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Johnson & Condon, P.A.

Johnson & Condon Congratulates Sherrie Hunt for 25 Years of Commitment to the Firm.
Johnson & Condon would like to extend a very special "thank you" to legal assistant Sherrie Hunt. Sherrie's 25 years of service and dedication to the Firm has played a major role in the success that Johnson & Condon enjoys. We wish her the best on this astounding anniversary, and are extremely happy to have Sherrie as part of the Johnson & Condon family.

03-26-2007

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Johnson & Condon, P.A.

Johnson & Condon Would Like to Congratulate Jon Johnson for Being Named One of the Top 40 Workers Compensation Attorneys by Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine.
Jon Johnson practices exclusively in the area of workers’ compensation defense representing numerous public and private sector employers, self-insureds and insurance companies. He has represented clients in over 1,000 contested trials, hearings, administrative conferences, medical and rehabilitation conferences, temporary order hearings, and appellate appearances. Included in that representation has been the opportunity to handle a significant portion of cases referred by five clients which have each favored the Firm with over 1,000 litigated cases. Mr. Johnson's special expertise is in handling complex, high monetary exposure medical cases.

A co-founder of the Firm, Mr. Johnson graduated in 1970 from William Mitchell College of Law. He has represented clients in the United States District Court, the Minnesota Supreme Court, Minnesota State District Court, the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals and the Office of Administrative Hearings. He is a member of the American Bar Association, Minnesota State Bar Association and Hennepin County Bar Association.

Mr. Johnson is listed in Who's Who in Workers Compensation; listed as a top Minnesota Workers Compensation attorney; and placed by his peers in the legal profession in the top 5 percent "Super Lawyer" category, all as reported in Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine.

Mr. Johnson has been honored by his peers as a "Super Lawyer" in Minnesota Law & Politics magazine in 2005.

In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Johnson has coached and administered youth sports activities. For the last 15 years, he has been involved in Big Brothers and other mentoring activities for over 20 years.

03-26-2007

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Johnson & Bell, Ltd.

McVisk receives not guilty verdict for hospital client
Attorney William K. McVisk recently received a not guilty verdict for a hospital client in a two week trial. The plaintiff was admitted to the hospital for uncontrolled bleeding under the tongue. He was treated by the emergency department physician, who was unable to control the bleeding and called for a surgical consult and also attempted to arrange a transfer to another hospital. The plaintiff claimed the hospital should have had a head and neck surgeon available to treat him or a transfer agreement to enable quick transfers of patients needing this type of surgery at another hospital. The patient died after being in the hospital's emergency department for 3 1/2 hours. The plaintiff asked for $1.4 million in damages. The jury returned a verdict in favor of all the defendants.

McVisk was assisted in the trial by Attorney Carl M. Schultz. McVisk is a Johnson & Bell shareholder, and both McVisk and Schultz are members of Johnson & Bell's Hospital Law and Medical Liability Group.

03-26-2007

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Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody, P.C.

Engaging Conversations to Benefit the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians
Graves Dougherty is pleased to announce the 2007 Engaging Conversations event will benefit the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM.)

"Our city has become recognized throughout the world as a center for live music and a substantial part of our economy depends upon the creativity and service of thousands of musicians, many of whom are self-employed and without resources for health insurance," said Mike McKetta, president of Graves Dougherty. "The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians is a necessary and very worthy cause to furnish healthcare for low-income, uninsured musicians in Austin."

Health Alliance for Austin Musicians is a collaboration between St. David's Community Health Foundation, Seton Family of Hospitals and the SIMS Foundation that provides affordable medical, dental and mental health services to the city's low-income, uninsured professional musicians. Established in April 2005, the organization has doubled its capacity to serve low-income, uninsured working musicians in just one year.

In October, Engaging Conversations will follow HAAM’s 2nd annual “Benefit Day,” a citywide event to celebrate the importance of healthcare for Austin musicians. The 2006 “Benefit Day” event raised more than $107,000.

Graves Dougherty attorney Karen Bartoletti serves on the Board of Directors of HAAM.

03-26-2007

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Choate Hall & Stewart LLP

E. Macey Russell Named to Judicial Nominating Committee
Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP today announced that E. Macey Russell has been named by Governor Deval Patrick to be a member of the Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC), which will be responsible for screening applicants for appointment to the Appeals Court and to trial courts throughout the state. In addition, this commission has been directed to immediately begin the process of recruiting and screening applicants to fill the Supreme Judicial Court seat vacated by the recent passing of Justice Martha Sosman and to recommend six to eight applicants for appointment to the Supreme Judicial Court.

