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Locke, Liddell & Sapp, L.L.P.

Locke Liddell Jumps on Associate Raise Bandwagon
Locke Liddell & Sapp, which has offices in Houston, Dallas, Austin, New Orleans and Washington, D.C., raised its base salary scale for Texas associates to the level announced last week by Baker Botts.

The new, higher base salary scale at Locke Liddell is retroactive to March 1 and applies to associates in all five of the firm's offices, says Mike Rutledge, the firm's Houston-based administrative partner. The firm's management committee, which approved the new base salary levels on Tuesday, is still working on determining the bonuses that go with the new base salaries, Rutledge says.

The 131 associates at 361-lawyer Locke Liddell received news of the raises on Wednesday.

The new annual base salary for a first-year associate at Locke Liddell is $140,000, Rutledge says. A second-year associate will earn a $145,000 base. The base salary is $150,000 for a third-year associate; $160,000 for a fourth-year associate; $170,000 for a fifth-year associate; $180,000 for a sixth-year associate; $185,000 for a seventh-year associate; and $190,000 for an eighth-year associate, he says.

While Locke Liddell is still ironing out its associate bonus structure, Baker Botts' new scale calls for maximum bonuses ranging from $10,000 to $50,000, depending on how long an associate has been with the firm.

Rutledge says firms have to be competitive in salary to vie for the best associates.

""You have to maintain a level that's comparable with the other firms, where the market is,"" he says.

While Los Angeles-based firms started the associate salary wars last fall, the big-firm Texas market didn't jump into the fray until earlier this month, when Vinson & Elkins announced a new, higher Texas salary scale, retroactive to March 1. Hours after V&E announced its raises on March 8, Andrews Kurth, another large Texas firm, notified its Texas associates that it would raise salaries, retroactive to Jan. 1.

03-24-2006

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Treece, Alfrey, Musat & Bosworth, P.C. Attorneys At Law

Three of TAMB\'s experienced litigators are recognized as \"Super Lawyers.\"
TAMB members Arthur H. Bosworth, II, Karen Gail Treece, and Michael L. Hutchinson are listed as Colorado Super Lawyers 2006 in the publication's April edition.

Selection to the ""Super Lawyers"" list, as described on the publication's website, indicates that each member was ""chosen by their peers and through the independent research of Law & Politics. The list of 2006 Colorado Super Lawyers is based on surveys of more than 13,000 lawyers across the state. The goal was to select as Super Lawyers the top 5 percent of Colorado attorneys in more than 60 practice areas. The list of Colorado Super Lawyers is published annually in the April issues of 5280 Magazine and Colorado Super Lawyers, which has been mailed to every attorney in the state.""

Mr. Bosworth is named to the list with a primary practice focus on Business Litigation. Ms. Treece ranks with a select group to the Workers' Compensation specialty. Mr. Hutchinson earns his place in the Insurance Defense: Commercial practice area.

03-23-2006

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Stearns, Weaver, Miller, Weissler, Alhadeff & Sitterson

STEARNS WEAVER MILLER ADDS TWO NEW SHAREHOLDERS TO ITS TAX AND CORPORATE DEPARTMENTS
MIAMI — March 23, 2006 — Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, PA. has added two new shareholders in its Miami office. Jane A. Houk, who has more than 13 years experience in the fields of corporate and real estate tax law, has joined the firm as a shareholder in its Tax Department. In addition, prominent corporate and securities lawyer Jeffrey M. Oshinsky became a shareholder in the firm’s Corporate Department.

“Jane and Jeff are talented lawyers whose experience handling complex corporate and real estate transactions will enable us to continue our rapid expansion in these practice areas,” said Stearns Weaver Miller Managing Partner Rick Schatz. “Our corporate and real estate practices have been operating at top speed.”

Prior to joining Stearns Weaver Miller, both Houk and Oshinsky were Counsel in the Miami office of White & Case LLP.

