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Minnesota trooper pleads to charge in drunken accident
The off-duty Minnesota State Patrol trooper accused of driving while impaired, texting and causing an injury crash in April near Litchfield pleaded guilty Tuesday to a felony charge of criminal vehicular operation. (Thu, 16 Sep 2010 07:24:57 -0700)
CORRECTION
Local attorney Ryland Rivas was incorrectly placed among the criminal felony listing in Wednesday's Express-Star. He is not under any charges or accused of any wrongdoing. He is representing Judd Allen Stephens, who is charged with assault and battery upon a peace officer, assault on a police officer, escape from arrest, and threatening to perform act of violence. The Express-Star strives to ... (Thu, 16 Sep 2010 07:40:20 -0700)
New York Lawyer Hails Gains in Highway Safety but Urges More Action to End Car Accidents, Injuries and Fatalities
NYC attorney Steven J. Schwartzapfel, a personal injury lawyer with expertise in motor vehicle accident cases, says simple safety measures could accelerate an improving trend in New York and Long Island car wrecks. (Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700)
Syracuse Medical Malpractice Lawyers Earn Top Spot on 2010 U.S. News List of Best New York Personal Injury Law Firms
Bottar Leone, PLLC, a Syracuse, New York based law firm with a practice limited to medical malpractice, birth injuries, construction accidents, and catastrophic injuries, is named to "First-Tier" of 2010 U.S. News and World Report / BestLawyers List. (Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700)
New York Lawyer Hails Gains in Highway Safety but Urges More Action to End Car Accidents, Injuries and Fatalities
NYC attorney Steven J. Schwartzapfel, a personal injury lawyer with expertise in motor vehicle accident cases, says simple safety measures could accelerate an improving trend in New York and Long Island car wrecks. (Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700)
DiTrapano, Barrett & DiPiero Announce Two New Associates
West Virginia personal injury law firm welcomes Elizabeth Kavitz and Olubunmi Kusimo to Charleston team of attorneys. (Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:01:00 -0700)
Lawyer Dismissed From Kid Rock Lawsuit
Ending an odd detour of his legal career, a New Orleans lawyer has been dismissed as a defendant from a suit brought by Harlen Akins, a music promoter who claimed Kid Rock and his entourage beat him up. (Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:01:29 -0700)
Partner, Robert J. Konopa Selected by Peers for Inclusion in "The Best Lawyers in America 2011"
Robert J. Konopa, a Tuesley Hall Konopa, LLP partner, was selected by his peers for inclusion in the 28th anniversary edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in the specialties of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation and Product Liability Litigation. He is one of a distinguished group of attorneys who have been listed in ... (Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:01:50 -0700)
Road Traffic Accident (RTA) Claims to be Settled Faster Say First Personal Injury
First Personal Injury lawyers are positive about the new road traffic accident claims portal which was launched in April 2010 to speed up the claim processing time. (Fri, 17 Sep 2010 03:00:00 -0700)
You Say Law Firm, I Say Lawyer
You have a dilemma: you are considering a couple of keyword phrases that are similar. How do you choose, and does it matter? It often does. In this analysis, I show that consumer search behavior can be different depending upon how they start their search. (Fri, 17 Sep 2010 03:12:48 -0700)
'Nader of the Nursery' who took on the multibillion-dollar toy industry
Edward Swartz, a flamboyant personal injury lawyer and consumer-safety activist, has died in Massachusetts. He was 76. (Fri, 17 Sep 2010 07:19:02 -0700)
Keshya Williams: If in a car accident, contact personal injury attorney
Dear Attorney Williams: My friend got in a car accident and was hurt badly. She was a passenger in the car. The driver of the car she was at fault and tested positive for marijuana. How will my friend get her medical bills paid because she was taken to the hospital from (the accident scene) and had to have surgery? (Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:30:00 -0700)
Texas attorney general race donations raise conflict questions
Donors from some of Texas' largest industries account for at least two-thirds of the $1.7 million that Attorney General Greg Abbott has raised in his campaign this year, an analysis of finance records shows. (Fri, 17 Sep 2010 23:18:37 -0700)
Attorney J. Christopher Munley Says Drilling Companies Should List Chemicals Used in Marcellus Shale Gas Extraction
EPA Study of fracking fluid could help protect public health, says Munley, a lawyer with the Pennsylvania law firm of Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C. (Sat, 18 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700)
Million Dollar Advocates Forum/Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum The Top Trial Lawyers in America
Attorney Brian Nolan Mazzola Named To Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum (Sat, 18 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700)
Syracuse Bus Crash Lawyer Updates Megabus Injured on Potential New York State Liability for September 11, 2010 Bridge ...
