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We're pleased to welcome the following lawyers and law firms to JD Supra, now distributing their legal updates and publications on our law news network:

- King & Spalding

"Celebrating more than 125 years of service, King & Spalding is an international law firm that represents a broad array of clients, including half of the Fortune Global 100, with 800 lawyers in 17 offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The firm also represents hundreds of clients with new ventures and mid-sized companies in emerging industries..." See portfolio>>

- Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft

"Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, founded in downtown New York in 1792, is proud of more than 200 years of service to many of the world's most prestigious institutions. Our rich history and participation in many significant social, economic, and legal issues accompanying the growth of the U.S. have led us to also become one of the world's most prominent law firms, with influence that has expanded around the globe as we advise clients with interests in Europe, South America, and the Pacific Rim..." See portfolio>>

- Patton Boggs

"For more than 40 years, Patton Boggs has maintained a reputation for cutting-edge advocacy by working closely with Congress and regulatory agencies in Washington, litigating in courts across the country, and negotiating business transactions around the world. Our partners include women and men with extensive backgrounds in government service with strong ties to both major political parties, as well as top-flight litigators and individuals with a keen understanding of business and finance..." See portfolio>>

- Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler

"Patterson Belknap delivers a full range of services across more than 20 practice groups in both litigation and commercial law. Our practice groups and attorneys are regularly ranked among the leaders in New York and nationally by the most respected industry guides, based on client and peer reviews. Clients include a diverse group of institutions and individuals: from pharmaceutical and medical device companies to major media and publishing empires; from consumer products companies to financial institutions; from fine art museums to famous entertainers; from foreign companies seeking to transact business on U.S. stock exchanges to U.S. companies doing business abroad..." See portfolio>>

- Farella Braun + Martel LLP

"Farella Braun + Martel LLP represents clients throughout the United States and abroad in sophisticated business transactions and high-stakes commercial, civil and criminal litigation. We are known for our imaginative legal solutions and the dynamism and intellectual creativity of our lawyers. Founded in 1962, we are headquartered in San Francisco and maintain an office in the Napa Valley that is focused on the wine industry..." See portfolio>>

- Abrams Fensterman

"Abrams Fensterman was established in 2000, bringing together a team of top attorneys with decades of experience. The firm is structured to provide sophisticated legal representation across a range of practice areas ranging from health law and estate planning to all types of family law and civil litigation. Both individuals and businesses can turn to us whether they are filing bankruptcy, need assistance with business formation, or have another legal concern..." See portfolio>>

- Rios Abogados

Based in Mexico: "The goal of the firm, Rios Abogados, P.C. is to offer effective and integral legal services to any individual and corporation, which are of a good quality, at a fair cost, to comply with our boss' expectation, the client..." See portfolio>>

- Davis Brown

"Founded in 1929, Davis, Brown, Koehn, Shors & Roberts, P.C., provides comprehensive legal services to clients ranging from private individuals to Fortune 500 corporations. With a growing practice of more than 70 attorneys and offices in downtown Des Moines, as well as West Des Moines and Ames, we offer legal services in a wide variety of areas, such as administrative law, business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, employment law, government relations, immigration, patent law and intellectual property, biotechnology, real estate, securities, taxation and litigation..." See portfolio>>

- Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green PA

"Sheehan Phinney is a full-service business law firm providing a broad range of sophisticated legal services to clients in traditional and emerging areas of law. Our diverse client base includes local and regional businesses, institutions and municipalities, as well as national and international businesses. With offices in the major business centers in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, our firm is strategically positioned to serve this thriving part of New England..." See portfolio>>

- Harold Shepley & Associates, LLC

"Harold Shepley and Associates, LLC is a full service debt relief law firm comprised of bankruptcy attorneys in Pennsylvania and financial professionals dedicated to helping individuals, families, and businesses who are struggling with an overwhelming amount of debt..." See portfolio>>

- Bryan L. Salamone and Associates P.C.

"The aggressive approach of Bryan L. Salamone & Associates, P.C. has earned the law firm a reputation for excellence among clients, judges, and adversaries. The firm's lawyers are well-known for successfully representing thousands of clients in complicated and emotional Long Island divorce and family law cases..." See portfolio>>

- Lane Powell PC - ERISA Law

"Lane Powell offers a sophisticated practice in ERISA-related matters, from the formation and administration of ERISA plans, to the litigation of ERISA-related claims. Lane Powell has nationally recognized expertise and specialized knowledge in this highly complex area of the law..." See portfolio>>

And three new practice group additions for long-time JD Supra contributor, Foley Hoag:

- Foley Hoag LLP - Corporate Social Responsibility

"If your company already has global business interests--or is looking toward the global markets for new opportunities--you're facing many additional, perhaps unanticipated, risks and challenges. Businesses participating in the global marketplace are increasingly held to higher standards of social, environmental and ethical accountability; and unresponsive companies risk damage to their reputations, brand image and competitiveness. At Foley Hoag, we help our clients anticipate these challenges and limit their risks by incorporating internationally recognized standards into their strategic planning, crisis response strategies and relationships with stakeholders..." See portfolio>>

- Foley Hoag LLP - Environmental Law

"Foley Hoag has perhaps the largest environmental litigation and dispute resolution practice in New England. And, through service to our clients, we have attained a national reputation in environmental matters. Our lawyers have built an impressive record resolving environmental disputes at the negotiating table and in the courtroom, and a number of our cases have produced precedents of national importance..." See portfolio>>

- Foley Hoag LLP - Trademark, Copyright & Unfair Competition

"Foley Hoag's Trademark, Copyright & Unfair Competition practice group handles the full spectrum of trademark matters. We advise our clients on the availability of marks and names, prepare and prosecute domestic and foreign applications for marks, and monitor and maintain thousands of registrations worldwide. We help clients exploit their brands through trademark licensing, and provide clients with the legal and contractual protection they need to maximize the commercial potential of their brands without jeopardizing their rights..." See portfolio>>

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For your reference, here's a roundup of some of the recent press pickup around the web of law news and updates published on JD Supra.

In the new year, you can expect to see this report of media mentions as a regular, monthly feature on our blog. As you can tell from the diversity of links below, JD Supra member content is referenced in everything from mainstream periodicals and media outlets to niche sites focused on specific topics, interests, and industries.

Not shown: the copious links to JD Supra content coming from community forums where registration is required (and links hard to capture); wiki entries; community newsletters and email updates; social media shares, likes, retweets; news sharing sites like StumbleUpon, reddit, digg; government sites like OpenCongress (where we see frequent pickup); and personal interest blogs.

We've limited this inaugural list to the last month or so, with a handful of older articles included because they continue to drive attention to the JD Supra update at hand.

Media Mentions - JD Supra Legal Updates - Dec/Nov 2011:

Franczek Radelet in National Review - The New NLRB Controversy ...

Ropes & Gray LLP in Wall Street Journal 'Corruption Currents' - High Tide: From The Lokpal Debate To Arab League Monitors ...

Lowenstein Sandler in WSJ 'Corruption Currents' - High Tide: From A Report On Iran Nuke Ambitions To Syrian Asset Flight ...

John Boscariol in WSJ ' Corruption Currents' - High Tide: From Arab League Deadlines To Olympus Meetings ...

Jonathan Marks in WSJ 'Corruption Currents' - High Tide: From An Arab League Suspension To The 'Soft Corruption' Of Congress ...

Ober|Kaler in the U.S. Department of Defense Military Health System - Military Medical Digest: Tricare News ...

Heennan Blaikie LLP in Huffington Post - Geeta Ramcharitar, Florida Woman, Nearly Foreclosed On Over $4.70 Fee ...

Foley Hoag in GenomeWeb - AMA Proposes New Coding Criteria for Multi-Analyte Algorithm-Based Tests ...

Manatt in Planned Giving Design Center - Heard on the Web: Gift Tax Exclusion to Decrease to $1 Million? ...

McNabb Associates in Asia Times Online - US creates an Iranian albatross ...

McNabb Associates in Middle East Research and Information Project - Debunking the Iran "Terror Plot" ...

