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Devine, Millimet & Branch Professional Association

Matthew R. Johnson Elected Shareholder at Devine Millimet
Matthew R. Johnson has been elected a shareholder of the Devine Millimet law firm. Attorney Johnson is a successful litigator who represents individuals and businesses of all sizes in real estate litigation, construction litigation and counseling, commercial disputes, bankruptcy and workout situations and ski area defense. He is a frequent speaker on construction, real estate and bankruptcy related topics.

Admitted to practice in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, he is active in a number of professional organizations including: the New Hampshire and American Bar Associations; the Associated Builders and Contractors, NH/VT Chapter; and the Associated General Contractors of New Hampshire, Inc. He also serves as the chief supervisor of the Boy Scouts Law Explorer Post which introduces young people to the legal profession.

Attorney Johnson received his J.D. from William & Mary Law School graduating with highest honors. He also holds a B.A. from Middlebury College.

01-03-2007

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Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP

7 attorneys selected to Legal Elite 2007
Seven partners from Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP were recently named to Business North Carolina's Legal Elite for 2007.

The Wyrick Robbins attorneys are: Madison E. Bullard, Jr. (Tax/Estate Planning); Robert A. Ponton, Jr. (Family Law); Grady L. Shields (Environmental); L. Diane Tindall (Employment); Eric A. Vernon (Real Estate); Lee M. Whitman (Litigation) and David L. Wilke (Young Guns).

01-03-2007

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Robinson & McElwee PLLC

Robert George Honored by National Association of Scholars
Robert George, the McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton University and Of Counsel to Robinson & McElwee PLLC, has been awarded the 2006 Sidney Hook Memorial Award by the National Association of Scholars in recognition of outstanding contributions to academic freedom and excellence.

The award recognized George for his achievements in founding and directing the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions, established in 2000 in the politics department. The Madison program has fostered scholarly discussion of issues of American constitutional law and Western political thought and embodies "the ideals of free inquiry, open debate and civilized discourse among scholars and students of substantially differing views," according to the association.

The award was conferred Nov. 17 at the annual conference of the association, which is composed of professors, graduate students, college administrators and trustees, and independent scholars committed to rational discourse as the foundation of academic life in a free and democratic society. The award is named for Sidney Hook, a major figure in American philosophy who taught at New York University.

01-03-2007

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Phillips Lytle, L.L.P.

PHILLIPS LYTLE LLP PARTNER JOSEPH M. MARRIS HONORED FOR SUPPORT OF LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY
Joseph M. Marris, a Partner with Phillips Lytle LLP, a full service law firm with statewide coverage, recently received the “Supporting Trustee” award from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at the society’s annual recognition reception. Mr. Marris has served on the Board of Trustees for the past four years and currently serves as chapter president of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Western New York and Finger Lakes Chapter.

At Phillips Lytle, Mr. Marris concentrates his practice in counseling business entities with particular emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and other business relationship issues. A member of the American, New York and Erie County Bar Associations, Mr. Marris holds a J.D., magna cum laude, from University of Buffalo School of Law and a B.S., magna cum laude, from LeMoyne College.

01-03-2007

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Maupin & Taylor, P.A.

MAUPIN TAYLOR ATTORNEYS VOTED NORTH CAROLINA'S BEST IN THEIR FIELD
Maupin Taylor’s construction law practice tops the list of Legal Elite this year as all four senior members of the practice: Daniel “Dan” Brawley, Mark Hamlet, Gilbert “Gib” Laite, and John Mabe, Jr. have been honored.

Maupin Taylor’s managing partner, Keith Kapp, considers the recognition of firm attorneys in one practice as a testament to their hard work and dedication in the courtroom as well as servicing clients and the construction industry in North Carolina. In addition, the firm answered the needs of the state’s construction industry by expanding the practice capability particularly in eastern North Carolina.

Three other firm attorneys were recognized by practice group. Steve Long, Charles “Chuck” Neely, Jr. and Charles “Charlie” Steel, IV, were honored for tax law and estate planning. Maupin Taylor’s tax practice encompasses the ability to advise corporations, not-for-profits, small and family-owned businesses and high net worth individuals on all tax-related issues from state and local tax issues and employer tax issues to wealth management and estate tax concerns.

Two other firm attorneys recognized are congratulated for holding the longest tenure on the firm’s Legal Elite list: Holmes Harden, selected as one of North Carolina’s top bankruptcy attorneys and Amos Dawson, honored for his work in the area of environmental law.

01-03-2007

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Johnston, Barton, Proctor & Powell, L.L.P.

Johnston Barton Changes Name
Johnston Barton Proctor & Powell LLP is changing its name to acknowledge publicly the contributions of J. William Rose, Jr., the firm's senior partner. The new name of the firm is Johnston Barton Proctor & Rose LLP.

"This is in recognition of Bill's extraordinary leadership over the past 30 years," said David Proctor, Johnston Barton's Managing Partner. "We think it's a very positive step for the firm, and a wonderful tribute to Bill. There is no question Bill has been very key to the success we've enjoyed."

Bill joined the firm in 1972 after receiving his Master of Laws in Taxation from New York University. He is a Birmingham native, having graduated from Indian Springs School, Duke University, and The University of Alabama Law School.

Bill currently serves as a member of Johnston Barton's Executive Committee and also as Chairman of the firm's Business & Tax Practice Group. His practice is focused on areas of taxation, business, estates, and white collar criminal defense.

In 2001, Bill served as President of the Birmingham Bar Association. He is listed in The Best Lawyers in Ameri ca and Chambers USA and is recognized by the Birmingham Business Journal as one of its Best of the Bar.

Bill has also served as President of the Duke University Alumni Club of Central Alabama, and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Birmingham Metropolitan YMCA, and as a founding member of the Birmingham Bar Foundation.

Johnston Barton was founded over 80 years ago by Harvey T. Deramus. Since that time, the name of the firm has changed from time to time to recognize the contributions of key members of the firm. Since 1960, the name of the firm has been changed five times. A chronology of the names by which the firm has been known since that time is as follows:

1960 Deramus, Fitts & Johnston
1962 Deramus & Johnston
1970 Deramus, Johnston, Barton, Proctor & Swedlaw
1974 Johnston, Barton, Proctor, Swedlaw & Naff
1995 Johnston Barton Proctor & Powell LLP
2007 Johnston Barton Proctor & Rose LLP

01-03-2007

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Hermes Sargent Bates LLP

Hermes Sargent Bates Welcomes Brock E. Whalen as an Associate Attorney!
Brock E. Whalen joins Hermes Sargent Bates on December 11, 2006, as an associate attorney. His practice areas are commercial litigation and transportation.

01-03-2007

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