CLLA Summer Meeting Strategic Planning & Leadership II

8/6/2008 to 8/9/2008

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Collections 2008 (Western Region One Day Meeting)

9/19/2008 to 9/19/2008

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CLLA Breakfast & Education at the NCBJ

9/24/2008 to 9/27/2008

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Bankruptcy -A Year In Review

10/8/2008 to 10/8/2008

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As a sponsor of the American Board of Certification, the CLLA encourages certification of attorneys in business bankruptcy, consumer bankruptcy and creditors' rights law. Visit the ABC Website to learn more about its specialty programs.

Member News

July 01, 2008
  The American Red Cross (ARC) honored Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers, L.L.P. and other corporate sponsors at the ARC's 91st Annual meeting, held on June 24, 2008 at the North Raleigh Hilton. The ARC presented Smith Debnam with its Financial Development award for the firm's 2007 contributions. Smith Debnam attorneys and staff donated more than $13,000.00.

Contact: Candis Roussel; Marketing Director; Day Phone: 250-2238; www.smithdebnamlaw.com

July 01, 2008

Mathis, Marifian, Richter & Grandy, Ltd. (MMR&G) has announced it will be expanding its practice in Southern Illinois with the opening of a new office located at 277 East Walnut Street in Nashville, IL.  The office will be open for business effective Tuesday, July 1st.  The firm, which currently serves clients throughout the St. Louis area, Metro East and Southern Illinois, will offer a full-range of services at its new office, with special emphasis on real estate, estate planning, probate, wills and trusts, banking, personal injury, bankruptcy, tax matters and business formation, while also offering clients access to extensive commercial and tort litigation expertise. For more information, please contact: Pamela Powell-The Hauser Group; 314.436.9090

June 26, 2008

Columbia Financial International is now "Powered" by Vector! Providing the Collection Industry with a powerful Tool for Bank & Wage Garnishments!

Columbia Financial International, publisher of the Columbia Law List and a leader in the Collection and Legal Industries since 1905, is excited to announce a new partnership with Vector, a business intelligence firm specializing in asset recovery solutions for non-performing debt.

Stacey Donaldson-stacey@findbankaccounts.net; 214-435-6743; www.findbankaccounts.net

June 25, 2008

Richard J. Steele has joined Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers, L.L.P.  Mr. Steele is a Partner in the firm's creditors' rights practice group.  He concentrates his practice in the area of creditor's rights with an emphasis on debt collection and retail and commercial litigation.  Mr. Steele is experienced in handling a variety of litigation involving creditors including the defense of counterclaims and matters involving purported violations of various state and federal consumer protection statutes.  Smith Debnam is a midsize, multi-service law firm with offices in Raleigh and Charlotte, NC. The firm?s practice includes Corporate and Business Law, Business Litigation, Commercial Bankruptcy and Reorganization, Creditor Representation, Insurance Subrogation, Commercial & Residential Real Estate, Community & Homeowner Associations, Construction Law, Equipment Leasing & Finance, Family Law, Estate Planning, Professional Negligence & Workers? Compensation, Employment Law, and Immigration Law. 

www.smithdebnamlaw.com 

June 23, 2008

Firm's Bankruptcy/Restructuring Group and Its Chairman Listed in Guide to Leading U.S. Business Lawyers

 The Bankruptcy Practice Group at Archer & Greiner, P.C., and Group Chair Stephen M. Packman are recognized as leaders in the field in the newly released 2008 edition of the Chambers USA Guide to America's Leading Lawyers for Business.

Released to the public today, Chambers USA 2008 lists Archer & Greiner among New Jersey's leading firms in the areas of Bankruptcy/Restructuring. The widely distributed referral guide also names Packman, Chair of the firm's Bankruptcy/Debtor and Creditors' Rights Practice Group.

Chambers USA's ranking of America's leading lawyers is based on "in-depth, unbiased research conducted by our team of highly qualified and experienced researchers," according to the London-based publisher.

Contact: Bill Shralow

(856) 616-2691

wshralow@archerlaw.com

June 23, 2008
 

Gordon & Weinberg Announces New Directors!

On July 1, 2008 Jonathan Engel will join Gordon & Weinberg, P.C. as Director of Business Development.  John has more than 20 years experience in the collection industry after obtaining his Bachelor of Business Administration in 1983.  As many of you know, John joined Milliken & Michaels, subsequently NCO, one of the largest commercial collection agencies in the country, as General Manager of the Legal Department and was later promoted to Director of Legal Services.  In 2003, John joined Sprechman & Associates; P.A. as Director of Operations and in 2007 was promoted to Chief Operating Officer.  John will be responsible for expanding business opportunities, both consumer and commercial, for the firm as well as oversight and enhancement of the firm's commercial department.

Contact Information:

Dawn M. Marshall                                            Jonathan Engel

Director of Operations                                     Director of Business Development

484-351-0500 Ext. 108                                    484-351-0500 Ext. 104

dmm@gordonweinberg.com                             engelj@gordonweinberg.com

May 30, 2008
Schlesinger and Schlesinger is pleased to announce that as of May 21, 2008 our firm has been restructured and will be known as Schlesinger, Schlesinger & Sommo, LLC, in recognition of Charles Sommo III's 28 years of service. For over 60 years, Schlesinger and Schlesinger has serviced its clients from all around the country in commercial and civil litigation and general practice, and we are pleased that Charles intends to continue his tradition of service as the principal of Schlesinger, Schlesinger & Sommo, LLC. Charles Sommo III & Richard J. Schlesinger -Schlesinger, Schlesinger & Sommo, LLC Attorneys at Law 11 Beacon Street. Suite 632; Boston, MA 02108.  Phone: 617-742-0550; Fax: 617-742-2992
May 15, 2008

Mason, Schilling & Mason Co., LPA is please to announce that Blake Thomas has joined the firm as an associate attorney.  Thomas graduated cum laude from DePauw University with a B.A. degree and received his J.D. from Northern Kentucky University, College of Law. He is currently admitted to practice in the state of Ohio, and pursuing admission to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.  A life-long resident of the tri-state area, Thomas is also a member of the American Bar Association, the Ohio Bar Association and the Cincinnati Bar Association.  Mr. Thomas focuses his practice in the areas of commercial law, creditors' rights and bankruptcy. 

