Law Firm News

---

Law Firm News

Firm Name

News Title

News

News Date

25383 matches |  7610-7616 displayed

1  1086 1087 1088 1089 1090  3627

---

Holland & Hart, L.L.P.

Holland & Hart's Oil And Gas Practice Ranks High In Customer Satisfaction
Holland & Hart LLP received top marks for its oil and gas legal services based on customer satisfaction, according to a recent EnergyPoint Research report. The firm ranked at or near the top in every category in a study ranking 24 law firms that provide services to the oil and gas industry.

The report included ratings in the following areas of satisfaction: performance and capabilities, fees and fee structures, relationship management, personnel, staffing practices, communication and interaction, and service and professionalism. Holland & Hart received the report's highest rating in each of these five areas and across all four reported respondent types.

“These results underscore the professional preeminence and all-around excellence of our oil and gas lawyers, paralegals and staff," said firm chairman, Paul Phillips.

Holland & Hart is the only law firm with established oil and gas lawyers in every state in the Rocky Mountain region. The firm’s oil and gas industry group provides legal services for litigation, oil and gas development, environmental issues, tort claims, drafting and negotiation of contracts, state and local taxation, intellectual property, and Indian law.

The firm has recently expanded its oil and gas group, bringing on Anthony Shaheen, who has extensive oil and gas trial experience, and Jan Harris, who brings years of oil and gas transactional experience.

“Holland & Hart has made a consistent effort to attract top-notch oil and gas talent," said Don Schultz, head of the firm's oil and gas group. "The growing strength of the group can only improve our dedication to customer service.”

Results from EnergyPoint’s 2007 Customer Satisfaction Ratings survey are comprised of 359 evaluations submitted by 112 companies in the oil and gas industry, including exploration and production companies, oilfield service and equipment providers, midstream and downstream companies, and oil and gas industry consultants. Respondents included in the survey reported having “significant experience” in hiring and working with outside counsel.

EnergyPoint Research, based in Houston, provides objective and independent research on the broad spectrum of services purchased by companies in the oil and gas industry, including legal services. The company’s MarketPartners® Reports give participants in the oil and gas industry an outlet for submitting confidential feedback regarding the services they purchase, followed by summary results illustrative of their service options in the market.

04-11-2007

---

Schnader Attorney At Law

Solano Comments on First Amendment Issue
Carl Solano was quoted in the Christian Science Monitor article “Internet Filters Block Porn, But Not Savvy Kids.” The article discusses the recent decision by the Third Circuit regarding the Child Online Protection Act, the ongoing concerns parents may have in trying to monitor a child’s Internet usage, and the available software tools that can be used to prevent the child’s exposure to inappropriate content featured on various Web sites.

Carl, who specializes in First Amendment and appellate law, stated “Just because you want to protect kids doesn’t mean you can ban the information for adults.

04-11-2007

---

Hodgson Russ LLP

Six Hodgson Russ attorneys admitted to New York State Bar
Six Hodgson Russ LLP attorneys were recently admitted to the New York State Bar. They are Catherine B. Eberl (Estates & Trusts Practice Group), Christofer C. Fattey (Real Estate & Finance Practice Group), Brent J. Nowicki (Business Litigation Practice Group), Salumeh Ramsay (Business Litigation Practice Group), Valerie E. Stevens (Corporate & Securities Practice Group), and Melissa N. Subjeck (Business Litigation Practice Group). All six practice out of the Buffalo office.

Catherine B. Eberl concentrates her practice on estates and trusts. She received her B.A., cum laude, from College of the Holy Cross and her J.D., cum laude, from Boston College Law School.

Christofer C. Fattey, who focuses his practice on commercial real estate, received his B.A. from College of the Holy Cross and his J.D., magna cum laude, from University at Buffalo Law School, the State University of New York.

Brent J. Nowicki practices primarily in insurance coverage litigation and received his B.A. from Fairfield University and his J.D., cum laude, from University at Buffalo Law School, the State University of New York.

Salumeh Ramsay, who concentrates her practice on business litigation, worked as a confidential law clerk for the Honorable John T. Elfvin in the Western District of New York prior to joining Hodgson Russ. She received her B.A. from Cornell University and her J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School.

Valerie E. Stevens concentrates her practice on corporate and securities matters, as well as antitrust law. She received her B.A., with honors, with distinction, from Queen's University and her J.D., with honors, from University of Toronto, Faculty of Law.

Melissa N. Subjeck focuses her practice on business litigation. She received her B.A., summa cum laude, from Canisius College and her J.D., cum laude, from University at Buffalo Law School, the State University of New York.

04-11-2007

---

Clark, Thomas & Winters,, P.C.

Ruiz Recognized for Giving Back
Clark, Thomas & Winters, a Professional Corporation, is proud to announce that the Chicano/Hispanic Law Students’ Association of the University of Texas School of Law has honored Paul Ruiz with the 2007 Spirit of Education Award. This award is given to an individual whose life’s work has been to ensure that educational opportunities exist for all, helped many achieve their goals and potential, and who has taught the value of hard work and the responsibility each person has to the subsequent generation.

A shareholder in the firm’s energy and public utilities section, Paul represents electric utilities before the Public Utility Commission of Texas and monitors legislation affecting electric utilities. Paul also monitors developments at the Texas Ethics Commission as they relate to lobbyist registration, political action committees, and campaign and election law.

