Sentences with phrase «attorneys as a referral»

I originally intended to pursue divorce (family law) attorneys as a referral source system before I literally stumbled upon probate.

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Approximately $ 700,000 came in «undisclosed bribes and kickbacks» from a scheme in which Mr. Silver used his influence as speaker to induce real estate developers with «business for the state» to use a real estate law firm run by an attorney who previously worked as Mr. Silver's counsel in the Assembly, and which paid Mr. Silver for the referrals.

«He said he's not getting as many referrals as before,» Taub told Goldstein, the assistant U.S. Attorney.

Silver's attorney suggested that Taub's referrals — which were to a number of firms in addition to Weitz — were done in the most altruistic manner, and noted that he'd fought to retain his tenured position at Columbia despite being removed in the wake of Silver's arrest, because — as he said in his suit against the university that brought a temporary injunction against the school — he believed he had done nothing wrong.

Silver's defense attorney Michael Feldberg painted a much different picture than prosecutors in his opening remarks at the retrial, describing Silver as a selfless public servant, who's multi-million-dollar referrals were «perfectly, 100 - percent legal.»

Approximately $ 700,000 came in «undisclosed bribes and kickbacks» from a scheme in which Mr. Silver used his influence as Assembly Speaker to «induce real estate developers with business before the State» to use a real estate law firm run by an attorney who previously worked as Mr. Silver's counsel in the Assembly, and which paid Mr. Silver for the referrals.

«In truth and in fact, Silver has obtained millions of dollars in outside income as a direct result of his corrupt use of his official position to obtain attorney referral fees for himself, including from clients with substantial business before the State, and not as a result of legitimate outside income Silver earned as a private lawyer,» the complaint reads.

The criminal complaint says there is probable cause to believe that Silver obtained about $ 4 million in payments characterized as attorney referral fees through the corrupt use of his official position.

The documents allege Silver received $ 1.4 million in salary from the law firm of Weitz & Luxenberg based on his official position as assembly speaker, rather than for work he performed, and $ 3.9 million in attorney referral fees.

«In truth and fact, Silver has obtained millions of dollars in outside income as a direct result of his corrupt use of his official position to obtain attorney referral fees for himself, including from clients with substantial business before the state,» not the result of legitimate outside income, it is charged.

Vance's statements come the day after de Blasio attorney Laurence Laufer sent a letter to the state board, characterizing its inability to keep the referral confidential as a «complete dereliction of duty» that, should the leak have come from the board itself, could be considered «highly prejudicial and perhaps politically motivated act.»

District Attorney Joel Abelove, a Republican who took over as district attorney in January, declined to pursue the case and denied his office received a referral from the state Labor DepAttorney Joel Abelove, a Republican who took over as district attorney in January, declined to pursue the case and denied his office received a referral from the state Labor Depattorney in January, declined to pursue the case and denied his office received a referral from the state Labor Department.

Mr. Silver is accused of two separate bribery and kickback schemes, both involving disguising the money as legitimate attorney referral fees.

U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said Silver did no work for the referral fees and used his power as speaker to direct tax breaks to two developers he referred as clients to Goldberg & Iryami, including luxury real estate firm Glenwood Management, the state's largest political donor.

That attorney, described as a co-conspirator, allegedly caused Silver to be paid for the referrals.

The figure included $ 3.9 million characterized as attorney referral fees, the complaint said.

U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara and FBI officials charged that for more than a decade Silver, a lawyer, received kickbacks disguised as «attorney referral fees» through schemes that hinged on his power as one of the three most influential men in state govAttorney Preet Bharara and FBI officials charged that for more than a decade Silver, a lawyer, received kickbacks disguised as «attorney referral fees» through schemes that hinged on his power as one of the three most influential men in state govattorney referral fees» through schemes that hinged on his power as one of the three most influential men in state government.

A criminal complaint from U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara alleges that Silver obtained referrals of asbestos cases from a doctor affiliated with a university in Manhattan, referred to as «Doctor - 1,» by using his position as speaker to quietly direct $ 500,000 in state funds to the doctor's research and give «additional benefits» to the doctor and the doctor's family.

He says the local District Attorneys have full jurisdiction, and the State Comptroller, Tom DiNapoli could make what's known as a referral to the Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, and the state legislature could be holding hearings.

Mr. Schneiderman's call comes after the state's former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was arrested on charges of fraud and extortion by U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, who alleged that the longtime power broker had used his influence to inappropriately earn attorney referral fees for work he had not done, disguising what amounted as «kickbacks» and «bribes» as legitimateAttorney Preet Bharara, who alleged that the longtime power broker had used his influence to inappropriately earn attorney referral fees for work he had not done, disguising what amounted as «kickbacks» and «bribes» as legitimateattorney referral fees for work he had not done, disguising what amounted as «kickbacks» and «bribes» as legitimate income.

