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Effective and Seasoned Advice We invited partner and immigration attorney, Micol Mion to tell us more, following Immigration Solutions LLC’s success in receiving the prestigious Immigration Law Firm of the Year – Massachusetts award.

Oil Testing Technology & Hydraulic Elevator Benefits In this special feature, both Frank P Fletcher & Michael Fagan of JSG Elevator Consultants provide an industry forecast about oil testing technology and the benefits of hydraulic elevators today.

Editor’s Note

, Welcome to the October edition of US Business News, (formerly North America News), bringing you the latest information on everything from new M&A activity and deals to corporate issues and trends.

In recent news, the Lean Construction Institute (LCI) has recognized Balfour Beatty US’ Bevan Mace, Ph.D., with its 2017 Chairman’s Award in recognition of his significant contributions to LCI and the industry as a whole. The annual award is granted to individuals or an organization that has assisted LCI in transforming the built environment through Lean construction techniques and tools. Mace was recognized with the award at LCI Congress 2017 on Oct. 18 in Anaheim, Calif.

In this issue, we discover more about Eskew Law, LLC, the attorneys who specialize in a wide variety of legal matters, which include criminal defense, family law, and bankruptcy. When we profiled the firm and its founder, Chris Eskew, we discover more about the success of Eskew Law. Elsewhere in this edition, we invited partner and immigration attorney, Micol Mion to tell us more about Immigration Solutions LLC, the Boston based legal practice, dedicated to supporting clients with all their visa and immigration needs. Micol talks us through the firm’s approach and how it sets them apart from their competitors.

In other news, the dairy packaging market in North America is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 3.31% during the period of 2017-2021. The report has been prepared based upon an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

Here at US Business Review, we truly hope that you thoroughly enjoy reading this edition, and we look forward to hearing from you.

Jessie Daykin, Editor Phone: +44 (0) 203 725 6842 Email: jessie.daykin@ai-globalmedia.com Website: www.usbusiness-news.com

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Oil Testing Technology & Hydraulic Elevator Benefits JSG Elevator Consultants, LLC 12. Home Inspection Company has the Advantage in North Carolina Advantage Inspection, LLC 14. Property Done Properly!

Baloyra Law* 16. Effective and Seasoned Advice Immigration Solutions LLC 18. A Passion for Real Estate Law Offices of Sung & Associates, P.C. 20. Leadership is Taught by Example Quinn Richins 22. Experience, Judgement and Pragmatism Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P. 24. Years of Practice Emroch & Kilduff, LLP. 26. Professional Results at a Better Price Harke Clasby & Bushman 28. A Uniquely Positioned Law Firm Woolsey Morcom 30. Knowledgeable and Skilled Attorneys Serving the State of Indiana Eskew Law LLC 32. The Heavy Hitter Rob Levine & Associates

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Calligo Acquires Canadian-Based Cloud Services Business to Fuel North American Growth

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, Calligo, a leading global cloud solution provider, has recently announced that it has purchased Canadian cloud services provider 3 Peaks Inc.

DataArt Joins BIO Deutschland

Calligo is an innovative cloud service provider offering mid-sized companies the highest levels of data privacy and security. Calligo offers unparalleled application performance guarantees, commercial flexibility and a personalised support service from its globally located cloud platforms.

Through its four pillars of focus, Calligo delivers a platform that businesses can trust to deliver the high level of service and protection they expect and which is lacking in many cloud offerings.

Global technology consultancy DataArt has announced that it has joined BIO Deutschland, Germany’s biotechnology industry association.

The acquisition of the Burlington Ontario and Vancouver BC based business, which has clients right across Canada and the USA, is an important step in Calligo’s ongoing growth strategy which includes expansion into North America. 3 Peaks is a cloud provider that started in the cloud business by providing POP email since 1999. Over the years with four acquisitions they have built solid cloud offerings in both Toronto and Vancouver.

3 Peaks offer a complete set of services including email, website hosting, backups and infrastructure as a service. With a stellar support team, they can provide any type of cloud offerings to help your business excel in productivity and ease the burden of internal IT. All existing 3 Peaks clients will continue to receive the high levels of service they have become accustomed to along with access to the extended capabilities and data privacy enabled services that Calligo offers as a global cloud provider.

“We’re delighted to have acquired 3 Peaks as part of our continuing growth strategy,” said Julian Box, Calligo’s Chief Executive Officer. “We now have a firm focus on North America

and this acquisition will allow us to provide our unique GDPR-enabled infrastructure and services to clients based there.”

“We know that 3 Peaks’ excellent reputation for customer-focused service delivery will make this a great acquisition, giving us a superb team, respected new clients while expanding our capabilities into this exciting market.”

Founded in 2011, Calligo provides trusted, privacy-focused and GDPR-enabled cloud solutions to businesses across the globe. Calligo’s emphasis on data privacy and residency enables clients to leverage the advantages of combining advanced and innovative cloud technologies, unrivalled expertise and a commitment to the highest level of standards based compliance and security. The business services hundreds of clients worldwide from its locations in the United Kingdom, Jersey, Guernsey, Switzerland, Singapore, Bermuda and Luxembourg.

Ian Clark, CEO, 3 Peaks, said: “We are very excited to have concluded this agreement with such a respected and innovative business as Calligo. Calligo’s deep commitment and understanding of data privacy means our clients will benefit from their expertise and unique service offerings, while continuing to enjoy the highest standards of local support.”

DataArt is a global technology consultancy that designs, develops and supports unique software solutions, helping clients take their businesses forward. Recognized for their deep domain expertise and superior technical talent, DataArt teams create new products and modernize complex legacy systems that affect technology transformation in select industries.

Over the years, DataArt has earned the trust of some of the world’s leading brands and most discerning clients, including Nasdaq, S&P, Monex Europe, Apax Partners, Coller Capital, oneworld Alliance, Ocado, artnet, Betfair, and skyscanner.

Organized as a global network of technology services firms, DataArt brings together expertise of over 2,300 professionals in 20 locations in the US, Europe, and Latin America.

BIO Deutschland is one of the most influential biotech associations in Europe, established to support and promote the development of an innovative economic sector based on modern biosciences. The Ber-

lin-based association currently has over 285 members and is active in a broad range of events that aim to provide biotechnology with a platform for discussion and interaction.

With an established Life Sciences Practice and dedicated R&D group, DataArt has accumulated extensive knowledge and deep expertise in building cutting-edge technology solutions in drug discovery and clinical trials. DataArt’s clients include prominent life sciences companies, such as Charles River Laboratories, Novaseek Research, PSI CRO, and Cancer Research UK. Within the BIO Deutschland, DataArt’s team has joined the Bio-IT, Big Data & E-Health working group.

