Sentences with phrase «of quality legal counsel»

The preservation of access to justice and the provision of quality legal counsel, advice and representation for individuals who are unable to protect their rights because they can not afford an attorney.

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The Homeowner Protection Program (HOPP), which was launched in June 2012, is a network of almost 90 housing counseling and legal services agencies that provide free, high - quality assistance to at - risk families across New York to help them avoid foreclosure.

The firm has a great reputation for providing quality legal counsel, and I look forward to contributing to the continued expansion of the Corporate & Securities practice by collaborating with my new colleagues on cross-border, cross-practice matters.»

We pride ourselves in providing quality legal counsel and strong representation for municipalities, businesses, and individuals across a wide range of practice areas.

According to Robin Saphra, group general counsel at Colt Group (pictured): «What distinguishes and differentiates a law firm is no longer just quality of legal advice, but how they manage the entire process of providing that advice.

This is just one of the key findings in the 2017 - 18 report, which asked 810 GCs and in - house lawyers across the globe to rate the importance of, and their satisfaction with, their chosen external counsel's performance on categories including billing practice, innovation, quality of service delivery, communication / responsiveness, level of teamwork and quality of legal advice.

These issues are best addressed with quality legal counsel that knows exactly how low a creditor will really go, saving you thousands or tens of thousands of dollars.

Our team of Native and non-Native attorneys provide tribal governments and enterprises with the highest quality legal counsel for business, litigation and governmental matters.

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The integrity of our criminal justice system depends on every individual receiving high - quality legal counsel — even those who are guilty.

Having legal counsel committed to providing quality representation is very wise for prevention and management of all legal issues.

ACC has a basic fee value scheme that breaks outside counsel relationships into the following constructs: (a) defining value; (b) scoping the work to be performed; (c) assessing who is best - suited to perform this work and on what terms; (d) implementing effective fee terms and management processes; (e) managing the legal work and the project coordination; and (f) evaluating the quality of results and processes.

Global Law Experts has become a valuable tool for business leaders, in - house counsel, high net - worth individuals, operations directors, investors, accountants, banks, and the general population looking for quality legal advice in all corners of the world and in all relevant fields.

Our lawyers view it as their job to provide an extremely responsive «in - house counsel» experience to each client, providing cost - effective, quality counseling and management of a company or organization's entire legal portfolio.

Located in The Woodlands, Texas, the law firm of Vernier & Associates, PLLC, is focused on providing quality legal counsel for individuals facing complicated family law issues.

The ILO brand encompasses: • A multifaceted online resource for senior international corporate counsel, which provides tailored, quality - assured updates on global legal developments, a database of the world's major deals and the legal advisers involved, and a comprehensive directory of firms and partners.

New York, NY --(Dec. 11, 2017)-- High Performance Counsel ™, a leading legal industry publication delivering high quality thought - leadership and commentary announced today its new legal media partnership with ACEDS, The Association of Certified eDiscovery Specialists (ACEDS), a BARBRI Professional Association.

In the face of overwhelming stress and uncertainty, one thing you can control is the quality of the legal counsel you rely upon.

Morten B. Tidemann and Roy Arvid Hjortland, who both have many years of experience in law firms and general counsel at top international organisations such as KPMG, saw a gap in the Norwegian legal market for a law firm that truly offers clients faster and economical corporate legal services, without sacrificing quality.

Regardless of the legal matter you need to address, the most valuable qualities a lawyer can offer a client, beyond proven expertise and sound counsel, are focus and responsiveness to the issue at hand.

West said that when he was associate general counsel for Wal - Mart Stores Inc., the legal department prioritized diversity in hiring outside counsel and found that the quality of work got better.

