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Rogers Towers

12 Rogers Towers' Attorneys Named Among Top Lawyers In Florida Jacksonville
Florida Trend Magazine lists seven Rogers Towers’ attorneys voted by their peers as “Legal Elite,” and five as “Up & Comers.”

2007 “Legal Elite”

A. Graham Allen - Commercial Litigation
Christopher C. Hazelip - Civil Trial
Gregory F. Lunny - Commercial Litigation
Robert H. Pritchard - Health
William E. Scheu - Real Estate Transactions
Michael A. Wodrich - Business Law
Donald C. Wright - Wills, Trusts & Estates

2007 “Up & Comers”

Sarah C. Herzog Crass
Wyman R. Duggan
L. Javan Grant
Cristine M. Russell
Adrian Rust

“We are proud to have twelve of our firm's lawyers named as ‘Legal Elite’ and ‘Up and Comers’ by Florida Trend magazine,” said Douglas A. Ward, managing director of Rogers Towers. “This recognition is well-deserved for each of them, and obviously reflects how highly regarded they are by their peers.”

How the Legal Elite are Chosen

Balloting for this year’s Legal Elite began in October 2006, when Florida Trend invited all in-state members of The Florida Bar to participate in the balloting. Announcements were placed in the Florida Bar Journal to publicize the ballot deadline and voting criteria. Additionally, ballots were mailed to the 2006 Legal Elite, the lawyers who participated in last year’s balloting, the top contact at law firms, local bar associations and Florida members of the Association of Corporate Counsel. Advertisements were placed in the Florida Bar News and on the Florida Bar website.

Attorneys were asked to name lawyers whom they hold in the highest regard­ - lawyers with whom they have worked or would recommend to others. In addition, they were asked to submit two names of the best up-and-coming attorneys in the state.

07-03-2007

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Poyner & Spruill, L.L.P.

Poyner & Spruill LLP Attorneys and Staff Participate in Susan G. Komen Triangle Race For the Cure
For the third year in a row, Poyner & Spruill LLP participated in the Susan G. Komen Triangle Race For the Cure. The team of 85 attorneys, staff members, and family participated in the race, and the firm raised over $4,600, through individual fundraising efforts and a firm gift, for an increase of nearly 70% in the firm’s contribution to this worthwhile cause over the previous year’s efforts.

“Our firm members really came out in strong numbers this year, giving of their time and resources, to support a cause dear to our hearts. The firm has had many members of its family affected by breast cancer over the years. Our Poyner & Spruill team dedicated this year’s race efforts in loving memory of Gretchen Goodfellow and Gerri Kelly, two former co-workers and breast cancer survivors. I believe that the significant fundraising increase we saw this year was bolstered by a strong desire to do something special in memory of Gretchen and Gerri,” said Julie W. Hampton, Poyner & Spruill attorney and team chair.

The race, now in its 11th year, was held on Saturday, June 9 on the campus of Meredith College in Raleigh, NC. Proceeds benefited the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, the world’s largest and most progressive grassroots network fighting to find a cure and end to breast cancer. The Komen Race for the Cure’s promise is to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality of care for all and energizing science to find the cures. The organization benefits from the thousands of volunteers, service providers, sponsors, survivors, donors and event participants who helped raise nearly $2 million last year to support this important mission.

07-03-2007

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Miller, Johnson, Snell & Cummiskey, P.L.C.

Miller Johnson Welcomes New Litigation Attorney
Miller Johnson recently welcomed Joseph J. Gavin as an associate in the firm's Grand Rapids office. He will be an integral part of the firm’s litigation section.

Mr. Gavin is a 2005 graduate of Michigan State University College of Law where he earned his juris doctorate summa cum laude. He has his B.A. from Hope College.

Founded in 1959, Miller Johnson has more than 90 attorneys practicing from offices in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. A full-service firm, Miller Johnson’s attorneys provide legal counsel to businesses and individuals in areas such as employment and labor, mergers and acquisitions, employee benefits, estate planning and litigation.

Miller Johnson is a member of Meritas, an international alliance of nearly 200 business law firms in 65+ countries. Meritas firms offer clients the ability to access high quality legal service worldwide through the network of almost 6,000 attorneys from a rich variety of diverse, cultural backgrounds and experiences.

07-03-2007

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Kemp, Klein, Umphrey, Endelman & May, P.C.

Alan May Receives Award from Oakland County Bar Association
Alan A. May will be awarded for 40 years of service to the legal profession at the Oakland County Bar Association’s annual meeting on June 13th.

“Alan has set an example for all attorneys that have worked with him throughout his 40 years of practice,” said Chief Executive Officer Ralph Castelli, Jr. “He is highly respected by his colleagues, clients and business partners.”

May is well known for his guardianship and conservatorship expertise as well as his excellence in probate litigation, probate administration, and estate planning work throughout the area, as recognized by the OCBA.