Passionately committed to the idea that the legal profession should resemble the diversity of Texas, Paul devotes countless hours to diversity initiatives. Within the firm, he chairs the Recruitment and Diversity Committees. Locally, he chairs a Joint Committee of the Hispanic Bar Association of Austin and the Austin Black Lawyers Association that evaluates the 25 largest law firms in Austin on their efforts in hiring and retaining minority lawyers.

In the academic arena, he annually conducts workshops and sits on panels that address resume writing, interview preparation, clerkship experiences, and career management for minority students at a number of law schools.

Paul recently concluded his service on a special Texas State Bar Task Force on Hiring and Retention of Women and Minority Lawyers by Large and Mid-Size Law Firms and Corporations. In March 2007, Paul served as a panelist at the Diversity Summit hosted by the National Association of Law Placement. He is also a member of the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

04-11-2007

---

Clark Hill PLC

Clark Hill Attorneys Thomas M.J. Hathaway and Brian M. Ziff to Participate in E-discovery Panel Discussion at Midwest Technology Leaders Annual Forum
the 2007 Midwest Technology Leaders Annual Conference at the Royal Park Hotel on May 9. Ziff and Hathaway will serve as panelists during the May 9 executive conference session entitled “E-Discovery: What You Need to Know.”

The panel discussion will focus on understanding eDiscovery and recent changes in the federal rules of civil procedure, preparing for eDiscovery prior to litigation, conducting eDiscovery during litigation, and the importance of identifying, organizing and storing data in the new eDiscovery age. Clark Hill PLC is a presenting sponsor of the 2007 Midwest Technology Leaders Annual Conference.

More information on the conference is available at www.midwesttechnologyleaders.com.

Thomas Hathaway is a member of Clark Hill PLC’s Labor and Employment Group, where he specializes in representing public and private sector management and executives in labor and business litigation, including employment discrimination, wrongful discharge, harassment, retaliation, whistleblower, trade secret and non-compete matters and counseling on business and personnel matters. Prior to joining Clark Hill, Hathaway was a founding partner and President of Brady Hathaway Brady & Bretz, P.C.

Hathaway has more than 30 years experience drafting policies and contracts, advising and defending employers in a wide range of employment, corporate, business and admiralty litigation before state and federal trial and appellate courts and before numerous administrative tribunals, as well as advising clients on traditional labor matters, collective bargaining negotiations and interest arbitrations.

Hathaway is a 1969 Bachelor of Arts graduate of the College of the Holy Cross and a 1972 graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Law. After receiving his law degree, he practiced at and became a partner with the Detroit firm of Riley and Roumell, P.C. before co-founding Brady Hathaway in 1989.

Brian Ziff is a Member in the firm's Litigation Practice Group. He represents and counsels clients in business disputes with an emphasis on breach of contract (including covenants not to compete), Uniform Commercial Code, complex commercial disputes, fraud, software implementation, antitrust, and misappropriation of trade secrets litigation. Ziff regularly represents clients in alternative dispute resolution formats. Ziff serves as the Chair of Clark Hill PLC’s recruiting committee, and has served on the committee for several years.

Ziff is a member of the American Bar Association (Antitrust Law and Litigation Sections) as well as the Michigan and Illinois Bar Associations. He served as a Barrister for the American Inns of Court from 1999 - 2002. Ziff received his B.A. from the University of Michigan in 1993 and his J.D., with honors, from the Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1996.

Prior to joining the firm, Ziff served as a clerk to the Honorable John J. Bowman of the Illinois Appellate Court. He has served on Clark Hill's recruiting committee for several years.

04-11-2007

---

Butzel Long

Reginald A. Pacis appointed by Governor Granholm to serve on the Governor's Advisory Council on Asian Pacific American Affairs (ACAPAA)
Butzel Long attorney and shareholder Reginald A. Pacis has been appointed by Governor Jennifer M. Granholm to serve on the Governor's Advisory Council on Asian Pacific American Affairs (ACAPAA). His term runs through April 30, 2009.

The Governor's Advisory Council on Asian Pacific American Affairs was created in May 2005 by Governor Granholm to advise the Governor and the Department of Civil Rights on policy matters pertaining to Asian and Pacific Americans in Michigan.

Mr. Pacis concentrates his practice in immigration law. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), and the Samahang Pilipino Ng Oakland Filipino organization. He served two consecutive terms (2003 – 2005) as Chairperson of the Michigan Chapter of AILA and was a member of the AILA National Board of Governors for those terms. In addition, he previously served as secretary (2001 to 2003) and membership chairperson of the Michigan chapter of AILA (1998 to 2003).

Mr. Pacis has served on a variety of committees within the Filipino community. He was a presenter and member of the faculty for the 2004 AILA National Conference. Currently, he serves as a member of the AILA National Committee and is a liaison with the Customs and Border Protection, a division of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security presiding over inspections and security of the U.S. border. He also serves as Chairperson of the Michigan AILA Committee responsible for liaison with the Michigan Customs and Border Protection Agency.

Mr. Pacis received a J.D. from the Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University in 1996 and a B.A. degree from James Madison College at Michigan State University in 1992. He joined the State Bar of Michigan in 1997

04-11-2007

---

Burr & Forman LLP

Synovus National Meeting
Vic Haylslip, a partner in the Birmingham office, will be speaking at Synovus Bank’s National Meeting in Atlanta in June of this year, where he will discuss securities arbitration and litigation.

04-11-2007

---

25383 matches |  7610-7616 displayed

1  1086 1087 1088 1089 1090  3627