1 For attempts to measure the effect of advocacy quality through other means, see, e.g., Banks Miller et al., Leveling the Odds: The Effect of Quality Legal Representation in Cases of Asymmetrical Capability, 49 Law & Soc» y Rev. 209 (2015)(finding that high quality representation evened the odds for asylum applicants and that asylum seekers fared better when unrepresented than when represented by a poor lawyer); Mitchell J. Frank & Dr. Osvaldo F. Morera, Professionalism and Advocacy at Trial — Real Jurors Speak in Detail About the Performance of Their Advocates, 64 Baylor L. Rev. 1, 38 (2012)(finding statistically significant correlations in criminal cases between jurors» perceptions of closing argument persuasiveness and jury verdict, and finding statistically significant correlations in civil cases between perceptions of defense counsel's closing argument persuasiveness and defense verdict); James M. Anderson & Paul Heaton, How Much Difference Does the Lawyequality through other means, see, e.g., Banks Miller et al., Leveling the Odds: The Effect of Quality Legal Representation in Cases of Asymmetrical Capability, 49 Law & Soc» y Rev. 209 (2015)(finding that high quality representation evened the odds for asylum applicants and that asylum seekers fared better when unrepresented than when represented by a poor lawyer); Mitchell J. Frank & Dr. Osvaldo F. Morera, Professionalism and Advocacy at Trial — Real Jurors Speak in Detail About the Performance of Their Advocates, 64 Baylor L. Rev. 1, 38 (2012)(finding statistically significant correlations in criminal cases between jurors» perceptions of closing argument persuasiveness and jury verdict, and finding statistically significant correlations in civil cases between perceptions of defense counsel's closing argument persuasiveness and defense verdict); James M. Anderson & Paul Heaton, How Much Difference Does the LawyeQuality Legal Representation in Cases of Asymmetrical Capability, 49 Law & Soc» y Rev. 209 (2015)(finding that high quality representation evened the odds for asylum applicants and that asylum seekers fared better when unrepresented than when represented by a poor lawyer); Mitchell J. Frank & Dr. Osvaldo F. Morera, Professionalism and Advocacy at Trial — Real Jurors Speak in Detail About the Performance of Their Advocates, 64 Baylor L. Rev. 1, 38 (2012)(finding statistically significant correlations in criminal cases between jurors» perceptions of closing argument persuasiveness and jury verdict, and finding statistically significant correlations in civil cases between perceptions of defense counsel's closing argument persuasiveness and defense verdict); James M. Anderson & Paul Heaton, How Much Difference Does the Lawyequality representation evened the odds for asylum applicants and that asylum seekers fared better when unrepresented than when represented by a poor lawyer); Mitchell J. Frank & Dr. Osvaldo F. Morera, Professionalism and Advocacy at Trial — Real Jurors Speak in Detail About the Performance of Their Advocates, 64 Baylor L. Rev. 1, 38 (2012)(finding statistically significant correlations in criminal cases between jurors» perceptions of closing argument persuasiveness and jury verdict, and finding statistically significant correlations in civil cases between perceptions of defense counsel's closing argument persuasiveness and defense verdict); James M. Anderson & Paul Heaton, How Much Difference Does the Lawyer Make?

It is a familiar tension when engaging external counsel to pursue a legal claim: in - house counsel desire budget certainty and the ability to control expenditure, but that can't come at the expense of quality.

There are, indeed, qualities of the product that the client can not measure, like the quality of the legal product delivered (even by in - house counsel).

She is an experienced professional who enjoys providing her clients with quality legal assistance.The firm's mission is to provide affordable legal services to those in need of counsel related to domestic relationships, including family law, DCFS defense, guardianship, and orders of protection.

BakerHostetler is at the forefront of national law firms providing clients involved in every facet of healthcare delivery across the country with comprehensive legal counsel of remarkable responsiveness, creativity, quality and value.

Our focused law practice tackles troubling legal matters, where the quality of your legal counsel can make all the difference:

The NLADA Insurance Program offers a wide array of coverages designed to address the special needs of legal services organizations, public defender agencies, law school clinics, pro bono programs, public interest organizations, contract defenders, assigned counsel, lawyer referral services, and others committed to ensuring the availability of high quality legal services for the poor and underprivileged.