Bottar Leone, PLLC, a Syracuse-based trial law firm with a practice limited to catastrophic injury cases, cautions the injured and their families about short deadlines to file paperwork necessary to bring a claim against the State of New York. (Sat, 18 Sep 2010 00:01:00 -0700)
Lingering Perceptions Foster Glass Ceiling that Impedes Working Women, Says Scranton Attorney
Lawyer Marion Munley, with the personal injury law firm of Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C., says stereotypical beliefs continue to limit women's opportunities and chances for promotion. (Sun, 19 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700)
Recall of DePuy Hip Replacement Parts Called Symptom of Medical Device Manufacturers' Rush To Market Without Thorough ...
St. Louis Attorney Jeffrey Singer decries company’s late call for "additional testing" of hip systems, saying that analysis should have been done before 93,000 hip replacement surgeries were performed. (Sun, 19 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700)
Pinal gets child-support results
For 17 consecutive years, the child-support division of the Pinal County Attorney's Office has increased collections from non-custodial parents, with double-digit growth coming in nine of those years. (Sun, 19 Sep 2010 01:34:47 -0700)
Eagles-Lions: Predictions, matchups
I'm taking the Eagles, pretty much on faith here. That, and I like the possibility of Ernie Sims breaking his 29-game personal loss streak against the team he played for in 28 of those games. (Sun, 19 Sep 2010 07:39:31 -0700)
Pinal gets child-support results
For 17 consecutive years, the child-support division of the Pinal County Attorney's Office has increased collections from non-custodial parents, with double-digit growth coming in nine of those years. (Sun, 19 Sep 2010 08:22:23 -0700)
Personal Injury Crusader Donnelly Honored for Lifetime Achievement
Minnesota Association for Justice Awards Personal Injury Crusader (Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:01:00 -0700)
Theme parks accident lawsuits face tough odds
ORLANDO - They are two of Central Florida's biggest and best-known employers - and both face the prospect of potentially ugly lawsuits stemming from a worker's death on the job. (Mon, 20 Sep 2010 01:13:49 -0700)
Major Law Firms Create Coalition to Provide Best Possible DePuy Hip Recall Legal Services for Those Suffering from Hip ...
