Part 2: Erin Brockovich Losing Ed Masry Since the 2000 release of the popular film Erin Brockovich, the woman who fearlessly convinced lawyer Ed Masry to challenge Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a billion- dollar corporation, has entranced the world. Together, Brockovich and Masry fought for the residents of California cities Hinkley and Kettleman, winning millions of dollars in damages. (91219 views)
Erin Brockovich: Part 3 Going To Trial Fate dropped Erin Brockovich's latest lawsuit against Beverly Hills High right into her lap.It all began several years ago when Brockovich was in New York promoting her memoir, Take It From Me: Life's a Struggle But You Can Win. During a book signing, she met a young woman named Lori Moss, who had just finished a form of chemotherapy. When Brockovich asked the Beverly... (7456 views)
In a Pink-Collar Profession, Male Paralegals like Wal-Mart's Robert Stephens Find Profit Men working as paralegals are a clear minority; but in this case, being a minority might present an advantage. (3679 views)
Erin Brockovich: Part 1 Just Getting Started It was the day of my interview with Mrs. Erin Brockovich-Ellis. Mixed with feelings of nervousness and enthusiasm, I picked up the phone and dialed her home number. With a warm hello, Brockovich immediately made me feel as if I were chatting with an old friend. Her confident yet humble demeanor made it clear that this gal knew who she was and what she wanted to accomplish... (3088 views)
Beckman Virtual Paralegal Services Personal Life Jeffery Beckman owns and manages Beckman Virtual Paralegal Services, which is based in Torrington, CT. As a virtual paralegal, he offers his expertise in the area of creditor's rights to lawyers on an as needed contractual basis throughout the United States. Jeff also specializes in Articles of Incorporation, UCC Article 9 Financing Statements, Mechanic's... (1432 views)
Paralegal Brett Lockwood Discusses His Rewarding Career Professional Overview Brett Lockwood owns and operates Lockwood Paralegal Firm in Ontario, Canada. He is a licensed paralegal with the Law Society of Upper Canada. Mr. Lockwood is also a member of the Paralegal Society of Ontario and he has been an appointed Commissioner for Taking Affidavits in that province. He currently writes for Paralegal Scope Magazine and has... (1366 views)
Sharon Robertson; Paralegal, North Carolina Prisoner Legal Services, Inc.; Linville Falls, NC As a paralegal for the North Carolina Prisoner Legal Services' (NCPLS) Safe and Humane Jails Project, Sharon Robertson has a job that would make most people nervous. (1236 views)
Mediation & Paralegal Services Cathy Schultheis is a professional mediator who owns and manages Mediation and Paralegal Services located in Boulder County, Colorado. For the past thirty-six years, she has provided mediation, arbitration as well as paralegal services. Cathy has been mediating family (including divorce, family and elder relationships), parenting plans and financial matters,... (1212 views)
E. Duane Smith: A Profile of the President of the National Court Reporters Association Ever considered becoming a court reporter? LawCrossing speaks with the president of the National Court Reporters' Association about the varied careers in stenography. (1206 views)
Outsourced Paralegal Services, LLC Personal Life Patrick D. Campbell is the owner and President of Outsourced Paralegal Services, LLC, a bankruptcy paralegal services company based in 66 Split Rock Road, Syosset, New York 11791. As a bankruptcy paralegal, he offers his expertise in the area of bankruptcy to attorneys throughout the United States. Patrick specializes in drafting Chapter 13 and Chapter 7... (1199 views)
Document Preparation Specialists, LLC Personal Life Mary and John Lungo own and manage Document Preparation Specialists, LLC, which is based in Phoenix, AZ. They are certified legal document preparers who specialize in Probate, Paternity, LLCs, Incorporations, Wills, Living Trusts, Power of Attorney, Bankruptcy documents, Divorce documents, Child Support Modification documents, and QDRO, as well as other... (1127 views)
Elizabeth Vance: Paralegal, Wyatt Early Harris Wheeler, LLP, High Point, NC Elizabeth Vance comes from a family of law enforcement officers and said that while she was fascinated by the law, she did not want to be in law enforcement and definitely did not want to go to law school. A paralegal career seemed like the perfect blend of behind-the-scenes work and interesting legal issues. She found her current job through a placement agency for legal... (1110 views)
Legal Nurse Consultant Vickie Milazzo Without persistence and determination, Vickie Milazzo might still be working as an unhappy R.N. instead of thriving as a blissful legal nurse consultant. And her blissfulness stems from a myriad of successes, including garnering a six-figure salary and creating her own company, Vickie Milazzo Institute, one of Inc. magazine's ''Top 5,000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies... (1073 views)
Harry Knox: Freedom to Marry Program Director | LawCrossing.com After being denied the opportunity to serve his church because he was gay, Harry Knox has become a crusader on behalf of gay rights, and the right to marry in particular. Knox talks with LawCrossing this week about his role as the program director of Freedom to Marry and the exciting changes he sees on the horizon. (1002 views)
Freedom Rings Document Preparation Services Personal Life Julie Marie Jefferson owns and runs Freedom Rings Document Preparation Services, which is based in Sarasota, FL. She is a legal document preparer who specializes in bankruptcy, family law, divorce, living trust and will, incorporation, name changes, paternity, immigration, green card/citizenship and other services. Julie is also a Florida Notary Public.... (989 views)