“Joining BIO Deutschland is a tremendous opportunity for DataArt, to share our experience, engage with other industry players, and collaborate on resolving challenges,” said Daniel Piekarz, Head of DataArt’s Healthcare and Life Sciences Practice.

“We’re particularly excited to join the working group dedicated to Bio-IT, Big Data & E-Health as this is our area of expertise and we look forward to helping move the industry forward.”

Box added: “With the backing of our investor Investcorp Technology Partners, we are actively looking to execute further strategic add-on acquisitions over the coming months as we continue to expand our global footprint.”

Q Advisors, a leading TMT investment banking boutique, acted as financial advisors to Calligo for this transaction.

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Oil Testing Technology & Hydraulic Elevator Benefits In this special feature, both Frank P Fletcher & Michael Fagan of JSG Elevator Consultants provide an industry forecast about oil testing technology and the benefits of hydraulic elevators today.

Frank Fletcher holds a degree in Finance and Economics from CA State University.

He serves as an elevator consultant & litigation expert in the elevator industry. Frank presently works with the JSG Elevator Consultants managing consulting projects, for clients located in the San Francisco Bay Area and serving the domestic US market.

His education and experience combined with his former career position with S.D. Meyers as director of western operations.

SD Meyers is a nationwide oil testing and reclamation firm, providing testing services to major industrial and utility customers in the US. This experience makes him uniquely qualified to promulgate this proven testing technology and maintenance concepts expressed to the elevator industry.

The demise of the hydraulic elevator was forecast with the introduction of the MRL traction elevator. Despite this new design conveyance, the hydraulic elevator is again beginning to thrive in the US market. The threat of replacement by the MRL traction elevator is waning.

Hydraulic elevators are still viewed by many within the industry as the best selection

for many buildings, in most applications for travel of 50 feet and less, the it will perform as well as a traction elevator.

However, speed and travel is a limiting factor With new cylinder and well hole designs, the hydraulic elevator is expected to last longer than ever.

The environmental risks and concerns are lessened with the encapsulation of the cylinder and the use of the cylinder liner and bulkhead. The initial construction cost is less than an MRL alternative. The operating costs are less than anticipated.

Points of view Construction - The conventional hydraulic elevator installation sells for about 35% less than the competing MRL traction elevator.

Energy - The pump motor in a hydraulic elevator is only energised when the car is running in the up direction. When the car is in the down direction, only the low voltage solenoid valve is energised, resulting in a virtual zero cost to operate.

Preventive maintenance Hydraulic elevators are usually less costly to maintain. A typical four stop hydraulic elevator costs about 25% to 30% less per year for a ‘full maintenance’ service, when compared to a traction elevator.

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Now let’s look at a maintenance service programme for a hydraulic elevator from the service contractor’s point of view.

What starts off as a good deal for everyone, begins to sour. Even when the contractor receives an increase in the service price each year, the ageing equipment, deterioration of the oil and need for frequent parts replacement causes increased call back and repair time. This cycle begins to erode the profit margin of the contractor, along with the customer level of trust and satisfaction.

Call back maintenance (hydraulic and traction) In fact, this service area has become an additional revenue stream for the contractor, when call backs are not covered by the service contract, or overtime is billed to the customer. To some contractors, increased unscheduled call back time is not an additional labour cost because the route mechanic is expected to complete the route service, along with call backs responded to during the month.

To meet the demand of service calls on the route, the contractor must allow sufficient time for servicing the elevator.

This flawed concept, results in frustrated mechanics and added revenue for the company.

The company still receives the

payment from the customer.

However, the many negatives of methodology are hidden in the form of opportunity costs to both the owner and contractor. What is this doing to the contractor’s overall reputation? What about the degradation of the equipment? These are real costs, so consider why the rental car industry services their vehicles every time they are returned?

Litigation cost Under the ‘call back’ service programme noted above; how many liability claims is the contractor forced to defend against claims for improper operation of the elevator? This methodology has resulted in increased litigation and liability insurance costs, for the contractor and industry.

Maintenance Control Plan (MCP) A programme modelled after the automobile and aviation service standards. There are many new service technology ideas for keeping an elevator in top operating condition, so how do we deliver this to the customer?

The issue is delivering adequate service time to perform the good maintenance protocols. The ASME A.17.1 2013 Code for the Maintenance Control Plan (MCP) is emerging as the new standard for prescribed elevator maintenance. The programme

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includes the details for each service task to be performed.

The programmes are available for both owner and contractor.

controlling the quality of the oil, brings under control several variables affecting the total hydraulic cost equation.

Points to ponder How much more effective could a technician be, when servicing accounts with fewer call back interruptions? How much better quality effort could be delivered to the customer, when a service visit takes place? How would the public perception of the service contractor be with their fleet of elevators operating efficiently and without noise, levelling and reliability issues?

How predictable would the replacement of the parts be?

The greatest consumer of oil was the internal combustion engine and where most of the conservation efforts were concentrated. The efforts resulted in a significant savings of oil, along with the added benefit of cleaner air for the environment.

Accurate predictions would result in more efficient and reliable uptime. Would reliability command a premium service price in most hydraulic and traction markets? The MCP programme can produce a higher level of customer satisfaction.

The contractors that are looking for 10, 20 years plus, or ‘lifetime’ contracts can realistically offer this custom service programme, to premium clients.

New ideas for hydraulic elevators When we get to hydraulic elevators; there is one service method technology the industry is beginning to find acceptance in. This is the preservation of hydraulic oil in elevator systems, by using periodic oil testing, analysis and filtration. What we must understand is the ageing and degradation of hydraulic oil creates havoc within the such a system. Managing and

After the oil industry and science addressed the automotive industry, more challenging applications were then confronted. The aviation, marine, industrial, power transmission and turbine industries were subjected to close analysis.

One by one, the standards and usage for each industry were examined and refined.

When looking at the common oil usage in all the above applications, we arrive at some basic understanding and functions of oil: • Lubrication – Reduction of friction in moving parts, thereby extending the life of those parts; • Transfer of heat – Keeping moving parts cool; • Transmitting force – Such as used in a hydraulic system for power assisted mechanical equipment; • Providing dielectric strength – Normally used in electric power transmission equipment and; • Preventing corrosion – example: Cleaning and oiling weapons during military service.

A reduction in the volume of oil in a system has minimal effect on these except for nos. 2, transfer of heat and 3, transmitting force.

Since the early 1960’s most of transportation, industrial, marine, aviation, power transmission and turbine equipment has the benefit of operating with more efficient engineering of hydraulic system designs, employing less oil and higher pressures.

