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Van Etten, Suzumoto & Becket, L.L.P.

Merger Completed between Van Etten Suzumoto & Becket and McGuireWoods
McGuireWoods LLP, one of the 100 largest law firms in the world, announced that its merger with Van Etten Suzumoto & Becket LLP, a 40-attorney law firm based in Los Angeles, has been completed.

“Since announcing this merger, many clients have expressed interest in seeking our help on their legal concerns in Southern California,” said Robert L. Burrus, Jr., chairman of McGuireWoods. “The experienced lawyers of Van Etten Suzumoto & Becket further strengthen our ability to meet clients’ needs in California and the Pacific Rim. The merger also provides a platform for further expansion.”

Van Etten Suzumoto & Becket recently moved from Santa Monica to new offices in Century City to accommodate the rapid growth the firm has experienced since opening in 1996. For several years, McGuireWoods and VSB have worked together in client engagements.

David Van Etten, managing partner of VSB, said, “Our areas of strength, which include our real estate and employment litigation, are complementary in McGuireWoods’ overall structure, and our clients will strongly benefit from McGuireWoods’ international capabilities and full-service offerings. These are just a few of the reasons that merging with McGuireWoods is good for us and our clients.

04-06-2006

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Sideman & Bancroft, LLP

Sideman & Bancroft LLP Welcomes Family Law Attorney Staci Simonton to Partnership
SAN FRANCISCO, April 6, 2006 -- Sideman & Bancroft LLP has elevated Staci Simonton, an associate in the firm’s Family Law Practice Group, to partner effective immediately. Founded by Richard Sideman and David Bancroft in 1979, there are now 19 partners, four of whom are former federal prosecutors, and seven associates.

The Family Law Practice Group is one of five related areas of law practiced at Sideman & Bancroft. Its clients benefit from the collective expertise of the firm’s specialists in complex tax matters including trusts and estates; real estate and business; civil litigation, and business crimes defense. The Family Law Practice Group is led by Diana Richmond, an experienced family law advocate at both the trial and appellate levels, who often works as a mediator, settlement conference facilitator or private adjudicator for family law and related controversies. Diana’s depth of experience as well as her innovative and constructive problem-solving approach has earned her a national reputation. She has been recognized for more than 20 years as one of the ""Best Lawyers of America,"" and last year, in a survey of 46,000 Northern California Attorneys conducted by Law & Politics Magazine, she was named one of the ""Top Ten Lawyers"" in Northern California. The same survey also recognized Ms. Richmond and eight other Sideman & Bancroft partners as ""Northern California Super Lawyers."" Approximately five percent of the Northern California Bar received this distinction.

Ms. Simonton joined Sideman & Bancroft LLP in 2000. Her practice includes all aspects of the trial and settlement of marital dissolutions, including spousal and child support, custody and visitation, complex asset characterization and division issues, and resolution of valuation issues in cases requiring a thorough understanding of complex business structures. Ms. Simonton’s practice also includes negotiating and drafting premarital, post marital, domestic partnership, cohabitation, transmutation, and separation agreements. In addition to her litigation practice, Ms. Simonton works as a consultant for clients in mediation and represents parties engaged in the collaborative dissolution process.

Ms. Simonton is a contributing editor of Child Custody, published by the California Continuing Education of the Bar and she speaks on topics such as cross-over issues with family law and estate planning. Ms. Simonton is a member of the Family Law Section of the Bar Association of San Francisco and the Family Law Section of the California State Bar. She received her undergraduate degree from Florida State University in 1994, and her J. D. from University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 1997. ""Staci represents a new generation of leaders at the firm,"" said Richard Sideman. ""She is an outstanding attorney who brings a high level of creativity and sensitivity to resolving her clients’ most personal family issues. Her partnership is a well-deserved achievement and we congratulate and welcome her."" Since its founding 28 years ago, Sideman & Bancroft has grown into a leading boutique firm that is nationally recognized and highly acclaimed. Clients include individuals and companies – from start-ups to Fortune 100 -- in a wide range of industries.

04-06-2006

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Healy & Baillie, L.L.P.

Jeremy Harwood Delivers a Paper at The “International Maritime Law Conference”
Jeremy Harwood Delivers a Paper at The “International Maritime Law Conference”

On March 6-7, 2006 Jeremy J.O. Harwood participated as a speaker in an international panel of experts from over nine different countries discussing the “Enforcement of Marine Claims” in a hypothetical case study involving a Dubai-shipowner operating a multipurpose fleet on the verge of financial collapse. The all-day case study was part of the International Maritime Law Conference held by the International Bar Association in Dubai, UAE, in March 2006. It was one of the most successful IBA maritime conferences with over 100 registered participants attending. Jeremy’s paper on “Practice And Procedure Of U.S. Maritime Arrest And Garnishment Or How American Ship Repairers Inc. Comes Out On Top” is available on the IBA website and the Healy & Baillie website.

04-06-2006

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Hodgson Russ LLP

Stephen A. Weiss joins Hodgson Russ
Hodgson Russ LLP is pleased to announce that Stephen A. Weiss has joined the firm as a partner in the firm’s Corporate & Securities Practice Group in New York.

Mr. Weiss concentrates his practice in corporate and securities law, with particular emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, private equity funds, and asset-based leasing and finance. For more than 30 years he has counseled investment banks and public and privately owned companies from a wide range of industries, including aerospace, software, manufacturing, and oil and gas services.

Mr. Weiss received a B.S. from New York University and an LL.B. and LL.M. from New York University School of Law.