Debbie House: Paralegal at Beadles, Newman & Lawler, PC Naturally ambitious, Debbie House refused to do ''the same old thing every day.'' So she bravely donned the hat of a paralegal, and she has thrived in the profession for more than 31 years. (969 views)
Kris L. Canaday Discusses Her Rewarding Career and Commitment to Helping Law Practices Professional Overview Kris L. Canaday is a legal analyst, advanced certified paralegal, and owner of Integrative Legal Support, LLC. Her business provides substantive legal support to attorneys, firms, in-house legal departments, and governmental agencies throughout the United States in an effort to help them regain a work-life balance, streamline processes, increase... (937 views)
Heather Cantu, Passionate About Furthering Her Career as a Paralegal Summary: Heather Cantu is offers advice on what makes a successful paralegal. (916 views)
Ryan Throckmorton is the Perpetual Student of Life Ryan Throckmorton is working as a temporary paralegal with a number of firms in Chicago. Ryan graduated cum laude from Loyola University Chicago receiving his B.A. in Philosophy, with departmental distinction, his B.S. in Anthropology, and a Minor in Psychology. (903 views)
Shawn R. Olley: Owner, Midwest Paralegal Services, Oak Creek, WI Shawn R. Olley founded Midwest Paralegal Services in September 1989 after noticing a need for contract paralegal services in the Midwest. Since then, the business has grown to employ 42 paralegals and IT personnel. She also founded Midwest Imaging, a division of Midwest Paralegal, in order to better meet the technical needs of her clients. (857 views)
Paralegal Scott Panek: Expertise and Experience in Personal Injury Cases at the Law Offices of Kathleen Zellner Legal Footsoldier: Paralegal Scott Panek speaks to LawCrossing about the development of his career, from a messenger for a law firm in the Chicago Loop area to a paralegal and office manager in one of the country's top boutique firms. (835 views)
Dan McIntyre Discusses His Exceptional Paralegal and Consulting Services for Tenants Professional Overview Dan McIntyre owns and runs Dan McIntyre Paralegal and Consulting Services based in Toronto, Canada. He only represents residential tenants. (817 views)
GNG Document Preparation Services LLC Personal Life Nannette Guillermety owns and runs GNG Document Preparation Services, LLC, which is based in Ocala, FL. She is a legal document preparer who specializes in medical power of attorney, durable power of attorney, Florida living wills, codicils, Florida wills, evictions, small claims, corporations, name changes, step-parent adoptions, modifications of child... (815 views)
The Relentless Virtual Paralegal Lakisha Bealer was born in Arkansas and raised in San Diego, California. In January 2012, she founded Agility, a paralegal service provided to attorneys virtually. Although Lakisha has had several mentors while growing up and over the course of her career, she attributes her success to her mother. The paralegal said her mother “always pushes me to be and do more.”... (777 views)
Todd M. Wittmann Paralegal and Investigative Services Todd M. Wittmann owns and manages Paralegal and Investigative Services. He operates three offices located in Provo, Utah, Edinburg and Corpus Christi, Texas. Todd specializes in child custody, guardianship, living trust, wills, adoptions, divorce and family law. The legal staff member also assists in sales and transactions, contracts, bankruptcy, personal injury claims,... (730 views)
Amy S. Davis: Paralegal, Rake & Catanese, P.C., and President of the Paralegal Division of the Maricopa County Bar Association; Phoenix, AZ Amy S. Davis is a woman with drive. Having worked in the legal field for almost 20 years, she has successfully navigated a steady path up the professional ladder, stopping short of law school in order to spend more time with her daughter. (710 views)
Sutterby’s Paralegal & Non-Lawyer Document Preparation Services Personal Life Sim F. Sutterby II owns and manages Sutterby’s Paralegal & Non-Lawyer Document Preparation Services (http://afloridaspacecoastparalegal.com), which is based in Cocoa Beach, FL. He is a paralegal who specializes in appellate, postconviction, extraordinary writs and family law matters in both state and federal court. Mr. Sutterby is also a Florida notary... (699 views)
Jamie Collins: One Litigation Paralegal, Writer & Blogger Extraordinaire Professional Overview Jamie L. Collins assumes her role each day as a litigation paralegal for the small, reputable, personal injury firm of Yosha Cook Shartzer & Tisch in Indianapolis, Indiana; a firm founded by trial legend, Louis “Buddy” Yosha. Working alongside several high-profile trial lawyers early on in her career, Ms. Collins honed her legal skills,... (694 views)
Jon Thatcher, County District Attorney Assistant Jon Thatcher was born in Abilene, Texas, and grew up in Greenville, Texas. Jon said that Greenville was a small town, and brought with it pros and cons. It was a simple town, with only one middle school and high school, but being only one hour east of Dallas, was close enough to the big city to offer entertainment and necessities. Growing up in a small town can give one a... (694 views)
DOCPREP Paralegal Services Personal Life John F. Alderson owns and manages DOCPREP Paralegal Services, which is based in Downtown Brooklyn, NY and has a satellite home office Queens, NY. His business serves clients in Long Island, Westchester and all over the 5 boroughs of the New York City area. John is a paralegal who specializes in uncontested divorce, as well as contested divorce, immigration... (648 views)