Charles 'Chuck' Rubin in Wealth Strategies Journal - Transfer Taxes Under a Democratic Majority ...

Fisher & Phillips LLP in the California Chamber of Commerce Daily Headlines - Human Resource / Health Safety ...

Warner Norcorss & Judd in Wealth Strategies Journal - Portable Estate Tax Exemption ...

Doug Cornelius in New York Times DealBook - Behind Rakoff's Rejection of Citigroup Settlement ...

Katten in BenefitsLink - DOL Final Investment Advice Guidance for 401(k) Type Plans ...

The Rosenbaum Law Firm in BenefitsLink - The Value of a Good ERISA Fiduciary ...

Sedgwick LLP in OccupyWallStreet - Mortgage Lenders Are Becoming Increasingly Concerned With Gas and Oil Leases Associated With Hydraulic Fracturing ...

Ford & Harrison in ChiroEco Online Chiropractic Community - OCR's HIPAA audit program is underway ...

Cato Institute in Personal Liberty Digest - Court Upholds Obamacare, Supreme Court To Begin Discussion ... 

Jonathan Rosenfeld in Emergency Physicians Monthly - WhiteCoat's Call Room Healthcare Update ...

Margot Patterson in eM+C: eMarketing & Commerce - 6 Email Marketing Predictions for 2012 ...

Howard Ankin in Railnews - Illinois Court Considers Liability of Truck Driver for Amtrak Accident ...

Akerman Senterfitt in FierceHealthcare Daily News for Healthcare Executives - Laws to consider in hospital-physician co-management agreements ...

Morgan Lewis in 401kHelpCenter - October 2011 Digest ...

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Stay tuned for more Media Mentions in the new year...

With the recent arrival of Toronto-based law firm Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt, we thought now might be a good time to introduce some of the Canadian lawyers and law firms publishing their legal content on JD Supra. Without further ado:

- Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Brand new to JD Supra: "Osler is recognized for the breadth and depth of its practice in business law and is consistently ranked as one of Canada's top firms. We have leading lawyers in the specialized areas that allow our clients to succeed in their business objectives and deep industry expertise in the various sectors of the North American economy.With almost 500 lawyers working together from offices across Canada in Toronto, Calgary, Montreal and Ottawa and our office in New York, we undertake mandates that cross Canada's internal borders as well as mandates that cross international borders..."

-  Heenan Blaikie LLP

"With our outstanding track record in business law, labour and employment law, litigation, tax law, entertainment law and intellectual property, we deliver comprehensive legal advice and innovative business solutions to clients across Canada and abroad from our offices in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia. In 2009, the firm opened a representative office in Singapore, at the heart of the Asian market. Furthermore, with its reinforced practice in Paris as of January 2011, Heenan Blaikie has become one of the leading international business law firms operating in France..."

- Thomas Heintzman - McCarthy Tetrault

"Thomas G. Heintzman is senior counsel at McCarthy Tetrault in Toronto. His practice focuses on litigation, arbitration and mediation relating to corporate disputes, shareholder's rights, securities law, broadcasting/telecommunications and class actions. He has been counsel in important actions, arbitrations, and appeals before all levels of courts in many Canadian provinces as well as the Supreme Court of Canada..."

- Clark Wilson LLP

"Clark Wilson LLP, located in Vancouver Canada, provides effective and practical legal advice on a comprehensive range of commercial issues, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, real estate and trade. Our strong litigation and dispute resolution team provides support in the courtroom or by way of alternative dispute resolution when required. Our intellectual property group advises on patents, trademarks, licensing and related issues in the burgeoning area of technology law. And our tax lawyers can advise on the structuring of transactions and business ownership to minimize taxation...."

- Davis LLP

"...a leading full-service law firm providing comprehensive legal services to clients through our offices across Canada and in Japan. We have more than 200 legal advisors and consultants representing financial, corporate and government organizations and individuals. Our highly specialized lawyers work in integrated practice groups to seamlessly deliver cross-jurisdictional advice"

- Ellyn Law LLP

"...a Toronto business litigation and arbitration firm. We act on cases involving contracts, agency and distributorship, trades disputes, shareholder disputes, oppression remedy, libel and defamation, foreign judgment enforcement and foreign arbitral award enforcement."

- Feldstein Family Law Group

"After graduating from Osgoode Hall Law School, Andrew Feldstein established Feldstein Family Law Group in 1994. The firm has now grown to include ten Family Law lawyers and a strong, dynamic support staff. As the senior lawyer in the firm, Andrew makes it his personal goal to achieve optimal results for all Clients of the firm. Andrew's passion for Family Law has directed his practice to focus exclusively on this area of law..."

- John McKeown - Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

"John focuses on providing advocacy and advice concerning intellectual property and related matters, including protecting trade-marks, copyrights, patents, confidential information and misleading advertising and claims under the Competition Act. He's certified by the Law Society of Upper Canada as a specialist in IP Law (Trade Marks/Copyright)..."

- MBM Intellectual Property Law LLP

"MBM Intellectual Property Law is a dynamic and progressive law firm that practices exclusively in the area of intellectual property, including the commercialization of technology and the exploitation of knowledge. Our firm and our professional teams have a wide range of services to offer in the intellectual property arena. With offices throughout Canada, MBM coordinates clients' intellectual property portfolios with the expertise available nationwide..."

- Reis Pagtakhan - Aikins Law

"Reis Pagtakhan practices primarily in the area of immigration and business law. His extensive experience includes obtaining temporary entry and permanent residency for business persons and individuals coming to Canada from all over the world. Reis has lectured on and written papers for the Law Society of Manitoba, the Manitoba Bar Association and the Community Legal Education Association of Manitoba. He has presented position papers before the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration and Immigration Department officials..."

- Chris Bennett - Davis LLP

"Chris Bennett is the head of Davis LLP's Trade-marks, Technology & Outsourcing, and Video Games & Interactive Entertainment Law Practice Groups. He is also a member of the firm's Intellectual Property Law and Franchise & Distribution Law Groups, and he is the Chair of the firm's Environmental Sustainability Task Force..."

- John Boscariol

"Head of McCarthy Tetrault LLP's International Trade and Investment Law Group & partner in the Litigation Group. John advises both private and public sector clients on the application of international trade and investment protection agreements, including the North American Free Trade Agreement, the agreements of the World Trade Organization, bilateral investment treaties, and regional and sectoral trade agreements. His practice also focuses on other international trade matters, including export and import controls, trade embargoes, blocking measures, economic sanctions, defence controls, national security measures, anti-dumping, countervail and safeguard measures, anti-corruption laws, government procurement, and all customs tariff and enforcement issues..."

- Margot Patterson - FMC Law

"Margot practises with the Communications Law, Entertainment | Sports | Media, and Intellectual Property Practice Groups in the Ottawa office of Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP..."

- Tracey Tremayne-Lloyd - Gardiner Roberts LLP, GR Health Law

"Tracey Tremayne-Lloyd (TTL) is a Certified Specialist in Health Law and has been practicing health law for over two decades. She is currently the Chair of the Health Law Group of the multidisciplinary Toronto firm of Gardiner Roberts LLP..."

- Erik Magraken - MacIsaac & Company

"Erik is a Personal Injury and ICBC Claims lawyer with the British Columbia law-firm MacIsaac & Company. He restricts his practice exclusively to plaintiff-only personal injury and ICBC claims with a particular emphasis on claims involving orthopaedic injuries, complex soft tissue injuries. brain injuries and spinal cord injuries..."

- Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

"Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG), the largest full-service Canadian law firm, is driven to help achieve the best possible results for all our clients. With more than 750 lawyers, intellectual property agents and other legal professionals in six offices, BLG provides corporate, litigation and intellectual property solutions to a wide range of clients nationally and internationally. And as a bilingual English-French firm, BLG excels under both the common and civil law systems in Canada..."

