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Joseph Preston Strom
Walterboro, TN Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCriminal, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Joseph Preston “Pete” Strom, Jr., the managing partner at Strom Law Firm, L.L.C., has been fighting for justice since 1984.
Born in Columbia, South Carolina in 1959, Pete attended the University of South Carolina and graduated in 1981 with a Bachelor of Arts. While attending the University of South Carolina, Pete served as President of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. After graduating from the University of South Carolina, Pete attended the University of South Carolina School of Law where he graduated with a J.D. in 1984.
After graduating from law school, Pete served as law clerk to the Honorable Frank Eppes, a South Carolina...
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Pete Strom
Columbia, SC Attorney with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability
University of South Carolina School of Law
Joseph Preston “Pete” Strom, Jr., the managing partner at Strom Law Firm, LLC, has been fighting for justice since 1984. Born in Columbia, South Carolina in 1959, Pete attended the University of South Carolina and graduated in 1981 with a Bachelor of Arts. While attending the University of South Carolina, Pete served as President of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. After graduating from the University of South Carolina, Pete attended the University of South Carolina School of Law where he graduated with a J.D. in 1984. After graduating from law school, Pete served as law clerk to the Honorable...
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Daniel L. Crandall
Roanoke, VA Attorney with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Daniel L. Crandall is the founding partner of The Law Offices of Daniel L. Crandall & Associates. He has been engaged in the practice of law since 1979. The focus of his practice is exclusively plaintiff personal injury law . He has become known in Southwest Virginia as the caring personal injury professional. He was privileged to be named twice as the Best Local Lawyer by the readers of The Roanoker Magazine and the Firm has won multiple awards for Best Law Firm by the same publication. He graduated from the University of South Florida in 1973 and from the...
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Joseph J. D'Agostino Jr.
Stratford, CT Lawyer with 30 years of experience
(203) 377-9994
88 Ryders Lane
Building 1, 2nd Floor
Stratford, CT 06614
Free ConsultationQuinnipiac University School of Law
I have been helping individuals and businesses achieve debt relief through bankruptcy since 1993. We are exclusively focused on bankruptcy and debt relief law and are dedicated to helping our clients realize their financial goals.
Contact us or by telephone at 203-377-9994 or 203-265-5222 to speak with an experienced Connecticut Bankruptcy Lawyer. For your convenience, we maintain two offices, one in Wallingford and one in Stratford.
With extensive experience handling bankruptcy matters for individuals and businesses throughout Connecticut, we are prepared to help you find solutions to your debt relief problems. At your free initial consultation, we will listen to your concerns...
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Joseph Thomas Joseph Jr
Cleveland, OH Lawyer
Business, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Joseph T. Joseph, Jr. is the founder and principal personal injury attorney for Joseph Law Group in Cleveland, Ohio. His legal experience focuses on litigating and successfully negotiating settlements for those affected by a personal injury or wrongful death.
Joe has earned thousands of victories for personal injury victims throughout his career. He is also well-versed in appellate court, including involvement in a major insurance coverage victory decided by the Supreme Court of Ohio. He is authorized to practice law in Ohio and the United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, Southern District of Ohio and recently admitted to practice...
Joseph Decarlo JR
Los Angeles, CA Attorney with 44 years of experience
Fordham University School of Law and Fordham University School of Law
John Joseph Kerr JR
New York, NY Attorney with 47 years of experience
Columbia Law School and Columbia Law School
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Joseph ( Joe ) O'Connor
Newport Beach, CA Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Construction
Western State University College of Law
Our firm was founded with the intention of providing businesses, large and small, with skillful legal representation tailored to each client’s particular needs and long-term goals. With more than a decade of legal experience, we advance our clients’ interests, anticipate their needs, provide sound legal advice and represent client interests in transactions, disputes and litigation.
We often act as general counsel for many transactions and business clients. We understand your legal needs and the importance of being cost-effective firm. We are committed to offering thorough, comprehensive and creative legal solutions to common and uncommon legal problems. Handling business litigation matters for...
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Joseph W. "Joe" Shulter
San Antonio, TX Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
A San Antonio native, Joseph W. Shulter has been practicing law for over 34 years; he has been licensed since 1981. He has practiced consumer bankruptcy law for 27 years. Joseph W. Shulter has worked for several firms in San Antonio and has now decided to open his own practice. He is Board Certified, Consumer Bankruptcy -- Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Joseph Joe Mugan
Las Vegas, NV Lawyer with 19 years of experience
UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law
Jo-Yee Joseph Lam
SF, CA Attorney with 21 years of experience
555 Battery St
504
SF, CA 94111
The George Washington University Law School
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Kelley Anne Joseph
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Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfPlantation, FL Attorney with 29 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Nova Southeastern University
Ms Joseph has over 25 years’ experience litigating marital & family law cases throughout South Florida, around the state, and occasionally, around the country. Ms. Joseph is passionate about helping her clients navigate the legal process, yet mindful of the financial and emotional toll drawn out, and unnecessary litigation takes on the family. Ms. Joseph handles divorce, child custody, paternity, alimony & support, equitable distribution, injunctions, enforcement, modification; temporary relief, uncontested cases and more, every day. Ms Joseph works with respected experts, in complex & discreet settlement negotiations, prepares agreements, etc. Ms. Joseph has vast experience mediating and...
