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Dennis B. Rafferty is a founding partner at the firm and concentrates his practice in the areas of civil litigation and school law.. Mr. Rafferty has 35 years of experience in state and federal courts and is a member of the Westmoreland Academy of Trial Lawyers, the Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association and the Pennsylvania Association for Justice.. Mr. Rafferty received his B.A. with high honors from St. Vincent College in 1971 and his J.D. with honors from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1974.. Mr. Rafferty has been the Solicitor for the Ligonier Valley School District for over 30 years and has been Solicitor for the School District of the City of Jeannette for over 10 years.. Mr. Rafferty has been continuously involved in the practice of law throughout the past 35 years and has participated in numerous important trials in both civil and criminal courts. Mr. Rafferty has also successfully handled substantial appeals through the PA appellate court.. Mr. Rafferty is rated as a preeminent lawyer by Martindale Hubbell the oldest attorney rating service in the United States, receiving a 5.0 rating out of a possible 5 point scale. Mr. Rafferty has maintained this rating for over 25 years. Additionally, Mr. Rafferty has been evaluated as meeting very high criteria of general ethical standards. These ratings and evaluations are based on both client and peer review criteria.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

I am General Counsel and Director of Government Affairs for Employment Law for the Association of Washington Business (AWB).  Prior to joining AWB I was in the practice of law for 22 years.

I was born in San Diego, California, and received my Juris Doctorate from the J. Ruben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University in 1979.  I have been with Udall Shumway since 1979, however, in 1981-1982, I served as counsel for the Subcommittee of Mines and Mining for the United States House of Representatives in Washington, D.C.. -. I have been given an “AV” rating by the national rating service of Martindale Hubbell.  This rating is based upon lawyer peer review and is the highest rating for legal abilities and ethics, a rating which is given to only approximately the top 5% of lawyers nationwide.. -. I have extensive experience in the areas of personal injury, insurance issues and land use litigation.  I am attorney of record for various clients including Golfland Sunsplash in Mesa, Arizona.  I am involved with insurance issues and successfully argued the landmark case in Arizona: Darner Motor Sales v. Universal Underwriters, 140 Ariz. 383, 682 P.2d 388 (1984).. -. I am licensed to practice in all Arizona courts as well as the United States District Court of Arizona.  I am the past President of the East Valley Bar Association and am fluent in Spanish.  I am a board member of A New Leaf, Inc., a non-profit organization and am currently co-chairman of the 2010-2011 Mesa United Way Campaign.. -. I am also the resident partner in Arizona for CLC cases.  CLC or Consolidated Legal Concepts, Inc. provides legal services for major employers within the State of Arizona.  I and the firm of Udall Shumway have represented CLC clients since 2002.  The firm handles legal matters involving personal injury, insurance claims, family law, probate, estate planning and bankruptcy issues.  I handle the personal injury matters and travel throughout the State of Arizona to provide consultation and advice on cases involving significant injuries or loss of life.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Hope Rosen's practice has consistently centered on child and family law issues. After receiving her law degree, Ms. Rosen worked as a staff attorney for the American Prosecutors Research Institute, focusing on issues of juvenile delinquency and child abuse. Ms. Rosen left the American Prosecutors Research Institute when she was appointed Special Counsel for the Division of Child Support Enforcement by the Attorney General of Virginia. After building her expertise in child support law, Ms. Rosen expanded her family law practice to include matters of child custody and visitation, protective orders, spousal support and equitable distribution of marital assets and liabilities. In addition to Ms. Rosen's experience in litigation, she is also trained in collaborative law, which allows her to offer her skills in various approaches to dispute resolution.. Ms. Rosen received her Bachelor of Arts from the College of William and Mary and her Juris Doctor from the George Mason University School of Law. During her graduate work, she served as president of George Mason's trial advocacy team. Since she has been in practice, Ms. Rosen has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a rising star every year since 2009.. Ms. Rosen is a member of the Virginia State Bar, the Circuit Court Committee of the Fairfax Bar Association, Prince William County Bar Association, Virginia Women's Attorney Association, and the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (VTLA). She has appeared in Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts and Circuit Courts throughout Northern Virginia, and she has appeared before the Virginia Court of Appeals in matters relating to child support, spousal support and equitable distribution. Ms. Rosen has been admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia since 2002.. In her free time, Ms. Rosen volunteers her time as a conciliator for the Conciliation Program, which is a free service offered by the Fairfax Bar Association. She has also provided pro bono services for victims of domestic violence through the Civil Protection Order program offered by Legal Services of Northern Virginia.

