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Stanley Hammer
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Stanley Hammer
High Point, NC Lawyer with 40 years of experience
(336) 819-6013 1912 Eastchester Dr
High Point, NC 27265
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
During the past 35 years I have represented clients who have been seriously injured in trucking and automobile accidents, as well as those who have sustained injury or death as a result of nursing home neglect, or the negligence of the owner of a vicious dog. I am guided by the forceful command of the North Carolina Rules of Professional Conduct, which describe an attorney’s special responsibility for the quality of justice: “ As an advocate, a lawyer zealously asserts the client’s position under the rules of the adversary system. As a negotiator, a lawyer seeks a result advantageous...
Stanley Franklin
McLean, Virginia Lawyer
(703) 712-5453 1750 Tysons Boulevard
McLean, VIRGINIA 22102
Business, Energy and Securities
University of Richmond School of Law
Stanley Charles Franklin
Los Angeles, CA Attorney with 43 years of experience
(818) 901-0344 14310 Ventura Blvd
100
Los Angeles, CA 91423
Insurance Defense and Personal Injury
San Fernando Valley College of Law
Clyde Franklin Stanley Jr.
TABOR CITY, NC Attorney with 51 years of experience
(910) 653-4125 PO BOX 427
TABOR CITY, NC 28463
Arbitration & Mediation and Real Estate
Stanley Franklin Denman
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Stanley Franklin Denman
Dallas, TX Attorney with 40 years of experience
(214) 219-7288 5025 N Central Expy
Suite 2004
Dallas, TX 75205
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Southern Methodist University
Stanley Franklin Pratt
 
Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Carl Henry Franklin
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Carl Henry Franklin
Shreveport, LA Attorney with 40 years of experience
(318) 429-6822 910 Pierremont Rd.
Ste 410
Shreveport, LA 71106
Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Probate and Real Estate
Southern University Law Center
As a sole practitioner, our firm's founder, Carl Henry Franklin, dedicates his practice to working one-on-one with each client. Although there are thousands of lawyers and law firms throughout Louisiana, few can match the personalized attention, access to resources, wealth of local knowledge and decades of experience our firm offers.
Timothy J. Stanley
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Timothy J. Stanley
Mountain View, CA Attorney with 32 years of experience
(888) 587-8421 1380 Pear Ave
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Mountain View, CA 94043
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University of Michigan Law School and Harvard Law School
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Marcia A. Franklin
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Marcia A. Franklin
Northfield, IL Attorney with 44 years of experience
(847) 701-2252 181 Waukegan Rd
#205
Northfield, IL 60093
Free ConsultationBusiness, Construction, Employment and Estate Planning
American University Washington College of Law
Marcia worked with the Federal Communications Commission as an attorney in the Mass Media Bureau and as Branch Manager in the Common Carrier Bureau from 1982 through 1987, and at MCI Telecommunications as a senior attorney from 1987 through 1994. Thereafter, she worked as a consultant until joining Kaplan & Greenswag LLC in January 2007.

Marcia is admitted to practice in Illinois and the District of Columbia and is a member of the Chicago Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association. Marcia also serves on the Northbrook Plan Commission.
Elizabeth Franklin-Best
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Elizabeth Franklin-Best
Columbia, SC Lawyer with 23 years of experience
(803) 331-3421 2725 Devine Street
Columbia, SC 29205
Appeals and Criminal
My name is Elizabeth Franklin-Best and I am an attorney who focuses on criminal appellate law and federal criminal law. I started at the Richland County Public Defender’s office where I worked alongside some of the most passionate lawyers in this profession. Later, I worked at the South Carolina Commission on Indigent Defense, Appellate Division where I studied and analyzed hundreds of different cases, and gained valuable experience arguing in the South Carolina Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals. I spent 7 years as a partner in the law firm of Blume Franklin-Best & Young, LLC focused on capital...
James F. Stanley
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James F. Stanley
(720) 360-0529 24928 Genesee Trail Rd.
Suite 100
Golden, CO 80401
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Criminal, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Arizona State University
James Stanley has over 30 years experience practicing criminal and DUI law. He has handled thousands of criminal and DUI cases and has conducted over 150 jury trials. Mr. Stanley is a former Colorado Senior Deputy District Attorney. He knows how to evaluate the merits of a criminal case, detect defects in police investigations, recognize when an individual's constitutional rights have been violated, discover procedural errors and make the right decisions on how to handle the case. These skills come from evaluating thousands of police investigations and preparing criminal and DUI cases for trial. If the police...
