Join the Daily Transcript in celebrating San Diego County's oustanding lawyers.
Harvey Berger
John Allcock
As a student, it came as no surprise that all of The Daily Transcript's "Top Academic Attorneys" this year are professors at the University of San Diego's School of Law. The faculty is made up of some of the most accomplished and well-respected members of the legal community.
In an industry where mergers and name changes are commonplace, partners jump ship on a regular basis and mega firms compete to be the world's largest, Solomon Ward Seidenwurm & Smith LLP is unique. The law firm is celebrating its 30th anniversary and its partners are content with being a mid-size San Diego law firm.
The Delaware Supreme Court handed down a decision last year that could have a profound impact on the board members of many U.S. companies. It suggests that failure to oversee corporate assets may lead to personal liability for breach of the director's duty of oversight.
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As the global marketplace becomes increasingly competitive, some law firms are being forced to streamline operations, cut costs and look for creative methods of billing and doing business in general to maintain profitability. Following a trend that other industries have utilized for a decade or more, law firms -- and those who hire law firms -- are looking toward outsourcing as a solution.
Joseph Baker Jr.
Karen Burke
Richard Barnett
George Berger
Bob Gaglione
Jane Adams
Michael Attanasio
William Benjamin
N. Denise Asher
David Branfman
Racing to a blaze, Chicago firefighter Larry Lempa usually stood toward the rear of the truck, next to a wailing siren. After three decades on the job, he says, he needs a hearing aid to understand his grandchildren. He is one of thousands of firefighters who've sued the maker of the sirens, contending they caused hearing loss.
Before deciding which law school to attend this fall, Eric Singer flipped through the latest U.S. News & World Report law-school rankings. He eventually chose the University of Chicago over New York University, even though NYU is ranked higher overall.
NEW YORK -- Thousands of Sept. 11 victims' families have turned to a victims' fund established by U.S. Congress, rather than seeking compensation in court.
As the city's best kept secret, the San Diego Wine and Culinary Center is the only establishment of its kind dedicated to promoting the abundance of premium local purveyors. By partnering with neighboring winemakers, growers, chefs and restaurateurs, the center offers an array of locally driven, interactive events that exemplify the ultimate urban winery experience in a sophisticated, comfortable and welcoming learning environment.
WASHINGTON -- The narrow split between liberal and conservative Supreme Court justices was evident throughout the court's most recent term with one prominent exception: business cases.
Lawyers have long contributed free legal work to those in need. But in recent years, law firms have grown so eager to take on cases "pro bono" that they have started to pay for the privilege.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- After his wife died two years ago, Richard Bassett began thinking about updating an old will he had drafted years earlier.
Most lawyers set on pursuing careers in elite firms have long focused on one goal: making partner. Now they are adding a second one: staying partner.
If you're looking to expand your career horizons and increase your business savvy, consider joining a local professional association. In a survey conducted by Robert Half Legal, 86 percent of executives polled said involvement in industry or trade associations is beneficial to an employee's career.
A founding partner of the national law firm of Ross, Dixon & Bell LLP with an impressive legal career spanning more than 30 years, Roy Bell is well known for his work in a number of significant cases, including as lead counsel in what was then the largest qui tam action in U.S. history.
The national law firm Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney LLP announced in May that the lawyers of Alhadeff & Solar LLP (A&S) joined the firm in Southern California.
In a much-anticipated decision, the California Supreme Court recently held that an employee's statutory remedy for missed meal and rest breaks was a "wage" rather than a "penalty," giving the employee a three-year, rather than a one-year, statute of limitations.
Kevin Cole
Top Attorneys 2007 pays tribute to San Diego County's legal cream of the crop. It is the culmination of a lengthy peer voting process that began in February with the announcement of a call for nominations. San Diego County lawyers were asked who among their peers -- with whom they had professional experience -- were worthy of recognition.
Racing to a blaze, Chicago firefighter Larry Lempa usually stood toward the rear of the truck, next to a wailing siren. After three decades on the job, he says, he needs a hearing aid to understand his grandchildren. He is one of thousands of firefighters who've sued the maker of the sirens, contending they caused hearing loss.
NEW YORK -- Thousands of Sept. 11 victims' families have turned to a victims' fund established by U.S. Congress, rather than seeking compensation in court.
WASHINGTON -- The narrow split between liberal and conservative Supreme Court justices was evident throughout the court's most recent term with one prominent exception: business cases.
Lawyers have long contributed free legal work to those in need. But in recent years, law firms have grown so eager to take on cases "pro bono" that they have started to pay for the privilege.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- After his wife died two years ago, Richard Bassett began thinking about updating an old will he had drafted years earlier.
The Daily Transcript is pleased to present its Top Attorneys 2006, the culmination of a peer voting process that began early this year. This special report reveals this year's cream of the crop in various practice areas.
Join us as we pay tribute to San Diego County's top attorneys. In this report, you will find out who was chosen as San Diego's cream of the crop in the areas of Corporate/Business, Intellectual Property, Real Estate/Construction, Labor/Employment, Criminal and Municipal/Government.
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