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Peter W. Yoars Jr.
New York, NY Attorney with 25 years of experience
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Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University
Peter W. Yoars, Jr. is a solution-driven attorney with experience in all aspects and phases of complex civil and commercial litigation, settlements, arbitrations and mediations.
Peter has vast experience with jury and non-jury trials in State and Federal courts as well as arbitrations, mediations and other forms of ADR. As trial and lead counsel, he handles engineering and construction disputes, corporate litigation, environmental law, professional liability claims, toxic torts, product liability, among other cases.
Peter has made hundreds of court appearances, drafted countless pleadings, motions and other court documents, managed intricate and voluminous discovery processes, taken and defended...
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Russell Andrews Kerr
Jupiter, FL Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness, Construction, Immigration and Real Estate
University of Baltimore School of Law
In 2007, Mr. Kerr established the law firm Russell Kerr, P.A. with an emphasis on Business and Real Estate Transactions, Civil Litigation and Immigration Law. Mr. Kerr has extensive experience in real estate and business matters which include a wide array of transactions from residential and commercial real transactions to small business matters to complex mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Kerr is also actively engaged in finding practical Immigration solutions for his clients in this ever-changing complex area of federal law.
Mr. Kerr began his legal career with a highly regarded insurance defense firm located in Rockville, Maryland, a...
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Michael H. Joseph
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationWhite Plains, NY Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Construction, Maritime and Personal Injury
Tulane University School of Law
Michael H. Joseph is an injury attorney serving New York City, NY, Manhattan, and White Plains. He is also a Partner at the Law Office of Michael H. Joseph, PLLC. He has devoted his career to representing people who were hurt in accidents at construction sites and other locations.
With more than a decade of experience representing clients, Mr. Joseph is an effective advocate in the courtroom, on appeal, at arbitrations, during mediations, and in administrative hearings. Since he understands how stressful and complicated life after an unexpected accident can be, Mr. Joseph vigorously advocates on behalf of injured individuals to...
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Charles Joseph
New York, NY Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment
New York University
Charles Joseph is the founding partner at Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP. Charles founded Joseph & Kirschenbaum to help workers who had been wronged by unfair employment and wage practices. His firm is dedicated to helping employees win claims for discrimination, sexual harassment, wage theft, retaliation, whistleblowing, and other illegal employer activities.
Charles has won numerous major legal victories for workers in all occupations and industries. His firm has recovered over $140 million for workers across the country.
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Lionel Lofton
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Free ConsultationCharleston, SC Attorney with 53 years of experience
Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
University of South Carolina School of Law
Lionel S. Lofton was born and raised in McClellanville, South Carolina, where he still resides. He received his juris doctorate from the University of South Carolina Law School in 1971 and was admitted to the South Carolina Bar the same year. While in law school, Mr. Lofton worked as a law clerk in the United States Attorney's Office. Following graduation from law school, Mr. Lofton was immediately hired as an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of South Carolina. He was the first and only attorney in South Carolina named as an Assistant United States Attorney directly out of...
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Brandon Joseph
Dallas, TX Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
South Texas College of Law
Brandon Joseph is an Attorney at McClure Law Group. As a persuasive advocate, Brandon's intense work ethic and passion for the law makes him a real asset to the McClure legal team and their clients.
Brandon has proven himself a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom. During his first month at McClure Law Group, Brandon successfully persuaded a court to reconsider and overturn its ruling which granted an emergency protective order. Since that time, Brandon has successfully prosecuted and defended against multiple family violence protective orders. Additionally, Brandon has received numerous victories in suits to modify prior court orders,...
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Frances Lee Cain-Lofton
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Free ConsultationCharleston, SC Attorney with 41 years of experience
Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
University of South Carolina School of Law
I am a partner at Lofton & Lofton, P.C., where I work side by side with my husband, Lionel S. Lofton. My practice is dedicated to Personal Injury Law emphasizing Automobile Accidents and Tractor-Trailer Collisions. I have a genuine concern and care for each of my clients, listening carefully to their situations and providing personalized, thorough advocacy. Over 30 years of experience, knowledge and skill have led to hundreds of successful outcomes. I am committed to providing my clients with responsive, resourceful, and reliable representation focused on results.