To keep equipment operating efficiently and protect capital investment, industry related owners and managers were compelled to improve the quality of maintenance programmes. Oil testing and analysis programmes were developed, to determine the relationship of wear on the equipment and degradation of the oil.

The research and results revealed that oil really does not wear out. It oxidizes and becomes contaminated with impurities and creates organic compounds, namely acids and sludge material. The acids formed are most commonly acetic, formic and other long chain acids. This contamination in the oil attacks the interior workings of the hydraulic system.

The sludge formed reduces the heat dissipation properties of the system and further accelerates the acidic reaction within the oil.

When the impurities and oxidation by products are examined, an estimate of the degradation of the subject system can be developed. Additionally, oil analysis can be used to identify the system component, degradation and other wear from the oil contamination taking place. Those impurities in the system can be filtered and removed, spent additives and oxidation inhibitors reintroduced and voila! A new batch of is oil ready to load for another life cycle and importantly, the testing results provide a baseline diagnosis of the health of the equipment, for future reference.

The elevator industry Oil testing technology has finally arrived at the elevator trade.

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technology lags by 10-15 years behind other industries. Given the reliability required to keep the riding public safe, new technologies are only introduced when thoroughly studied and considered safe.

Elevator manufacturers now design equipment with high operating pressures and reduced quantities of oil in hydraulic power units, to control cost and space. The result of these designs is the hydraulic system must work harder at removing heat, transmitting force and lubricating the components in the system. With all three of those factors noted; the hydraulic systems are frequently showing signs of premature oil ageing, contamination and degradation.

One manufacturer produced a chart with the operating range for their power unit not to exceed 158 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the upper range of satisfactory oil temperatures. The operating temperature of oil is critical in this equation. The main catalyst that starts the process and speeds the ageing process in hydraulic oil is the elevated operating temperature.

Another key ingredient in the mix, is moisture from atmospheric condensation. Moisture is not only an accelerant in the ageing process, it can by itself compound the problems in the elevator. However, nothing creates deterioration of hydraulic oil faster than oxygen combined with excessive heat in the system. Exactly as found in other types of equipment noted above the acids and sludges Over time, hydraulic oil will mix with oxygen in the atmosphere and begin to form organic acids in the oil.

In electrical power transmission equipment, the oxygen degradation process is delayed by pressurising the tanks with a blanket of dry nitrogen gas, this inert gas is suspended on the top of the oil. Elevator oil reservoirs are not pressure sealed and allow air with oxygen to freely mix over time, with the hydraulic oil in the reservoir. This mixture causes the oxidation process to occur.

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The by-products of oxidation, are acids that attack the various types of flexible seals, used in the hydraulic system.

These include the organic materials like rubber, found in the mufflers and the O rings in main control valves. This exposure causes synthetic and rubber seals in the system to lose their flexibility and become brittle.

It also creates rust on metal components in the system.

Worse yet, the sludges produced as a by-product and overheating acts as insulation, thereby reducing the heat dissipation of the reservoir holding tank. The contamination also causes micro pitting of milled and polished metal surfaces by corrosion of the pump and valve components.

This results in a reduction of the lubricating properties of the oil, when degradation is not detected and properly managed.

Sludge occurring in the hydraulic system will hold water suspended in the oil, also as mentioned, it becomes an accelerator in the degradation process. This water is not observable as free water in the system, it is dissolved and a colloidal suspension of H2O within the oil itself. A side effect of water in the oil, it reveals itself as a ride quality issue ex. ‘sponginess’, or bouncing of the car can be observed by passengers of a hydraulic elevator.

Now we have identified rubber particles, acid, rust, varnish and other contamination along with water and oxygen suspended in the hydraulic oil. How often do these contamination issues result in frequent levelling and operational problems? How often is blame placed on the operating valve as the cause of the problem? The contractor replaces the valve, or spends repeated time on call backs trying to adjust the valve, unaware the real cause is the contaminated oil varnish and particulate matter found in the valve body? Finally, and not to be forgotten, what about the cylinder packing replacements and flooded oil in the pits?

Now that we know all of this, what can we do? What is the point? As technicians, not scientists, we are willing to postulate that the hydraulic system components of an elevator, if properly maintained, monitored and serviced, with an operating temperature of say 95 degrees and motor protection, should operate reliably for 30-50 years with no major components needing replacement. That’s not to say an upgraded improved controller can’t be added. Here we are talking about the ‘bones’ of the elevator, the hydraulic system.

Oil management A good hydraulic oil testing and reclamation programme can make the equipment last longer and perform more efficiently.

This in turn will help control the maintenance contractor’s labour and parts overhead, as well as their profit margin while maintaining the equipment properly.

For the record, let’s begin to think of the MCP as ‘asset management’, rather than the misnomer a preventive maintenance programme. The result can be a successful service programme. Not just a win for the service contractor, it can be a win for the owner too.

If a typical hydraulic elevator installed today, we might replace the controller and minor components in say 15-25 years.

The pump motor when protected with an electronic soft starter, should also last for 15-25 years without a major incident or longer, depending on usage.

The hydraulic elevator system, when properly serviced and oil preserved, should theoretically remain intact except for minor repairs. The main hydraulic control valve when kept clean filtered uncontaminated oil, should be able to withstand 25 years and countless cycles of use. This reliability, combined with in ground hydraulic cylinders enclosed in a protective PVC sleeve and is therefore isolated from corrosion and electrolysis, oxidation and ground water contamination.

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The hydraulic system can provide reliable service well beyond 25 years. We might go further and ask, just how long would a hydraulic elevator last if the door system hardware is also properly maintained and repaired, along with the system and controller? 25-50, or maybe 75 years? Why not?

Considering regular systematic visits by a technician in a managed asset protection plan and MCP, the service contractor should be able to calculate a predictable component failure rate and scheduled replacement plans, that reduces exposure to the uncertainty of faulty operation and subsequent litigation costs. Improved reliability and predictability will also provide more consistent and predictable profit margins. In short, a lifetime service programme should be mutually successful for both the buyer and seller.

Conclusion In summary, an aggressive oil testing and reclamation programme for hydraulic elevators refurbishment is destined to become the industry standard, within the near future.

The factors as presented here and combined with elevating the contractor’s reputation makes it an attractive methodology. The service price and profit motive of this technology in the elevator industry will become more accepted, as industry education and trade acceptance takes place.

Energy savings and minimal space requirements are often the driving point for purchase of a traction elevator. These are often considered, but miss being properly compared with the initial construction prices and continuing service programme costs, that should be factored into the equation. The overall financial benefit of the hydraulic elevator can add up to a significant amount, over the long term, for all involved.

The demise of the hydraulic elevator has been greatly exaggerated! In the long run, the hydraulic elevator is here to stay!