Houk has experience structuring and negotiating complex business transactions for domestic and international clients in a wide range of industries. Her primary areas of practice include the formation and structuring of partnerships, limited liability companies, real estate investment funds, joint ventures, REITs and corporations. In addition to providing general business counseling, she advises clients on restructuring businesses for federal and state tax and general corporate purposes; mergers, acquisitions and recapitalizations; federal and state tax controversies, and tax-exempt bond financing.

Houk served on the Florida State Tax Reform Task Force from July 2000 until July 2002. She was a primary drafter of the final report evaluating state tax policy which was submitted to the Florida Legislature in 2002.

A resident of Coconut Grove, Houk graduated from the University of Florida (UF) in 1987 with a bachelor of science degree from the Fischer School of Accounting. She subsequently received her law degree in 1992 and her masters of law degree in taxation in 1993 from UF. Prior to attending law school, Houk worked in public accounting.

Oshinsky concentrates on sophisticated corporate transactions, including complex mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, leveraged buyouts, leveraged recapitalizations, venture capital financing, initial public offerings and other registered securities offerings.

During his 15 years of law firm experience, Oshinsky has handled a broad range of general corporate commercial matters — representing issuers, purchasers and underwriters in registered and private offerings of both debt and equity securities.

Oshinsky also has extensive experience in various phases of complex reorganization and bankruptcy proceedings. In addition, he has represented purchasers interested in acquiring businesses and assets in Chapter 11 proceedings.

A resident of Aventura, Oshinsky earned his law degree in 1990 from the Brooklyn Law School in New York and his bachelor's of business administration degree in accounting in 1987 from The American University in Washington D.C. Oshinsky was a member and editor for the Brooklyn Law Review.

Stearns Weaver Miller is a full-service commercial law firm with more than 115 attorneys and offices in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Tampa.

03-23-2006

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Katz, Barron, Squitero & Faust, P.C.

Mercedes M. Sellek Named Associate Attorney at Katz Barron
The South Florida law firm Katz Barron has named Mercedes M. Sellek an Associate Attorney. Sellek is based in the firm's Miami office, practicing in the Real Estate Department.

Sellek has more than 13 years of experience with established Miami law firms and as a staff attorney with the U.S. Small Business Administration, following Hurricane Andrew in 1992. She is an experienced transactional attorney, with significant knowledge of both commercial and residential real property law, banking law, environmental law, governmental and land use law. Sellek has represented clients in connection with the purchase and sale of real property, and represented lender and borrower clients in closing refinance, acquisition, development and construction loan transactions. She has handled land development issues including platting and wetlands permitting, as well as zoning applications in Miami-Dade County, City of Coral Gables and City of Hialeah. Sellek also has assisted clients in connection with negotiations of leases for public/private projects with the City of Miami and Miami-Dade County.

Sellek is a member of The Florida Bar, Environmental and Land Use Section, and the Dade County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division. She is an authorized title agent for various title insurance underwriters.

A resident of Kendall, Sellek earned her law degree from Tulane University School of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Florida International University.

Katz Barron Squitero Faust is a full-service commercial law firm with offices in Miami and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Established in 1977, Katz Barron provides counsel on a wide range of business matters, including complex securities transactions, construction and other commercial litigation, bankruptcy and reorganization matters, real estate transactions, environmental law, international and domestic tax counsel, and estate planning. For more information about Katz Barron, visit the firm's website at www.katzbarron.com. Katz Barron Squitero Faust is a full-service commercial law firm with offices in Miami and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Established in 1977, Katz Barron provides counsel on a wide range of business matters, including complex securities transactions, construction and other commercial litigation, bankruptcy and reorganization matters, real estate transactions, environmental law, international and domestic tax counsel and estate planning. For more information about Katz Barron, visit the firm's website at www.katzbarron.com

03-23-2006

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Dean Mead

DEAN MEAD RECOGNIZED AMONG BEST LAW FIRMS IN FLORIDA
Dean Mead has been recognized for having excellence in its Tax, Real Estate, Litigation and Wealth Management/Estate Planning practices by Chamber’s USA – America’s Leading Business Lawyers.
In addition, five shareholders were named as leading attorneys in their respective fields, including:
Attorney
Practice Area
Darryl M. Bloodworth
Litigation
Stephen J. Bozarth
Real Estate
Lauren Y. Detzel
Tax and Wealth Management/Estate Planning
Charles H. Egerton
Tax
Michael D. Minton
Tax
Chambers USA samples market opinion through surveys of clients and lawyers across the United States. It is one in a series of Chambers & Partners independent, objective and research-based guides to the legal profession.