David Stanley
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David Stanley
Baton Rouge, LA Lawyer with 41 years of experience
(225) 926-0200 1055 Laurel Street, Suite 2
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Free ConsultationCriminal and Personal Injury
Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
DAVID STANLEY is the founder and principal of David E. Stanley, APLC. Since 1983, Mr. Stanley has successfully practiced law from his office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He is a distinguished trial lawyer fiercely dedicated to representing individuals accused of committing serious or complex federal or state felony crimes or who seek to appeal their federal court, or state court, conviction or sentence.

In 2018, Mr. Stanley became a Lifetime Charter Member of Best Attorneys in America. From 2015 to the present, he has been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers. The American Society...
Jennifer Stanley
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Jennifer Stanley
Dothan, AL Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(800) 884-9600 2731 Ross Clark Cir
Dothan, AL 36301
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Jones School of Law, Faulkner University
Jennifer Stanley comes from a Military family and moved to Enterprise, Alabama in 1987 when her father retired from the Army. She graduated From Jacksonville State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice in 1998. She received her Juris Doctor degree from Jones School of Law at Faulkner University, Montgomery, Alabama in 2009 and became a member of the Alabama State Bar later that same year. She is licensed to practice in all Alabama State Courts and the United States District Courts for the Middle and Southern Districts of Alabama as well as the Northern District of Florida. She...
Mark Hammer
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Mark Hammer
St. Louis, MO Lawyer with 35 years of experience
(888) 494-1393 1430 Washington
Suite 325
St. Louis, MO 63101
Criminal, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of Iowa
Attorney Mark Hammer has worked in the legal field for many years. With professional experience as a criminal prosecutor, he provides innovative criminal defense representation to the accused in St. Louis and the surrounding area. At the Hammer Law Firm, Mark works alongside Attorney Nicole Chiravollatti to produce superior legal results in every case that he handles. Mark’s criminal defense representation is characterized by skill and a passion for justice. He believes that the best approach to defense is results-oriented. With a clear vision for the outcome of each case he handles, Mark provides each of his clients with the...
Joshua Franklin
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Joshua Franklin
Minneapolis, MN Attorney
(917) 402-4709 225 South Sixth Street, Ste 4000
Minneapolis, MN 55402
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Mitchell Hamline School of Law
From low-income families, to high net-worth individuals and small/medium sized businesses, Attorney Franklin prides himself in providing the same high-quality representation to all clients. Having practiced at both AM100 law firms, boutique law firms and working at various states Attorney's Offices, Mr. Franklin confidently addresses the complex aspects of all legal affairs. Additionally, Attorney Franklin deeply understands the relation between client’s corporate, investment, and entrepreneurial interests when assisting clients with legal strategy. As a leader and educator, regularly contributes to industry discussions, participates in regulatory initiatives, and advocates for favorable legal frameworks that promote fairness and justice. Individuals, business...
Michael Franklin
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Michael Franklin
Worcester, MA Attorney with 34 years of experience
(508) 752-2727 5 State Street
Worcester, MA 01609
Criminal, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
Western New England University School of Law
Attorney Michael Franklin is a top rated divorce and criminal defense lawyer in Worcester, Massachusetts.

He was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, in 1963 and began his legal internship in the prestigious family law firm of Norman and Ricci in 1984 while a junior at Clark University. He maintained a relationship with this firm throughout law school at Western New England College School of Law. Upon graduation from law school, Mr. Franklin worked as an associate attorney at Norman and Ricci from 1991 until 1993. Mr. Franklin has maintained his own law practice since 1995. He has been a certified family law...
Brad Eric Franklin
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Brad Eric Franklin
Beaumont, TX Attorney with 7 years of experience
(409) 245-0001 485 Milam Street
Beaumont, TX 77701
Free ConsultationConstruction, Consumer, DUI & DWI and Insurance Claims
South Texas College of Law
Driven by a strong desire to offer high-quality services that make the legal system more accessible to individuals and businesses, Eric Franklin established the law firm of Franklin, Franklin & Associates, serving the Beaumont, Houston, and Wharton, TX areas. He has spent years defending policyholders’ rights following fires, hailstorms, hurricanes, tornadoes and other disasters. He accepts clients anywhere in Texas. Clients can also connect with him for cases related to: · Business, Commercial, and construction litigation · Car, 18-wheeler, and motorcycle accidents · Any catastrophic...