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Home Inspection with an Advantage Advantage Inspection located in Raleigh, North Carolina, has seen exponential growth and success since its opening in 2006.

The Advantage Home Inspection name is well-known throughout both North and South Carolina, but for North Carolina’s Raleigh office, the success and branding has become a phenomenon. Through secure online reporting, timely report delivery and exceptional customer service Advantage Inspection has managed to establish their name as the pinnacle of real estate inspection providers.

Advantage Inspection has lead the development of the inspection industry. They were the first home inspection firm to computerized the home inspection report, first to add digital pictures for email transmission and storage, the first to offer a “No Claims Denied Home Warranty” and the first home warranty firm to underwrite the home warranty based on the home inspection.

Add a partnership with YourHouse, which has serving agreements with Residential Warranty Services, Abenity Perks and Local Contractors, they have raised the bar on protecting, saving and helping to maintain their clients and their homes.

“Yourhouse is like combining Facebook and Car Fax for your home.” says owner Dave Park.

“Our clients live in a digital age and they need resources at their fingertips. Yourhouse.com provides our clients resources

that cannot be found with any online home management system.”

Dave Park attributes the success of the company to the firm’s extensive building and contracting experience.

Since leaving the University of Florida with a degree in Construction Management and Architecture, he has worked in the construction industry for over 35 years and has been responsible for designing, building, constructing, developing and inspecting more than 10,000 homes and projects.

Advantage’s team of professionals includes licensed general contractors, architects, engineers, along with certifications in wood destroying insect evaluation, water testing, waste water and radon detection.

Advantage Inspection was named to the University of Florida’s 2016 and 2017 Gator100, where they were recognized the 100 fastestgrowing businesses owned or led by UF alumni. The Gator100 is a campus-wide initiative that recognizes the entrepreneurial spirit entrenched in the university,” said Timothy Walsh, the Executive Director of the UF Alumni Association and Assistant Vice President of Alumni Affairs.

“Advantage Inspection is on the front line of an entrepreneurial revolution in real estate services.

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estate, client relationship principles, and business practices in the community. UF Alumni have created and guided some of the most innovative and profitable businesses in the nation and world. The Gator100 celebrates the very best of our Gator Entrepreneurs.”

Advantage Inspection has also been recognized in the community by Angie’s List, Raleigh’s Best Business and Excellence in Small Business by a Home Inspection Firm.

A business mogul, as well as a construction expert, Dave owns three companies; Advantage Inspection, Rogue Wolf and Revere Construction Management. He also uses his extensive knowledge, skills and experience to deliver seminars covering all aspects of the construction and property management industry. He is currently working on writing the “Business in the Crawl Space” which is aimed to look at the comic side of the inspection business along with providing guidance to small and large inspection businesses.

With so many projects on the go simultaneously, it would be easy to assume that Dave leaves all the inspecting work to his staff, but it is in the companies he owns, that he displays the knowledge and skills he has earned over the years. Dave holds a vast range of licenses to

support his career and expertise, including; a contractor’s license in Florida and North Carolina, a North Carolina Home Inspectors license, and a North Carolina Real Estate License.

The company’s success is in large part due to Dave’s commitment to the industry and willingness to pass on his knowledge to his staff, inspectors, real estate agents and clients.

Now, his commitment will be extended to Realtors in the Triangle NC area as Dave will be providing Continuing Education credits with courses in Home Inspection, Radon, Mold, Energy Efficiency, New Home, etc.

These continuing education classes will be given free to the Real Estate community. “By providing and sharing knowledge to agents that can empower them on all parts of the deal, they can save time, money and give better direction to their client.

Their value increases,” Dave explained “and we continue to be a resource for the real estate community”.

Advantage’s Inspections are performed in a thorough and comprehensive manner.

A complete residential or commercial property evaluations are most commonly used during the purchasing due diligence period of a real estate transaction. Evaluations are performed in a manner that

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provide an opportunity for the buyer to become more informed about the property, as well as learn about any current or possible future liabilities that are present.

The Advantage Inspection System is renowned and used by the top property inspectors throughout the southeast. It incorporates all aspects of property inspections, takes client needs into consideration and is designed to eliminate the usual property inspection obstacle’s and difficulties which can be concerning. Advantage inspection takes out the hard work and makes the inspection process simple.

Advantage Inspection services the seven counties in the Triangle area of North Carolina.

By providing their clients with detailed, comprehensive reports, offering an 18-month home warranty for the price of 12 months (that also included fee HVAC service and filters), national saving and discount, plus with YourHouse protection, they truly have the advantage in North Carolina and across the nation.

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Property Done Properly!

Baloyra Law is an ambitious and innovative boutique real property law firm, based in Florida. Jose Baloyra talks us through some of the services that the firm provides, as well as discussing how it feels to be awarded Best Commercial Real Estate Transactions Law Firm – Coral Gables.

Jose explains how the firm helps its clients and what other offerings it provides to clients. Covering a variety of bases, the practice does not focus purely on real estate, and helps to serve community associations in a variety of areas.

“Here at Baloyra Law, we serve as counsel to banking and financial institutions, real estate investors and developers in the sale, financing, development and leasing of residential and commercial property as well as litigation matters concerning real property. We also serve as counsel to residential and commercial community associations in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Collier Counties.”

“Initially, my own practice area was limited to real estate transactions, but has now expanded to include real estate litigation and community association matters. These areas of the law commonly intersect, and our clients appreciate our ability to work within these areas.”

Being a successful law firm, it is always about the client for Baloyra Law. “Understanding the client’s business and expectations, are essential to our

ability to integrate our skill set into the equation. The client must be able to understand what we are doing, why it’s necessary and how our services add value to the operation.”

our website. The updates are derived directly from our case management software. Thus, clients are able to login online at their convenience to inquire about status.”

Client focus is one of the firm’s main values. Creating a successful practice has always been about staff working towards achieving the same mission and goals. Jose outlines the targets of the company, and how the law firm aims to reach these goals.

“In addition, through our various affiliations and memberships, we stay apprised of new laws and regulations affecting our areas of practice. We are constantly evaluating our best practices and have evolved them over time to reflect the many changes that have transpired.”

“Fundamentally, it is our goal to be seen as a necessary partner in our client’s business, one that is trusted and relied upon to deliver timely, efficient and highly competent legal work. The keys to a long-standing attorneyclient relationship, are the establishment of client trust and our ability to add value.”

Interestingly, the law industry is constantly developing, and Jose explains how the team works hard to ensure it stays ahead of these advances. Being well-connected, Baloyra Law is able to develop and adapt along with the industry, sometimes ahead, constantly assessing its offerings and deciding how it can make them better. “For example, for our community association clients, we provide updates on all collection matters online at

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Ultimately, Baloyra Law is full of hard-working and forwardthinking personalities, all of whom add a lot to the firm.