- Cory Furman - MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman LLP

"Rounded experience as an intellectual property counselor, across various subject matter fields and client demographics. Experience primarily concentrated on the strategic identification and development of intellectual property rights and portfolios in a multijurisdictional context. Trademark and patent prosecution, and patent litigation, are the primary substantive areas of my legal practice in addition to portfolio advising. Corollary work in the areas of licensing, copyright and the like as well..."

- Daniel Strigberger - Miller Thomson LLP

"Several years experience being lead counsel in insurance litigation matters before the courts, private arbitration tribunals, and at the Financial Services Commission of Ontario. Many years working on numerous projects with Canada's leading authority on Internet law. With mix of insurance litigation and Internet law experience, in a key position to answer legal questions and litigate matters that include a technology component..."

- E. Wayne Benedict

"E. Wayne Benedict, LL.M (ADR) Candidate, JD (Distinction), B.HRLR (Great Distinction), is an Alberta Barrister and Solicitor with the Calgary firm McGown Johnson. Mr. Benedict was an editor of the Saskatchewan Law Review (2004-05) and the Alberta Law Review (2005-06), and he was Law Clerk to The Honourable Mr. Justice Kenneth Mackenzie and The Honourable Mr. Justice Allan Thackray of the British Columbia Court of Appeal (2006-07)..."

- Michele Allinotte

"I practice law in the heart of Downtown Cornwall at Allinotte Law Office My practice areas include estate planning, real estate and business law..."

- Garry Wise

"Garry J. Wise was born in Toronto, and graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1984. He was called to the Ontario Bar in 1986, and practices law in Toronto with Wise Law Office, a Toronto employment law, family law and litigation firm. He has completed advanced training in Family Law Mediation and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology..."

- Omar Ha-Redeye

"Omar Ha-Redeye is a recent graduate (Juris Doctor) of the law program at the University of Western Ontario. He is articling with a top-ranked litigation boutique in Toronto for 2010-2011 (Student-at-Law, not a lawyer)..."

- Ryan Venables

"Ryan is a third year Juris Doctor (J.D.) candidate in the University of Western Ontario's Faculty of Law with an expected graduation date of 2012. Ryan will also be joining the Hamilton law firm of Ross & McBride LLP for his articles commencing in August 2012..."

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We're pleased to welcome the following lawyers and law firms now distributing their updates, blog posts, and other legal publications on the JD Supra network:

- Akerman Senterfitt:

""Akerman is ranked among the top 100 law firms in the U.S. by The National Law Journal NLJ 250 (2011) in number of lawyers and is the leading Florida firm. With 500 lawyers and government affairs professionals, Akerman serves clients throughout the United States and overseas from Florida, New York, Washington, D.C., California, Colorado, Virginia, Nevada, Utah, and Texas..." See portfolio>>

- Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.:

"Epstein Becker Green is uncompromising in its pursuit of legal excellence and client service in its areas of practice: Health Care and Life Sciences, Labor and Employment, Litigation, Corporate Services, and Employee Benefits. The Firm was founded to serve the health care industry and has been at the forefront of health care legal developments since 1973. The Firm is also proud to be a trusted advisor to clients in the financial services and hospitality industries, among others, representing entities from startups to Fortune 100 companies..." See portfolio>>

- Harney Westwood & Riegels:

"Harneys is a leading international offshore law firm. We provide the world's top law firms, financial institutions and corporations with legal services relating to British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Cyprus and Anguilla law. Key practice areas include corporate & commercial, banking & finance, investment funds, litigation & insolvency and private client..." See portfolio>>

- Zelle Hofmann Voelbel & Mason LLP:

"Zelle Hofmann attorneys are proud to represent clients in their most challenging insurance-related disputes, antitrust/competition and other complex business litigation in venues across the United States and around the world. Our experience in successfully resolving high-profile, high-exposure cases and our commitment to efficient and responsive service supports everything we do..." Read portfolio>>

- Ladas & Parry LLP:

"Ladas & Parry LLP is a law firm primarily engaged in the practice of intellectual property (IP) law. Our practice is broad-ranging, from all aspects of patent, trademark, and copyright law, to advice on entertainment law, domain names, security interests in intellectual property, licensing, franchising and related aspects of commercial law and other legal areas dealing with technology" See portfolio>>

- Wahab & Medenica LLC:

"Wahab & Medenica manages the spectrum of legal issues confronting businesses, large and small, through consistently proactive advocacy. Assisting our clients with issues such as business transactions and governance, technology, and intellectual property, we provide a complete array of services ranging from complex agreements to litigation" See portfolio>>

- Chang, Ruthenberg & Long PC:

"Over 20 years as a firm exclusively focused on employee benefits law ... we're one of the largest ERISA compliance practices on the West Coast. It's all we do. Our team of attorneys and pension consultants works with employers, fiduciaries, administrators, CPAs, and corporate counsel to improve plan designs, ensure compliance, build benefits teams, solve problems, implement ESOP succession strategies and realize goals..." See portfolio>>

- Gilbert LLP:

"Based in Washington, DC, with an office in Austin, Texas, Gilbert LLP is a law firm that represents a wide range of clients, including corporations, partnerships, non-profit organizations and individuals in complex disputes, including high-stakes litigation, class actions and ADRs. Best known for representing policyholder interests in insurance coverage matters, Gilbert LLP also has active commercial litigation and pro bono practices..." See portfolio>>

- Mark Bressler/Sassoon & Cymrot:

"As partner with Sassoon & Cymrot, I work with investors and business owners whose assets are over-leveraged, distressed or non-performing. I advise businesses that have difficulty accessing the capital equity and debt markets, and develop strategies for restructure and workout of business and real estate debt with lenders and secured creditors. I represent borrowers and lenders in the restructure, reorganization, sale and disposition of distressed businesses and real estate assets. I represent developers, investors, managers and lenders of hotel, retail, office, industrial and multi-family properties, and advise businesses who face leasing, financing or expansion needs..." See portfolio>>

- Lawyers.com:

"Lawyers.com provides you with legal information and the ability to search for a lawyer to help with your legal issue. Lawyers.com is powered by LexisNexis, a worldwide leader in legal and business information. Arm yourself with the information you need to solve your legal issue. Whether you hire a lawyer or do it yourself, use Lawyers.com to take action to empower your life..." See portfolio>>

- DepoTexas:

"DepoTexas is the preferred deposition and litigation services provider for leading law firms and corporate legal departments throughout Texas. Our offices are located in Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Houston, Midland, Odessa and San Antonio. We promise to provide speed and accuracy in addressing all your court reporting, deposition and litigation support needs from the inception of your case through trial..." See portfolio>>

We're also happy to announce the recent arrival of some of law firm Warner Norcross & Judd's practice groups on JD Supra:

- Michigan Employment Law:

"Steven Palazzolo brings a unique and varied background to the practice of labor and employment law. Prior to attending law school, Steve spent seven years as a shop floor supervisor in both union and non-union food processing plants. Steve also spent 11 years as in-house counsel specializing in labor and employment law for a multi-billion-dollar multinational corporation with extensive manufacturing operations. During this time Steve also supervised a staff of HR professionals. He emphasizes counseling clients on employee relations issues, policy development, NLRB, ADA, FMLA and international labor relations..." See portfolio>>

- Appellate Practice Group:

"The WNJ Appellate Practice Group is one of the Midwest's leading appellate litigation practice groups, counting among its members a recent Michigan Court of Appeals judge and former federal appellate clerks from the 4th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Circuits..." See portfolio>>
 
- White Collar:

"Warner's 'Better Partnership' is uniquely suited to help clients stay on the right side of the law. Our truly unusual law firm structure and history promote interdisciplinary collaboration with our colleagues who are subject-matter experts in areas impacted by government oversight. Most importantly, we take the time to watch and predict enforcement priorities. We understand that our clients want to be responsible corporate citizens so we make that our top priority..." See portfolio>>

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Here's a look at some of our newest contributors, lawyers and law firms distributing their publications and legal content on the JD Supra network. We're thrilled to welcome:

- Snell & Wilmer LLP

"Founded in 1938, Snell & Wilmer is a full-service business law firm with more than 400 attorneys practicing in nine locations throughout the western United States and in Mexico. The firm represents clients ranging from large, publicly traded corporations to small businesses, individuals and entrepreneurs." View Snell's legal portfolio>>
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- Jaburg Wilk

