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Parker & Waichman, LLP Announces Name Change
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2007/01/11 14:21
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New York: Parker & Waichman, LLP, a leading personal injury law firm, is pleased to announce that attorneys Andres F. Alonso and Jason Mark have been made partners of the firm effective January 1, 2007. As a result, the firm has officially changed its name to Parker Waichman Alonso Mark LLP. Mr. Alonso and Mr. Mark, both formerly associates with the firm, are the first attorneys added to the firm's partnership since the firm was founded by Jerrold Parker and Herbert Waichman over 15 years ago.
Andres F. Alonso is the head of the firm's personal injury litigation department. Mr. Alonso obtained his J.D. from the George Washington School of Law and his B.A. from the State University of New York at Binghamton. He is admitted to the New York State Bar, U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, and is a member of the American Association for Justice and the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Alonso represents clients in the areas of mass torts, toxic torts, defective medical devices, aviation accidents, explosions/fires, products liability, automobile accidents, personal injury, nursing home negligence, consumer fraud and general negligence litigation.
Jason Mark is the head of the firm's mass tort department. Mr. Mark obtained his J.D. from Tulane University (cum laude) and his B.A. from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He is admitted to the Florida State Bar, New York State Bar, Massachusetts State Bar, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, U.S. District Court, Western District of New York and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York. Mr. Mark is a member of the American Association for Justice, Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys and Academy of Florida Trial Attorneys. He has recently been named Co-Chair of the Plaintiff's Science Committee in the Ortho Evra Products Liability Litigation (MDL 1742) and Co-Chair of the AAJ (ATLA) Bausch & Lomb Contact Lens Solution Litigation Group. Mr. Mark is the recipient of the Massachusetts Rising Stars Award for Plaintiff Personal Injury: Malpractice, awarded by Law & Politics and Boston Magazine. Mr. Mark represents clients in cases involving catastrophic injuries and death, mass torts, toxic torts, defective drug liability, defective medical devices, products liability and class actions.
"This decision was made due to the extraordinary contributions of Andy and Jason to the growth and success of the firm," said founding partner Jerrold Parker. "There is no question that Andy and Jason have been instrumental in the successes we've enjoyed, and we strongly believe that adding them to the partnership is a positive step for the future of the firm."
About Parker Waichman Alonso Mark LLP
Parker Waichman Alonso Mark LLP is a leading products liability and personal injury law firm that represents plaintiffs nationwide. The firm has offices in New York and New Jersey. Parker Waichman Alonso Mark, LLP has assisted thousands of clients in receiving fair compensation for injuries resulting from dangerous medications, defective medical devices, motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, toxic torts, and work related injuries. The firm is currently representing individuals injured by Ortho Evra, Vioxx, Fosamax, Ketek, ReNu with MoistureLoc, Guidant defibrillators and many other defective drugs and medical products.
For more information on Parker Waichman Alonso Mark, LLP, please visit: www.yourlawyer.com |
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Litigation Partner Rejoins Winston & Strawn In NY
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2007/01/11 12:42
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NEW YORK CITY, January 10, 2007- The international law firm of Winston & Strawn LLP continued its New York expansion today with the announcement that partner Gerald D. Silver has rejoined the firm's litigation practice. Silver concentrates his practice on commercial litigation with an emphasis on complex contractual matters, significant employment disputes, securities, corporate governance and banking matters, technology, outsourcing and intellectual property disputes.
"We are very pleased to welcome Gerry back to the firm," said Jonathan Goldstein, managing partner of the firm's New York office. "The experience he gained serving in a leading role at a global corporation and handling many complex litigations during his previous tenure at Winston & Strawn will be instrumental in ensuring that we continue to deliver seamless, quality services to our clients."
Most recently, Silver served as associate general counsel and head of litigation at Capgemini North America, Inc., one of the world's largest providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services. In this role, Silver actively handled, directed and managed all actual or potential litigations, arbitrations, mediations, government investigations or inquiries, and other proceedings.