“Our staff is highly competent in their respective work areas.

Also, we only hire highly selfmotivated, positive people who care passionately about and take great pride in their work.”

He signs off by detailing a future project that the practice is clearly enthused about.

“Looking ahead, we are particularly excited about the Krym Hotel and Mercato, a hotel/ market project in the Wynwood area of Miami that we have been consulting on. We have worked with this particular client from the acquisition stage through to the design and construction phase.”

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Effective and Seasoned Advice Immigration Solutions LLC is a Boston based legal practice, dedicated to supporting clients with all their visa and immigration needs.

We invited partner and immigration attorney, Micol Mion to tell us more, following the firm’s success in receiving the prestigious Immigration Law Firm of the Year – Massachusetts award.

Immigration Solutions LLC enables prospective immigrants and nonimmigrants to come, stay and work in the U.S.A. Micol talks us through the firm’s approach and how this sets them apart.

“At Immigration Solutions LLC, our philosophy is rooted in the concepts that each case is unique and important and time is of the essence. We strive to win a client’s trust by effective advice.

We provide all employment based services for non-immigrant work issues (E1, E2, E3, H1B, H1C, H3, JI, L, O, P, Q & R) and immigrant issues (EB-1, EB-2, National Interest Waiver, EB-3, EB-4 & EB-5).

“What makes us unique is that all our staff has lived in various

countries while growing up and we are thus able to interpret socio-cultural behaviour and communicate fluently in 14 languages (English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Hindi, Urdu, Bangla, Czech, Slovak, Italian, Hebrew, Arabic, Farsi & Mandarin). We are no strangers to the immigration system, since we are immigrants too.

“Our ability to relate to our clients’ experiences and to communicate effectively with them, enables us to connect directly to clients and anticipate their needs and concerns. We believe there is no insignificant question and addressing our clients’ concerns is paramount to a successful relationship. Also, we always keep up-to-date with changes in the law and educate our clients of such changes.”

The most rewarding part of her work, according to Micol, is supporting clients and helping them to achieve their aims in life.

“In our work, it is so rewarding when a client succeeds in securing the immigration benefit that he or she is seeking. One of my best memories is of a client who I initially helped to obtain an H2 visa to work on a farm field, and I ended up representing him until he became a US Citizen through Naturalization. To me that man is still the epitome of the American Dream, and I am proud to have helped him find a permanent home in the United States.”

Overall, Micol was eager to emphasise the firm’s continued commitment to supporting clients and ensuring that they receive the highest standard of service which meets their needs.

“Ultimately, at Immigration Solutions LLC we understand that dealing with U.S. immigration authorities and processes can be confusing, time consuming and stressful. We strive to make every possible effort to ensure that our clients understand the status of their cases and that their cases are prepared to the best of our abilities, to increase the chances of success, which will be our continued focus moving forward.”

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Company: Immigration Solutions LLC Name: Micol Mion Esq. Email: info@immsolutionsllc.com Web Address: www.immsolutionsllc.com Address: 585 Boylston Street, 4th floor, Boston, MA 02116 Telephone: + 1 617 536 0584

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A Passion for Real Estate Since January 2009, Amy Sung has been a Fee Attorney for the Stewart Title Company in Houston, Texas. After her success in receiving the Real Estate Transactions Attorney of the Year – Houston accolade, we profiled her professional and charity work within our wider Legal Elite series.

The scope of Law Office of Sung & Associates includes business law, corporate law, trusts, immigration and most importantly, work related to commercial real estate laws.

The firm’s clients include US and foreign commercial real estate developers as well as such investment and management companies, computer and telecommunications companies, banks, hospitalities, food companies, and factories.

The firm’s client base also covers petrochemical, and raw materials companies, aircraft recycling companies, chain restaurants, hospitals, private equity funds, and venture capital firms. Attorney Sung’s honesty, professional work, and responsible attitude has gained her praise from many of her customers.

As a result of her proficiency in real estate law, with a wide range of commercial customers, not to mention her reputable and professional philosophy, Attorney Sung began to work with Stewart Title Company (NYSE – STC) in 2009. This is one of the largest US title companies, to become its closing attorney around 2006. In 2009, she became the Fee Attorney/Escrow Officer for Stewart Title Company, who have responsibility for handling the closing for commercial, residential, refinance, and other real estate transfer matters.

As Ms. Sung is intensely interested in real estate, she is also a real estate investor, and developer, who invests, and develops some commercial real estate projects such as shopping centers, hotels, office buildings, and land. During Ms. Sung’s childhood, she looked up to her father who was often enthusiastic to help other people. She deeply felt the philosophy of: ‘The value of life, do not care how much she can own, but how much can be donated, and contributed’, and that ‘it is more blessed to give than to receive’.

In addition, Ms. Sung has operated several franchise hotels or motels, since 1992. Under her good management, she made them more profitable from the loss in profits by initiating renovations, establishing an institutionalized management model, as well as utilizing the central reservation systems.

Therefore, in her spare time, Miss Sung did not forget to contribute to the wider community, and as such to participate in such welfare activities. She is one of the World Ambassadors’ ambassadors, and donors, who has assisted third-world poor children for many years, as well as African orphans. She has also donated to children’s school suppliers, including stationery supplies on a regular basis, and helping refugees, providing free legal services for the disadvantaged.

Miss Sung has also assisted in helping battered children, and women, and regularly contributing to several children’s hospitals as well as cancer funds.

As a result, Miss Sung has many friends, who she often works with when taking part in charitable pursuits. Certainly, Miss Sung

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takes part in fundraising activities in the form of her own company or by herself, in conjunction with other societies, friends, and organizers. Such activities include charity fund-raising parties; participation in the planning of a dragon boat race to raise funds; desert charity activities and marathon walks.

Recently, Miss Sung visited an orphanage, donating school supplies and daily necessities to orphans in the Dominican Republic. She feels very fortunate to be able to impact the lives of others. She said: “I don’t think I have helped them, but they are both helping and inspiring me. Their bravery and strength enables me to see the life experience of others, as well as their qualities devotion, toughness after suffering, and good vitality. Their innocence and kindness is evident to me, always from the heart with a beautiful smile, and full of gratitude. My heart is full of love for them and I am moved by their attitudes, but they also make me more blessed and thankful for my own life.”

Miss Sung strongly believes that education for children today is very important indeed. In her opinion, education can lead to human progress, but it can also change the future of people’s lives. Many poor children live in the third world or in Asia, some in remote areas, where even

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basic life necessities are limited, and they cannot go to school. If they can have the opportunity to be educated, their life has bright hope she believes. Finishing this profile on an up-to-date note, Miss Sung is currently working with several friends to set up a program to help rebuild schools and provide free nutritional lunches.