Two major trial lawyer firms work together to provide free attorney consultation to persons impacted by the DePuy ASR Hip Replacement System Recall (Mon, 20 Sep 2010 01:41:00 -0700)
Trial lawyers heavily support Bill White for governor
For the first time in more than a decade, trial lawyers - a key source of campaign cash for Democrats - are betting big on the party's candidate for governor. (Mon, 20 Sep 2010 05:37:05 -0700)
Berman & Simmons elevates Bigos
LEWISTON —Berman & Simmons announces that attorney and Auburn resident Michael T. Bigos has recently become an equity member of the firm. Since joining the firm in 2004, Bigos has distinguished himself by successfully resolving hundreds of personal injury cases for clients throughout Maine. (Mon, 20 Sep 2010 07:14:04 -0700)
New Spot for Personal Injury Law Firm Puts Sports Team Owners In Crosshairs
On the heels of the new football season and the baseball pennant race, a new commercial is launching in the NYC market next week targeting frustrated sports fans as they look for payback from the team's owner. Both the timely humor and the hollywood-level quality of the production set this campaign apart from the crowd in the personal injury law category. (Mon, 20 Sep 2010 11:05:00 -0700)
On the Move: Weston named to Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Attorney Dante Alexander Weston, of Gordon & Doner P.A. in Palm Beach Gardens, earned membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. (Mon, 20 Sep 2010 11:33:00 -0700)
Sacramento Personal Injury Law Firm Offers Free Guide to California Auto Accident Injury and Property Damage Claims
The Sacramento personal injury law firm of Demas & Rosenthal has published a book entitled The People’s Guide to California Auto Accident Injury& Property Damage Claims that is offered to consumers free of charge. (Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:01:00 -0700)
Corrections and Clarifications
Brandeis students from PA can reach out to a Pennsylvania Personal Injury Lawyer to get insight into the field of law and the opportunities it affords. (Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:45:47 -0700)
Sellersville man going to prison
For The Reporter NORRISTOWN — During an emotional hearing, a Bucks County man was sentenced to prison for driving recklessly, under suspension and with traces of marijuana in his bloodstream at the time of a Montgomery Township crash that killed another driver. (Tue, 21 Sep 2010 03:31:52 -0700)
Action call after road deaths
A PERSONAL injury lawyer has called on authorities to take immediate action to tackle accident blackspots. The call follows two inquests last week into deaths on the A672 Ripponden Road, which revealed how a substandard camber contributed to crashes. (Tue, 21 Sep 2010 04:13:09 -0700)
Michigan Attorney Calls for Tougher Enforcement of Animal Control Laws in Wake of Pit Bull Attacks
A series of pit bull attacks this summer in the Metro Detroit area demonstrates the need for stronger local ordinances and tougher enforcement of animal control laws, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan attorney Thomas L. Stroble says. (Tue, 21 Sep 2010 05:00:00 -0700)
Hurricane Ike Claims Can Survive Passing Of The Storm’s Two-Year Anniversary, Houston Lawyer Says
Houston attorney Brad T. Wyly says Texas homeowners and businesses with potential Hurricane Ike insurance disputes may still be able to file claims in the coming weeks, months and maybe even years. (Tue, 21 Sep 2010 05:00:00 -0700)
Attorney violates rules of conduct, placed on probation
A longtime Fort Collins defense attorney was reprimanded by an office of the Colorado Supreme Court and placed on probation for a year for violating professional conduct rules. (Tue, 21 Sep 2010 07:47:50 -0700)
Man charged in death of College Station woman
COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- A College Station man is accused of killing a 29-year-old woman and seriously injuring her 9-year-old son at the home of the victims. College Station police say 45-year-old Stanley Lamar Griffin was jailed Tuesday on charges of murder, injury to a child with serious bodily injury and for violating parole. Bond was $500,000 for Griffin, who was arrested Monday hours ... (Tue, 21 Sep 2010 07:48:34 -0700)
Guilty plea entered in $2.8 million theft
Kenneth P. Bernas, a personal injury and real estate attorney, pleaded guilty today to 33 felony charges and admitted he swindled almost $2.8 million from 23 clients and two finance companies while failing to pay over $85,000 in state taxes in the past five years. (Tue, 21 Sep 2010 13:00:41 -0700)
Veterans Affairs critic’s confidential medical information given to minister
Hundreds of bureaucrats saw personal records; lawyer calls it worst breach of privacy he’s ever seen (Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:32:52 -0700)
Lawyer Pleads Guilty to $2.5 Million in Thefts
BUFFALO, NY-- A West Seneca attorney found himself in front of a judge for the wrong reasons Tuesday afternoon. (Tue, 21 Sep 2010 19:23:28 -0700)
Greedy for mansion, lawyer bilks clients out of $2.7 million
A lawyer who admitted Tuesday to stealing $2.7 million from his clients in a complicated web of schemes had taken the money to pay for the construction of an opulent Orchard Park home, according to prosecutors. (Wed, 22 Sep 2010 03:06:51 -0700)
New York City Personal Injury Attorney Supports Falls Prevention Awareness Day
NYC personal injury lawyer David Resnick of David Resnick & Associates applauds national initiative that is aimed at raising public awareness about fall-related injuries and deaths among older adults. (Wed, 22 Sep 2010 05:00:00 -0700)
Maine Personal Injury Attorney Says New Federal Study Puts Dollar Figure On Highway Accident Costs, Shows Value Of ...
