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McGlinchey Stafford PLLC

Les Johnson Honored As New Orleans City Business 2007 Health Care Hero
On Friday, May 11th, Les Johnson was honored as a 2007 Health Care Hero by the New Orleans CityBusiness. The well-deserving New Orleans attorney was recognized at the Health Care Heroes annual luncheon for his hard work and dedication in rescuing a health clinic in the Lower 9th Ward after Hurricane Katrina.

The Lower 9th Ward Health Clinic was scheduled to open their doors for the first time on the one year anniversary of Katrina. Unfortunately, the City building inspector shut down the project before they could open because the building was zoned to be a residence, not a clinic.

After seeing a piece on the news about the Lower 9th Ward Health Clinic and their struggles, Les Johnson contacted the reporter, Meg Ferris, and asked to be connected with the clinic so that he could offer his free legal aide to their cause. He then called Alice Craft-Kerney, the Executive Director for the clinic, and offered his time and expertise pro bono.

Since then, he has proven to be an asset to the clinic and he has successfully assisted them in getting through the maze of paperwork at City Hall, getting their occupancy certificate and helping them file for 501C3 nonprofit status – something which has opened many doors for them. Les has also linked The Lower 9th Ward Clinic with other professional organizations like an accounting firm.

He has helped them by serving as an advocate when they needed him, assisting with writing of the clinic’s bylaws, assisting with insurance issues and he even purchased and had a refrigerator delivered to them when they mentioned that they were in need of one for the clinic. Alice and the others at the Lower 9th Ward Clinic say that Les has been a true savior for their project. He remains involved with the clinic and now serves on their Board.

“Les came into the picture and helped clarify what we needed to do and served as a shepherd and cheerleader to us through the entire process. He has been a saint and is someone I call friend,” said Alice Craft-Kerney, Executive Director of the Lower 9th Ward Health Clinic. “It is heartwarming to know that there are people out there like Les to help us go through this – he lets me know that we are not alone.”

05-14-2007

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McGlinchey Stafford PLLC

Mary Terrell Joseph Honored By The Louisiana Association Of Nonprofit Organizations (LANO) As A 2007 Louisiana Heroine
McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce that attorney Mary Terrell Joseph was honored today by the Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations (LANO) as one of the 2007 Heroine Award recipients. LANO recognized the recipients at a luncheon held at the Baton Rouge Hilton Capital Center.

The 2007 Louisiana Heroine Awards honor the outstanding contributions of time, talent and treasure from women throughout Louisiana who have committed themselves to making a difference in their community by working in the nonprofit sector. Joseph was one of 12 women who was selected to receive this award.

The Capital Area United Way nominated Joseph for the 2007 Louisiana Heroine Awards for her more than 20 years of service and dedication to their organization. During this time, Joseph served as a donor, committee volunteer, board volunteer, campaign chairman and board chairman.

In addition to her significant contributions to the community, Joseph is a member in McGlinchey Stafford’s Baton Rouge office. With more than thirty-five years of experience in the area of collections and creditors' rights, Joseph focuses her practice on both retail and commercial collections.

05-14-2007

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Lowis & Gellen LLP

Dismissal of Doctors in Surgical Burn Lawsuit
Lowis & Gellen, LLP has obtained a dismissal of its clients from a lawsuit concerning burns sustained during a surgery. In the case, a 50-year-old woman was having a non-cancerous cyst removed from her pelvis. The surgery utilized an electric knife that simultaneously cuts tissues and cauterizes bleeding vessels. The knife requires a grounding pad to prevent electrical burns to the patient. Following the surgery the patient was found to have third degree electrical burns over her abdomen requiring skin grafts likely due to the grounding pad being improperly placed. Attorney Scott R. Wolfe represented the physicians in the surgery. Through careful preparation and deposition testimony, the plaintiff was convinced by Scott that the physicians had nothing to with placing the grounding pad and the physicians were dismissed shortly following their depositions with no settlement or other payment on their behalf. The case remains pending against the hospital and the manufacturer of the equipment, who are not represented by Lowis & Gellen. For more information on the case or for general information regarding Lowis & Gellen’s professional malpractice group or general liability practice

05-14-2007

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Lowis & Gellen LLP

American Physicians Assurance Names Lowis & Gellen Partner “Illinois Attorney of the Year”
"Mark J. Smith, a partner with the Chicago law firm of Lowis & Gellen, received the “2006 Illinois Attorney of the Year Award” from American Physicians Assurance Corporation.

American Physicians is a leading provider of medical professional liability insurance in the Midwest and New Mexico. According to Cathy Shutack, Vice President of Claims, “These attorneys are some of the most elite in the country.”

Mr. Smith is among the “best of the best” and was singled out for this award because of his trial skills and attention to detail. Shutack stated, “We are very lucky to have him on our team. Mr. Smith is deeply committed to his profession and attuned to the medical field, perhaps because his father is a physician. Mark’s dedication to our insureds is unwavering.”

“I was surprised and certainly honored to receive this award,” said Mr. Smith. “This is especially meaningful coming from a company like American Physicians that demands the highest level of excellence.”

