp. “Boot Camps are an enormously popular 8-hour eye-opener with estate planning attorneys; it keeps them up-to-date with the latest practice building information available. Those who attend know the real secret to running a successful estate planning practice. Those who don’t … miss the boat,” indicated Robert Armstrong, co-founder of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorney’s (AAEPA). The systems the Academy provides are designed to free up an attorney’s time, allowing them to discover how to work [...]
May
22
2012
Austin, TX (Law Firm Newswire) May 22, 2012 – A person goes to hospital for surgery, thinking they will get better. They do not expect to die. “In this lawsuit, the plaintiff filed a wrongful death lawsuit over the death of her husband after hernia surgery. The lawsuit stated the doctors at the hospital were negligent, and as a result of that negligence, her husband died. She is seeking damages for pain and suffering,” outlined Brooks Schuelke, an Austin personal injury lawyer with Perlmutter & Schuelke, L.L.P. The deceased had gone into hospital for hernia repair, but something went wrong. [...]
May
21
2012
Northville, MI (Law Firm Newswire) May 21, 2012 – Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki faced a Congressional panel in early May and admitted that the agency is understaffed to achieve the level of care that American veterans deserve. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA ) announced in April that the agency needs about 1,900 new positions, but Shinseki told the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee that the VA needs additional workers in mental health care beyond the 1,900 already requested. “If more employees is what the Department of Veterans Affairs needs in order to get mental health care to the [...]
May
14
2012
Northville, MI (Law Firm Newswire) May 14, 2012 – New research from United Services Automobile Association (USAA) shows that soldiers returning home from active military duty in the Middle East are having trouble relearning how to drive safely on American roads. Since maneuvering armored vehicles in Iraq and Afghanistan requires an aggressive driving style to stay alive, enlisted service members adopted some habits that would keep them alive during wartime but might get them in an accident in the United States. Statistics from insurance carrier USAA show that returning military are about 13 percent more likely to get into an [...]
May
7
2012
Keene, NH (Law Firm Newswire) May 7, 2012 – Drunk drivers never seem to get that drunk means drunk and unable to drive. And yet, hundreds still do the unthinkable; drink, drive and kill. “This case really bothered me when I read it,” explained Charlie Donahue, a Manchester injury and medical malpractice lawyer with offices in Keene, New Hampshire. “ Largely because an 11-year-old girl was killed and four others badly injured when a drunk driver blew a red light.” The two vehicles involved in this catastrophic wreck, met in the middle of an intersection, sending one of them, an [...]
May
4
2012
Cleveland, OH (Law Firm Newswire) May 4, 2012 – A patient with migraines gets a cerebral angiogram. She was not told about the risks, or why she had to have the procedure. “In this case, a 43-year-old woman agreed to have a medical procedure done to attempt to determine the cause of her life-long migraines. She had several MRIs and other non-invasive medical tests, but the doctors decided she should have a cerebral angiogram. They thought it would tell them what was causing her headaches. She went along with that idea, because they were doctors, and they should know what [...]
Apr
30
2012
Brandon, FL (Law Firm Newswire) April 30, 2012 – People going through a divorce have an instinct to open up with their friends and express their emotions and feelings about what is going on in their life. Divorce can feel alienating and people will feel a natural inclination to seek out opinions from friends that might agree with them. This is when social media platforms like Facebook can be particularly dangerous during divorce proceedings. Speaking unkindly about a spouse on any social media can be brought up in court. “Before a divorce and even during a divorce, the most important [...]
Apr
26
2012
Southfield, MI (Law Firm Newswire) April 26, 2012 – Once again, a wrong-way crash kills five and injures two. This wreck was catastrophic. “Five dead and two seriously injured in a wrong way crash. It’s shocking to think that so many innocent people could lose their lives because someone was driving like a maniac on the wrong side of the road,” said Darren Monroe of Litigation Funding Corporation, Michigan. The Louisiana State Police had their hands full at this devastating accident scene; police reports indicated a vehicle was heading east in the westbound lane when it rammed into another car [...]
Apr
24
2012
Denver, CO (Law Firm Newswire) April 24, 2012 – Filing for a divorce can be difficult and stressful. The road ahead has many uncharted obstacles, but for Colorado residents, some rules go into effect immediately after filing their Petition for Dissolution. Regardless of whether the decision is mutual, once a divorce is filed in Colorado both parties are governed by some new guidelines. Something many people that are considering a divorce may not realize is that upon filing, a mandatory protection order (or restraining order) goes into effect against both parties. The protection order prohibits either party from selling property, [...]
Apr
24
2012
Brandon, FL (Law Firm Newswire) April 24, 2012 – Some of the most bitter custody battles can be entirely avoided with some careful estate planning. These battles are not about the children, the house or the pets – they are about the family farm. In many industries, a family business being handed down from one generation to the next is a seamless operation. The family farm can sometimes be more emotional. “If the elder generation has not done smart, careful estate planning, then the next generation will suffer,” said Brandon estate planning attorney Reginald Osenton. “The last thing anybody wants [...]
Apr
20
2012
Zephyrhills, FL (Law Firm Newswire) April 20, 2012 – Earlier this year, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changed its hours-of-service rules to improve road safety by reducing the number of poorly rested commercial truck drivers on the road. The new hours of service only affect drivers who work extremely long hours, according to the FMCSA. The new rules mean drivers can only use the 34-hour restart provision once every 168 hours and there have to be two breaks during the restart that are between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. “What these new truck driver work hour rules mean is [...]
Apr
11
2012
Little Rock, AR (Law Firm Newswire) April 11, 2012 – We trust our doctors to do what is right for us. Are they lying to us? “The hard to swallow truth is that doctors do lie to their patients, and they have admitted that themselves in a recent survey,” says Michael Smith, an Arkansas injury lawyer and Arkansas accident lawyer, practicing personal injury law in Arkansas. “Shocking? Perhaps not, as many of the medical malpractice clients I speak to are certain their doctor lied to them. Often, they are right.” People trust their doctors to get it right the first [...]
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