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Varnum LLP

Thirty-two Varnum Attorneys Names Among Best in America
Thirty-two attorneys at Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett LLP is are included in the recently-released edition of The Best Lawyers in America® 2007.

The 2007 edition is the thirteenth edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since its inception in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence in the United States. The current edition of Best Lawyers is based on 1.8 million confidential evaluations by only the top attorneys in the country. Because lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed, inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.”

The lawyers from Varnum who have been selected for inclusion in the 2007 edition are:

Attorney /Practice Area

Stephen P. Afendoulis (*)/ Commercial Litigation
Jonathon W. Anderson (*)/Real Estate Law
Thomas J. Barnes /Labor and Employment Law
Lawrence P. Burns (10)/Health Care Law
Timothy J. Curtin (20)/Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights Law
Nyal D. Deems (10)/Real Estate Law
Charles M. Denton II (10)/Environmental Law
Dirk C. Hoffius (10)/Trusts and Estates
Scott A. Huizenga (*)/Corporate Law
Donald L. Johnson (20)/Corporate Law
Richard A. Kay /Commercial Litigation
David E. Khorey /Labor and Employment Law
Randall W. Kraker /Real Estate Law
Thomas G. Kyros /Trusts and Estates
Marilyn A. Lankfer (10)/Trusts and Estates
Kathleen P. Maine (10)/ Health Care Law
Daniel C. Molhoek (10)/ Corporate Law / International Trade and Finance Law
J. Terry Moran (10)/Corporate Law
Richard R. Symons/Workers' Compensation Law
Fredric A. Sytsma (20)/Trusts and Estates
Larry J. Titley (10)/Employee Benefits Law
Timothy J. Tornga /Employee Benefits Law
Pamela J. Tyler/Trusts and Estates
Kent J. Vana (20)/Labor and Employment Law
Joseph J. Vogan (*)/Labor and Employment Law
John Patrick White/Labor and Employment Law
Michael G. Wooldridge/Corporate Law
Susan M. Wyngaarden/Public Finance Law
John W. Allen/Commercial Litigation/Legal Malpractice Law
Lawrence J. Murphy/Labor and Employment Law
Eric J. Schneidewind/Communications Law/Energy Law
Richard A. Hooker/Labor and Employment Law

10-30-2006

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Schwartz, Cooper, Greenberger & Krauss, Chtd.

Schwartz Cooper Principal Named to “Who’s Who Legal” 2006
Schwartz Cooper Chartered, a leading Chicago-based full service law firm, is please to announce that Carmen D. Caruso was named to the “Who’s Who Legal Illinois” list of franchise lawyers by the International Bar Association (IBA).

The guide praises Caruso’s “incredible energy and ability” and notes that in the area of Franchise law he is “at the top of the game.” Caruso is one of seventeen Illinois franchise attorneys recognized by the IBA.

“Who's Who Legal” is published by Law Business Research, Ltd. Only lawyers who meet strict independent research criteria and are nominated by their peers are eligible for inclusion. The 2006 edition features attorneys from over 100 national jurisdictions and 27 areas of corporate and commercial law.

As head of Schwartz Cooper’s Franchise & Distribution Law practice, Caruso represents franchisors, franchisees, area developers, franchisee associations, distributors and dealers. He is a frequent author and lecturer on trial technique and franchise law for the American Bar Association (Forum on Franchising), the International Franchise Association, the Asian American Hotel Owners Association, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, and the American Association of Franchisees & Dealers (where he also serves as a member of the Board of Directors). He also has published numerous articles that have appeared in Franchising World, Franchise Times and other industry publications. He has been recognized as a "Legal Eagle" by Franchise Times and recently was appointed to the Illinois Leading Lawyers Network Advisory Board by the Leading Lawyers Network.

Schwartz Cooper has represented franchise and distribution clients in over 100 systems on a nationwide and local basis. Our attorneys provide an array of transactional, litigation and dispute resolution services to clients in industries including, automotive, business-to-business, professional services, hotel, healthcare, childcare, retail, upscale and quick-service restaurants, and real estate brokerage.