Mr. Smith joined Lowis & Gellen as a Partner in September of 2001. In active practice since 1991, he represents corporations and individuals in commercial and corporate litigation in state and federal courts throughout the country. According to his colleagues:

“This significant award recognizes Mark’s status as an aggressive trial lawyer with excellent skills. He cares deeply about winning, but he cares more about securing the best possible resolution for his clients in every adversarial situation. He is a valued member of our firm, an effective advocate for his clients and a fine person.” – Pam Gellen, founding partner, Lowis & Gellen

“In selecting Mark as the first Illinois Attorney of the Year, American Physicians has officially recognized what so many of us have known over the past few years – that Mark is a dynamic, skilled trial attorney who has compiled an enviable track record for his clients. He is a master in the courtroom."" – Robert Smith, founding partner, Lowis & Gellen

In medical malpractice matters, Mr. Smith regularly defends lawsuits on behalf of physicians and their practice groups in state court and before the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. He also represents physicians, practice groups, hospitals and third party payors in matters of general health care law and regulatory compliance.

Mr. Smith received a B.A., Political Science, in 1988 from Purdue University and a J.D. in 1991 from the Indiana University School of Law in Bloomington, Indiana. He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel."

05-14-2007

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King & Spalding

King & Spalding Establishes Financial Restructuring Capability in Houston With Addition of Senior Counsels Mickey Sheinfeld and Jerry McDaniel
King & Spalding, a leading international law firm, today announced the expansion into Houston of its highly regarded financial restructuring practice with the arrival of Myron "Mickey" Sheinfeld and Jarrel "Jerry" McDaniel as senior counsels. Their addition to the Houston office complements the firm’s existing financial restructuring practices in Atlanta and New York, bringing to 24 the total number of lawyers in the group. Sheinfeld and McDaniel are joining King & Spalding from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, where they were senior counsels.

"Mickey and Jerry are highly recognized bankruptcy lawyers with a long history of handling high-profile matters," said Robert E. "Bobby" Meadows, managing partner of King & Spalding’s Houston office. "We are thrilled these outstanding lawyers have joined King & Spalding and look forward to the contributions they will make to our clients."

Sheinfeld, widely regarded as the "dean" of the bankruptcy bar in Houston, has more than 40 years of experience in bankruptcy and reorganization. His practice also includes bankruptcy tax, creditors’ rights, financial restructuring, corporate governance and director duties and responsibilities. A former Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, he had spent the majority of his legal career at his own firm, Sheinfeld, Maley & Kay, P.C.

McDaniel focuses his practice on reorganization and insolvency matters and has extensive experience litigating the value of assets. He began practicing law in 1957 and spent most of his career at Vinson & Elkins, where he formed and headed its creditor rights and insolvency group. He is a Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy.

Sarah R. Borders, head of King & Spalding’s financial restructuring practice, said, "We are proud to welcome Jerry and Mickey to King & Spalding. In handling some of the most significant bankruptcies and financial restructurings in Texas and throughout the country, they have been at the cutting edge of the legal profession."

King & Spalding has one of the nation’s preeminent financial restructuring practices. It provides valuable knowledge and in-depth experience to virtually all facets of corporate reorganizations, in-court and out-of-court debt restructuring, bankruptcy and insolvency litigation, and distressed asset mergers and acquisitions. This practice is regularly retained in large bankruptcy matters and workouts to represent debtors, trustees, creditors’ committees, institutional lenders, other critical creditors and parties-in-interest, and potential acquirers of businesses and large assets.

The Houston office of King & Spalding, with more than 100 lawyers, provides a wide range of services to clients the world over. Chief among its practices are those focusing on litigation and transactional law, especially energy, international arbitration and Latin American matters.

05-14-2007

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Ice Miller LLP

Brenda Horn and Will Maynie were honored in the Indiana Lawyer's "Leadership in Law.
Brenda Horn and Will Maynie were honored in the Indiana Lawyer's "Leadership in Law." Brenda was recognized as a Distinguished Barrister and Will was recognized as an Up and Coming Lawyer.

The "Leadership in Law" special insert was distributed in the May 2 Indiana Lawyer.

05-14-2007

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Hunton & Williams, LLP

Hunton & Williams International Trade Partners Recognized as Leaders in Their Field
Hunton & Williams is proud to announce that four of its international trade partners were recognized in the Legal Media Group’s publication Guide to the World’s Leading International Trade Lawyers.

These partners are:
‡ Douglas J. Heffner (United States)
‡ Robert H. Huey (United States)
‡ William A. Silverman (United States)
‡ Edmund W. Sim (Singapore)

The Legal Media Group is part of the respected Euromoney group of companies. The Expert Guides bases its selection of leading lawyers on thousands of questionnaires sent to practitioners in the industry requesting nominations. are screened for firm, network and alliance bias. Top individuals are interviewed and selected by a group of advisers.

The Hunton & Williams International Trade Practice has assisted numerous international companies with a variety of international trade disputes, involving a full range of importing and exporting activities It defends foreign companies in a variety of trade disputes, including antidumping duty investigations, countervailing duty investigations, U.S. customs matters, section 201 (escape clause) investigations, and section 301 (violations of U.S. trade rights). Our attorneys have represented clients throughout Asia, Europe and Latin America.

05-14-2007

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