Over a quarter - century of providing quality legal representation, Dwyer, Daly, Brotzen & Bruno, LLP has developed a reputation throughout the community for dealing with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts in a highly ethical manner.

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It's this simple: When companies follow these nine keys for hiring and using legal counsel, they crunch their legal costs?and actually increase the quality of their legal representation.

The new law declared that Congress had found «there is a need to provide equal access to the system of justice in our Nation» and that «there is a need to provide high quality legal assistance to those who would be otherwise unable to afford adequate legal counsel.»

But deep knowledge and experience providing high - quality legal counsel in every corner of the globe is what sets us apart.

Outside Counsel relationships and partnerships are built on a foundation of trust and satisfaction, legal operations make them better, faster, stronger, and ensures high quality.

Our financial regulatory reform experience was cemented by our prominent role in advising clients, including the U.S. and U.K. governments, during the Financial Crisis of 2008; and the exceptional quality of our legal team that includes former top regulators, former senior in - house counsels to major financial institutions and former Supreme Court law clerks, all of whom combine Washington regulatory experience with the practical insights of transactional lawyers.

Faure recommends that General Counsel carefully assess the quality of in - house legal staff by looking at three attributes:

In a lovely bit of shareholder advocacy, Morrison writes, «The risks from poor legal advice also loom for companies, and also affect the same constituents, yet to my knowledge no third party assesses companies comparatively on the quality of their legal staff, the adequacy of their in - house legal resources, the legal surefootedness of their outside counsel, the protections provided their intellectual property, the liabilities faced by them through regulatory and judicial proceedings, and the adroitness of management practices.»

«The ACC has a long and well - established history of delivering high quality legal programs aimed specifically at in - house counsel.

Currently serving as the executive vice president, general counsel and secretary, Valentini's previous private practice experience allowed him to bring a unique perspective to his business, significantly improving the quality of in - house legal service supplied internally.

But still lacking in the legal literature has been assessments of defense counsel's effect on sentencing outcomes or explorations of whether differences in the quality of defense representation may be thwarting the goals of sentencing reform.

Casey Flaherty, former in - house counsel (Kia Motors America) and creator of the Legal Technology Audit who will be speaking on: A Piece in the Metrics Puzzle: How Well do we Utilize Technology to Deliver Value and Quality?

While tongue in cheek, and surely subject to exceptions, it reflects the reality that there is a growing body of legal work that simply won't be sent to the most pedigreed law firms, most typically because general counsel are laser focused on value, namely quality and efficiency.

A legal career objective of an individual should state all the needed qualities that an individual must possess so as to provide proper legal advice to the firm as well as counsel according to the organizations privileges and legal theories.

On March 23, 2017, Legal Counsel Balasa presented a session on the medical assisting scope of practice under Illinois and federal law to the Quality Department of Presence Medical Group in Park Ridge, Illinois.

The Chasm Group, LLC and Chasm Institute, LLC (San Bruno, CA) 1997 — 2008 Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generation

Demonstrated history of successful green energy technology design and implementation while providing high - quality and effective legal counsel to employers and clients.

Our team of experienced Los Angeles divorce attorneys is dedicated to providing affordable legal counsel without sacrificing compassion, integrity, or quality of service.

The General Members of the Association consist of a diverse group of regulatory compliance professionals, in - house legal counsels, risk management, Quality Assurance, and loan servicing compliance professionals who work for the nations» state and federal chartered banks, and credit unions, the nations» independent mortgage banking firms and other mortgage industry professionals who support the efforts of the Mortgage Compliance Professionals Association of America.

Our association consist of a diverse membership of regulatory compliance professionals, in - house legal counsels, risk management, Quality Assurance, and loan servicing compliance professionals who work for the nations» state and federal chartered banks, and credit unions, the nations» independent mortgage banking firms and other mortgage industry professionals who support the efforts of the Mortgage Compliance Professionals Association of America.