Company: Law Offices of Sung & Associates, P.C. Name: Amy Sung, Esq. Email: amysung@sunglawfirm.com Address: 6918 Corporate Dr., Suite A-7, Houston, Texas 77036 USA Telephone: +1 713 988 5995

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by Example Founded by Steven J. Goorman on December 7, 1998, Citywide Home Loans has grown from the small broker company, to the large corporation that we know today. We take time to profile the firm, following their recent success in North America News’ Real Estate & Property Development Awards we reveal the secrets behind their success.

Established on December 7, 1998, Steven J. Goorman founded Citywide Home Loans, originally called Citywide Funding. Through his dynamic, determined and entrepreneurial style, Steven grew the small broker company of just five employees, to the large corporation it is today.

Steve’s vision and commitment to his employees and customers has been the fuel to the incredible growth Citywide has had over the years. In the office every day, Steve continues to ensure that the company stays true to its roots and that each person, both customers and employees, that Citywide works with is cared for and is treated like family.

Although City Wide Loans currently employs nearly 900 employees as well as covering 35 states, the company still stays true to its small company roots.

Steve Goorman lives by the motto “Leadership is taught by example”.

For those working at Citywide & CHL Mortgage, their vision is to continue the growth of the two companies, by seeking new opportunities and products to better serve our customers and employees, all while keeping true to their rich history and values.

Looking at Citywide Home Loans’ partnerships, the company’s partnerships programs are designed to improve the customer experience and strengthen the business of the partners involved. Over recent years, Citywide Home Loans business has experienced incredible growth. From 2,210 loans totalling $477 million in 2010, increasing to more than 14,000 loans and in excess of $3.2 billion in 2016, the company have dialled in their business process to create a platform on which substantial growth will continue to occur.

Citywide Home Loans have designed partnership programs to meet the needs of potential clients. The first being the ‘Preferred Lender’. Since the

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starting point for any truly productive relationship, Preferred Lender status is a great way for Realtors and builders to partner with Citywide.

The second program that Citywide Home Loans offer is the ‘Joint Ventures’. At Citywide Home Loans, their Joint Ventures provide a gateway into the mortgage business. Their partners have consistent and substantial customer volume, and the company already possess the organization, financial relationships and infrastructures to make joint Ventures successful.

Looking ahead, the future for Citywide Home Loans is bright.

Having recently been selected as the Best Residential Mortgage Provider – Utah in the North American News’ Real Estate & Property Awards, the firm are envisioning their future with more success, and to continue the incredible the growth similar to the one they’ve had thus far.

All whist maintaining its small company roots, living by the motto “leadership is taught by example”.

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Contact: Quinn Richins Company: Citywide Home Loans Address: 9785 South Monroe Street Suite 200, Sandy, UT 84070, USA Telephone: 001 801 747-2470

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Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P. is an award-winning Austin-based employment and litigation law firm focused on employment and business litigation, counselling, compliance, and corporate immigration services for employers in Texas in a broad range of industries. We profile the firm as we look behind the scenes of the company’s process.

Coming with the territory of offering a variety of services in different areas, clients of Boulette Golden & Marin are varied, and include technology, healthcare, energy, education, financial services, real estate, construction, government, entertainment, and non-profit organizations. The attorneys at the firm are well-renowned for their experience, pragmatism and judgement, as well as being able to deliver the results of a large law firm with the responsiveness and efficiency of a smaller firm.

Specifically, with regards to the partners of the practice, they have extensive experience in employment and business litigation, counselling, compliance and corporate immigration services within previous firms.

When first working on a new project, Boulette Golden & Marin get to know the goals, concerns, industry and corporate culture of the clients’ company. The team is of the belief that the lawyer cannot guide a client effectively without first knowing where the client wants to go. The recommended course of action for an established, publiclytraded multinational corporation will not necessarily be the same as the pathway of a small, local start-up, and therefore each case is unique, and the strategy must be unique to the client. Thorough research and an analysis of the company’s employment and litigation policies, as well as their history help Boulette Golden & Marin to proceed and succeed in the case.

With targets to reach, the overall aim of the practice is to deliver the results of a large law firm to its corporate clients, but provide the responsiveness, efficiency and cost effectiveness of a small firm. With this in mind, each partner takes ownership of their own respective clients, taking a unique perspective on the client and the case. Additionally, there is also a highly qualified team of Senior Counsel and Associate Attorneys who are able to support the partners in their work.

Boulette Golden & Marin is based in Texas, meaning it is well placed among surrounding businesses to provide services to clients. Texas has a reputation for being a business-friendly state, which is reflected in the relatively light hand the legislature has taken towards regulation of the employment relationship. More significant change has taken place in the federal sector, and in particular, the impact of the Trump administration on immigration policy and practice.

Working in such a competitive and dynamic industry, the law firm works hard to stay ahead of emerging developments which may arise. All partners are active members of the local and State Bar Associations, and not only attend, but frequently present at continuing legal education events on emerging legal issues.

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members of the local Inns of Court, which are prestigious, invitation-only legal societies where local lawyers and judges come together to share thoughts and ideas, as well as deepen connections within the bar.

Differentiating itself from its competitors, Boulette Golden & Marin achieves its mission by delivering the results of a large law firm to our corporate clients, but with the responsiveness, efficiency and cost effectiveness of a small firm. The firm’s attorneys also bring a significant degree of practicality to its approach to counselling clients on both routine matters and highstakes litigation.

Constantly looking to improve its services, the organisation integrates technology into its work, ensuring that the firm is operating as efficiently and effectively as possible. All of its filing is electronic, and staff are well-trained on how to utilize technology to ensure that the attorneys and clients are maximizing efficiency and accuracy.

Naturally, the internal culture and working environment contributes greatly to the success of Boulette Golden & Marin. Its partners, counsel and associates have considerable respect for one another and draw upon one another’s specific expertise, also celebrating individuality

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and diversity. In addition, the firm believes strongly in supporting the community and making time for lives outside of the office, whether that be family commitments, volunteer work, or otherwise. The team maintain a flexible approach to office hours, and have a nimble enough practice to be able to accommodate its attorneys’ life changes and developments.

Regarding the future of the company, Boulette Golden & Marin look forward to continuing to bring its employees’ creative enthusiasm to the practice of law, and to bettering the profession, clients’ businesses, and each other’s lives by embracing the intellectual challenges of the field.