03-23-2006

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Certilman, Balin, Adler & Hyman, LLP

Scala Receives Distinguished Service Award from Town of Islip
On March 22, Debra Scala, the Marketing Director at the law firm of Certilman Balin, was one of eight women to receive the Distinguished Service Award from the Town of Islip at its 23rd annual Women’s History Celebration. The award recognizes significant contributions to the community. Ms. Scala delivered the keynote address on the spirit of encouragement and was awarded a citation from New York State Senator Owen H. Johnson.

For 16 years, Ms. Scala has worked in the field of legal marketing. Over the years she has volunteered her time to numerous committees for charitable organizations. She serves on the marketing committee for the North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center, and is active with the American Cancer Society. She also serves as a substitute mentor at Walnut Elementary School and has donated time to the March of Dimes and Long Island Cares. She lectures to not-for-profit groups on marketing and fund raising issues, and she has taught at Hofstra’s School for Continuing Education and has spoken at Philanthropy Day and to the Long Island Arts Council.


In 2004, the Long Island Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators bestowed to her its Achievement in Communications Award. In 2002, Long Island Business News named her one of its “40 under 40.”


She earned a Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, in English from the State University of New York at Stony Brook where she was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. She earned a Master of Business Administration from Dowling College where she was inducted into Delta Mu Delta, the national business honor society.


Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman, LLP has grown into Long Island’s second largest full-service law firm with more than 75 attorneys. With offices in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, its 14 practice areas include: real estate, real property tax certiorari and condemnation, cooperative and condominium, land use/zoning, environmental law, corporate/securities, litigation, commercial lending, labor relations/employment law, bankruptcy and debtor/creditor rights, trusts and estates, elder law, municipal law/government relations, and criminal law. The firm’s website is located at www.certilmanbalin.com.

03-23-2006

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Andrews, Davis, Legg, Bixler, Milsten & Price, P.C.

Oklahoma City to Launch Gilbert\'s National Book Tour
Some eleven short years ago, a bomb went off in Oklahoma City, and 168 lives were lost and thousands were changed forever. The world watched in horror. And the world saw the response, what we call the Oklahoma Standard. Gilbert and the families here have a special bond - they have seen the worst the world has to offer, and responded by becoming inspiring beacons of hope. They exemplify a simple fact of life that good always overcomes evil.

Our mission here at the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon is to honor their memories, celebrate life, reach for the future and unite the world in hope. What better place for Gilbert to launch his National Book Tour with the book, This Voice in My Heart? With the inspiring and moving Oklahoma City National Memorial as the backdrop, Harper Collins has agreed that no other venue in the nation is more appropriate. We agree.

So, we are extending a special invitation for you all to come to Oklahoma City and be part of a historic event. Many of you have already registered - some of you will be back to defend titles, including Gilbert himself, back to defend the Men's Open Half Marathon title he won last year.

We have worked closely with Harper Collins and Fila to have Gilbert and the book ready for sale and autographing at the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon Health and Fitness Expo. Meet Bill Rodgers and Dick Beardsley while you are here - and enjoy the most moving Pasta Party in the entire running world.

The hosts of the event are the families affected by the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Building. And the site of the Pasta Party is the dramatic Oklahoma City National Memorial itself - overlooking the moving reflecting pond.

I know Gilbert would be so proud to be surrounded this weekend by you, his beloved Gazelles, those who sweat and toil and work with Gilbert to become healthy and run well. Please find a reason to run the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon. And be with Gilbert as he launches a new chapter in his life's work.

03-23-2006

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