May has been a Special Assistant Attorney General in Michigan since 1971, and is a Wayne County Public Administrator. He has been a member of the Board of Directors and Executive Board of the Detroit Regional National Conference for Community and Justice since 1979. May formerly served as the President for both the Detroit Regional and the National Conferences for Community and Justice, as well as Chairperson of the Michigan Civil Rights Commission. He currently lives with his wife of 43 years, Elizabeth, in Bloomfield Hills.

07-03-2007

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Kemp, Klein, Umphrey, Endelman & May, P.C.

Andrew Goldberg joins Kemp Klein as a Shareholder
Business, Estate Planning and Tax Attorney Andrew J. Goldberg joined Kemp Klein Law Firm as a shareholder on April 23, 2007. Also a trained certified public accountant, Goldberg is frequently involved in matters where legal, accounting and business issues intersect.

“The addition of Andrew Goldberg is yet another sign that Kemp Klein Law Firm is growing to meet the needs and profile of our clients,” said Chief Executive Officer Ralph Castelli, Jr. “He brings a great deal of enthusiasm and innovation to his practice and we’re proud to welcome him to the firm.”

Goldberg assists business clients with a variety of matters, including: business formation, mergers and acquisitions, corporate dissolution, business exit planning, taxation and general contract matters.

In his estate planning practice, Goldberg helps clients make major life choices, handle special family issues, preserve and transfer wealth and minimize taxes. He is skilled at identifying and achieving each client’s unique goals.

Goldberg is an accomplished author and lecturer, often conducting seminars on estate and business planning for accountants, financial planners and other service professionals. He is a member of the Business Law section of the State Bar of Michigan, the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. A resident of West Bloomfield, Goldberg earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan and his Bachelor of Science in accounting from Indiana University.

07-03-2007

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Hughes, Hubbard & Reed, L.L.P.

Hughes Hubbard's Chair, Candace Beinecke named among "Most Influential"
Hughes Hubbard's chair, Candace Beinecke was named one of “The 50 Most Influential Women Lawyers in America” by The National Law Journal.

“Beinecke broke new ground in 1999, when Hughes Hubbard & Reed became one of the first major law firms to elect a woman to lead it,” The Journal wrote. “A corporate attorney, she is a pioneer in bringing the expertise of women lawyers into the boardroom.”

To compile its list, The Journal asked for nominations of women “who have had a national impact on their fields and beyond during the last five years.” The publication “looked for women with the demonstrated power to change the legal landscape, shape public affairs, launch industries and do big things.”

Other women who made the list include Rachel Robbins, general counsel of the New York Stock Exchange and former General Counsel of JP Morgan; Elena Kagan, the first woman dean at Harvard Law School; Patricia Wald, former Chief Judge of the DC Circuit who sits on the subcommittee of the Board of Directors of George Soros's Justice Initiative; and Mary Jo White, the only woman to have held the position of U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York.

The Journal noted that women, more than men, still face the challenge of balancing the demands of a family and a career. Still, “In the end,” The Journal noted, “the list reflects not just some of the most influential women lawyers, but some of the most influential lawyers, period.

07-03-2007

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Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt Professional Association

Henderson Franklin Attorneys Named to Florida 2007 Super Lawyers®
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that David L. Cook, Michael J. Corso, John A. Noland, Russell P. Schropp, Bruce M. Stanley and Guy E. Whitesman, all stockholders with the firm, were named to the 2007 list of Florida Super Lawyers®. Super Lawyers® is a consumer's guide that recognizes top attorneys throughout 32 states. The list recognizes the top five percent of attorneys in each state, as selected by their peers and through the independent study of Law & Politics.

Cook was named for his concentration in Real Estate Law. He is Board Certified in Real Estate Law and represents developers, sellers and buyers in real estate transactions, financing and development. Corso was recognized in the area of Professional Liability (Defense). He serves as chair of the firm's Tort & Insurance Litigation division. He is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law and Business Litigation, by both The Florida Bar and The National Board of Trial Advocacy, and focuses his practice in the defense of non-medical professionals, including lawyers, accountants, architects, and engineers and surveyors. Noland was recognized in the area of Business Litigation. He is chair of the firm's Commercial Litigation division. In addition to being a commercial litigator, he serves as General Counsel to several of the Firm's corporate clients. Schropp is chair of the firm's Land Use & Environmental Law division and was recognized for his Environmental focus. He primarily represents property owners and others before local, regional, state and federal agencies, and also handles zoning matters. Stanley is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law and is certified as a Civil Trial Lawyer by the National Board of Trial. He was recognized for Personal Injury Defense: Medical Malpractice. His practice includes civil litigation of all types, with emphasis on medical malpractice, aviation cases and products liability defense. Whitesman, chair of the Firm's Business & Tax division, was acknowledged for his focus in Tax Law. He is Board Certified in Tax Law and focuses his practice in the area of taxation, estate and business planning.

07-03-2007

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