With more than 225 attorneys practicing in all major areas of law, Hodgson Russ is among the 200 largest law firms headquartered in the United States. It is one of approximately 100 firms in the country listed in America’s Greatest Places to Work With a Law Degree. In June 2005, Hodgson Russ received the Carol S. Knox Family-Friendly Employer Award from the Capital District Women’s Bar Association. The firm, which was established in 1817 and is among the oldest law firms in the United States, is the only law firm that can count two former U.S. presidents, Millard Fillmore and Grover Cleveland, among its alumni. Hodgson Russ has offices in Albany, Buffalo, Johnstown, and New York, New York; Boca Raton, Florida; and Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

04-06-2006

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Hodgson Russ LLP

Rosemary T. Garlapow joins Hodgson Russ
Hodgson Russ LLP is pleased to announce that Rosemary T. Garlapow has joined the firm as an attorney in the Corporate & Securities Practice Group in the Buffalo office.

Ms. Garlapow concentrates her practice in corporate and securities law. During law school, Ms. Garlapow served as a clerk intern for Hon. H. Kenneth Schroeder, Jr., U.S.M.J. Prior to law school, she worked as the national sales director for a Rochester-based manufacturing company.

Ms. Garlapow is active in the community. She is a member of the executive committee of the Interlakes Foundation, an organization founded by Rochester, N.Y. oncologists with the mission of enhancing the lives of cancer survivors through fitness activities. She is also a volunteer youth equestrian sports instructor with the United States Pony Club. Ms. Garlapow is the manager of the Terry Precision Cycling Team, a semi-pro bicycle racing team based in Western New York.

She received a B.A. in mathematics from Skidmore College and a J.D., cum laude, from the University at Buffalo Law School.

With more than 225 attorneys practicing in all major areas of law, Hodgson Russ is among the 200 largest law firms headquartered in the United States. It is one of approximately 100 firms in the country listed in America’s Greatest Places to Work With a Law Degree. In June 2005, Hodgson Russ received the Carol S. Knox Family-Friendly Employer Award from the Capital District Women’s Bar Association. The firm, which was established in 1817 and is among the oldest law firms in the United States, is the only law firm that can count two former U.S. presidents, Millard Fillmore and Grover Cleveland, among its alumni. Hodgson Russ has offices in Albany, Buffalo, Johnstown, and New York, New York; Boca Raton, Florida; and Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

04-06-2006

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Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC

Robert M. Delahunt, Jr. Joins Eckert Seamans in Boston
The national law firm of Eckert Seamans Cherin and Mellott, LLC today announced that Robert M. Delahunt, Jr. has joined the firm in Boston as a Member in its Litigation Division.

Mr. Delahunt concentrates his practice on white collar crime and litigation. Previously, he served as a state prosecutor with the Office of the District Attorney for the Norfolk District. He graduated from Colby College with a bachelor of arts degree, and he received his law degree from Boston University School of Law.

About Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott

Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC (www.eckertseamans.com), a national law firm with eight offices throughout the eastern United States, provides a full range of legal services nationwide to businesses of all sizes, institutions, municipalities, colleges and universities, government agencies and individuals. Its practice areas encompass litigation, including mass tort and products liability litigation, corporate and business law, intellectual property law, labor and employment relations, bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, employee benefits, environmental law, construction law, municipal finance, and tax and estate law. Eckert Seamans has offices in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, and Southpointe, Pennsylvania; Wilmington, Delaware; Morgantown, West Virginia; Boston, Massachusetts and Washington, D.C.

04-06-2006

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Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC

Eckert Seamans Names Six New Members of the Firm
The Pittsburgh-based national law firm Eckert Seamans Cherin and Mellott, LLC today announced that six attorneys have been named members. New equity members include:

F. Timothy Grieco practices in the firm’s Litigation Division, focusing on general civil, commercial and construction litigation. He graduated from Dickinson College with a bachelor of arts degree and received his law degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.

David A. Rockman, a member of the firm’s Litigation Division, focuses his practice on Environmental Regulatory Law and Environmental Litigation. He graduated with a bachelor of arts degree from Rutgers College and his law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law.

New special members include:

Robert L. Sanzo practices in the firm’s Litigation Division and concentrates his practice in the areas of products liability defense, premises liability defense, general negligence, insurance issues, warranty disputes and wrongful terminations. He graduated from St. Joseph’s University with his bachelor of arts degree and from Villanova University School of Law.

Daniel J. Sinclair is a member of the firm’s Litigation Division, focusing his practice on Toxic Tort and Product Liability litigation. He earned his bachelor of arts degree from the University of Pittsburgh and his law degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.

Jennifer L. Rawson is a member of the firm’s Tax, Estates and Trusts Department. She graduated from Ohio University with her bachelor of business administration degree. She earned a master of law degree from Capital University School of Law, and her J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law.

Eric J. Zagrocki practices in the firm’s Business Division, focusing on commercial real estate development, sales, leasing and financing. He received his bachelor of arts degree from the University of Notre Dame and his law degree from the Duquesne University School of Law.

Members serve the role in a limited liability company traditionally associated with law firm partners.

About Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott


Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC (www.eckertseamans.com), a national law firm with eight offices throughout the eastern United States, provides a full range of legal services nationwide to businesses of all sizes, institutions, municipalities, colleges and universities, government agencies and individuals. Its practice areas encompass litigation, including mass tort and products liability litigation, corporate and business law, intellectual property law, labor and employment relations, bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, employee benefits, environmental law, construction law, municipal finance, and tax and estate law. Eckert Seamans has offices in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, and Southpointe, Pennsylvania; Wilmington, Delaware; Morgantown, West Virginia; Boston, Massachusetts and Washington, D.C.

04-06-2006

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