Mr. Russell is a partner inChoate, Hall & Stewart’s Major Commercial Litigation Group. His practice is focused in the area of business and commercial litigation with an emphasis on the representation of financial institutions, banks, and corporations in contract and securities disputes, as well as lending and investment related litigation. Mr. Russell Co-Chairs the firm’s Diversity Committee and also serves on the Hiring Committee. He is also extremely active in the community working with a broad range of legal and non-profit organizations.

When announcing the appointment of the 18 new members to the JNC, Governor Patrick said, “This diverse group of capable lawyers are from all corners of the Commonwealth and from a broad range of professional backgrounds and experience, all of whom share a commitment to ensuring the highest standards for our judiciary.

03-26-2007

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Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC

Firm Hosts Women's Initiative Event
The law firm of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC hosted a "3-Minute Meeting" networking event for women business leaders in the Jackson area. Modeled loosely on the concept of "speed dating," the event began with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres while Baker Donelson female attorneys and Jackson business women met and mingled. Then attendees moved from room to room for "3-Minute Meetings" where they were able to introduce themselves to other attendees, explain their profession or position, exchange business cards, and discuss the type of business referrals that would be most suitable for them. The event, which was held at the Firm's Jackson office, was attended by business women from a wide variety of industries including banking, accounting, restaurant/food services, government and non-profit foundations.

"Effective networking is crucial to the success of any business person," said Sheryl Bey, a shareholder in the Firm's Jackson office and a member of the Women's Initiative Steering Committee. "Our goal in hosting these events is to provide area business women with a forum that encourages sharing of business and referrals in a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere."

Baker Donelson plans to make this a quarterly event, gradually increasing its size to include even more women from the Jackson business community. Business women interested in receiving information on future Women's Initiative networking events can contact Sheryl Bey at 601.351.2400 or sbey@bakerdonelson.com.

The Baker Donelson Women's Initiative is a firm-wide program designed to enhance the role of women attorneys at the Firm. Launched in April 2006, the initiative focuses on advancing the economic value of the Firm by more fully capitalizing on the talents of its women attorneys, improving the recruitment and retention of women attorneys, increasing the representation of women in leadership positions at the Firm and improving career development for the Firm's women attorneys. As part of the initiative, Baker Donelson implements a number of activities including work-life balance seminars for the Firm's women attorneys, a mentoring program that provides Baker Donelson female associates with guidance in career path planning and leadership development, and a series of events for area business women.

03-26-2007

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Frost, Brown & Todd, L.L.C.

Frost Brown Todd Expands Environmental Practice - Adds Attorney Philip J. Schworer
Frost Brown Todd announced today that Environmental attorney, Philip J. Schworer, has joined the Firm as a Member, furthering the expansion of the Firm’s Environmental Practice. The addition of Schworer, formerly of Greenebaum, Doll & McDonald, comes on the heels of that firm’s former member-in-charge, Wm. T. “Bill” Robinson III, joining Frost Brown Todd earlier this month.

Schworer, a graduate of Northern Kentucky’s Chase College of Law, has practiced law for over twenty years and holds several local leadership positions including President-Elect of the Cincinnati Bar Association and President-Elect of the Leadership Cincinnati Alumni Association.

“I had the honor and privilege of working with Bill Robinson over the past eight years and I welcome the opportunity to continue working with him and the many superb lawyers at FBT. Together we will further establish FBT as the dominant regional firm for environmental law issues," stated Schworer. Frost Brown Todd’s Environmental practice consists of 14 attorneys, with varied engineering, science and technical backgrounds, including environmental chemistry, civil, chemical and environmental engineering, biology, physiology, occupational nursing, and environmental health.

Schworer’s practice includes environmental litigation, environmental due diligence and negotiations, corporate compliance, and he is a Certified Professional Environmental Auditor. In addition to his commitment to local professional organizations, he also serves on the board of the Redwood Rehabilitation Center and on the Planning Committee for the Just The Beginning Foundation conference for African American Federal judges throughout this country to be held in Washington, D.C. Schworer has also been recognized by his peers as a Best Lawyer in America, Ohio Super Lawyer, and Ohio Leading Lawyer.

Schworer resides in Crescent Springs, Kentucky with his wife Lynn and three sons (two of whom are away at college).

03-26-2007

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