Before joining Capgemini, Silver was a partner at Winston & Strawn and served as lead counsel in numerous trial and arbitrations for major companies. His client representations include officers, directors and preferred stockholders in proxy, corporate governance, minority-majority, and dissolution disputes under Delaware and/or New York law; franchisee/franchisor disputes; banks, mutual, hedge and private equity funds, and high net worth individuals in securities fraud litigation; and lenders in workout and foreclosure actions. Silver has defended numerous class actions brought under the securities laws and the FLSA for overtime/wage compensation. He handled numerous employment discrimination and theft of trade secrets disputes, conducted internal corporate investigations, and worked on many major property damage/personal injury litigations as well.
Silver's professional affiliations include the Federal Bar Counsel, Association of Corporate Counsel, The New York County Lawyers and Entertainment and Intellectual Property Committee. He is also a member of the Incorporated Village of Roslyn Planning Board. He earned his juris doctorate from the Fordham University School of Law, where he was an associate editor for the Fordham Law Review, and earned his bachelor's degree in accounting magna cum laude from the State University of New York at Albany.
Winston & Strawn LLP is an international commercial law firm with more than 850 attorneys in nine offices including Chicago, New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, San Francisco, London, Paris, Geneva and Moscow.
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Former FL Governor Joins Holland & Knight
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2007/01/11 12:00
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TAMPA, Fla. - January 10, 2007 - Holland & Knight LLP today announced that Bob Martinez, former Governor of the state of Florida, will join the firm upon completion of routine transition matters. Governor Martinez, who joins as senior policy advisor, will maintain offices in Tampa, Tallahassee and Washington, D.C.
Governor Martinez has a long and distinguished career in public service that spans more than 40 years. He was governor of the state of Florida from 1987-1991, served in President George H. W. Bush's cabinet as the nation's Drug Czar from 1991-1993, was mayor of the city of Tampa from 1979-1986, and was vice chair of the Southwest Florida Water Management District from 1975-1979. Governor Martinez is known for his creation of effective environmental protection programs, his focus on drug control and his commitment to public education. He has participated in a number of presidential missions to Latin America, giving him valuable experience in international affairs.
"The arrival of one of Florida's most respected government leaders demonstrates our firm's commitment to assembling a preeminent team of problem solvers that can effectively serve our clients throughout Florida, in the nation's capitol and internationally," said Holland & Knight Managing Partner Howell W. Melton, Jr. "The governor's leadership, reputation and track record on policy add significant strength to our team as we focus on becoming the go-to firm for advocacy in Florida."
"I'm excited about joining Holland & Knight, a firm with a rich history of serving Florida and clients around the world," said Governor Martinez. "We have a common vision- to be government problem solvers. I look forward to helping the firm's clients find solutions to Florida's most important issues."
About Governor Bob Martinez: Bob Martinez was Florida's first American governor of Hispanic descent and the second Republican since Reconstruction to be elected to the governor's office. Born in Tampa, Martinez earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Tampa and a master's in labor and industrial relations from the University of Illinois. Prior to joining Holland & Knight, Bob Martinez was managing director of government consulting for Tampa-based law firm Carlton Fields.
About Holland & Knight LLP: Holland & Knight is a global law firm with more than 1,150 lawyers in 17 U.S. offices. Other offices around the world are located in Mexico City, Tokyo and Beijing, with representative offices in Caracas, Helsinki and Tel Aviv. Holland & Knight is among the world's 15 largest firms, providing representation in litigation, business, real estate and governmental law. Our interdisciplinary practice groups and industry-based teams ensure clients have access to attorneys with the best expertise, regardless of location.