I am an attorney dedicated to protect the rights of all those who have been exploited by the mishandling of authority by institutions or individuals. Morality is not dead and you have to stand up to those entities that have ignored or neglect each human beings right to be respected. In addition I work as Of Counsil New York .. ---. In 1985 obtained the first judgment in a pschiatric malpractice for sexual abuse of a patient by her therapist.  This has progressed to National recognition in the field of patient abuse by all levels of therapists, clergy, attorneys, or any person in a position of authority over this class of clients or patients.  The fiduciary responsibily of these individuals who hold power and authority over these patients or client is at the core of this litigation.  Crossing boundaries, mishandling of transference and negligent termination all pervade these cases.. We have been published in the Psychiatric Times, Lawyer's Weekly, several law reviews and professional journals.  I have been quoted as an expert in numerous newspaper articles throughout the years.  Many of theses articles are listed in our home page at .. I have represented parties in approximately 15 jurisdictions across the United States.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Mr. Thompson has dedicated his career to helping auto injury victims find peace of mind during the worst times of their lives. While he fights relentlessly for justice, he ensures his clients can focus on recovery.. Having defended global corporations in injury cases, Mr. Thompson uniquely understands how to get the most compensation possible for auto, truck, and motorcycle injury victims. He is also a highly sought-after speaker on personal injury topics, sharing his expertise with legal professionals nationwide.. Born and raised in Texas, Mr. Thompson earned his BA from the University of Texas, followed by a law degree from Baylor Law School, where he was admitted into the Order of Barristers for his courtroom expertise.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

My name is Beth Walker and I have been practicing law in Central Iowa for seventeen years.  The majority of my practice is real estate, estate planning and other probate matters. I grew up in Des Moines, Iowa and was a social worker when I graduated from college.  I learned a lot about families and helping people while practicing social work.  I attended Drake Law School and graduated Order of the Coif.  I joined Walker Billingsley & Bair in 2000 after finishing law school.. I am married to Corey Walker and we enjoy practicing law together.  We have two children and spend our free time doing outside activities.  One of our favorite hobbies is hiking fourteeners in Colorado.  We also enjoy good wine and visiting wineries to learn about the winemaking process.

I am the past president of the 22,000 member Chicago Bar Association (CBA) and founder of the Elder Law Committee of the CBA. I authored chapters on guardianship litigation and will contests for the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education and my firm was hired by the city of Chicago's Department on Aging to re-write the elder abuse and neglect act. I have been chosen as an Illinois Super Lawyer four years running and in 2007 was named "Jewish Chicagoan of the Year."

Victor takes great pride in his Aleutian and Filipino heritage and his humble, hard-working family roots. He is an active community volunteer in the south King County area of Maple Valley where he resides with his wife Misty and their four sons.  In his spare time, when he's not fighting for justice on behalf of his clients, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, working out, and reading legal thrillers or other works by "lost generation" authors.

Although Phil Brown has been a full time litigation attorney since 1985, he became a Hawaii attorney after moving to Honolulu in 1993.  Mr. Brown started this office in 1997 after working for some of the finest law firms in Hawaii, New York and Virginia.. Upon graduation from Washington and Lee University School of Law in 1985, Mr. Brown was an associate at Hunton and Williams.  In 1987 Mr. Brown joined the New York office of Reid and Priest (later known as Thelen Reid and Priest).  Mr. Brown often credits these two highly regarded, national law firms as the main reason for his strong background in commercial litigation.  In 1993 Mr. Brown moved to Honolulu and joined its then largest law firm, Carlsmith Ball.  At Carlsmith Ball, he litigated against some of Hawaii’s finest attorneys, including famed Plaintiffs attorney, David C. Schutter.  Following one oral argument, Mr. Schutter offered Mr. Brown the opportunity to join Schutter and represent the claims of some 4000 annuity holders in a case against a national financial institution.  Mr. Brown candidly admits when he met Schutter, Brown had little experience representing the rights of Plaintiffs.  However, Brown accepted the challenge and two years later mediated a Thirty-Nine Million Dollar settlement for the annuity holders.. Mr. Brown started his own boutique litigation office in 1997.  Relying on his diverse experience, Mr. Brown represents Plaintiffs and Defendants in Commercial Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, and Personal Injury cases.. Mr. Brown has Martindale Hubbell’s highest legal/ethics ratings and is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers under Civil Trial Practice, Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury.  Mr. Brown is also listed in The Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers.  Mr. Brown has also been recognized in Honolulu Magazine’s Best Lawyers in Hawaii and was honored by the National Trial Lawyers Association as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer.

I represent employers and management in all phases of labor and employment law, including collective bargaining, employment counseling and litigation, class actions, and executive compensation.  My experience includes practice before state and federal trial and appellate courts in matters arising under the NLRA, ADEA, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, ADA, FLSA, WARN Act, Section 301 of the Taft-Hartley Act, Section 1113 of the Bankruptcy Code, and injunction, breach of contract, and employment cases.. Trade Secrets / Noncompetition Executive Compensation Wage & Hour Litigation (Class Action) Employment Counseling & Litigation Labor Relations Collective Bargaining Unfair Labor Practices

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.