"Founded in 1984, Jaburg Wilk offers extensive experience, diversity in practice areas and the ability to think like a business owner. Our attorneys, paralegals, and other support staff's goal is to meet our clients' diverse legal needs and provide exceptional service." View Jaburg Wilk's portfolio>>

- Heenan Blaikie LLP

"Our clients range in size from start-ups to many of North America's largest public companies, public institutions including hospitals and universities, and government bodies. We also represent international clients seeking to protect and expand their interests in Canada." View Heenan Blaikie's portfolio>>

- Lowenstein Sandler PC

"Lowenstein Sandler is a nationally recognized, full-service AmLaw 200 law firm with offices in New York, Palo Alto and Roseland. Known for its results-oriented approach to client service, the firm represents public and private companies, financial institutions, investors, entrepreneurs, universities, and private clients..." View Lowenstein Sandler's portfolio>>

- Butler Snow

"Butler Snow has emerged from being primarily a regional firm to one with national scope. Our practice areas include the full range of business law and litigation services. We offer the depth to represent a broad spectrum of national and regional clients in a variety of legal areas...." View Butler Snow's portfolio>>

- Low, Ball & Lynch

"For over sixty years, Low, Ball & Lynch has zealously represented litigants throughout California. Low, Ball & Lynch attorneys collectively possess an extraordinary range of expertise in the defense of insured, self-insured, and public entity liability claims...." View Low, Ball & Lynch's portfolio>>

-  Franczek Radelet P.C.

"Our practice is focused and clearly defined. We represent management in all aspects of labor and employment law and employee benefits matters in both the private and public sectors. We also represent educational institutions in all aspects of education law......" View Franczek Radelet's portfolio>>

- Ethan Wohl

"Our practice focuses on representing institutional and individual investors on a full or partial contingency fee basis in securities and shareholder litigation. In that sphere, we represent and advise clients on a wide range of claims, including securities fraud, stock options backdating, market manipulation, mergers and acquisitions, and self-dealing transactions by corporate executives....." View Ethan Wohl's portfolio>>

- Fein, Such, Kahn & Shepard, P.C.

"We are a general practice firm serving clients in New Jersey and New York. We have been offering innovative solutions to business and personal legal issues for over 25 years - from business planning to tax and estates, from creditor representation in the areas of foreclosure, bankruptcy and collections to family law, from business litigation to personal injury and elder law. ." View Fein Such's portfolio>>

- BuckleySandler LLP

"BuckleySandler attorneys are among the leading financial services law practitioners in the country and have a track record of successfully assisting clients in litigation, enforcement, transactional and public policy matters...." View BuckleySandler's portfolio>>

-  Feldstein Family Law Group

"After graduating from Osgoode Hall Law School, Andrew Feldstein established Feldstein Family Law Group in 1994. The firm has now grown to include ten Family Law lawyers and a strong, dynamic support staff..." View Feldstein Family Law Group's portfolio>>

- Cogent Legal

"Cogent Legal is a legal graphics and consulting firm that develops visual presentations and strategy for attorneys in all phases of litigation. Cogent Legal integrates the legal expertise of a successful trial attorney with the creative and technical talent of a design firm...." View Cogent Legal's portfolio>>

- Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP

"Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP (TDS) is one of the leading full-service business law firms in Manitoba, with over 120 years of history providing legal services to its clients locally, nationally and internationally...." View Thompson Dorfman Sweatman portfolio>>

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Here's a look at some of our newest contributors, lawyers and law firms distributing their publications and legal content on the JD Supra network. We're thrilled to welcome:

- Bracewell & Giuliani LLP

"Bracewell provides guidance on business law, finance, litigation, government relations and regulatory policy. As a full service firm, Bracewell has considerable bench strength in all requisite practice areas..." View Bracewell & Giuliani Portfolio>>

- Constangy, Brooks & Smith, LLP

"Constangy, Brooks & Smith, LLP, is a management-only labor and employment law firm. We handle litigation prevention and defense, labor relations, benefits, immigration, workers' compensation (selected states only), wage and hour, occupational safety and health, and affirmative action..." View Constangy portfolio>>

- The Association of Media & Entertainment Counsel (AMEC)

"The Association of Media & Entertainment Counsel (AMEC) is the only organization of its kind. Formed in late 2005, AMEC is designed to support the career development and honor the achievements of in-house counsel and business affairs attorneys at major entertainment and media companies...." View AMEC portfolio>>

- The Law Office of Michelle A. Estlund, P.A.

"Michelle A. Estlund, P.A. is a law firm dedicated exclusively to the practice of criminal defense. Our clients are people accused of violating federal and state laws, people facing extradition due to international criminal charges, and people being investigated for possible criminal violations...." View Estlund portfolio>>

-  Cyrus Wadia - Cooper, White & Cooper LLP

"I am chair of Cooper's Intellectual Property and Music & Recording Industry Practice Groups, focusing on trademarks, copyrights, Internet-related transactions and litigation, and the music industry. I am also an experienced commercial litigator with an emphasis on real property, telecommunications, and class action consumer litigation....." View Cyrus Wadia portfolio>>

- Miles Cooper - Rouda Feder Tietjen & McGuinn

"Miles B. Cooper focuses on prosecuting large exposure cases and complex civil jury trials. He is frequently asked by other lawyers to consult, associate, or substitute into cases as trial counsel or help with cases that are likely to try...." View Miles Cooper portfolio>>

- Donna Wilson - BuckleySandler LLP

"Donna Wilson represents financial services providers including banks, mortgage companies, retailers, franchisors, telecommunications and media companies and others. She is a highly experienced litigator and mediator with experience in class actions, defense of mass torts, and deceptive trade practices matters." View Donna Wilson portfolio>>

- The Pollution Lawyers

"The Pollution Lawyers have represented many thousands of people in environmental contamination class action suits over the past decade, and recovered in excess of $65 million from polluters. Their cases are typically "David vs. Goliath" scenarios..." View The Pollution Lawyers portfolio>>

-  Marie Cheung-Truslow - Smith & Brink, P.C.

"Attorney Marie Cheung-Truslow, Chair of the firm's Property Insurance and Subrogation Practice Group has over 20 years experience litigating complex insurance coverage, arson and fraud defense, class action defense involving bad faith claims, and large loss subrogation. ..." View Marie Cheung-Truslow portfolio>>

- Nancie G. Marzulla

"I am a takings lawyer--with a practice focused on litigating takings claims in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. I handle water rights, real property, environmental, business, and intangible property takings claims..." View Nancy G. Marzulla portfolio>>

- Maureen Veterano - Underwriting Manager & Associate General Counsel at IPIS

"Manage work flow for a team of six professional intellectual property underwriters. Research and analyze data to predict likelihood and severity of litigation. Communicate results to insurance carriers, insured's and their counsel. Negotiate terms for insurance contracts for transfer of IP infringement risk..." View Maureen Veterano portfolio>>

- Collins & Lacy, P.C.

"Collins & Lacy has attorneys who know experience matters most when protecting your business.At Collins & Lacy, we place a premium on the attorney-client relationship, ethics and professionalism. Our attorneys strive to meet each client's expectations through intelligent counsel, insight into the nuances of law, sound judgment and strong representation. ..." View Collins & Lacy portfolio>>

- Sharon Berman -  Berbay Corp.

