By quality, we mean degree of excellence. Heitman Law Firm specializes in construction law. Our Principal Attorney, Gilmer Mike Heitman, is one of the elite few duly licensed as both a Professional Engineer and Board Certified Construction Attorney, achieving the highest level of recognition in engineering and construction law, respectively. Our Associate Attorney, Vincent Griffith, holds a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction and valuable professional experience working as construction Project Manager. Both Mr. Heitman and Mr. Griffith possess years of actual jobsite experience that other construction experts simply do not have. Click here for photos from their archives of construction projects. As such, our firm is uniquely well qualified to render its clients high quality legal representation.
Heitman Law Firm serves its clients by first comprehending the specific issues our clients face and then tailoring our representation to those specific needs. Construction law cases often involve legal, technical, engineering, design, constructability and scheduling issues. We speak the language of construction. We understand your business.
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Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Judge: Sexual assault suspect insane, not guilty
A Stamford man whose tongue was partially bitten off as he tried to rape a woman has been found not guilty by a Connecticut judge ruling he was insane at the time of the assault.
The Stamford Advocate reports that Superior Court Judge Richard Comerford said prosecutors proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the 48-year-old Gerard Landon sexually assaulted a woman at a church in June 2011.
He says Landon has psychiatric problems dating to 1988 and has been diagnosed with Schizophreniform disorder.
Landon's lawyer, public defender Howard Ehring, said Comerford made the right decision.
A Stamford psychiatrist testified that Landon had not been taking anti-psychotic medications.
Comerford said Landon, who is jailed, must be confined by the state commissioner of mental health for further evaluation.
The Stamford Advocate reports that Superior Court Judge Richard Comerford said prosecutors proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the 48-year-old Gerard Landon sexually assaulted a woman at a church in June 2011.
He says Landon has psychiatric problems dating to 1988 and has been diagnosed with Schizophreniform disorder.
Landon's lawyer, public defender Howard Ehring, said Comerford made the right decision.
A Stamford psychiatrist testified that Landon had not been taking anti-psychotic medications.
Comerford said Landon, who is jailed, must be confined by the state commissioner of mental health for further evaluation.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Jordan court postpones verdict of ex-spy chief
A Jordanian criminal court says it has postponed a verdict in the case of a powerful former intelligence chief on trial for alleged embezzlement of public funds, money laundering and abuse of office.
Presiding judge Nashaat Akhras told Mohammed al-Dahabi in court Sunday that his verdict will be pronounced Nov. 11, without giving a reason.
Al-Dahabi ran the General Intelligence Department between 2005 and 2008.
He faces up to 15 years in jail if convicted.
He was arrested in February, when inspectors from the Central Bank of Jordan suspected transactions worth millions of dollars had gone through his bank account.
The rare case against such a high profile official is meant to show Jordan's seriousness in efforts to tackle graft and corruption — a demand voiced in recent street protests.
Presiding judge Nashaat Akhras told Mohammed al-Dahabi in court Sunday that his verdict will be pronounced Nov. 11, without giving a reason.
Al-Dahabi ran the General Intelligence Department between 2005 and 2008.
He faces up to 15 years in jail if convicted.
He was arrested in February, when inspectors from the Central Bank of Jordan suspected transactions worth millions of dollars had gone through his bank account.
The rare case against such a high profile official is meant to show Jordan's seriousness in efforts to tackle graft and corruption — a demand voiced in recent street protests.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Trustee Breach and Banking Litigation Attorneys
Price Waicukauski & Riley, LLC, has a successful history of litigating against national banks, trust companies, and bank fiduciaries for abuses of trust beneficiaries and breach of fiduciary duty. We also have experience in suing banks that discriminate in lending or impose improper charges.
If you are a beneficiary to a trust or will and you believe that the trustee has violated its trust duties, in any way, we can assist you with a skilled evaluation. If a breach is found, we will help protect your remaining trust assets, recover trust assets that have been improperly managed, and have the trustee removed.
If you have suffered discrimination, illegal lending practices, or improper charges, we are here to assist you receiving the compensation you deserve.
What Constitutes a Trustee-Beneficiary Relationship?
A trustee-beneficiary relationship is created by the language of a will or a trust agreement. The basic principle is that the will or trust document assigns the trustee the responsibility to manage the property of another for the benefit of the beneficiaries, as identified in the will or trust document.
Most importantly, the law imposes upon the trustee a fiduciary relationship, which means the trustee must act solely in the best interests of the beneficiary and not in the trustee's own interests, and must be completely truthful in communications with the beneficiaries. Trustees are customarily corporate trustees, such as banks or trust companies.
Trustees also have the duty to prudently invest the trust property in order to maximize the beneficiaries' interests in that property. When the trustee fails in this duty to prudently invest, or in some other manner breaches its fiduciary duties to the beneficiaries, the trustee breach and banking litigation attorneys at Price Waicukauski & Riley, LLC, in Indianapolis, Indiana, are there to prosecute these claims, seeking favorable results for our clients. We have been successful in several claims against trustees in the past for a variety of trust violations
Contact Us for a Complimentary Consultation
Our lawyers welcome the opportunity to put their expertise to work for you. If you would like to discuss your potential case with us, please contact us for a free initial consultation. Additional information on actions against banks can be read here http://www.price-law.com/practice-areas/actions-against-banks
If you are a beneficiary to a trust or will and you believe that the trustee has violated its trust duties, in any way, we can assist you with a skilled evaluation. If a breach is found, we will help protect your remaining trust assets, recover trust assets that have been improperly managed, and have the trustee removed.
If you have suffered discrimination, illegal lending practices, or improper charges, we are here to assist you receiving the compensation you deserve.