The staggering costs of accidents in the accident report should spur efforts to enforce laws that reduce crashes and their toll, says Stephen Wade, an injury and accident lawyer with Skelton, Taintor & Abbott. (Wed, 22 Sep 2010 05:00:00 -0700)
New York Lawyer Says Tougher Laws Against Distracted Driving and Drunk Driving Have Helped to Reduce Car Accidents ...
Binghamton personal injury lawyer Scott C. Gottlieb says New York laws banning texting while driving and providing tougher penalties for drunk driving have contributed to a drop in traffic fatalities. (Wed, 22 Sep 2010 05:00:00 -0700)
NY lawyer admits stealing $2.7M from clients
Authorities say a personal-injury lawyer has admitted to bilking more than $2.5 million from his clients to pay for construction of his suburban Buffalo home. (Wed, 22 Sep 2010 06:15:29 -0700)
The Only Good Legal Fees Are Tax Deductible Legal Fees
No one likes paying legal fees, but tax deductions make them a lot less painful: a 40% tax rate mean (Wed, 22 Sep 2010 07:15:46 -0700)
Bishop Long’s Attorney Floats Motive for Abuse Claims
*An attorney for Bishop Eddie Long is suggesting a possible motive for allegations brought by two men who claim the pastor coerced them into a sexual relationship. Craig Gillen, who represents Long, says the lawsuit may be rooted in a break-in at Long’s office in June. B.J. Bernstein, an attorney representing the plaintiffs – now [...] (Wed, 22 Sep 2010 08:24:26 -0700)
Washington Personal Injury Lawyer, Jason Epstein, Discusses Misconceptions of What Happens in the Courtroom
Jason Epstein, Washington personal injury and car accident lawyer, recently wrote a piece for his website, http://www.StraightTalkLaw.com, titled Secrets of the Courtroom. The article highlights four common misconceptions of what exactly goes on inside a courtroom during a trial. As a Seattle car accident attorney, Jason often hears many of these misconceptions and ... (Wed, 22 Sep 2010 14:04:40 -0700)
Austin Family Lawyer Sees Trend Toward 50/50 Joint Custody Arrangements in Texas Divorces
Social changes and psychological studies are among the factors driving a trend towards 50/50 child custody arrangements, but equal parenting time plans may not be the solution for every family, says Austin, Texas divorce lawyer Jack Zinda of Heselmeyer Zinda, PLLC. (Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700)
New York Attorney Joseph W. Belluck Supports Federal Legislation To Provide Monitoring and Health Services for 9/11 ...