In addition to my practice at Lofton & Lofton, P.C., I serve as...
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William Saunders, Jr.
Honolulu, HI Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Business, Entertainment & Sports, Environmental and Personal Injury
Stanford University Law School
Bill was a founding member of the firm in 1989 and was a partner through 2003. He is currently “Of Counsel” to the firm in light of his executive responsibilities with National Golf Courses, Inc. In his nearly 25 years of trial practice in Hawaii, Bill has represented a wide variety of clients as plaintiffs or defendants in matters involving wrongful death, serious personal injury, real estate and business litigation, and environmental litigation. Over the years, his clients have included major insurance companies such as State Farm, Allstate, Colonial Penn, USAA, Home Insurance, National Union and United Pacific, major corporations...
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Michael A. Levatino, Jr.
New Orleans, LA Attorney with 3 years of experience
Energy and Environmental
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
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Marla A. Joseph
Jenkintown, PA Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment, Personal Injury, Social Security Disability and Workers' Comp
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V. Lynn Lofton
Charleston, SC Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
University of South Carolina School of Law
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William F. Kerr
Norristown, PA Attorney with 33 years of experience
Business, Real Estate and Tax
Temple University Beasley School of Law
William F. Kerr, Jr. has a breadth of experience in the area of real estate law, focusing on land use, land development and zoning; real estate taxation; real estate transactions; real estate title issues; eminent domain; real estate valuation; and real estate code compliance. He was previously a partner in the Philadelphia office of Blank Rome LLP.
Mr. Kerr represents developers, property managers and property owners of single and multi-family residential, hotel, shopping center, commercial, industrial, golf course, day-care, prison, utility, cell tower and airport properties. He has successfully represented these clients, in Philadelphia and throughout eastern Pennsylvania, in a variety...
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James Paul Joseph
Garden City, NY Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
In 1998, I started my own family law practice. I have very high professional standards and only through my own firm could I ensure that my staff and my associates shared my values. By setting these standards and focusing exclusively in divorce and family law, Joseph Law Group, P.C. has gained a reputation as one of the preeminent family law firms on Long Island. We believe the divorce process must not just be about dissolving your marriage, but protecting and building your future. We carefully listen to your priorities and educate you on the best processes and...
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Jamie Kerr
Austin, TX Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(512) 610-6199
8911 N. Capital of Texas Highway
Building 2, Suite 2105
Austin, TX 78759
Family
University of Texas School of Law
Jamie Kerr graduated from Rice University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2000. He spent nine years in education, working mostly with high school and university students through the process of application for admission to undergraduate, graduate, business, and law schools. In 2009, Jamie returned to school himself and graduated three years later from the University of Texas School of Law with a Juris Doctor.
During his tenure at UT, Jamie focused heavily on clinical education, the study of the dynamics of domestic violence, and criminal law. He spent a year helping victims of domestic violence with their civil cases...
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Christopher Joseph
Kansas City, MO Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Criminal and White Collar Crime
University of Kansas
Mr. Joseph represents individuals and businesses during the investigation and prosecution of criminal charges in federal and state courts. He also represents businesses and individuals in complex civil litigation, primarily in federal court. He leads the firm’s criminal and civil asset forfeiture practice groups.
Mr. Joseph received his juris doctorate in 2000 from the University of Kansas School of Law. He was invited to membership in the Order of the Coif, a national honor society for law school graduates with exceptional academic achievement. Mr. Joseph graduated summa cum laude from Wichita State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in...
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James A. Fowler Jr.
Sarasota, FL Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Criminal, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Florida Coastal School of Law
James A. Fowler Jr. is the co-founder and managing partner of Fowler Law Group. James draws upon his diverse criminal law experiences to defend adults and juveniles involved in all types of criminal law matters, including federal and state crimes, DUI offenses, driver’s license suspensions and traffic cases. He is a native of Sarasota County and obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, Florida.
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Marc A Joseph
Tampa, FL Attorney with 25 years of experience
1207 N Franklin St #214,
Tampa, FL 33602
Free ConsultationCriminal
University of Miami School of Law
Marc A. Joseph, P.A. has defended thousands of clients and prosecuted none. Unlike former prosecutors, I have never worked one day to put someone in jail or prison. I will provide the level of uncompromising legal representation that makes a difference in my ability to help my clients avoid criminal convictions and maximum penalties for the offenses they have been accused of committing. Marc A. Joseph is passionate about protecting the rights of the accused in Florida criminal cases! Many defendants are wrongly accused, others know they have made mistakes, but look for an attorney who will...
