Tag: Lawyers
N.J. Lawyer Accused in Sex for Legal Services Sting Found Dead
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The lawyer faced charges of criminal sexual contact after he allegedly propositioned a female undercover detective in a sting operation.
Miller & Chevalier Elects Two New Members
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Miller & Chevalier Chartered announced that the firm elected two new members: Michael J. Satin and Addy R. Schmitt, both of whom practice in the areas of white collar defense and complex civil litigation.
Litigation, Arbitration Lawyer William Joins Hogan Lovells
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William (Bill) Regan has joined Hogan Lovells’ New York office as partner in the Litigation and Arbitration practice group.
Hall Estill Adds Reed Smith Partner Leah Rudnicki as Oil and Gas Practice Expands
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Hall Estill expands its oil and gas practice with the addition of Leah Rudnicki, most recently a partner at Reed Smith in Houston. Rudnicki, an Oklahoma native, joins the firm’s Oklahoma City office.
Quarles and Brady Partner Andre Fiebig Publishes Two Books
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Andre Fiebig, a partner at Quarles & Brady, authored two books on antitrust law issues for Thomson Reuters and the American Bar Association.
Florida Lawyer Permanently Disbarred for Role in DUI Setup
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Stephen Diaco, one of three lawyers accused of setting up a rival’s DUI arrest, was permanently disbarred Thursday by the Florida Supreme Court, reports The Tampa Tribune.
Disbarred Lawyer Gets 30 Days for Theft of Blind Client’s $400k Inheritance
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Timothy Darden pleaded no contest to two felony grand theft charges and must serve 30 days in jail and pay $471,500 in restitution to his two victims over a five-year probation period.
Buchalter Nemer Rings in 2016 with the Creation of New Japan Practice
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The establishment of the practice coincides with the arrival of Sabina A. Helton and Steven M. Nakasone in the firm’s Los Angeles office.
Veteran Government Affairs Attorney Jim Perras Joins Wilson Elser
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National law firm Wilson Elser announces that Jim Perras has joined the firm’s Hartford, CT, office as of counsel.
Judge Sanctions Prominent Dallas Lawyer for Misconduct
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Brewer and his law firm conducted a push poll with questions and statements “designed to influence or alter the opinion or attitude of the person being polled,” the judge ruled.
IP Attorney Bradley D. Coburn Joins Dykema Cox Smith’s Austin Office
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Bradley D. Coburn has joined Dykema’s Intellectual Property Department as a member of the firm’s Austin office
Trial Lawyer Robin Harrison Joins Houston-Based Hicks Thomas
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Trial lawyer Robin L. Harrison has joined the Houston-based commercial litigation firm Hicks Thomas LLP as a partner.
AZA Names Nine New Hires
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Houston-based Ahmad, Zavitsanos, Anaipakos, Alavi & Mensing has added nine attorneys.
Trial Lawyer Regina Rodriguez Joins Hogan Lovells in Denver
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Hogan Lovells announces that Regina (Gina) Rodriguez has joined the Litigation and Arbitration Practice Group as a partner in the firm’s Denver office.
Rose•Walker Law Firm Adds Attorney Faith Eaton in Dallas
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The national trial and business law firm Rose•Walker LLP has added attorney Faith Eaton in the firm’s Dallas office.
Rudy Giuliani Leaves Bracewell’s for New Crisis Management Role
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Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani is leaving Houston-based Bracewell Giuliani to joing New York-based Greenberg Traurig as global chair of their cybersecurity and crisis management practice.
Schiff Hardin Adds Financial Markets Partner in New York
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Schiff Hardin LLP announces that Domenick Pugliese has joined the firm’s New York office as a partner in the Financial Markets and Products Group.
Termination Clause in Contingent Fee Contract Is Invalid
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A Pennsylvania court has ruled that a fired contingent fee attorney can’t enforce a provision in his fee agreement requiring a client to pay the lawyer 20 percent of his eventual recovery if the client changes counsel.
Wilson Elser Opens New Orleans Office with Lisa Africk at the Helm
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National law firm Wilson Elser announced the opening of a New Orleans office, the firm’s 30th U.S. office and the fourth opened in the past 12 months.
Texas Law Firm GODWIN PC Names R. Alan York Managing Shareholder, COO
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GODWIN PC has named Houston appellate attorney and firm President R. Alan York as Managing Shareholder and Chief Operating Officer, effective January 6, 2016.