May 05, 2008
  Kazlow & Kazlow is pleased to announce the opening of an additional office in Montpelier, Vermont, continuing its practice on behalf of creditors' rights, specializing in commercial and consumer collections, as well as representation of creditors in Bankruptcy Court.

159 State Street; Montpelier, VT 05602; Phone: 800-772-9870; Fax: 802-229-6213

Email: gkazlow@prodigy.net

 

April 29, 2008

Dana E. Casher has opened Casher Law Offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She continues to work on simple and complex business litigation. This summer, Ms. Casher will be one of the panelists in a program in Boston Litigating to Win Through Advanced Trial Advocacy and is the attorney member on the civil litigation panel for the Massachusetts District Court Judges Conference, an annual event.

Dana E. Casher, Esq.
CASHER LAW OFFICES
30 Second Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 491-9122
(617) 491-1022 fax


April 21, 2008

Elliot D. Levin, a partner in the Law Firm of Rubin & Levin, P.C., has been inducted into the Indiana University School of Law-Bloomington Academy of Law Alumni Fellows.  This is the highest honor that the Law School bestows to its alumni.  This honor recognizes Indiana Law alumni whose careers are defined by exceptional personal achievement and dedication to the highest standards of the profession.  Mr. Levin is recognized expert in bankruptcy law, creditors' rights and corporate reorganization. 

Additional information regarding Mr. Levin and Rubin & Levin, P.C. can be found ay www.rubin-levin.com.

April 02, 2008

Campbell, Hightower & Adams Hires Insurance Credit Specialist

Campbell, Hightower & Adams has announced that David Trout, former agency co-founder has
formed an alliance with their Tempe, AZ firm. Mr. Trout brings 30 years of representing the nations largest carriers and Depts. of Insurance in virtually every State. His debtor communication technologies have been featured in Credit & Collection Risk, ComputerLife, CFO and Inc. Magazines.

February 29, 2008

GREENBERG & BASS HIRES NEW ASSOCIATE

Encino, California -Greenberg & Bass LLP has announced that Yi Sun Kim has joined the firm as an associate.
Ms. Kim practices in the areas of commercial litigation and general business; working with clients on a variety of matters ranging from bankruptcy and real estate, to entertainment and intellectual property.


Ms. Kim received her B.A. (2002) from Wellesley College and her J.D. (2007) from Loyola Law School, where she was Articles Editor for the Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review from 2006-07. She participated in study abroad programs at Hong Kong University while in law school and at University College London as an undergraduate.


Greenberg & Bass LLP is a full-service business law firm based in Encino. The firm provides counsel in both civil litigation and transactional matters to local, regional and national clients engaged in a wide range of industries and professions.

February 19, 2008
Bernick and Lifson, P.A., is pleased to announce the addition of two new partners, Dan B. Greenstein and Mark E. Greene. Both concentrate their practices in real estate with a focus on banking and condominium and townhome associations. The firm has also changed its name to Bernick, Lifson, Greenstein, Greene & Liszt, P.A. and will continue to offer the personal and distinctive service for which it is known in the areas of creditors' remedies, litigation, tax planning, labor and employment, business organization and representation, estates and trusts, and mediation and arbitration services.
February 12, 2008
George A. Rubin, Elliot D. Levin and Christine Hayes Hickey, partners in the law firm Rubin & Levin, P.C., have been selected for inclusion in Indiana Super Lawyers 2008. Super Lawyers annually names attorneys with high distinction who are chosen by their peers and through independent research to receive this designation that is earned by only 5% of all Indiana attorneys. Additionally, Mr. Levin has been named as one of the Top 10 Attorneys in Indiana. The attorneys at Rubin & Levin, P.C. concentrate their practices in Creditors' Rights, Commercial Collections, Commercial Litigation, Bankruptcy and Corporate Reorganization. Additional information can be found at www.rubin-levin.com
February 11, 2008

Christine Hayes Hickey, a Partner in the Law Firm Rubin & Levin, P.C., was installed as First Vice President of the Indianaoplis Bar Association on January 31, 2008. Having just completed a two-tear term as President of the Indianapolis Bar Foundation, Ms. Hickey will assume the role of President of the Association in the year 2010.  She practices law in Creditors' Rights, Commercial Litigation and Commercial Collections. 

Additional information can be found at www.rubin-levin.com.

February 07, 2008

CLLA member Kori M. Bazanos is pleased to announce the opening of her law offices. Ms. Bazanos has considerable experience in the areas of construction and mechanics lien law, creditors' rights, and the representation of creditors in bankruptcy proceedings.

Law Offices of Kori M. Bazanos
100 West Monroe Street, Suite 2100
Chicago, IL 60603
Tel: 312.578.0410
Fax: 312.578.0420
kori@bazanoslaw.com
www.bazanoslaw.com