"Sharon Berman is Principal of Berbay Corp., a marketing consulting firm specializing in working with professional services firms. Since 1995, Berbay Corp. has put our marketing and public relations expertise to work for our law firm clients to brand them in their markets' minds, and get the phone to ring!..." View Sharon Berman portfolio>>

- Cordell Parvin LLC

"Drawing on 36 years of experience as a construction law rainmaker, Cordell Parvin works with lawyers and law firms to develop the next generation of great attorneys. He guides lawyers in finding the right attitude, setting appropriate goals, developing strategies for time management and building networking skills. ..." View Cordell Parvin portfolio>>

- SEO | Law Firm

"America's mid-size to large law firms have unique online legal marketing needs that set them apart from smaller firms. With offices all across the country, lawyers in every major metro area and oftentimes a diverse menu of practice areas, find that an out-of-the-box legal marketing solution is not going to work...." View SEO Law Firm portfolio>>

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- Morgan Lewis

"With 22 offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia, Morgan Lewis provides comprehensive transactional, litigation, labor and employment, regulatory, and intellectual property legal services to clients of all sizes--from global Fortune 100 companies to just-conceived startups--across all major industries..." View Morgan Lewis portfolio>>

- Reed Smith

"Reed Smith represents many of the world's leading companies in complex litigation and other high-stakes disputes, cross-border and other strategic transactions, and crucial regulatory matters. With lawyers from coast-to-coast in the United States, as well as in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, Reed Smith is known for its experience across a broad array of industry sectors..." View Reed Smith portfolio>>

- Dechert LLP

"Our lawyers have in-depth experience in a broad range of industries and practice areas. We know what it takes to keep our clients ahead of the competition. And with fully integrated offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, and Asia, we have the resources to deliver seamless, high-quality legal services to clients worldwide..." View Dechert portfolio>>

- Ropes & Gray LLP

"At a time of dramatic marketplace changes and financial turmoil, the world's leading companies, financial institutions and government agencies turn to Ropes & Gray for counsel. From start-ups to Fortune 500 global companies, Ropes & Gray represents finance, life sciences, manufacturing, electronics, technology, pharmaceutical, banking and consumer product leaders worldwide..." View Ropes & Gray portfolio>>

- Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP

"...a 450+ lawyer business litigation firm -- the largest in the United States devoted solely to business litigation. Our lawyers have tried 1328 cases and won 1214, or 91.4%. When representing defendants, our trial experience gets us better settlements or defense verdicts.  When representing plaintiffs, our lawyers have won over $15 billion in judgments and settlements.  We  have won four nine-figure jury verdicts in the last ten years. We have also obtained eight nine-figure and five ten-figure settlements." View Quinn Emanuel portfolio>>

- Sedgwick LLP

"Sedgwick LLP is an international litigation and business law firm that provides counseling, risk management, litigation management, trial, appellate and transactional legal services to sophisticated corporate clients. Founded in 1933 as a three-person firm in San Francisco, Sedgwick now has more than 350 attorneys in offices around the world. Sedgwick's collective experience spans the globe and virtually every industry..." View Sedgwick portfolio>>

- Miller Starr Regalia

"For more than 45 years, Miller Starr Regalia has had a well-established reputation as one of the leading real estate firms in California. For nearly all that time, our firm has written Miller & Starr, California Real Estate 3d, the 12-volume encyclopedia on California real estate. We call it "The Book". The Book is the most widely used and judicially recognized real estate treatise in California and is cited by practicing attorneys and courts throughout the state..." View Miller Starr Regalia portfolio>>

- Nexsen Pruet PLLC

"Nexsen Pruet is a multi-specialty business law firm headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, with more than 180 attorneys and offices in Charlotte, Greensboro, and Raleigh, NC as well as Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Hilton Head and Myrtle Beach, SC. Whether our client is based here in the Carolinas or in any other corner of the globe, we offer significant advantages in terms of outstanding individual lawyers, a depth of talent, and extensive experience in many areas..." View Nexsen Pruet portfolio>>

- Varnum LLP

"Varnum is a regional business law firm with more than 150 lawyers, serving clients in a full range of practice areas. We have built our reputation by helping clients identify opportunities, negotiate and close commercial transactions, win lawsuits and benefit from up-to-the-minute legal advice. Our clients range from large world-leading companies to smaller businesses who want world-class attention and service..." View Varnum portfolio>>

- Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP

"Schnader's team of outstanding lawyers serves the complex litigation and transactional needs of both long established and newly emerging businesses, including those doing business internationally and in cyberspace. We also provide wealth management and an array of personal legal services to individuals..." View Schnader portfolio>>

- Ifrah Law - Strategic Defense in Federal Investigations

"We formed Ifrah Law in October of 2009 for the express purpose of bringing the sophistication of a large firm and the personalized service of a smaller firm to clients who have critical matters. Our attorneys include a former special assistant U.S. Attorney, a former FTC attorney, and a number of highly trained veterans from some of the nation's largest and most respected law firms..." View Ifrah law portfolio>>

- McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

"With offices in Chicago and Washington state, MBHB provides comprehensive legal services to obtain and enforce our clients' intellectual property rights, from navigating patent office procedures to litigating complex infringement actions. We prosecute patent and trademark applications in both the U.S. and abroad, handle intellectual property litigation matters in trial and appellate courts across the country, and counsel clients nationwide and worldwide on the enforcement and defense of their intellectual property rights..." View MBHB portfolio>>

- Rosa Eckstein Schechter

"Rosa Eckstein Schechter has been an active participant in Florida's real estate community for over 15 years, first as a transactional attorney in large firms and most recently as general counsel for two national developers. Her diverse and comprehensive experience and negotiating skills give her a unique insight into both sides of the deal, and make her an effective advocate for her clients, who benefit from her knowledge, expertise and perspective..." View Eckstein Schechter portfolio>>

- Jeramie Fortenberry, Fortenberry Legal PLLC

"I am an estate planning and probate attorney who helps clients from across the United States with Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida matters. My first priority in probate matters is to get the job done with as little expense and delay as possible. To keep this focus, I am selective about the probate clients that I accept. I do not usually represent heirs or beneficiaries in disputes involving probate and estate administration. This keeps me free to focus on efficiently moving uncontested estates through the probate process..." View Fortenberry Legal portfolio>>

- Erik Anderson, Reardon Anderson LLC

"Erik Anderson is an attorney based in Tinton Falls, New Jersey who represents the interests of Fortune 500 companies, national and local businesses, insurance companies and individuals throughout New Jersey. Erik is a founding partner of the law firm Reardon Anderson, which provides legal services to its clients in New Jersey and the metropolitan New York City area..." View Erik Anderson portfolio>>

- Ronald Adams, Hoopes Adams & Alexander PLC

"Ronald Adams has first-hand knowledge and experience regarding the legal complexities, delays and greatly increased costs associated with the lack of proper planning. His principal goals are to guide people and their loved ones through the complex minefield of estate planning, to ensure people are able to care for themselves and their family members while alive and well and in the event of disability; and give people confidence in knowing they will leave their estate to whom they want, when they want, and in the way they want..." View Ronald Adams portfolio>>

- Managing Partner Forum

"The Managing Partner Forum (MPF) is the premiere resource for law firm managing partners and leaders to help them lead a more profitable, cohesive and sustainable law firm..." View MPF portfolio>>

- Edge International Consulting

"Edge international is recognized as the world's foremost consultancy for law firms, corporate law departments and legal leaders seeking strategic and tactical assistance. We provide our clients with original strategic guidance and innovative practical solutions to navigate an increasingly unfamiliar legal marketplace..." View Edge International portfolio>>

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- Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP

"Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP is a law firm with global reach known for solving challenging business problems and resolving sophisticated legal issues for many of the world's largest companies. Founded in 1924, the firm handles matters throughout the United States and worldwide. Seven major practice areas--corporate, energy and environmental, financial services, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, and tax--provide the framework for an extensive range of focus areas, allowing Sutherland attorneys to serve a diverse client base that ranges from small and medium-sized start-up businesses to a significant number of Fortune 100 companies..." View Sutherland's portfolio>>

- Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

"Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is the premier legal advisor to technology and growth enterprises worldwide, as well as the investment banks and venture capital firms that finance them. Over the past five decades, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati has established its reputation by having an unmatched knowledge of its clients' industries and deep and long-standing contacts throughout the technology sector..." View Wilson Sonsini's portfolio>>

