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Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss, P.C.

Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss Founding Partner Ira J. Jaffe Earns Senior Statesman Ranking
Ira J. Jaffe, a founding partner with Southfield-based Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss, P.C., has earned the rank of Senior Statesman by Chambers USA.

Now in its fourth edition, Chambers USA is recognized as the preeminent referral guide to the legal profession in the United States. By conducting more than 10,000 interviews in which lawyers confidentially evaluated their peers, Chambers USA ranked attorneys in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. The qualities on which rankings are based include legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness, diligence, commitment and other qualities most valued by the client.

Mr. Jaffe represents clients in general corporate, partnership, limited liability and related matters such as financings, restructurings, securities and other commercial transactions. He provides mergers and acquisitions counsel for large publicly and privately held corporations as well as start-up ventures. He is also recognized as one of the leading creative business and real estate planners, being retained frequently to solve complex family/partnership disputes, distressed financial situations and entity expansion and sale transactions, providing a combination of legal and management skills to assist estates and roll up acquisition companies.

He earned his J.D. from The University of Michigan Law School in 1963 and his Bachelor's of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering and Economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1961.

Mr. Jaffe is a member of the Detroit Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan and the American Bar Association.

06-29-2007

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Debevoise & Plimpton, LLP

Debevoise Leads The American Lawyer’s A-List For Fourth Consecutive Year
For the fourth consecutive year, The American Lawyer magazine has named Debevoise & Plimpton LLP to the top position in its "A-List" ranking of the nation’s leading law firms. In its July issue, The American Lawyer notes that Debevoise "continues to combine near-perfect pro bono scores with top-flight revenue per lawyer and diversity numbers..." Debevoise ranked second in New York and fourth nationally for its pro bono work.

This is the publication’s fifth annual A-List survey, which ranks firms based on revenue per lawyer, associate satisfaction, diversity and pro bono effort. Debevoise is one of seven firms that have been included in The American Lawyer’s 20-member A-List in each of those five years. The American Lawyer’s press release can be found at http://www.alm.com/pressRelease.asp?record=283.

"Debevoise is committed to providing superb client service; and we believe achieving that goal is fostered by a commitment to diversity, public service and a working environment that permits and encourages each member of our law firm community to do his or her best work," said Debevoise presiding partner Martin Frederic Evans. "We are honored by The American Lawyer’s recognition of our work toward those goals."

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a leading international law firm, representing a wide range of clients around the world. Founded in 1931, the firm has offices in New York, Washington, D.C., London, Paris, Frankfurt, Moscow, Hong Kong and Shanghai. The firm now has over 650 lawyers, including more than 135 lawyers in Europe.

06-29-2007

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Carlton Fields

45 Carlton Fields attorneys selected as 2007 Florida Legal Elite
Carlton Fields is pleased to announce that 45 of the firm’s attorneys were selected by their peers as Florida Trend magazine’s 2007 Florida Legal Elite, a select group comprising the top two percent of lawyers practicing in Florida. Of the 45 attorneys, nine attorneys were selected as Up-and-Comers. Carlton Fields also has the most female attorneys listed. The Carlton Fields attorneys in the 2007 Florida Legal Elite include

06-29-2007

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Willcox & Savage, Attorneys at Law

Sixteen Attorneys Named in 2007 Virginia Super Lawyers
Willcox & Savage is pleased to announce that 16 attorneys have been recognized in the 2007 edition of Virginia Super Lawyers.

Five of these attorneys received special recognition. Robert L. Dewey, Allan G. Donn, Thomas G. Johnson, Jr., and Conrad M. Shumadine are in the Virginia Top 50 statewide. Susan R. Blackman is one of the Top 25 Women.

Following is a list of the Willcox & Savage attorneys who are recognized in the 2007 edition of Virginia Super Lawyers.

Bruce T. Bishop: Class Action/Mass Torts
Susan R. Blackman: Employment & Labor
Stephen R. Brewer: Real Estate
Gary A. Bryant: Business Litigation
Glenn R. Croshaw: General Litigation
Stephen R. Davis: Real Estate
Robert L. Dewey: Real Estate
Allan G. Donn: Business/Corporate
William M. Furr: Employment Litigation: Defense
Thomas C. Inglima: Mergers & Acquisitions
Thomas G. Johnson, Jr.: Real Estate
John Y. Pearson, Jr.: Business Litigation
William E. Rachels, Jr.: Employment & Labor
Ross C. Reeves: Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights
Toy D. Savage, Jr.: Business/Corporate
Conrad M. Shumadine: Business Litigation

Virginia Super Lawyers is a publication of Law & Politics magazine. Attorneys were identified based on a three-part selection process. First, ballots were sent to more than 19,000 active attorneys throughout Virginia. Second, the staff of Law & Politics conducted an extensive research and review process. Third, a peer review was conducted by fellow Virginia attorneys. These three steps determined the final statewide list. A maximum of 5 percent of lawyers in Virginia are selected.

06-29-2007

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Stone, Pigman, Walther & Wittmann, L.L.C.

Stone Pigman Participates in Principia College's New Orleans Field Program
This past Spring, Principia College asked Stone Pigman to participate in the college's ten week New Orleans Field Program. After agreeing to participate, Stone Pigman hosted Avery Poindexter, a student intern, who expressed interest in attending law school. As part of the field program, Avery worked at the firm as a paralegal assistant. In addition to learning about different aspects of the legal environment, attending hearings and trials, she studied Southern American Literature, volunteered with various non profit organizations and toured New Orleans and surrounding areas to gain a deeper understanding of the city and its unique culture and needs.

At the culmination of the program, Avery sat down with Stone Pigman's Human Resources Director, Birchey Butler, and gave an in-depth interview about the program. Avery explains that this was her first trip to New Orleans and describes the city as "beautiful". She also explains that she has gained a greater appreciation for litigation and the inner-workings of a law firm. She further comments that Stone Pigman is highly organized and that contributes to its success. To hear and see the interview, please click on the link below:

06-29-2007

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Shefsky & Froelich

Shefsky & Froelich Congratulates New Shareholder Heather Jackson
We are pleased to announce the promotion of Heather A. Jackson to Shareholder from Associate.

Heather focuses her practice on commercial litigation, with an emphasis on employment law. Her experience includes the enforcement of restrictive covenants, the prosecution of whistleblower protection laws, employment discrimination defense, real estate and construction litigation, and the defense of allegations of breach of fiduciary duty against corporate officers and directors. She has represented clients in state and federal trial and appellate courts, as well as in arbitrations and mediations.

Heather received her law degree from Northwestern University School of Law in 1997 and her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan in 1993. She is admitted to practice in Illinois; the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Central Districts of Illinois, the Eastern District of Wisconsin; and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth and Seventh Circuits.

06-29-2007

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Sherin & Lodgen LLP

Edward Cheng elected to the Board of Directors and incoming treasurer of AALAM
Edward Cheng, partner in the Litigation Department was elected incoming treasurer and to the Board of Directors of the Asian American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts(AALAM). The AALAM is made up of lawyers, judges, and law professors that devote their energy and resources to a variety of civic and professional activities to benefit the Asian-American local, state, and national legal communities.

06-29-2007

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