U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara has accused Mr. Silver of collecting referral fees as outside income from law firms with clients who have business with the state, and thus monetizing his powerful position.

As a volunteer attorney for AIDS Legal Referral Service and I took a pro bono bankruptcy case.

There are a couple California of attorneys on my referral list for student loan issues and they both handle bankruptcy as well, click here.

Solo and small firm attorneys get a large portion of their clients as referrals from other attorneys.

Called Prison Services Project, its purpose is to provide a brief and case management service for incarcerated pro se litigants and to serve as an intake, case management and referral service for licensed attorneys who provide pro bono brief representation to incarcerated individuals.

So far, my best clients have come as referrals from other attorneys, so I make it a goal to either start a new relationship or rekindle an old one at least once per week.

And where no «referral fee» per se is paid, but some other exchange is made (such as an agreement to reciprocate with referrals back to the other attorney or where another gift is given to the referring attorney), ethical rules covering advertising, including Model Rule 7.2 may come into play.

As a legal referral service, Avvo provides a platform for attorneys to offer fixed - fee, limited - scope, unbundled services to consumers.

If the Program accepts a case, there is no guarantee of an attorney referral as the Program relies on the donated services of unpaid volunteers.

These «uncommon» referral partners may not be able to send as many cases as you best referral sources, but because few attorneys in your practice area are not thinking «outside the box» when it comes to different sources of new business, you'll likely find that there will be very little competition.

These attorneys aren't looking to destroy your spouse, know what the heck they are doing, and, as a result, get a lot of referrals from other attorneys and former clients, so they don't need to create a war just to sustain enough work to pay their bills.

As such, if you need a referral to an excellent attorney in any of these areas, I can likely help.

If you have questions as to whether or not you have a case or would like an attorney referral please contact us at any time.

Just as you are now thinking out of the box about referrals, your attorney television advertising campaign should project the same perspective.

Mr. Thomson accepts attorney referrals and pursuant to ethics rules in Virginia, he can pay a referral fee as well.

Because of our reputations, many of our cases and clients come to us as referrals from other attorneys who tap us for our experience in trial advocacy, complex litigation, and cases involving complex medical and expert testimony.

Make and follow up on referrals of clients to appropriate alternative or additional sources of assistance; conduct legal research; serve process and execute affidavits of service; serve witness subpoenas and other papers as requested; file legal papers with appropriate courts; provide assistance to clients with legal issues related to CLSMF services, review cases for legal issues to facilitate the securing of rights, remedies and services for victims from other agencies and attorneys.

As solo attorneys, it can be easy to forget just how important customer service is to our image and referral potential.

Selection to Best Lawyers is based on a rigorous peer - review process and is described by The American Lawyer as «the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.»

As a Trial Masters member attorney, you show clients and referral attorneys that you have substantial experience in the courtroom.

The Attorney Referral List indicates whether the attorney speaks Spanish or handles Chapter 13 cases, as we have people who attend the class who are interested in filing a Chapter 13, which we do not place pAttorney Referral List indicates whether the attorney speaks Spanish or handles Chapter 13 cases, as we have people who attend the class who are interested in filing a Chapter 13, which we do not place pattorney speaks Spanish or handles Chapter 13 cases, as we have people who attend the class who are interested in filing a Chapter 13, which we do not place pro bono.

The majority of Dolman Law Group clients came as referrals from former clients and local attorneys.

Apart from the creepiness of the «attorney in my pocket» metaphor, this referral program strikes me as blatantly unethical for lawyers.

Our reputation as a client - focused practice earns us many referrals from other attorneys as well as from our previous clients.

Our office welcomes attorney referrals, as well as direct client calls.

Coworking can be a perfect option for newly solo attorneys who are looking for all the benefits associated with a shared law office space such as collaboration, referral sharing, community, and co-counsel opportunities, minus the monthly carrying costs associated with a full - time physical office.

Brainstorming together is essential to the successful practice of law, as is getting advice about legal issues, practice strategies and referrals from other attorneys.

The attorneys that refuse to pay, or selfishly reduce their referral fees to other lawyers get clobbered in their relative legal community as Charlatans and lowlifes.

The San Mateo, California - based Wiggs, who worked as a programmer for 17 years and also has an MBA, took on cases at first that were «favors for friends, willing to take a chance on a completely inexperienced attorney,» in addition to referrals from other bankruptcy attorneys when a certain case landed outside their profit center.

Attorneys - Online can register their clients with over 500 search engines and clients are afforded the opportunity to link with their «search and referral» page which will increase attorneys» local as well as worldwide Attorneys - Online can register their clients with over 500 search engines and clients are afforded the opportunity to link with their «search and referral» page which will increase attorneys» local as well as worldwide attorneys» local as well as worldwide exposure.