- Loeb & Loeb LLP

"... a multi-service law firm with more than 300 attorneys in five offices in the US, including Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Nashville, and Washington, DC, as well as a representative office in Beijing that serves a rapidly growing number of Asian clients. The firm focuses on select core industries and practice areas, rather than endeavoring to be all things to all clients. We represent multi-national, Fortune 100 companies in their mid-market transactions and litigation matters, and serve as primary outside counsel to a multitude of mid-market clients. The firm also represents clients ranging from high tech start-ups to high net worth individuals and families..." View Loeb's portfolio>>

- McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

"McNees Wallace & Nurick exists to provide professional services of superior value which exceed our clients' expectations. We do this with creativity and integrity -- anticipating problems and understanding our clients' needs. Clients First! We foster a firm culture that attracts and retains the best people and enables each of us to achieve our goals. We work with enthusiasm and unity of purpose. We continue as leaders in our community and profession..." View McNees' portfolio>>

- Davis Wright Tremaine

"...a national business and litigation law firm representing businesses based throughout the United States and around the world. Davis Wright Tremaine LLP was founded in Seattle in 1908 on a simple guiding principle - to provide clients with quality legal services in a manner that would exceed their expectations. This principle has remained intact for decades as the Seattle office continued to grow and as we began to expand our reach across the nation. By the end of the 1980s, the firm had well-established offices in Anchorage, Bellevue (Wash.), Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. Our team currently includes more than 500 attorneys covering a wide variety of practice areas..." View DWT's portfolio>>
 

- Jackson Walker

"Jackson Walker is a Texas-based law firm with a national presence and global reach. With more than 330 attorneys, we're one of the largest firms in the state, and we provide comprehensive services in a broad range of practice areas. For over 100 years, we've represented companies that have changed the face of Texas business. Today, our attorneys continue to deliver practical, efficient solutions to clients in Texas, throughout the United States, and abroad. Our practice now spans the globe, and our corporate clients include some of the biggest names in business..." View Jackson Walker's portfolio>>

- Fisher & Phillips LLP

"We have 23 offices around the country and we continue to expand. Our attorneys practice before state and federal courts and administrative agencies in virtually every state. We are likely to have lawyers who are located near a client's problem, and who are thoroughly familiar with local laws, courts, and government agencies. We have a broad and diverse client base. We represent a wide range of public and private employers around the nation. Our clients include employers in the agriculture, automotive, banking, broadcasting, casino and gaming, construction, health care, hospitality, insurance, legal and professional services, manufacturing, mining, real estate, retail, technology, transportation, and wholesale and distribution industries, as well as state and local government entities, non-profit organizations, schools, colleges and universities..." View Fisher & Phillips' portfolio>>

- Bryan Cave LLP

"Bryan Cave LLP is a leading business and litigation firm with global reach, a strong reputation and a long history of success. We do interesting and challenging work for a diverse client base, including businesses, financial institutions and not-for-profit organizations, government entities and individual clients. With more than 1,000 lawyers and consulting professionals in 19 offices worldwide, we pride ourselves on proactive, solution-oriented work in every major area of interest to clients..." View Bryan Cave's portfolio>>

- Luce Forward

"With attorneys practicing throughout California, Luce Forward has been helping clients grow for over 135 years. The firm's philosophy of service also extends to the communities in which the attorneys practice. In addition, we have a healthy tradition of providing community service, leadership and pro bono services to many local and national causes and organizations. Luce Forward's dynamic practice is home to attorneys working in major business centers throughout California. We are known as a top law firm throughout the state and represent clients from across the country..." View Luce Forward's portfolio>>

- Poyner Spruill LLP

"Poyner Spruill has offices in Raleigh, Charlotte, Rocky Mount, and Southern Pines, North Carolina, giving it a statewide presence. The firm's size enables it to foster individual attorney excellence in such diverse practice areas as bankruptcy, workouts, creditors' rights, employment law, commercial real estate, employee benefits, banking law, venture capital, public utilities, health care law, governmental relations, environmental law, securities law, municipal law, construction law, white collar criminal defense, as well as trials and appeals in all state, federal and administrative courts and tribunals and alternative dispute resolution..." View Poyner Spruill's portfolio>>

- McDermott Will & Emery

"...a premier international law firm with a diversified business practice. Numbering more than 1,000 lawyers, we have offices in Boston, Brussels, Chicago, Düsseldorf, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Miami, Milan, Munich, New York, Orange County, Rome, San Diego, Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C. Extending our reach to Asia, we have a strategic alliance with MWE China Law Offices in Shanghai. McDermott has marked 75 years of serving a broad range of client interests. Established in 1934 as a tax practice in Chicago, Illinois, McDermott has grown its core practices and offices around the globe..." View McDermott's portfolio>>

- Jonathan Foxx, Lenders Compliance Group

"Lenders Compliance Group is the first full-service, mortgage risk management firm in the country, specializing exclusively in mortgage compliance and offering a full suite of hands-on and automated services in residential mortgage banking. Our organization consists of Directors, Group Administrators, Compliance Consultants, Staff, and Strategic Alliances..." View Lenders Compliance Group's portfolio>>

- Douglas Slain, Private Placement Advisors

"Private Placement Advisors represent entrepreneurs and small businesses in structuring private offerings to raise capital. We also represent investors as plaintiffs in deals gone sideways. We specialize in private placement law, both as litigators making use of California's Blue Sky Laws and as a transactional lawyers helping structure private offerings to ensure compliance with Federal and state securities law..." View Private Placement Advisors' portfolio>>

- Ross Delston

"Specialize in financial services law and Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) compliance in the US and internationally. Founder of GlobalAML.com, a Washington, DC-based compliance consulting firm. Clients include banks, industrial companies, law firms and US Government agencies. Recently completed an independent BSA/AML review/audit of publicly held money service business..." View Delston's portfolio>>

- Francis Fryscak, Partner at Cooley LLP

"...a partner in the Antitrust & Trade Regulation practice group and a member of the Cooley LLP Business department. He joined the Firm in 1999 and is resident in the Palo Alto office. Mr. Fryscak's practice is concentrated on antitrust matters. He provides antitrust counseling on issues arising out of mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, distribution arrangements, price discrimination, and corporate antitrust compliance.  He has worked closely with clients in numerous high profile antitrust investigations brought by the Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission and foreign antitrust regulatory agencies, including Adobe Systems Incorporated's acquisition of Macromedia and Siebel Systems, Inc.'s acquisition by Oracle..." View Mr. Fryscak's portfolio>>

- Cory Furman, Partner, MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman LLP

"Rounded experience as an intellectual property counselor, across various subject matter fields and client demographics. Experience primarily concentrated on the strategic identification and development of intellectual property rights and portfolios in a multijurisdictional context. Trademark and patent prosecution, and patent litigation, are the primary substantive areas of my legal practice in addition to portfolio advising. Corollary work in the areas of licensing, copyright and the like as well..." View Mr. Furman's portfolio>>

- Shannon Bayer, Bayer Law Office

"Generalist attorney focusing on building a strong bankruptcy, estate planning, and landlord tenant practice. My office is ocated in Charlestown, but as a resident of Somerville, I hope to build strong community relations in both towns. Providing access for individual going through difficult financial times and troubles..." View Ms. Bayer's portfolio>>

- Christopher Ariano, Ariano & Reppucci, PLLC

"Christopher Ariano is an experienced Phoenix bankruptcy attorney available for consultations regarding the preparation and filing of consumer bankruptcy petitions across the state of Arizona. Devoting the majority of his career to the filing of Arizona chapter 7 and chapter 13 consumer bankruptcy petitions, Chris has the specialized knowledge base to confidently guide you through the process of filing for bankruptcy..." View Mr. Ariano's portfolio>>

-  Julia Sullivan

"Ms. Sullivan has more than 23 years experience as an energy lawyer. She concentrates on regulatory issues in the electric utility and natural gas pipeline industries, including resource planning, procurement practices, risk management, and rate regulation. She has represented energy companies in significant matters before the federal courts, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and state utility commissions..." View Ms. Sullivan's portfolio>>

- Reuben Ortenberg, Fix Spindelman Brovitz & Goldman, P.C.