Company: Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P. Email: info@boulettegolden.com Address: 2801 Vía Fortuna, Suite 530, Austin, TX 78746 Tel: (512) 732-8900 Website: www.boulettegolden.com

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Years of Practice Emroch & Kilduff, LLP. was established in 1970 as Walter H. Emroch & Associates. Following their recent success in North America News’ Legal Elite Awards as the Best Professional Malpractice Law Firm – Virginia, we profile the firm to discover more about how Emroch & Kilduff, LLP. provide their clients with the help and attention that they deserve.

Founded in 1970, originally under the title Walter H. Emroch & Associates, Emroch & Kilduff, LLP. to this day have four offices, eight attorneys and more than 20 team members who are ready to help future clients get the attention and service that they truly deserve.

Founder of Emroch & Kilduff, LLP., Walter H. Emroch has lead the firm since its establishment in 1970. The well-known personal injury attorney has accumulated years’ worth of awards and recognition for his numerous achievements in the field.

Joining Emroch & Kilduff, LLP in 1979, partner and attorney, William B. Kilduff has more than 37 years of experience representing plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death cases under his belt. William B. Kilduff has handled numerous cases that have resulted in multi-million and million dollar

verdicts or settlements in medical malpractice, products liability, and also auto cases. Frequently, William has lectured in the area of personal injury law, and has recently served as an arbitrator and mediator in alternative dispute resolution matters.

At Emroch & Kilduff, LLP., the firm focuses specifically on representing the victims of personal injury, in both state and federal courts. These cases include: • Wrongful Death and Serious Personal Injury • Nursing Home Injuries • Brain Injury • Spinal Cord Injury • Serious Car Accidents • Truck Accidents • Bus Accidents • Boat Accidents • Defective Products • Slip or Trip and Fall • Railroad Accidents • Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home Neglect • Serious Workplace Injuries

Emroch & Kilduff, LLP. has worked with an extensive and nationwide network of renowned specialists and experts in many diverse fields and disciplines. All of which included medicine, engineering, aviation, failure analysis and accident reconstruction. These specialists and experts stand ready to lend their expertise to support both clients and also their cases.

As a legal representative, Emroch & Kilduff, LLP. will be aggressive advocates on your behalf, and will do everything they can to ensure that their clients experience with the legal process is as free from emotional and personal frustration as possible. Also, the team regularly travel to meet clients and their families at home, hospitals and nursing homes.

Within their 40 years of practice, Emroch & Kilduff, LLP. have helped victims of all types of personal injury. From r accidents to aviation disasters, railroad accidents, to product liability, even medical malpractice and workers’ compensation matters, the dedicated team at Emroch & Kilduff, LLP. have seen most types of personal injury situations, and have treated each case with the high level of importance it deserves.

Looking ahead, those at Emroch & Kilduff, LLP. hope to replicate the success that they have had thus far, continuing to provide clients with upmost respect, care and attention to their cases that they so justly deserve.

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Company: Emroch & Kilduff, LLP. Contact: Kathy Seim Telephone: (888) 358-1568

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Professional Results at a Better Price When legal complications begin to arise, Harke Clasby & Bushman law firm is there to help. From their office based in Miami, the firm provides experience legal representation to clients throughout South Florida. Recently, Harke Clasby & Bushman were selected in North America News’ as the Best Commercial Litigation Law Firm - South Florida. Following their success, we took time to profile the firm to find out more about the wide range of practice areas that the company specialise in.

At Harke Clasby & Bushman, the law firm is familiar with the aggressive and complex world of business and commercial litigation. The firm’s skilled attorneys take pride in offering clients throughout the Greater Miami area the wealth of litigation experience that they have gained from working on the toughest cases at larger law firms.

Professional Results at a Better Price Currently, Harke Clasby & Bushman provide clients with the knowledgeable business litigation services that they would expect from a larger firm, yet at a practical cost. The firm does this by applying the same discipline and focus in controlling overhead since they use it to aggressively represent clients’ interests. This allows Harke Clasby & Bushman to provide their smaller clients with the same quality legal representation that their larger clients enjoy.

In addition, Harke Clasby & Bushman’s lawyers are admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in the State of Florida. Not only do you save on the cost of adding local counsel, but your case also stays in the capable hands of the firm’s lawyers from beginning to end.

action, Harke Clasby & Bushman encourage you to reach out and get in contact with one of the firm’s skilled business and commercial litigation attorneys.

The firm is available to represents with your best interests within a wide range of commercial law matters related to: • Commercial Litigation • Business Torts • Consumer Class Actions

Also, at Harke Clasby & Bushman their commercial law and consumer class action defense attorneys are ready to protect clients’ interests. At the law firm, they are experienced litigation attorneys with a highly developed ethical sense, and an aggressive approach to defending your interests in all federal and state courts in the State of Florida.

At Harke Clasby & Bushman, they are passionate in their commitment to family, community, and each other. That passion extends to their client.

The firm believes in providing all clients, regardless of the size of their case, with experienced business and commercial litigation assistance. Whether you are dealing with securities fraud and insurance liability, or are involved in a complex class

Looking ahead, the firm hopes to emulate a similar success that they have had thus far, such as their recent accomplishments of being selected as the Best Commercial Litigation Law Firm - South Florida as part of the North America News’ Legal Elite Awards. Harke Clasby & Bushman envision a future where the firm have continued to build upon their current success, with the company growing and reaching new heights.

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Contact: Ellen Bonet Company: Harke Clasby & Bushman 9699 NE SECOND AVENUE MIAMI, FL 33138 Telephone: 305-536-8220 FAX: 305-536-8229

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A Uniquely Positioned Law Firm Woolsey Morcom prides itself in offering unparalleled client service and a true commitment to obtaining the best result possible for its clients. We profile the firm as we look to explore the secrets behind its ongoing success.

At Woolsey Morcom, the legal team have extensive trial experience in high stakes litigation, and many of them have worked with prosecutors at the State Attorney’s Office, plus, they have worked for several years at prestigious Jacksonville law firms, which have placed a premium on precision and client service.

The law firm is uniquely positioned to give clients consistency in excellence, reminiscent of a large law firm, as well as possessing the litigation skills of long term trial lawyers. Throughout the law firm, there is over thirty years of trial experience combined, and this is something which helps the company achieve its mission of securing justice for clients.

Regarding the variety of the firm’ services, Woolsey Morcom specialise in many areas including personal injury law, civil litigation, family law, estate planning, real estate litigation and criminal defense. Catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death actions are a focus of Woolsey Morcom.

Consequently, the firm and its legal constantly receive referrals from other organisations who recognise the expertise and skill

that Woolsey Morcom possess, particularly on these matters.

be achieved while zealously advocating the firm’s position.

