Lawyers of Distinction News

Putting a Practice Area in Your Law Firms Name? Yes or No

Identity matters in the legal world. As the owner of your own practice, you will need to do all in your power to create a specific identity and brand that sets you apart from your peers. Many law firm owners…

New Jersey Lawyer Planned To Be Killed By Client To Withdraw From Case

A New Jersey lawyer has been allowed to withdraw from representing his client after it was discovered his client was planning on killing him. Robert Schillberg Jr. Esq., of Middletown, New Jersey was representing his client, Michael Anthony Nocera, when…

How Many Innocent Lives Will It Take?

How many innocent people’s lives need to be taken by deadly weapons such as semi automatic rifles like the AR-15 used yesterday in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting in Parkland, Florida before action is taken and change is…

The Supreme Court of the United States Currently Issuing Opinions At Slowest Pace Since the 1800s?

The Supreme Court of the United States issued only its second set of opinions this term on January 22, 2018. At that rate, it has been the slowest pace for the Supreme Court of the United States to issue opinions…

Airlines in Legal Battle with Washington State Over Paid Sick Leave Laws

On Tuesday, February 6, 2018 Airlines for America filed suit on behalf of more than four different major airlines against the state of Washington over the states new paid sick leave laws. The airlines include: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Jet…

United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Upholds Constitutionality of Ohio’s Lethal Injection Method

The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, based in Cincinnati, recently affirmed a decision of a lower court that Ohio’s lethal injection method is constitutional. The decision is based on two death row inmates, Alva Campbell and…

Lawyers of Distinction Seen in the New York State Bar Association Journal February 2018 Edition

Lawyers of Distinction was seen in the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) Journal February 2018 edition. This can be seen on the back page and it featured the 2017-2018 Lawyers of Distinction of New York. Check out the other…

Lawyers of Distinction Seen in February 2018 ABA Journal

Lawyers of Distinction was seen recently in the February 2018 ABA Journal. Lawyers of Distinction will continue to be featured in national publications across the United States throughout 2018. Check out the other places you’ve seen us.

Law School Student Leaders Seek More Mental Health Support

One of the more serious issues law school students neglect to deal with throughout their time in law school is their mental health. For many students, transitioning into a 1L law student is very overwhelming. From reading cases, making case…

Law School Applications Rising Again in Early 2018

A recent study from the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) shows that the total number of law school applications through mid January 2018 is up over 10% in comparison to this time last year. This report goes against the trend…