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New AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys | July 2022
Martindale-Hubbell is proud to announce that the following attorneys have achieved a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, awarded to only those lawyers with the highest ethical standards and professional ability. Congratulations to: Lisa Lee Smith of Lisa Lee Smith Law Firm, LLCKelly L. Fritsch of Kelly L. Fritsch, P.C.Joan E. Smith of Hull Barrett,…Read More
How Many Blind Spots Do Trucks Have?
If you’re a practicing car accident attorney and want to start handling commercial truck accident cases, this article is for you. What Are Blind Spots? A blind spot is an area outside a vehicle where a driver cannot see. Blind spots are sometimes called no zones, probably for a good reason. Virtually all different types…Read More
New AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys | June 2022
Martindale-Hubbell is proud to announce that the following attorneys have achieved a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, awarded to only those lawyers with the highest ethical standards and professional ability. Congratulations to: Charles E. Ridenour of Charles RidenourPaul Bondor of Desmarais LLPThomas A. Shumaker of Employment Law VirginiaMichelle Greenway Sellers of Rainey, Kizer, Reviere…Read More
Join the Conversation about Roe v Wade
On Friday, June 24th, the US Supreme Court made a decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pa. v. Casey, the landmark cases that provided, among many other things, the right to abortion and health privacy. Because we link those in need of legal help to the appropriate representation, we are…Read More
Celebrating & Reflecting on Juneteenth and Pride Month
A message from Martindale-Avvo’s SVP & Group General Manager, Suke Jawanda: June is a big month for celebrating civil rights! This weekend marks 157 years since the last group of enslaved African Americans were notified of their freedom in Texas. It is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in our country. And…Read More
When a Lawyer Should Hire a Lawyer
In the course of their work, many attorneys face difficult decisions under deadline pressure. This stress and the normal challenges of life can lead to problems even for experienced lawyers. When a client makes a complaint or a colleague raises concern about an attorney’s work, they might find themselves facing a disciplinary proceeding. When this…Read More
New AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys | May 2022
Martindale-Hubbell is proud to announce that the following attorneys have achieved a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, awarded to only those lawyers with the highest ethical standards and professional ability. Congratulations to: John D. Spina of Spina, McGuire & Okal P.C.Charles Beckley of Beckley & Madden, LLCJohn E. Van Ness of Lilly & Van…Read More
Class Action: A New Podcast about the Next Generation Of Lawyers
Hosted by Katie Phang (a trial lawyer, Anchor, and Host for MSNBC and Peacock), a new 12-part podcast series called “Class Action” tracks a diverse cast of law students engaged in mock trial competitions across the country. The first two episodes drop on June 7th on iHeartRadio. We caught up with co-producers Lisa Gray and…Read More
Legal Podcasts: Who Is Doing What?
The popularity of podcasts has only continued to rise over the years, with about 73% of Americans tuning in to at least one show regularly. With over 2 million podcasts worldwide, these talk shows cover all types of topics, from relationships and lifestyle to the business and legal industries. Given how many legal podcasts are…Read More
Intellectual Property: New Concerns for 2022
The digital revolution increased employment flexibility, and even the COVID-19 pandemic has heightened how critical it is for businesses and individual creators to protect their intellectual property. Not so long ago, no one would have ever suspected an intellectual property component involved with getting a car to take you to the airport. Now rideshare giants…Read More
The Who, What, and Why: Honing a Content Strategy for a Law Firm
In marketing, there’s a statistic that has made the rounds, and it’s a doozy – people are only reading 10% of the copy on a webpage. And they’re not retaining so much, either. Is it possible they’re only reading 10% of the copy and retaining only 10% of that 10%? Here’s where content strategy can…Read More
Your Client Received Their Green Card. Now What?
After many months or even years of waiting, your client has finally received their green card. So, what are the next steps and how should you advise them? One of our attorneys, Oleg Gherasimov, has just the right steps to help new immigration attorneys guide their clients. Congratulations, your client is now a U.S. permanent resident!…Read More