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Butler Rubin Names Two New Partners
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2007/01/11 09:41
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CHICAGO, Jan. 11, 2007 -- The Chicago-based law firm Butler Rubin Saltarelli & Boyd LLP has named Jason S. Dubner and Amy B. Kelley to the partnership, effective January 1, 2007. Both Dubner and Kelley joined Butler Rubin in 1999 after beginning their careers with major law firms.Dubner joined butler Rubin in 1999 after starting his legal career at Jones Day in Washington. At Butler Rubin, he concentrates his practice in commercial litigation and arbitration with an emphasis on antitrust and reinsurance disputes as well as franchise and distribution counseling. Dubner represents companies in a variety of competition law matters - involving allegations of fraud, conspiracy and beach of contract. He also regularly advises clients on changes to their existing distribution networks and in opt-out antitrust litigation. A graduate of the University of Chicago Law School, Dubner received his undergraduate degree in economics from Swarthmore College. He has also worked as an economic analyst - both with the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice and in the private sector. Kelley joined Butler Rubin in 1999 after starting her legal career at Sidley Austin LLP. At the firm, she concentrates her practice in reinsurance and commercial litigation. Her reinsurance work involves major matters for cedents, reinsurers and intermediaries typically involving multi-million-dollar disputes. A graduate of the University of Michigan Law School, Kelley received her undergraduate degree from Northwestern University. She is admitted to practice in Illinois and New Jersey, where she currently resides. Formed in 1980, Chicago-based Butler Rubin has established itself as a well-known litigation boutique assisting clients nationally and internationally in the core practice areas of reinsurance and complex business litigation, including antitrust and legacy liability issues. http://www.butlerrubin.com. |
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Appleby Hunter Bailhache sets up shop in Mauritius
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2007/01/10 05:19
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Appleby Hunter Bailhache, the law firm that prides itself on its international presence, is about to get a little more global.
The Bermuda-based firm is planning to open an office in the Republic of Mauritius, they announced yesterday. The new office will be located in the capital city of Port Louis and will begin operations next month. The expansion will enable Appleby to further extend its legal services to clients, and will provide clients with greater access to the fast-growing emerging markets in Africa, Asia and India, the firm said in a statement. The new office, which will operate under the name of Appleby (Mauritius International) Ltd, will focus on investment into emerging African and Asian markets. Institutional clients in North America, Europe and Asia have indicated that they are looking for the resources of a global offshore services firm, to create efficient investment structures through a well-placed, independent sovereign country, the statement said. The office will open with two partners - Mauritian Gilbert Noel and Malcolm Moller, who is transferring from the firm's Bermuda office to oversee the new operation. The island of Mauritius, with a population of 1.2 million, offers a highly educated workforce and the government is successfully encouraging the introduction of external financial institutions to stimulate investment and diversify the economy, the firm noted. http://www.applebyglobal.com |
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Kirkpatrick & Lockhart opens Berlin office
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2007/01/09 12:43
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Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis LLP, Pittsburgh's largest law firm, is launching an office in Berlin.
It is the first Pittsburgh-based law firm to establish an office in the Germany city. Reed Smith LLP has an office in Munich.
The 11-lawyer office will be staffed by partners who formerly practiced in the Berlin office of Taylor Wessing, an German/British firm. Rudiger von Hulst will serve as administrative partner. The office is the 22nd for K&L Gates, created last month through the merger of Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham LLP, Pittsburgh, and Preston Gates Ellis LLP, Seattle. The firm now employs around 1,400 lawyers. Peter Kalis, K&L Gates chairman and global managing partner, said the opening of the Berlin office is a natural expression of the firm's relationships with many clients doing business in Europe and around the world. Kalis said that the firm expects further growth in Europe and discussions are continuing in several cities, but Paris, he said, is a priority.
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Fox Rothschild/ Young, Moriwaki & Greenfader Merge
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2007/01/08 22:20
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Fox Rothschild today announced that it has merged with law firm Young, Moriwaki & Greenfader (YMG). According to the Philadelphia-based law firm, which has three offices in New Jersey with a total of 141 attorneys, the merger with New York-based YMG will help expand its presence in Manhattan and better serve a growing international client base. The deal follows Fox Rothschild's September 2006 merger with Roseland-based law firm Grotta, Glassman & Hoffman. YMG specializes in estate planning and corporate and nonprofit organizations.
http://www.foxrothschild.com
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