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Goranson Bain Ausley Expands Family Law Services to West Texas

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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TEXAS, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Goranson Bain Ausley (GBA), the largest family law firm in Texas known for its dedication to protecting families and securing futures, is pleased to announce the opening of its newest office in Midland, Texas. This marks GBA's sixth office in the state and shows its commitment to growth, providing access to more family law resources throughout Texas.

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  • TEXAS, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Goranson Bain Ausley (GBA), the largest family law firm in Texas known for its dedication to protecting families and securing futures, is pleased to announce the opening of its newest office in Midland, Texas.
  • This marks GBA's sixth office in the state and shows its commitment to growth, providing access to more family law resources throughout Texas.
  • "I'm looking forward to building on a tradition of excellence and providing a new resource for clients needing comprehensive family law services in West Texas," said Cindy Tisdale, Partner.
  • Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Tisdale is the author of numerous articles and a frequent presenter at legal continuing education seminars.

Southern California's Premier Trust and Estate Litigation Firms Unite to Form The Estate Lawyers, APC

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a strategic move that redefines excellence in trust and estate litigation, The Gostanian Law Group and Bradley R. Kirk & Associates are proud to announce their merger, giving rise to The Estate Lawyers, APC (The Estate Lawyers). This landmark union combines decades of unparalleled expertise and innovation in probate and trust litigation.

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  • The merger between The Gostanian Law Group and Bradley R. Kirk & Associates forms The Estate Lawyers, APC, ushering in a new era of trust and estate litigation in California.
  • NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a strategic move that redefines excellence in trust and estate litigation, The Gostanian Law Group and Bradley R. Kirk & Associates are proud to announce their merger, giving rise to The Estate Lawyers, APC (The Estate Lawyers).
  • This landmark union combines decades of unparalleled expertise and innovation in probate and trust litigation.
  • With this merger, The Estate Lawyers is set to revolutionize trust and estate litigation across California.

Leading Privacy and Data Security Group Led by Partners Boris Segalis and Kaylee Cox Bankston Join Morrison Foerster

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Morrison Foerster, a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce the arrivals of Boris Segalis and Kaylee Cox Bankston as partners in the firm's market-leading Global Privacy + Data Security Group, which is comprised of more than 60 lawyers across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Segalis and Cox Bankston join MoFo from another leading global firm and bring 30 years of combined experience and a prominent data privacy and cybersecurity practice to the firm. Joining Segalis and Cox Bankston is a group of three attorneys, including an of counsel and two associates who will be based in New York and Washington, D.C.

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  • Segalis and Cox Bankston join MoFo from another leading global firm and bring 30 years of combined experience and a prominent data privacy and cybersecurity practice to the firm.
  • For seven consecutive years, Segalis has been individually recognized by Chambers USA in the Privacy & Data Security category and is recognized in Chambers Global for Privacy & Data Security – USA.
  • He was also recognized by Legal 500 as a leading lawyer in Cyber law (including data privacy and data protection).
  • Cox Bankston was recognized by the Legal 500 US for her work in Cyber law (including data privacy and data protection) in 2023.

Attorney Jeff A. Goldman Included in the Wisconsin Law Journal's Power List for Estate Planning

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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MADISON, Wis., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today DeWitt LLP announced that one of its partners, Jeff A. Goldman, is included in the Power List, a new feature from the Wisconsin Law Journal that "examines the power brokers who lead and influence various parts of the Wisconsin Legal Community."

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  • MADISON, Wis., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today DeWitt LLP announced that one of its partners, Jeff A. Goldman, is included in the Power List, a new feature from the Wisconsin Law Journal that "examines the power brokers who lead and influence various parts of the Wisconsin Legal Community."
  • Goldman is a member of DeWitt's Executive Committee, is the Chair of DeWitt's Estate and Trust practice group and focuses his practice on trusts, estates, fiduciary litigation and administration, estate planning, and probate.
  • He has served as an adjunct professor of law at the University of Wisconsin Law School, where he taught estate and trust administration and dispute resolution.
  • Goldman earned his law degree, cum laude, from the University of Wisconsin Law School and his B.A.

Forshey Prostok Welcomes Back Harrison Pavlasek

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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FORT WORTH, Texas, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bankruptcy and restructuring boutique Forshey Prostok is pleased to welcome new attorney Harrison Pavlasek to the firm's Fort Worth office.