Mark Bradford Stanley
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Mark Bradford Stanley
Columbia, SC Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(803) 799-4700 1418 Park St.
Columbia, SC 29201
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Florida A&M University College of Law
Born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina, Mr. Stanley attended the University of South Carolina where he received his B.S. in Business Administration. While attending the University of South Carolina, Mr. Stanley was the captain of the South Carolina baseball team that went to 3 straight College World Series.

Upon completing his Bachelor’s degree, Mr. Stanley earned a Master’s in Business Administration and a Master’s in Information Science from North Carolina Central University in Durham, North Carolina. Following the completion of his Master’s degrees in 2010, Mr. Stanley attended law school at Florida A&M University College of Law in Orlando, Florida,...
Robert M. Hammers Jr.
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Robert M. Hammers Jr.
Atlanta, GA Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(770) 900-9000 201 Joseph E Lowery Blvd NW
Suite 312
Atlanta, GA 30314
Personal Injury, Products Liability and Workers' Comp
Introducing Robert M. Hammers Jr., the founding partner of Hammers Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers, a premier law firm located in Atlanta, GA. With a proven record of success both inside and outside the courtroom, Rob is widely recognized for his unwavering advocacy on behalf of his clients. Graduating from the University of Georgia in 1999 and Florida State University College of Law in 2008, Rob brings extensive knowledge and experience to his practice. His commitment to excellence is evident through his consistent inclusion in Super Lawyers from 2021 onwards and his memberships in the National Trial Lawyers Top 100...
Heath Franklin
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Heath Franklin
Leland, MS Lawyer
(888) 807-1113 205-A N Broad Street
Leland, MS 38756
Bankruptcy, Consumer, Probate and Real Estate
University of Mississippi
Call Today for a Free Consultation with me, Heath Franklin. I will do my best to give you the honest advice and service you deserve.
Jeffrey A Franklin
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Jeffrey A Franklin
Reading, PA Lawyer with 34 years of experience
(888) 313-0416 42 South Fifth Street
Reading, PA 19602
Free ConsultationUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Law and Bucknell University
Jeffrey A. Franklin serves clients in ways that maximize their opportunity to achieve their business goals. Jeff has more than 20 years of experience, primarily in the areas of electric, gas, telecommunication, alternative energy, transportation and water regulation. He also has extensive experience in technology, Internet and computer law and e-discovery issues. Jeff advises clients regarding compliance with regulatory requirements and the successful implementation of business strategies. Jeff has successfully conducted administrative adjudications, civil cases and appeals before various state and federal courts and administrative agencies. He has extensive experience in a variety of legal areas, including administrative law,...
Patrick Thomas Stanley
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Patrick Thomas Stanley
Scottsdale, AZ Lawyer with 22 years of experience
(480) 219-5481 8777 N. Gainey Center Drive
Suite 204
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning and Health Care
James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona
Patrick Stanley has extensive experience assisting doctors, practice groups, and healthcare-related businesses meet their legal needs. He advises healthcare professionals and organizations throughout every step of their career.

Mr. Stanley has received an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, the highest possible rating in both ability and ethical standards, as determined through a rigorous peer review process. He has also achieved a ranking of “Superb” on the Avvo legal directory, which is based on input from colleagues and former clients. Arizona Business Magazine has recognized Mr. Stanley as one of the “Best of Arizona” in the areas of Healthcare,...
Barbara Kay Hammers
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Barbara Kay Hammers
Los Angeles, CA Attorney with 27 years of experience
(310) 458-0796 12121 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 740
Los Angeles, CA 90025
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University of California - Los Angeles
Ms. Hammers has practiced exclusively Family Law since 1997. She is a Certified Specialist in Family Law, certified by the Sate Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization since 2006.
Graduate of University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law 1997
Partner, Hammers & Baltazar, LLP.- August 2004 to present.
President and CEO of Hammers & Baltazar, A.P.L.C. May 2002 - August 2004.
Member, 2006 to present, Association of Certified Family Law Specialists. Board of Trustees, 2008-2010....