"Attorney concentrating on commercial contracts (especially commercial leases for both landlords and tenants) and litigation, real estate sales and purchases and related litigation, and extensive work as a municipal attorney. Currently concentrating on land use law and related litigation on behalf of municipalities and private land owners, and on matters related to agreements among business owners on the start and termination of businesses..." View Mr. Ortenberg's portfolio>>

- Great Jakes Marketing

"...a web-centric marketing company specializing in law firms and professional services. Innovative professional firms hire us to craft the website and web-strategies that build their practices.The websites that we create utilize a "Rainmaker-Focused" web-marketing paradigm, which was originated at Great Jakes. The approach integrates reputation-building techniques and social media tools that help professionals develop relationships that grow their practices..." View Great Jakes' portfolio>>

- Greenfield/Belser Ltd.

"Greenfield/Belser is a national leader in brand strategy and design focused on service businesses and organizations. From offices in Washington, D.C., New England and North Carolina, more than 40 designers, copywriters, account executives, Web developers and others work together to provide fully-integrated brand strategy and execution..." View Greenfield/Belser's portfolio>>

- Tom Matte, Max Advertising

"As CEO of Max Advertising and author of The Matte Pad, Tom focuses his endless enthusiasm into crafting creative and lasting marketing and advertising that differentiates his law firm clients, clearly communicates their messages and ultimately grows their practices. Whether a 10-person firm or one of the Am Law 100, he has worked with firms of all sizes. From branding and logo design, to advertising, collateral, websites and social media, Tom integrates it all together to create a cohesive and effective marketing strategy - one that helps his law clients grow and succeed..." View Tom Matte's portfolio>>

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Francis Fryscak, a partner in Cooley LLP's Antitrust & Trade Regulation practice group and a member of their Business department.

Featured Doc: Federal Trade Commission Proposes Major Revisions to HSR Form


Ary Rosenbaum, an ERISA/ retirement plan attorney for his firm, The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.. At a flat fee, Ary helps plan sponsors reduce their plan cost, facilitate administration, and limit their fiduciary liability.
Featured Doc: The Myth of Free 401(k) Administration


Sanford Millar, domestic and international tax planning and tax controversy attorney.

Featured Doc: TARP Used as Weapon Against Banks



Venable LLP, practicing in all areas of corporate and business law, complex litigation, intellectual property and regulatory and government affairs, with nearly 600 attorneys in offices across the country. Featured Doc: Approaches to Preemption Following the Dodd-Frank Act

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, a not-for-profit, statewide organization dedicated to the criminal defense attorney.

Featured Doc: Immigration Outline for Criminal Lawyers


Stephen Garcia, representing clients throughout California and the west coast that have been involved in truck accidents.

Featured Doc: "I am not the suing type. The insurance company said they will take care of everything!"


Santiago Cueto, who  focuses his practice on international business law with an emphasis on class action and international commercial litigation, arbitration and transactions.

Featured Doc: FCC v. ATT - Petition for a Writ of Certiorari


Alex Lane, criminal attorney in Phoenix, Arizona.
Featured Doc: How Strong Is the Evidence in Your DUI Case?

Joel Schwartz, Boston personal injury lawyer.
Featured Doc: It's Time to Jott!


Meyer Suozzi, English & Klein, whose 18 practice groups manage, negotiate or litigate just about any legal issue, transaction or dispute.
Featured Doc: Wrongful/Negligent Referrals - Let the Lawyer Beware!



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Thomas Wallin, who provides DUI defense across the state of California.
Featured Doc: DUI Questioner






Nick Akerman, attorney at Dorsey & Whitney's New York offices, who represents clients in cases relating to the protection of computer data, data breaches, corporate computer policies, the federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, and state and federal compliance requirements.  Featured Doc: United States Chess Federation Embroiled in Computer Fraud Prosecution


Michelle O'Neil, a Dallas divorce lawyer who specializes in complex divorce, child custody and marital property division. Her firm also focuses on gay and lesbian parenting issues.Featured Doc: Internet Parenting -- Skype Style




James Dibbini, managing attorney at a New York real estate law firm representing clients in landlord-tenant issues, business oragnization, civil litigation, tax certiorari, zoning, lender representation and Division of Housing and Community Renewal matters.
Featured Doc: Foreclosure: Do Not Ignore a Notice From Your Lender Regarding Foreclosure


Daniel Pyne, San Jose, California attorney, who counsel employers in a wide variety of matters, including wrongful discharge, discrimination, harassment, unfair competition and trade secret disputes. Featured Doc: Take Reinstatement Obligations Seriously When Employees Conclude Leaves of Absence



Bruce Rosen, Managing Partner of Real Estate Counselors, PLLC, a

boutique law firm in Washington, D.C. specializing in commercial real estate and business transactions. Featured Doc: Your Best Defense - Defense Contractors and Leasing

David Smith, litigator of complex business and consumer cases in Washington, D.C., particularly in the areas of unfair competition, unfair business practices, class actions, real estate disputes, banking and legal malpractice. Featured Doc: Steve Eisman's Next Big Short






Thomas Petrelli, Pennsylvania litigator in all areas of family law. Featured Doc: 10 Tips to Successful Co-Parenting






Frank Natoli, of Natoli-Lapin, a New York firm representing start-ups, small businesses, artists and independent inventors.
Featured Doc: How to Enforce Online Website Agreements
 
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Owen Kurtin - New York attorney whose practice focuses on corporate, commercial and regulatory representation of both mature and early stage companies, investors, and lenders in the Satellites & Space, Communications & Media, and Information Technologies sectors.

Owen advises on a wide range of M&A and private equity transactions; cross-border joint ventures and strategic alliances; debt and equity offerings; and financial and strategic investments. He also counsels company boards and officers on their fiduciary obligations and other governance issues, shareholders on their rights, and advises on complex commercial arrangements

Featured Doc: FCC Faces Hurdle of Brand X Ruling

Julian Johnstone - a dispute resolution and litigation lawyer in England and Wales, at Druces LLP. Julian specializes in Mediation, Arbitration, Commercial litigation and Real Estate litigation. Clients incliude individuals, shareholders, start up enterprises, small and medium companies, partnerships, LLPs, financial institutions, investment syndicates and multi-nationals, with particular emphases on European corporates with interests in the UK and those with commercial property interests.

Featured Doc: A review of the Bribery Act 2010



Hendrik Pretorius - born in South Africa, and having grown up in Argentina and Mexico, fluent in Spanish and Afrikaans, attorney Pretorius emigrated to the United States of America in the year 2000. He assists families, individuals, and businesses navigate the complexities of immigration processing.

Featured Doc: U.S. Immigration Option for Entrepreneurs: L Visa






MBM Intellectual Property Law - With offices throughout Canada, MBM coordinates clients' intellectual property portfolios with the expertise available nationwide.

Featured Doc: Regulation of Subsequent Entry Biologics in Canada


                                Pew Law Center - Arizona bankruptcy, tax, and transactional firm
founded by Lawrence "D" Pew.

Featured Doc: Secrets About Chapters 7 and 13

 

Scott Stewart - representing clients throughout the greater Phoenix area in family law matters including divorce, domestic violence, child custody, paternity, prenuptual and postnuptual agreements, juvenile rights, and adoption.

Featured Doc: Will Young-Adult Relationship Trends Lower U.S. Divorce Rate?

Linda Wilkins - works with companies and their boards of directors to design executive compensation plans to recruit and retain key executives. She also represents executives in negotiating their employment and severance agreements. She advises business owners on exit strategies, including leveraged ESOP transactions.

Featured Doc: Executive Compensation Provisions of the Financial Reform Act

The Ammons Law Firm - Based in Houston Texas, the firm exclusively represents clients who have been injured or have died at the hands of someone's negligence.

Featured Doc: Upfitted Trucks

Nancy G. Marzulla - a takings lawyer with a practice focused on litigating takings claims in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. I handle water rights, real property, environmental, business, and intangible property takings claims. Nancie served as an Attorney/Advisor, and subsequently as a trial lawyer in the Employment Section of the Civil Rights Division at the U.S. Department of Justice

Featured Doc: Top Water Rights Decisions

Washington Journal of Law, Technology & Art - publishes concise legal analysis for practicing attorneys.

