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Kicking off the year with exciting news! Please join me in celebrating Harter Secrest & Emery LLP's newest partners (from L to R): Michael Roche (Corporate), Lauren Mendolera (Litigation and Insurance), and Jodi Reynolds (Intellectual Property). So proud of the three of them! #lawfirm #lawoffice #lawnews

Born and raised in Florida, Matthew Letteri attended Florida State University where he received his bachelor’s degree in criminology, followed by his Juris Doctor from Florida Coastal School of Law. Before joining Taylor Day Law, Matthew gained experience in medical malpractice and later specialized in first party property and insurance defense matters at a large insurance defense firm. His practice areas now include litigation and defense of claims filed under the Florida Workers’ Compensation Act and the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. Learn more about Matthew in today’s Spotlight: Q: How long have you been practicing law? A: Since 2021. Q: In your career, what do you consider your proudest moment/biggest win? A: While working at the Public Defender’s Office, I was part of a team that secured a not guilty verdict in a first-degree murder trial. Q: When you’re not fighting for your clients’ best interests, where can we find you? A: Spending time with my wife and daughter on a nature trail or at the beach. Q: If you weren’t an attorney, what would you be doing for a living? A: Police Officer. Q: What is #1 on your bucket list? A: Hike the Appalachian Trail. Q: Any tips for someone pursuing a career in law? A: Do it! The challenges are worth the outcome. #TaylorDayLaw #Spotlight #WorkersCompensation #FSU #Seminole100

Panetta McGrath is excited to announce our inclusion as a Tier 1 Law Firm in the esteemed Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms rankings, recognised for excellence in the following legal domains:   ·        Health and Aged Care Law ·        Insurance Law ·        Professional Malpractice Litigation ·        Retirement Villages and Senior Living Law This prestigious recognition, reserved for the top 2% of the industry, is based solely on peer review, employing a transparent methodology that gathers feedback from top lawyers assessing the professional aptitude of their peers within the same geographic region and field of practice. This achievement underscores our firm's unwavering commitment to excellence, dedication, and significant contributions to the legal profession. Click in the link in the comments to read more. #bestlawyers #healthlaw #agedcarelaw #litigation #retirementvillages

Congratulations to the 19 Weber Gallagher attorneys who have been selected for inclusion in the 2024 Pennsylvania and Delaware edition of Super Lawyers Magazine. The list includes: Carolyn Mirabile – Family Law Skip Persick –­ Family Law Christian Davis – Workers’ Compensation Paul Fires – Workers’ Compensation Joseph Goldberg – Civil Litigation: Defense David Greene – Workers’ Compensation Peter Harrison – Workers’ Compensation Peter E. Meltzer – Creditors Debtor Rights Dawn Nicholson – Workers’ Compensation  Paula Koczan – Personal Injury Medical Malpractice: Defense David Rosenberg – Insurance Coverage Eugene Feeney – Personal Injury Medical Malpractice: Defense Ross J. Ventre II – Workers’ Compensation Benjamin Lombard – Personal Injury Medical Malpractice: Defense Charley Monroe – General Litigation  Marco Di Prato – Insurance Coverage Ross Goren – Workers’ Compensation Katherine Tenzinger – Transportation/Maritime Brandon Herling – Workers’ Compensation This accolade by Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their respective legal practice. Super Lawyers’ patented selection process is rigorous and results in third-party validation of attorneys’ professional accomplishments. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/erQyKU35 #LegalLeaders #LawFirm #WGProud

Are you prepared for the unexpected in your business? In this blog post, Kevin O'Connor, P&A partner, chair of the firm’s Business Litigation practice, and vice chair of the firm’s Labor & Employment practice, explains how proactive planning can mitigate risks, prevent disputes, and facilitate smooth transitions. #construction #constructionlaw #PeckarAbramson

Meet Nolan Wiley, an attorney at Isaac Wiles, whose practice spans employment, insurance coverage, real estate and other civil matters within our Litigation and Real Estate groups. Here are a few interesting facts about Nolan: 1. Prior to practicing law, Nolan was a professional magician, adding a dash of magic to his career transition. 2. Nolan’s choice to become a lawyer was driven by a zest for continuous learning and tackling new challenges in life. 3. Nolan's bucket list dream is to explore all the National Parks. #IsaacWiles #AttorneySpotlight #PeopleProfile

David W. McCormack is an attorney in Meissner Tierney’s litigation practice group. He represents businesses and insurers in a variety of matters ranging from basic contract disputes and collections to complex insurance coverage litigation. Where are you from? I grew up in Brookfield, Wisconsin and attended Marquette University High School. What was your first job?... Continue Reading #wisconsinlawyer #wisconsinlaw #wislawnow

Our very own #Counsel attorney in the Austin, #Texas office, Clinton Edgar, has been featured in a prominent Law360 article. This piece highlights #Bressler's recent growth and Clinton's insights on what makes our firm stand out and what attracted him to Bressler! Click here to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eQECnKiM.

Rivkin Radler is pleased to announce that Managing Partner Evan Krinick is featured on City & State New York’s Trailblazers in Law list! The Trailblazers in Law special issue and list represents the biggest innovators, groundbreakers and thought leaders in New York’s law sector. To read the full press release, please visit https://lnkd.in/eP_-T-vy #newyorklawyer #rivkinradler #legalnews

This past weekend, Foley & Lardner LLP's long-time Managing Partner, Stan Jaspan, passed away unexpectedly. Stan was an outstanding lawyer and leader who worked his entire career at Foley, and in his 25 years as Managing Partner (1999-2024), the firm reached remarkable heights.  While many have written about Stan’s impact and legacy, I thought I would share a short personal anecdote about how he changed my life and, in the process, taught me a valuable lesson on leadership and loyalty. -------------- While I was an associate, a family member got very sick. After more than two years in search of a cure, a “cutting edge” surgery was proposed. However, under the terms of the firm’s health insurance plan, this surgery was deemed to be “experimental” and not covered. After multiple levels of appeals, I was instructed to have a call with Stan to plead my case. At this time, I didn’t know Stan, and I was fired up, frustrated and ready to let him have it…But, once I got on the call, I was met with compassion and empathy. Stan said: “Jon – I know our insurance plan isn’t perfect, and it’s my responsibility to do what’s consistent with our culture and what’s best for our future. Regardless of what the terms of the insurance plan say, it’s clear that your family member needs this surgery, and we want you to be at Foley for the long-term. So, go ahead with the surgery. If the final appeal fails, we’ll find a way to make you whole on the back end. And, if you don’t have the cash now to pay for it, we will get you the cash now to cover it until you can pay us back once we make you whole – I’ll even write you the check myself, if need be. Your family’s health is what is most important”. Thankfully, it never came to that. But, Stan’s approach and offer still sticks with me all these years later. Everyone knows that Stan knew how to drive a hard bargain to hit the bottom line (it’s part of what made him an excellent steward of the firm). He could have easily said – tough luck – such is life. He could have treated me like a cog in the law firm machine.  He could have viewed my situation as another line item expense to be avoided. But, he didn’t – instead, he put my family first, and when someone extends that level of commitment/loyalty to you and your family, you don’t forget it. Instead, you seek to replicate it in your own actions. And, before you know it, you have an organization/firm rooted in people that value commitment/loyalty.  I am certain it was actions like these that have served as the foundation of Foley’s tremendous success over the last 25 years.     Stan understood what it meant to be a great leader. He led with loyalty, compassion and integrity and truly cared about his impact on Foley and the people within it. For that, and so much more that he did, we should all be grateful.