Jason Franklin
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Jason Franklin
Dallas, TX Attorney
(214) 948-6464 400 S. Zang Boulevard #1400
Dallas, TX 75208
Personal Injury, Products Liability and Workers' Comp
SMU Dedman School of Law
Upon graduating Arizona State University with a degree in political science and a 4.0 GPA , Jason Franklin decided to go to Southern Methodist University School of Law where he graduated with several honors, including induction in SMU's Barristers and the National Order of Barristers. Now, as a highly respected attorney in the field of personal injury, he has taken his in-depth knowledge of the law and intense passion to provide clients with top-quality legal representation. Recognized by Texas as a Super Lawyers Rising Star, he has shown a unique ability to successfully represent clients during difficult times making sure...
Sara A. Stanley
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Sara A. Stanley
Amesbury, MA Lawyer with 18 years of experience
(978) 388-1787 24 Market Street
Amesbury, MA 01913
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Suffolk University Law School
Sara A. Stanley focuses on assisting clients with family law issues. Attorney Stanley’s legal counsel will help you navigate during times of significant life change. Contact her to discuss your questions regarding divorce, child custody, child support, visitation, alimony, modifications and property division. To her prospective clients Ms. Stanley states, “many people come to me feeling distressed that, for any number of reasons, their lives have not gone according to plan. My goal as your attorney is to empower you: I will give you the legal counsel you need to understand your present situation and I...
Ronald Stanley
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Ronald Stanley
Columbia, SC Lawyer with 50 years of experience
1418 Park St
Columbia, SC 29201
Insurance Defense, Personal Injury and Real Estate
H. Ronald Stanley is a native of Conway, South Carolina and an accomplished graduate of Virginia State College and the University of South Carolina School of Law. Mr. Stanley is licensed to practice in both State and Federal Courts of South Carolina and before the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.

An accomplished Trial Lawyer, Mr. Stanley has been engaged in the practice of law in Columbia, South Carolina since 1977. He has handled numerous wrongful death and catastrophic personal injury cases resulting in significant jury verdicts and settlements for his clients. Mr. Stanley has served by special appointment as...
Gregory S. Stanley
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Gregory S. Stanley
Irondale, AL Lawyer
(205) 451-4196 201 20th Street South
Irondale, AL 35210
Probate and Real Estate
www.stanley-law.com Licensed in Alabama after a twenty-four-year Air Force career. Attorney Greg Stanley's firm has won cases, appeals, and mandamus for his clients. Mr. Stanley's firm has four attorneys who handle all manner of real estate closings, and cases such as foreclosure and defense, ejectment and defense, and evictions and defense. Stanley's litigation team handles Quiet title actions for all manner of titles including tax liens and sheriff's deeds. Stanley has a beautiful wife in a doctoral program at the University of Alabama and four adult children, all of whom attended the University of...
Mr. Steve Curtis Franklin
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Mr. Steve Curtis Franklin
Port Orchard, WA Lawyer with 24 years of experience
(360) 876-4800 1730 Pottery Avenue Suite 210
Port Orchard, WA 98366
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims and Personal Injury
Florida State University College of Law
I've practiced exclusively in the field of personal injury law since coming off of active duty with the US Navy in 2005. I have successfully represented injured individuals and represented insurance companies. Now I represent only people who have been injured through the fault of another. I enjoy the practice of law and commit myself to my clients irrespective of which side of a case they happen to be on. It is important to me that my clients are as fully informed as they want to be about the legal aspects of their cases and that we...
Gregory Franklin
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Gregory Franklin
Rochester, NY Attorney with 40 years of experience
(585) 442-0540 150 Allens Creek Road
Rochester, NY 14618
Family and Real Estate
Fordham University School of Law
Ninety percent of my practice involves adoption and assisted fertility matters. I have represented adoptive parents or birth parents in more than 2,500 adoption and assisted fertility matters. I have successfully represented many LGBT clients in the creation of their families.
W. Michael Franklin
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W. Michael Franklin
Denver, CO Lawyer with 30 years of experience
(303) 539-5425 3801 E. Florida Ave.
Ste. 400
Denver, CO 80210
Education and Family
University of Oregon School of Law
My practice is devoted to Family Law and Education Law cases. I worked as a high school administrator for eight years, which is a huge benefit handling these types of cases. I also served in the United States Army.