It is often necessary to proceed to a jury trial to recover the actual damages sustained. The firm have the expertise, will and resources to shepherd these cases to ensure the maximum rightful recovery.

An additional part of the Woolsey Morcom’s family area of practice is helping families anticipate future events, and estate planning becomes necessary in events such as starting a family or are getting older. Without certain documents in place, the clients’ interests are vulnerable, and therefore the legal team work hard to ensure that clients are satisfied that all their documents are in place.

Boasting a proven track record in obtaining favourable outcomes in a variety of matters, the lawyers at the firm have experience in representing large financial and corporate entities, individuals, local companies and entrepreneurs.

Within all of its areas of practice, the law firm is efficient, focused and effective. Showing empathy and being sympathetic where necessary, the legal team at Woolsey Morcom understand that family law issues are the most personal situations a person can have, and are dedicated to providing efficient and compassionate representation.

Essentially, staff’s family practice goal is to avoid unnecessary dispute and unpleasantness and to keep all parties focused on the disputed issues of fact and law. Subsequently, this reduces the emotional and financial strain for the parties, and this goal can

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Another aspect of its success is that the estate planning and probate team at Woolsey Morcom provide comprehensive services to get clients’ affairs in order and protect their loved ones.

The lawyers can also assist with administering the estate of a deceased family member.

Lastly, there are many aspects which are key to the success of Woolsey Morcom, a clientoriented law firm who show sympathy where necessary, but are able to deliver the essential results when needed for clients, in an assortment of areas. Not just looking to win cases, the practice is well versed at looking after its clients throughout the whole process, even after the case is over.

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Company: Woolsey Morcom Contact: Casey L. Woolsey Email: casey@woolseylawfirm.com Address: 4925 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida, 32207, USA Phone: 001 904 638 4235 Website: www.woolseylawfirm.com

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Knowledgeable and Skilled Attorneys Serving the State of Indiana At Eskew Law, LLC, the attorneys specialize in a wide variety of legal matters, including criminal defense, family law, and bankruptcy.

We profile the firm and its founder, Chris Eskew as we look to find out more about the success of Eskew Law. Offering a variety of services, Eskew Law can assist clients with getting their lives back on track, enabling clients to concentrate on the more important things in their life.

Whenever a client approaches the firm, and a deal to work together is confirmed, they are paired with a knowledgeable and reputable attorney who is trained on their particular issue.

The attorney will then work with the client and be ready to provide them with guidance and legal representation.

Whether clients need help with defending against criminal charges, beginning a divorce process, or filing for bankruptcy, the legal team at Eskew Law can answer the questions. Staff formulate an action plan, and tailor these representations to meet its goals.

What immediately stands out about Eskew Law is the ability and talent of the firm’s law attorneys. This experienced and knowledgeable team value the client above all else and work hard in order to build and maintain relationships. The firm’s mission is not focusing on win rates or profits, but securing

justice for the client, they are the real concern.

Every case is different and therefore it is vital that the team understand the clients’ specific needs. There are different approaches to different clients, using different techniques and this is certainly the method that Eskew Law takes. Rather than treating every case the same and tackling similar issues with the same approach, Eskew Law make a point out of tailoring each case to the client, as every client has varying preferences and goals. Each client receives personal, one-on-one contact with the attorneys. No case is ever passed off to a paralegal or legal assistant.

Other law firms rely on aggression and courtroom theatrics to impress their clients.

We impress our clients by gaining their trust and respect, building real relationships with them, and advocating for their rights and interests. Because we care about our clients, we have a vested interest in the outcome of their cases and will fight alongside them to help them get the end result they deserve. As already mentioned, this unique perspective is a vital part of the

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client service offered by the firm, and the close rapport built up between staff and clients builds a great case in preparation for court should it be required.

Essentially, the legal methods and process used by Eskew Law is tried and tested and, at first, the team will sit down with the client and go over what happened, as well as discussing the goals and desires of the client for the case. In most states, different laws can have various effects on people, and so the team explain how being based under Indiana Law can affect various people.

After this, the team guarantee that the client wants to go ahead with proceedings, before giving them their opinion and utilising their experience and knowledge in order to come up with the best plan of action.

Ultimately, after every single detail is collected, a plan of action is formed, with the client being advised on the best possible option to take. The attention to detail, negotiation skills of the legal team, customer focused approach and a huge amount of experience are all key aspects in what makes Eskew Law one of the leading law firms in Indiana.

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Company: Eskew Law LLC Contact: Christopher Michael Eskew Email: chris@eskewlaw.com Address: 1 N Meridian St #600, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204, USA Phone: 001 317 974 0177 Website: www.eskewlaw.com

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The Heavy Hitter Rob Levine & Associates is a law firm based in Rhode Island, and we profile the firm, as well as its founder Rob Levine, as we investigate the Personal Injury Law Office of the Year – Rhode Island and Award for Excellence in Veteran Disability Cases.

Accidents and unintentional injuries are a regular occurrence within the USA, and luckily Rob Levine & Associates are luckily on hand to serve clients in the best possible way. Some accidents are insignificant or cause only the most minor of injuries whilst some are severe and can result in long term complications and permanent injuries, and this is where the firm is able to help clients.

If clients are ever involved in an accident and sustained a personal injury, they may be entitled to compensation from

the parties responsible, and the law practice does its best to help the clients. Securing justice for clients is the main aim for the Rob Levine & Associates, and the team work closely with clients in order to secure the best result possible.

Profiling founder, Rob Levine, it must be noted has a wealth of experience in the industry, having worked in the Southern New England Personal Injury business for over 17 years.

Throughout these years, there have been a few things which have remained the same with regard to Rob, such as his

commitment to helping people, exemplifying leadership and building businesses. The founder of the firm knew what his career choices would be right from an early age.

Vital to the success of the law firm, the legal team works with the client throughout the whole process. When a client approaches the firm, a lawyer from the team will discuss the facts of the case with the client, ensuring that they are aware of all the facts of the case and what the best plan of action will be.

There are a wide range of personal injury case types which can be handled by an attorney, and Rob Levine & Associates cover all these areas, including premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, drug recalls and much more, and Rob himself takes on a lot of the work. Plus, throughout all of these areas of practice, the special laws can get complicated, but Rob and his team are prepared to hand it all.

Essentially, there are a number of factors which contribute to the continuous success of Rob Levine & Associates, as it looks to further establish itself as a leader in the legal industry.

Clients are able to get a free consultation when they first approach the firm, and this is another contributor to the sterling reputation of the firm.

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Company: Rob Levine & Associates Contact: Rob Levine Email: rob@roblevine.com Address: 544 Douglas Ave, Providence, Rhode Island, 2908, USA Phone: 001 401 621 7000 Website: www.roblevine.com

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