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How I Made Executive Director: 'Don't Say No to Nonbillable Work,' Says Dina Hamerman of Yankwitt

Leaders should be universal listeners. Keep your door open and make time to listen to your employees. You never know who will contribute to the next great idea. The more you listen, the more your employees will feel valued and committed to the firm.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Manhattan Lawyer Disbarred for Misappropriating Funds, Secretly Recording Court Proceeding

Another piece of the misconduct that led the Appellate Division, First Department court to disbar Angel Antonio Castro III centered on him obtaining a $100,000 loan from a client in 2017 in order to start his solo or small law practice.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Manhattan Law Firm Can't Dismiss Legal Malpractice Action Based on Statute of Limitations Argument, First Department Rules

The plaintiff argued the statute of limitations period for his $750,000 legal malpractice case was tolled "based on alleged emails and telephone conversations" he'd had with the law firm for nine years about the status of the firm collecting of a 2010 money judgment.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

DC Firm Lands Former Federal Prosecutor to Spearhead Miami Expansion

Akrivis Law Group has hired Walter Norkin, a veteran of the U.S. attorneys offices in Miami and Brooklyn, to lead the firm's International Crime Defense practice.
3 minute read

Law.com

How I Started My Own Law Firm: 'Hire Help Before You Can "Afford" It ... Train and Delegate and Then Let Them Do Their Job!', Says Felipe Alexandre of AG Immigration Group

"I saw a real need for advocacy in the legal immigration space. Being an immigrant and a lawyer, opening my own firm was a natural fit."
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Former Sacks Weston Partner Temporarily Suspended Ahead of Sentencing Hearing

Scott Diamond's temporary suspension comes as he awaits sentencing for allegedly defrauding the firm. His federal hearing has been delayed to December.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Attorneys: Here's an Effective Way to Make a Positive Impact on Civil Legal Aid

One effective and relatively easy way that you give back is through your interest on lawyers' trust or IOLTA account.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Houston Appellate Lawyer Finds a Home at Trial Firm Sorrels Law

Veteran appeals lawyer Victor Thomas left Lanier Law Firm in Houston to join Sorrels Law because of the opportunity to lead the firm's appellate team.
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Law Firm Won't Return Our $3.2M, Investors Claim in Suit Over Failed Cannabis Operation

Four years after the funds were released for return to investors, plaintiffs haven't received their funds, but the defendants fail to provide an adequate explanation as to the diversion of plaintiffs' funds, the lawsuit claims.
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

Townsend & Lockett Anticipates Higher Demand in 2023 After Busy 2022

Part of the firm's success may arise from its use and flexibility with alternative fee arrangements.
4 minute read

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