What Constitutes a Trustee-Beneficiary Relationship?
A trustee-beneficiary relationship is created by the language of a will or a trust agreement. The basic principle is that the will or trust document assigns the trustee the responsibility to manage the property of another for the benefit of the beneficiaries, as identified in the will or trust document.
Most importantly, the law imposes upon the trustee a fiduciary relationship, which means the trustee must act solely in the best interests of the beneficiary and not in the trustee's own interests, and must be completely truthful in communications with the beneficiaries. Trustees are customarily corporate trustees, such as banks or trust companies.
Trustees also have the duty to prudently invest the trust property in order to maximize the beneficiaries' interests in that property. When the trustee fails in this duty to prudently invest, or in some other manner breaches its fiduciary duties to the beneficiaries, the trustee breach and banking litigation attorneys at Price Waicukauski & Riley, LLC, in Indianapolis, Indiana, are there to prosecute these claims, seeking favorable results for our clients. We have been successful in several claims against trustees in the past for a variety of trust violations
Contact Us for a Complimentary Consultation
Our lawyers welcome the opportunity to put their expertise to work for you. If you would like to discuss your potential case with us, please contact us for a free initial consultation. Additional information on actions against banks can be read here http://www.price-law.com/practice-areas/actions-against-banks
Monday, August 6, 2012
Pettler & Miller, LLP
Trust Administration
Our experienced trust administration attorneys can provide legal assistance to administering trustees who lack the time or resources to personally administer a trust. Our attorneys have the knowledge and skills to draft and administer trusts, creating a properly drafted and funded trust, giving your family a piece of mind.
Trust Administration During Incapacity
Incapacitation can place a huge stress on trust administration. If you have a trust but are unable to administer it due to incapacity, other options must be looked into. What is known as a successor trustee must be put in place on your behalf. Other things must be done such as contacting and informing the beneficiaries; gathering trust assets; paying off debts; filing tax returns; and assets and/or income must be distributed with the provisions of your trust. Many other tasks must be done before trust administration.
Please contact our Torrance office for consultation with an attorney regarding your legal matter.
Please contact our Torrance office for consultation with an attorney regarding your legal matter.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Houston Auto Accident & Insurance Claims Law Firm - The Salazar Law Firm, PLLC
If you've been involved in an auto accident caused by speeding, drunk driving (DWI), unsafe lane changes, following too closely, running red lights & stop signs, reckless truck drivers, or any other cause, the Salazar Law Firm ask you to keep the following in mind: Insurance companies are in the business of making money, not paying policies. If the insurance company is giving you the run-around, call an attorney today.
If you've been injured in an accident, your claim may be significantly weakened if you don't take the right steps. Get medical treatment for your pain and injuries as soon as possible. Insurance companies pay close attention to “lapses in treatment” and whether or not you sought treatment immediately after the accident happened.
The Salazar Law Firm is a Houston based firm that has expertise in defending clients facing auto accidents and insurance claims. Their attorneys understand the physical, emotional, and financial burden an car accident or personal injury can be on an individual and their families. Their goal is to lessen the stress for their clients by managing the complex procedures with insurance companies, medical facilities, and opposing insurance defense lawyers. They have the experience you need and give the attention you deserve. Visit http://www.hurtinhouston.com for more information.
If you've been injured in an accident, your claim may be significantly weakened if you don't take the right steps. Get medical treatment for your pain and injuries as soon as possible. Insurance companies pay close attention to “lapses in treatment” and whether or not you sought treatment immediately after the accident happened.
The Salazar Law Firm is a Houston based firm that has expertise in defending clients facing auto accidents and insurance claims. Their attorneys understand the physical, emotional, and financial burden an car accident or personal injury can be on an individual and their families. Their goal is to lessen the stress for their clients by managing the complex procedures with insurance companies, medical facilities, and opposing insurance defense lawyers. They have the experience you need and give the attention you deserve. Visit http://www.hurtinhouston.com for more information.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Court: Reinstate Ohio suit alleging Duke kickbacks
A federal appeals court on Monday ordered reinstatement of a lawsuit that accuses Duke Energy Corp. of paying kickbacks to big Cincinnati-area companies to win their support for a 2004 electricity rate increase.
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati reversed a federal judge's 2009 decision and reinstated the 2008 antitrust lawsuit filed on behalf of some Ohio businesses and individuals who bills rose.
The district court judge had concluded that federal courts lacked jurisdiction over the case and that the Ohio Public Utilities Commission, which approved the rate increase, had exclusive jurisdiction over state-law claims.
The three-judge appeals panel, however, said in its unanimous ruling that the lower court was incorrect and that "no circumstances exist here that would deprive the district court of jurisdiction over plaintiffs' state-law claims."
The lawsuit claims that, in 2004, the utility known then as Cinergy Corp. paid off large corporate customers who opposed the rate increase request. The lawsuit alleges that the opposition ended after the companies signed rebate deals with Duke.
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati reversed a federal judge's 2009 decision and reinstated the 2008 antitrust lawsuit filed on behalf of some Ohio businesses and individuals who bills rose.
The district court judge had concluded that federal courts lacked jurisdiction over the case and that the Ohio Public Utilities Commission, which approved the rate increase, had exclusive jurisdiction over state-law claims.
The three-judge appeals panel, however, said in its unanimous ruling that the lower court was incorrect and that "no circumstances exist here that would deprive the district court of jurisdiction over plaintiffs' state-law claims."
The lawsuit claims that, in 2004, the utility known then as Cinergy Corp. paid off large corporate customers who opposed the rate increase request. The lawsuit alleges that the opposition ended after the companies signed rebate deals with Duke.
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