Police, firefighters and other 9/11 workers who have experienced respiratory problems deserve treatment and support, says Belluck, a mesothelioma lawyer with Belluck & Fox LLP. (Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700)
Video: Eddie Long Cancels Press Conf; Joyner Appearance
*Bishop Eddie Long canceled his scheduled appearance on The Tom Joyner Morning Show today and instead gave his lawyer a statement to read on the air. The pastor of Atlanta-based New Birth Missionary Baptist Church continues to deny allegations that he had coerced young church members into sex, as alleged in three lawsuits filed against [...] (Thu, 23 Sep 2010 06:39:38 -0700)
NY lawyer admits stealing $2.7M from clients
Authorities say a personal-injury lawyer has admitted to bilking more than $2.5 million from his clients to pay for construction of his suburban... (Thu, 23 Sep 2010 09:38:29 -0700)
Kratz case prompts ex-lawyer to send his own message
A retired lawyer who made his mark trying personal injury cases is surrendering his law license to protest how the Kenneth Kratz sexting case is being handled - or, more accurately, not handled. (Thu, 23 Sep 2010 22:53:54 -0700)
Texas Lawyer Says State Has Made Gains in Highway Safety but Needs More Action to Stop Drunk Driving Accidents
Texas personal injury lawyer Jack Zinda of Heselmeyer Zinda, PLLC, says the latest NHTSA statistics show that drunk driving still remains a serious problem on the state’s highways. (Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:01:00 -0700)
New York Personal Injury Law Firm Of Belluck & Fox Makes List Of Nation's Best Firms
NY lawyers Jordan Fox and Joseph W. Belluck of Belluck & Fox, LLP welcome the honor as recognition that their firm is giving high quality representation to mesothelioma victims and other personal injury and accident victims. (Sat, 25 Sep 2010 00:01:00 -0700)
PI Lawyer Sues Law Firm Over "Training" Retreat
A personal injury lawyer has sued the California law firm at which he formerly worked, contending that his pay was at first cut and then eliminated after he refused pressure to attend a "New Warrior Training Adventure" outdoor weekend retreat. (Sun, 26 Sep 2010 03:38:24 -0700)
Judge orders new trial for auto fraud 'runner'
LAWRENCE — A Superior Court judge has ordered a new trial for Leo Lopez, once considered by investigators to be the kingpin "case runner" for personal injury lawyers and shady health clinics in the city's once-thriving cottage industry — auto fraud. (Sun, 26 Sep 2010 23:07:42 -0700)
South Carolina Attorney Supports New Rules Aimed At Curbing Distracted Driving By Commercial Truck Drivers
Columbia, S.C., personal injury attorney Bert Louthian applauds a proposed federal regulation that would restrict the use of electronic devices by drivers transporting hazardous materials. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:01:00 -0700)
Surgeon Nucci calls arena league 'Ponzi scheme' in lawsuit
Dr. Robert Nucci, who built a business treating auto accident victims in personal injury lawsuits, had big dreams when he bought the Tampa Bay Storm football team in 2007. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 05:55:05 -0700)
Finding a Miami Personal Injury Lawyer the Easy Way
Searching for a Miami personal injury lawyer is probably the hardest part of filing a personal injury suit. Aside from the fact that there are several lawyers practicing in the city and the state, for a first time victim of personal injury, the choice becomes tremendously harder. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 06:02:22 -0700)
New Jersey Law Firm Partner Publishes Annual Review of Supreme Court Cases
Ronald B. Grayzel, a partner at the New Jersey personal injury firm Levinson Axelrod, P.A., has recently published his annual review of New Jersey Supreme Court cases on tort law. The article was published in the New Jersey Law Journal on September 6, 2010 and is entitled, “Court at a Crossroad”. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:05:00 -0700)
Surgeon feels pain of arena team debacle
Robert Nucci, a prominent figure in the personal injury industry, had big dreams when he bought the Tampa Bay Storm football team in 2007. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 21:00:00 -0700)
Webmaster: Write search terms for 'normal' people
I am often asked by new website owners whether they should enroll in the Pay-per-Clicks (PPC) program offered by Google and Yahoo/Bing. While there are good arguments to pay Google or any of the other big search engines for clicks (keyword/phrase based), it is often a waste of money and it can be expensive. Let's use a lawyer site as an example. Our lawyer specializes in the term "Georgia ... (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 21:33:52 -0700)
Killian confirmed as US attorney for East Tennessee
The 61-year-old's website shows his law practice has specialized in criminal defense, personal injury, workers' compensation and civil litigation. (Thu, 30 Sep 2010 10:20:44 -0700)
Lawyer Sues Over Attending Male Retreat
A California lawyer has sued his former employer for allegedly docking his pay after refusing to sign up for a "New Warrior" personal-development seminar during which men disrobe and pass around a wooden phallus. An otherwise routine labor dispute includes salacious accusations involving a little-known, secretive nonprofit known as The ManKind Project, which seeks to "redefine mature masculinity ... (Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:14:17 -0700)
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