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Sherley Joseph-Roper
Snellville, GA Attorney with 15 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfElder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
St. John's University School of Law
Sherley Joseph-Roper obtained her law degree from St. John's University School of law in 2003. She earned a B.A. in Sociology from Barnard College at Columbia University with a degree in Sociology, and a Master of Social Work from Clark Atlanta University. Very early in her career, she developed a passion for improving the lives of families and children, strengthening communities, and promoting public safety. Her unique background is informed by a rich professional career involving family counseling, social services and government benefits, criminal prosecution, regulatory compliance in financial and real estate matters, commercial liability and personal injury litigation. She...
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Jeriamiah L. Joseph
Kalamazoo, MI Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice
The University of Toledo College of Law
Jeriamiah L. Joseph is an Associate at Willis Law. He is admitted to practice law in Indiana and Michigan and is a member of both the Indiana and Michigan State Bar Associations. Jeriamiah earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Toledo College of Law, graduating magna cum laude. He also graduated from Tiffin University with a B.A. in Criminal Justice, graduating magna cum laude. Prior to joining Willis Law, Jeriamiah practiced insurance defense work and family law in Indiana for over six years. Jeriamiah and his wife, Betsy, have three children. When out of the office, Jeriamiah enjoys...
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George Joseph
Erie, PA Attorney with 42 years of experience
Education, Employment, Municipal and Workers' Comp
Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law
Mr. Joseph has practiced as a school solicitor for more than 35 years, providing a full range of education law services. In addition to serving as general solicitor for three area school districts, the local Intermediate Unit and numerous nonpublic school systems, he has experience in handling special education matters including mediation and litigation of special education and Section 504 due process hearings. He has also, over time, provided representation on behalf of every public school district in Erie, Crawford and Warren counties as special counsel for a variety of specific assignments.
Mr. Joseph has extensive experience in policy drafting, Family...
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Frederick J. Joseph III
Chicago, IL Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Products Liability and Workers' Comp
Loyola University Chicago
Frederick is a lawyer and partner at the Elman Joseph Law Group, LLC. The Elman Joseph Law Group, LLC, based in Chicago, handles Illinois personal injury lawsuits as well as wrongful death lawsuits. Over the last 25+ years the firm has handled over 10,000 personal injury lawsuits. Through this extensive experience, the firm has established a reputation for its performance, particularly with its ability to successfully take cases to court. As seen in many cases, this capability has resulted in many clients receiving substantially higher monetary awards for their accident injuries and other harm that has...
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Debbie Yeh Joe
Los Angeles, CA Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Estate Planning and Workers' Comp
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Debbie Joe is a Founding Partner of Joe, Southard & Yeoh LLP with over 15 years of legal experience. She works tirelessly balancing an empathetic ear and an aggressive case handling approach on behalf of injured workers. She is well regarded in the legal community for her detailed case analysis and effective advocacy skills, which she uses to achieve favorable results time and time again for her clients.
A native of Southern California, Ms. Joe earned her B.A. degree in Communication Studies from University of California at Los Angeles in 1998 with high academic distinction. She earned her law degree in...
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David L. Owen, Jr.
Highlands Ranch, CO Attorney with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal
David L. Owen, Jr. began practicing law in Missouri in 1989 as an Assistant Federal Defender. He spent 18 years gaining insight into the various strategies employed by both federal and state prosecutors. During his time as a public defender in Missouri, he worked on cases involving all kinds of crimes, including high-profile cases. The types of crime he has experience with includes: • White-collar crime • Drug crime • Computer crime/cyber crime • Conspiracy • Death penalty defense Now a Denver criminal defense lawyer, David Owen focuses his practice on federal- and state-level crime in Colorado. He is focused on upholding the rights of...
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Francis T. O'Brien Jr.
Boston, MA Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Boston, MA 02129
Criminal, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Suffolk University Law School
Francis T. O’Brien, Jr. is of counsel to Parker / Scheer, LLP and serves as director of the firm’s criminal practice group. Formerly a founding partner of the Boston trial firm, Wheeler & O’Brien, P.C., Mr. O’Brien brings twenty years of experience in the field of criminal defense.
A member of the Massachusetts and Florida state bars and the federal bar in Massachusetts, Mr. O’Brien has also represented clients on criminal state and federal matters in more than twenty states.
Mr. O’Brien’s practice concentrates on all areas of criminal defense, including white collar, crimes of violence, fraud, narcotics, motor vehicle offenses and...
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John T. Haller, Jr.
Cranberry Twp, PA Lawyer
John T. Haller, Jr.(Jack) has over twenty five years of legal experience, representing clients in nearly every county in Western Pennsylvania. He has practiced in a wide range of areas, including criminal, family and business law. With his wealth of knowledge and experience, Attorney Haller negotiates the best outcome outside the courtroom when possible, and vigorously defends in the event that your matter requires litigation.
Attorney Haller received his law degree from the University of Akron and his undergraduate degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He is a retired Professor of Business Law from Slippery...