Rachael-Anne Hammer
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Rachael-Anne Hammer
Falls Church, VA Lawyer with 25 years of experience
112B E Broad St.
Falls Church, VA 22046
Bankruptcy, Divorce, Family and Landlord Tenant
Heather L Franklin
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Heather L Franklin
Carmel, IN Lawyer
(317) 218-9799 600 E Carmel Drive
Suite 149
Carmel, IN 46032
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfDivorce and Family
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Heather is a compassionate family law attorney with a focus on helping clients navigate complex legal issues during emotionally difficult times. Her practice is dedicated to helping clients with a range of family law matters, including divorce, legal separation, custody, parenting time, child support, pre and postnuptial agreements, relocations, post-decree modifications, and stepparent adoptions. Understanding that each client's situation is unique, Heather takes a personalized approach to every case. She appreciates the sensitivity of family law matters and the importance of providing legal counsel while also offering emotional support and understanding. Heather firmly believes that negotiated agreements are often the best solution...
Angela Darlene Vandivier-Stanley
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Angela Darlene Vandivier-Stanley
Wilmington, NC Attorney with 25 years of experience
(800) 635-1683 1135 Military Cuttoff Rd.; Ste 203
Wilmington, NC 28405
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Angela was born in Connersville, Indiana in 1970. She was admitted to the North Carolina bar in 2000. Angela practices law in the following areas: workers’ compensation and personal injury. She attended Ball State University (B.S., 1993); Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 1999) Memberships/Associations: North Carolina State Bar Association; Onslow County Bar Association; North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers and North Carolina Bar Association Workers’ Compensation Section.
Ronald R. Stanley
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Ronald R. Stanley
Medina, OH Lawyer with 50 years of experience
(330) 952-1415 3637 Medina Road
Unit 5
Medina, OH 44256
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Cleveland State University
With over 40 years of experience I have seen your legal issue. I always try to avoid legalese and talk to clients in words they can understand. I believe that it is also important to ask the client what they expect/want to happen and make that the joint goal, if at all possible. If this is not possible, explain why not before the client retains and determine what is acceptable as a goal.
Melanie Hammer
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Melanie Hammer
Brooklyn, NY Attorney with 22 years of experience
(718) 757-7677 360 Court Street Suite 3
Brooklyn, NY 11231
Free ConsultationCriminal
Brooklyn Law School
Criminal defense attorney in private practice since 2007. Former Prosecutor. I have handled thousands of criminal cases.
Timothy W Stanley
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Timothy W Stanley
Ellsworth, ME Lawyer with 11 years of experience
(207) 664-0002 134 Surry Rd
Ellsworth, ME 04605
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Maine School of Law
Tim joined the firm in 2018. He was born and raised in Southwest Harbor and is a graduate of Mount Desert Island High School. He attended the University of Maine at Orono, where he graduated summa cum laude and was a member of several honors fraternities, including Phi Beta Kappa, and earned his J.D. from the University of Maine School of Law. Prior to practicing law, Tim was the assistant general manager of the historic Claremont Hotel, where he enjoyed meeting people from around the world and managed roughly 30 employees each season. He is an active member of the First...
Jamie S. Franklin
Chicago, IL Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(312) 906-5048 565 W. Adams St.
Chicago, IL 60661
Employment
The University of Chicago Law School
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Timothy R. Franklin
Colorado Springs, CO Lawyer with 16 years of experience
6 S. Tejon St.
Suite 680
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Timothy R Franklin
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Timothy R Franklin
(877) 629-1712 2727 Pine St.
Boulder, CO 80302
Boulder, CO Attorney
Military
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Joshua Franklin
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Joshua Franklin
San Diego, CA Lawyer with 24 years of experience
(619) 365-9210 501 West Broadway
Suite 1025
San Diego, CA 92101
Criminal, Insurance Claims, Securities and White Collar Crime
University of Colorado - Boulder
I am a trial attorney focused on serving clients in the areas of insurance coverage, securities litigation, and white collar criminal defense. I have represented mutual funds, corporations, Native American tribes, law firms, accounting firms, small businesses, and individuals as both plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of high-stakes disputes. Through my experience in private practice and as a former prosecutor, I have tried nearly fifty jury trials to verdict. In the area of insurance coverage, I have represented policyholders and other insureds in coverage disputes and civil actions alleging bad faith...