10-30-2006

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Schottenstein Zox & Dunn Co., LPA

Williams Moves into Paralegal Position at SZD
Schottenstein Zox & Dunn Co., LPA (SZD) is pleased to announce the addition of James Chris Williams as Paralegal to the firm’s Commercial Litigation Practice Group.

Williams joins SZD from Motooka Yamamoto & Revere in Honolulu, Hawaii where he served as Senior Paralegal, Manager of Collection Department and IT Manager. He also has extensive experience and training working within data processing and network administration for the U.S. Marine Corps in both Hawaii and North Carolina.

In his time with the U.S. Marine Corps, Williams earned several honors and recognitions, including a Navy Unit Commendation, two Certificates of Commendation and two Letters of Appreciation.

In addition to attending The Ohio State University, Marine Corps Institute and Administrative Support School at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Williams received his B.A. in Justice Administration from Hawaii Pacific University.

10-30-2006

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Schottenstein Zox & Dunn Co., LPA

Three New Associates Join Schottenstein Zox & Dunn
Schottenstein Zox & Dunn (SZD) is pleased to welcome the addition of three new associates to the firm. These associates and their areas of practice are:
* Jacob P. Crockett - Real Estate and Land Use
* Milan R. Kosanovich - Labor and Employment
* Suzanne S. Whisler - Corporate Finance
Crockett received his law degree from The Ohio State University College of Law, Magna Cum Laude, and Kosanovich attended Georgetown University where he completed his Juris Doctor.

10-30-2006

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Schottenstein Zox & Dunn Co., LPA

Moor to Serve as CFO at Schottenstein Zox & Dunn
Schottenstein Zox & Dunn Co., LPA (SZD) is pleased to announce the addition of Joel M. Moor as Chief Financial Officer to the firm.

Moor joins SZD from Tosoh America, Inc. in Grove City, Ohio where he served for nearly ten years as the company’s top financial officer. He has also held prior financial positions including VP of Finance, Controller and tax advisor for businesses and CPA firms in Atlanta, Georgia.

Moor holds a CPA certificate and is also a member of The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Financial Executives International and the Association for Financial Professionals. He received his undergraduate degree in Finance from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and his Master of Taxation from Georgia State University in Atlanta.

10-30-2006

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Law Weathers & Richardson, P.C.

USDA Rural Development Seminar A Great Success
Bob Cooper and Jessica Wood of the Law Weathers & Richardson Municipal Finance practice group recently held a seminar in the City of Newaygo regarding rural development. Paul Bristol and Traci Smith from the USDA Rural Development office gave presentations on various programs that Rural Development offers from funding community facilities to giving business loans to spur economic growth in an area. The seminar which was hosted by the City of Newaygo, was well attended and plans are being made to sponsor a similar program for areas south of Grand Rapids.

10-30-2006

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Kohn Swift & Graf P.C.

$3.5 Million Verdict in Defamation Action
Luzerne County Judge Mark A. Ciavarella entered a verdict in favor of Plaintiff Thomas A. Joseph for reputation and economic damages in the amount of $3.5 million. In a two-week bench trial, KS&G proved that Plaintiff Thomas A. Joseph, a businessman in Pittston, PA, and his business Acumark were defamed by The Scranton Times, LP's daily publication The Citizens' Voice. In a series of ten articles published in June of 2001 through October of 2001, The Citizens' Voice falsely linked Mr. Joseph and his businesses to a variety of illegal activities. At trial, KS&G not only proved that the articles were false and defamatory but that The Citizens' Voice violated acceptable journalistic standards by negligently reporting, editing, and publishing these articles. On November 6, 2006, Defendants filed a motion for post-trial relief requesting that the Court either enter a new judgment in favor of Defendants, reduce the amount of damages or order a new trial. Within two days, Judge Ciavarella summarily denied Defendants' motion.

10-30-2006

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