Featured Doc: Volume 6 Issue 1 Summer 2010

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Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP is a full-service law firm with more than 600 attorneys in locations across the United States and an affiliate in London.

Featured Doc: A Practitioner's Guide To Protecting Technology Assets

General Counsel Richard Russeth, who converges strategic business objectives with the legal compliance, transactional and litigation needs of Leprino Foods Company.

M&A (including international transactions), Food Law (FDA/USDA), Employment Law, Litigation, General Corporate, Antitrust, Trademarks and Commonsense.

Featured Doc: Why My Human Document Reviewer Is Better Than Your Algorithm!

Dublin based Law Firm Cathal N. Young, O'Reilly & Co., Solicitors based in Dublin City Centre. General practice concentrating on Personal Injury Litigation, Family Law, Commercial & Residential Conveyancing, Probate, Licensing Law. Recently been appointed as one of the legal advisors to the National Asset Management Agency (NAMA).

Featured Doc: High Court decision in relation to smoking ban

The International Lawyers Network, an association of high-quality, full-service law firms with more than 5,000 lawyers world-wide. The Network provides clients with easily accessible legal services in 67 countries on six continents.

Featured Doc: Re-cap of ALM's Law Firm Marketing & Business Development Leadership Forum: The Changing Nature of the In-House and Outside Counsel Relationship

The Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Center, which provides clients throughout the Tampa Bay, Florida area with the professional bankruptcy counseling. 

Featured Doc: Stern Call to Prevent Major Bankruptcies

The Law Offices of David Benowitz is a criminal and DUI defense law firm representing clients in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia.

Featured Doc: Ex-Death Row Inmate Attests to the Importance of DNA Testing

Founded in 1979, JAMS, The Resolution Experts, is the largest private provider of mediation and arbitration services in the United States. With Resolution Centers nationwide, JAMS and its 250 full-time, exclusive mediators and arbitrators successfully resolve cases ranging in size, industry and complexity

Featured Doc: A New Approach to Construction Disputes

Richard Ackerman, whose firm regularly represents causes associated with the 10th Amendment (reproductive choice issues, medical marijuana, energy), First Amendment causes, and the representation of indigent and under-served individuals in a variety of constitutional contexts.

Featured Doc: Luke v. Redlands Community Hospital
Brief --- California Court of Appeal

The Agresta Firm PC, formed on December 1, 2009 by Robert Agresta, Esq. as a boutique firm to handle unique corporate matters.

Featured Doc: Constructs of a Constitutional Convention (Abridged)

Gammon & Grange, represents nonprofit organizations (including charities, churches, religious ministries, and educational institutions), businesses, radio and television companies, and individuals in a variety of practice areas. 

Featured Doc: 2010 Estate Tax Planning - Congress Fails to Act; You Must Not

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Cuban-born Miami attorney Michael Diaz, Jr. earned his stripes as a prosecutor under Janet Reno in the 1980s after graduating from the University of Miami School of Law. He went into private practice in 1990 and subsequently founded Diaz Reus, a noted international law firm focused largely on international financial fraud, including recouping assets for victims of alleged Madoff and Stanford Ponzi schemes. He spoke to us from his Miami office. The firm also has offices in Bello Horizonte, Dubai, Bogotá, Caracas, Frankfurt, Mexico City, Orlando, and Shanghai.

JDSupra: In the 1980s, Miami rented refrigerator trucks from Burger King to store murder victims when the city morgue overflowed, and Miami cops were moonlighting as drug dealers. What did you gain as a prosecutor there during those days?

Michael Diaz, Jr.: I learned that there is both good and bad in people no matter which side of the aisle they're on. Those wearing the white hats are subject to the same sort of defects as the accused in terms of their testimony, their credibility and their own ethical issues. That was pretty striking for a guy right out of law school and dealing with the dregs of society--working with Miami gangs and handling murder cases. The lines were often very blurred between black and white, good and bad, law enforcement and the perpetrators. I also developed relationships that continue today. Many of the people in our law firm's investigative unit are former police and state law enforcement officers, FBI, ICE, and DEA agents with whom I worked and developed a close bond.

JDSupra: While Miami vice may not be what it was in the 1980s, South Florida still ranks as a mecca for financial fraud and international monetary intrigue. Why is that?

Diaz: We've led the country in white collar criminal fraud for the better part of 40 years--it is a function of being a very transient society. We're the port of entry for many parts of the world, including Latin America, and we are very culturally diverse. Some of those people coming here maintain their own cultural perspectives from their home country where the rule of law is not always adhered to. Also, the South Florida economy is based in large part on tourism, vacationers, snowbirds, and real estate. Potential victims of fraud--so-called pigeons--flock to South Florida. But the "victims" at times deserve a great amount of scrutiny as well. Were they deliberately blind? Did they stick their head in the sand like an ostrich? Or did they just fail to ask the right questions? Or were they going along for the ride? Often they want no finger pointed at them even though they reaped all the rewards--claiming innocence and demanding justice when the music finally stops and there are no "victim" labeled chairs for them to sit in.

JDSupra: What sort of mindset does it take for an attorney to be successful in handling international financial fraud cases?

Diaz: You need to dig, dig, dig, and ask the very hard questions--often a very delicate thing when you're handling a client who is a subject of a money-laundering investigation. You develop a sense for it after seeing the same modus operandi time and again, particularly in Ponzi schemes. It may come in different shades, but it's always the same thing: the promise of great returns that seem just too good to be true, and they usually are. You see it over and over--in real estate, in fractional ownership shares, in far off swanky locations, in foreign-exchange operators promising great return on investment. It's all fantasy and make-believe. They produce false websites, false invoices and false account statements. People think they're getting a great deal when in fact they're just part of a pyramid scam. I've seen it from both sides--I've prosecuted and defended them--and developed a feel for financial fraud.

JDSupra: You and your firm have been involved in numerous high-profile international cases, operating in courts in the U.S., Latin America and around the world. What special sort of expertise is required to do that?

Diaz: First, you've got to have passion for it. Right now as we speak I have a firm member in Panama seizing 61 different bank accounts--some $15 million of ill-gotten gains--from a guy being prosecuted by the SEC. There's just something very fun, adventurous and thrilling about doing that sort of asset-recovery work. It's literally a beat the clock game and race to the courthouse. It brings into play all the techniques and experience that I gained as a young prosecutor, when you had to scrutinize the person on the other side and stay one step ahead of them. It's the same here: You need to find out where they put their money without tipping them off. You have to cultivate and obtain intelligence in the right way to freeze bank accounts and repatriate the money back to the U.S. without allowing corruption to seep into the process--and have a foreign judge, for example, tip off the account holders. It takes a lot of skill, a lot of tenacity, and a lot of knowledge about the human nature of the people who pull these things off. Also, it's important in these far off locations to find the right people to help you, with the right degree of ethics, honesty and integrity. But you can't tell them everything. The people you've hired to help you can be the same ones who undermine and hurt you in the end.  Asset recovery is very similar to intelligence work in the spy world. 

JDSupra: In your opinion what can be done in the future to help stop international financial fraud?

Diaz: The only real remedy is close cooperation and uniform and consistent approach among governments, with comprehensive, region-by-region coordinated attacks on international money-laundering, terrorist financing, financial fraud, etc. But the problem, as I see it, is that governments are run by people. They have the same foibles and character flaws as the rest of us. In my opinion, we will never be successful in eliminating fraud because you're talking about eliminating human nature. For every remedy that comes out today, there will be a new scheme tomorrow. It's not a function of law enforcement abilities or inabilities or better policy. It's a function of human nature. There's always going to be bad guys and lesser bad guys. I pray that we can at least track them and slow them down. That's the only real way you can "stop" fraud.

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Further reading:
- On JD Supra: Michael Diaz Jr.'s legal articles.
- Diaz Reus website
- ChinaLat Law blog
- Michael Diaz Jr: On LinkedIn | On Facebook

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