Business newsmakers: Gates to renovate medical facility Aug 12, 2010
Rice, certified in civil trial law, business litigation and construction law, was selected through a peer-review process. Related Topics. (The News-Press -- Business)
People on the Move: Aug. 9 Aug 10, 2010
They are D. Keith Andress for insurance law; Lawrence B. Clark for commercial litigation, personal injury litigation and product liability litigation; Floyd D. Gaines for commercial litigation; Robert T. Gardner for tax law and trusts and estates; David B. Hall for transportation law; H. Chervis Isom for real estate law; Frank S. James III for labor and employment law; Denise W. Killebrew for real estate law; Thomas O. Kolb for corporate law and venture capital law; Andrew Lemons for health care... (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Firms Courting Practice Groups as McDonough Holland Dissolves Jul 27, 2010
Edward Quinn Jr., a McDonough partner and the firm's CEO, said he considered it important to try to keep together the strongest groups: attorneys in the public law, construction law and real estate litigation practices. "We could take advantage of what I would consider the great name reputation of the firm -- you might call it goodwill across our region," Quinn said, "and to save a huge amount of money by not dissolving.". (Law.com)
Cohen & Grigsby adds two lawyers; Clifford Levine, Alice Mitinger join firm Jul 21, 2010
Levine specializes in complex commercial and governmental litigation, construction law, land use, environmental and energy litigation. Mitinger s experience is in land use litigation and development, as well as regulatory, administration and election law issues. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Thomas Federico, lawyer, youth soccer coach; at 52 Jul 9, 2010
Mr. Federico was a former chairman of the American Law Firm Association s Construction Law Committee and had sat on the board of the Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association since 1998, running the organization s scholarship program. Mr. Federico was among the best lawyers in Boston, said Holly Polglase, president of the association. (Boston Globe)
Adorno & Yoss Partner to Launch Atlanta Office for Gonzalez Saggio Jun 16, 2010
Walker left construction law firm Shapiro Fussell Wedge & Martin in 2004 to launch Adorno & Yoss' local office, bringing with her a Fortune 100 client, Johnson Controls. The , but in the past 18 months it has contracted just as rapidly, from a peak of 55 lawyers at the beginning of 2009 to 27 at present. (Law.com)
Business calendar for week of May 24 May 22, 2010
Atlanta Bar Association; 6-8 p.m.; Strip Steaks & Sushi in Atlantic Station; Construction Law Section Spring Social, sponsored by the Atlanta Bar Association Construction Law Section. Register online at www. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Seminar to give free post-flood CRE advice May 22, 2010
Wearen Hughes, a Bass Berry and Sims attorney specializing in commercial litigation, construction law, arbitrations and mediations. You can reach Eric Snyder at or 615-846-4254. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
New consulting business at Cohen Seglias Apr 27, 2010
Philadelphia construction law firm said Monday it has formed an ancillary business that provides consulting services to companies that do business with the federal government. FedCon Consulting (FedCon) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cohen Seglias and will offer a range of services including bid proposal and solicitation review, ongoing advice and consultation, final proposal review and post-award consultation. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
You and the Law: Signs that youve got trouble brewing Apr 11, 2010
Be a good listener "A contractor's money problems often become his customer's as well. Frequently, warning signs are apparent within days of the job starting, but go unseen, unheard," Los Angeles-based construction law attorney Kirk MacDonald observes ... "If milestone points have not been met, or other significant failures to perform occur, speak with an attorney before terminating the contract, even for a small job. And that's why, even if it adds something to the cost of any job, one should... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
You and the Law: Before you hire a contractor for a major job Apr 4, 2010
"If doctors or lawyers dealt with their patients and clients in the incompetent and dishonest way so many contractors treat their customers, society would be back to voodoo dolls, medicine men and dispute resolution through a shotgun," stated Bakersfield Attorney Fawn Dessy, who specializes in construction law ... Southern California construction law attorney Kirk MacDonald said that information is critical. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Pepe & Hazard to Merge With McElroy Deutsch Mar 23, 2010
Although McElroy Deutsch is the dominant firm, the 44-lawyer Pepe & Hazard will offer the new firm significant expertise in white-collar defense and construction law, said Pepe & Hazard's managing partner, Al Turco. The construction practice includes four engineers, he said. (Law.com)
Longtime law firm has additions Feb 28, 2010
Rice has focused his practice primarily on real estate and business law as well as contested trusts and estates, construction law, creditor s rights and estate planning ... That same year he was admitted to practice in Arizona and has focused his practice primarily in the area of contracts, construction law, commercial litigation and consumer bankruptcy. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Texas sports officials fight UIL takeover (3) Jan 31, 2010
Its ten Austin attorneys and four Dallas attorneys, along with its staff of legal assistants, handle a broad range of legal matters including business and real estate law, construction law, family law, complex insurance coverage issues, and litigation. Share this Article. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Local Lawyer Named To Million Dollar Forum (2) Jan 24, 2010
Peter W. van den Boom, a four-year letterman at the University of Alabama, obtained his law degree from St. Thomas University School of Law with honors and specializes in civil litigation, personal injury, medical malpractice, insurance litigation, construction law, family law, and appellate procedure. He is with the firm of Frost Van den Boom & Smith, P.A. in Bartow, where he has been since 1998. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Councilman Green leaves Pepper Jan 12, 2010
The local contingent includes partner Michael T. McDonnell III, who has a litigation practice that includes risk management, insurance coverage, appeals and construction law and counsel Jeffrey Blumenfeld, a former Wolf Block partner who represents public entities in the issuance of debt as bond counsel, underwriters' counsel and counsel to conduit borrowers, credit enhancers and trustees. Green was at Pepper Hamilton since 2005. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