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  • FORT WORTH, Texas, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bankruptcy and restructuring boutique Forshey Prostok is pleased to welcome new attorney Harrison Pavlasek to the firm's Fort Worth office.
  • Mr. Pavlasek, who previously served as a law clerk with Forshey Prostok while he was in law school, focuses his practice on bankruptcy and reorganization , and on assisting clients in navigating the rigors of restructuring.
  • "We've watched Harrison's career closely these last few years, and are proud to welcome him back to the firm," said Forshey Prostok name partner Jeff Prostok .
  • Forshey Prostok LLP provides extensive experience in all areas of bankruptcy law from its offices in Fort Worth, Dallas, and Houston.

CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. and Coastal States Bank Announce Changes to Boards of Directors

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. ("COSO") and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Coastal States Bank ("CSB"), announced today that Mr. Ping Lee, PhD is stepping down as a member of their Boards of Directors.

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  • HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. ("COSO") and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Coastal States Bank ("CSB"), announced today that Mr. Ping Lee, PhD is stepping down as a member of their Boards of Directors.
  • "Ping was an excellent representative for former Cornerstone shareholders, as well a strong financial steward for all COSO shareholders."
  • The Boards of Directors of COSO and CSB also announced today that Mr. John G. Aldridge, Jr. ("Gee") has been appointed to serve as a member of both Boards of Directors.
  • "I am very pleased to announce that Gee has joined our Board of Directors," said Stephen Stone, President and CEO of COSO and CSB.

WTW deepens talent with addition of three strategic hires, CRB NA

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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The addition of Daniel Kesack deepens WTW’s contingent risk practice, bringing technical intellectual property expertise to the contingent risk solutions group.

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  • The addition of Daniel Kesack deepens WTW’s contingent risk practice, bringing technical intellectual property expertise to the contingent risk solutions group.
  • Steven Kolos brings deep transactional legal experience to the team, in addition to industry experience with Natural Resources, which aligns with the Industry Vertical Division (IVD) within Corporate Risk & Broking, North America, (CRB NA), WTW.
  • Kesack joins WTW from the Woodsford Group, Limited, where he served as the lead underwriter for the intellectual property litigation investigation team.
  • He joins WTW, Corporate Risk & Broking, North America, (CRB NA) from Kinder Morgan, Inc., where he most recently served as Assistant General Counsel.

Former IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig Joins Chamberlain Hrdlicka

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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ATLANTA and HOUSTON and SAN ANTONIO and PHILADELPHIA and LOS ANGELES, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chamberlain Hrdlicka is pleased to welcome former IRS Commissioner Charles "Chuck" Rettig to the firm as a Shareholder.

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  • ATLANTA and HOUSTON and SAN ANTONIO and PHILADELPHIA and LOS ANGELES, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chamberlain Hrdlicka is pleased to welcome former IRS Commissioner Charles "Chuck" Rettig to the firm as a Shareholder.
  • "To say we are honored to have Chuck Rettig join our firm would be an understatement," says Larry Campagna , Managing Shareholder at Chamberlain Hrdlicka.
  • "This move to Chamberlain Hrdlicka is a natural progression from my tenure as the IRS Commissioner," expressed Rettig.
  • Tom Cullinan , an Atlanta-based Shareholder, served as Counselor to the IRS Commissioner and then acting IRS Chief of Staff under Rettig.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Joseph A. Custer as a Pinnacle Life Professional

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Joseph A. Custer is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Professional for his contributions to the fields of Education and Law.

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  • UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Joseph A. Custer is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Professional for his contributions to the fields of Education and Law.
  • Mr. Custer pursued higher education at the University of Iowa and Northern Iowa where earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with high honors in 1983.
  • He then attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock where he received a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree in 1989.
  • He was admitted to practice before The Missouri Bar in 1990 and the United States Supreme Court in 2016.

The Nearly 80% of Unassisted Canadians with Legal Problems Now Have a Solution as Vexxit Revolutionizes Canadian Legal Services

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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Founded with a commitment to democratizing legal support, Vexxit provides a revolutionary platform connecting Canadians with a network of 200+ experienced professionals and 150+ in-demand services.

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  • Founded with a commitment to democratizing legal support, Vexxit provides a revolutionary platform connecting Canadians with a network of 200+ experienced professionals and 150+ in-demand services.
  • Barriers to accessing legal services no longer a thing thanks to Canada's online legal and accounting marketplace, Vexxit.
  • One 2023 report by National Magazine, the official periodical of the Canadian Bar Association, found that nearly 80% of Canadians with legal problems go unassisted by lawyers currently.
  • In addition to legal services, Canadians can also access taxation and accounting services through Vexxit and their network of Chartered Professional Accountants.