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HERTZ SCHRAM PC—Mid-size full-service law firm in Bloomfield Hills overlooking picturesque Square Lake seeking various new attorney relationships – tenants – of counsel or boutique firm to share referrals, office costs . Possible affiliation and/or merger as well. All inquires confidential. Contact Victor Norris, Managing Shareholder. Vnorris@hertzschram.com or (248) 335-5000.

RETIRING PRACTITIONERS WANTED—Don’t just close up shop. We can provide you office space and a practice transition program to acquire your practice and attend to your client’s needs while you enjoy the fruits ($$$) of your years of service. Bingham Farms business/full service firm. Reply to Kenneth L. Gross, 30150 Telegraph Rd., Suite 444, Bingham Farms, MI 48025, (248) 645-8200, kengross@thavgross.com.

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ASSOCIATES NEEDED in firm established in 1971 with Houghton Lake and Traverse City offices. Excellent opportunity for ambitious, experienced attorney in non-smoking offices. Total truth, honesty, and high ethical and competence standards required. Mentor available. Get paid for what you produce. Firm handles general practice, personal injury, workers compensation, social security, etc. Send résumé and available transcripts to Bauchan Law Offices, PC, PO Box 879, Houghton Lake, MI 48629, fax (989) 366-4560.

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CORPORATE COLLECTIONS ATTORNEY—CENTRAL TRANSPORT INC. A well establish nationwide transportation provider has an immediate opening for a Corporate Collections Attorney. The position will require 2-5 years experience in commercial collections and the ability to work independently within a corporate environment. Transportation collections experience is a plus. Please send resume to bbuchner@goctii.com.

CORPORATE COUNSEL, COUNTY OF KENT, GRAND RAPIDS, MI—Seeking attorney to serve as chief legal counsel and advisor to the Kent County Board of Commissioners, Administrator’s Office, and approximately thirty County departments and agencies. Corporate Counsel insures County ordinances, contractual agreement and actions are in legal compliance. Prepares legal opinions, sets legal policy, and responds to legal inquiries. Represents County or directs others in hearings and litigation. Reports to County Administrator/Controller and serves as a member of the County’s Executive Staff. Supervises and directs the work of Assistant Corporate Counsel, Legal Analyst and outside counsel. Requires JD, member of the State Bar of Michigan, and ten years experience as a practicing attorney, with a minimum of five years demonstrated experience in municipal law. Proven ability to establish and maintain working relationships, communicate effectively orally and in writing, problem solve, direct and develop staff, and manage multiple priorities in a diverse and complex environment. The salary ranges from $95,693 to $106,325, depending on qualifications, and is accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package. All candidates must submit a Kent County Application for Employment along with a cover letter and resume. Applications may be submitted on-line or downloaded from our website at www.accessKent.com/jobs. Applications will only be accepted until this position is filled. Please reply without delay. Kent County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CORPORATE/TRANSACTIONAL ATTORNEY with 2-5 years experience in the corporate area, with strong communication, organization, and drafting skills wanted for downtown Royal Oak law firm concentrating in healthcare law. Previous healthcare experience a plus, but not required. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Please forward resume and salary requirements to: Hiring Partner, 210 E. Third Street #204, Royal Oak, MI 48067 or wapc@wachler.com.

DOWNTOWN DETROIT corporate law firm has immediate opening for a management/employer oriented employment lawyer with at least 5 years of experience. Please respond to Box 1875, State Bar of Michigan, 306 Townsend Street, Lansing, MI 48933-2012.

ESTATE PLANNING ASSOCIATE—McShane & Bowie is seeking an Estate Planning Associate for its growing Estate Planning practice area. The candidate should have minimally three years of estate planning experience, including federal estate tax returns, drafting documents, and business succession planning. Exposure to business tax issues is an added plus. The position offers immediate and frequent interaction with partners as well as increasing responsibility for interesting assignments. Successful attorneys choosing to make their career at McShane & Bowie are entrepreneurial and relational. We welcome resumes from candidates with high levels of academic and professional achievement. Please send cover letter and resume to rhs@msblaw.com.

PARALEGAL—BBC EQUITIES, LLC, a private equity real estate investment company, is seeking a paralegal with commercial real estate experience and an ability to move projects forward with minimal supervision. Responsibilities include real estate due diligence, drafting, involvement in negotiations, coordinating closings, addressing tenant issues, preparing status reports, and monitoring deadlines. Please send your resume and salary requirements by fax to (248) 615-2168 or e-mail to info@bccequities.com.

THOMSON REUTERS HEALTHCARE business is seeking a Senior Attorney to review, draft, negotiate agreements with customers and other third parties, including data licenses, software and intellectual property licenses, and complex commercial agreements. Requirements: JD; Michigan licensed; 10+ years experience including in-house counsel; healthcare industry experience preferred. Apply: http://careers.thomsonreuters.com/; job #PRO00000676. EEO/AA Employer.

LOCATED IN HONOR, MICHIGAN, SW OF TRAVERSE CITY near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore – Busy main street site was village’s sole established legal practice. Only five minutes to county courthouses. Completely remodeled 1,800 sq ft with reception area, three offices and conference room, all computer wired. Also, upper level two unfinished apartments. Building listed at $120,000. Call Christine Stapleton, Stapleton Realty (888) 313-3990.

AUBURN HILLS SUITE , Golden Triangle, off University, 1 mile East of I-75 near Oakland University. One first class professional office available, reception, conference room, kitchen, and amenities. $700/month. Call (248) 370-8900 should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

FARMINGTON HILLS, NORTHWESTERN HWY—FREE RENT with one year lease. Class A building. Full-time receptionist, high speed internet, Westlaw, two conference rooms, kitchen, fax, phone system, and referrals. Call Harvey (248) 851-2860.

LUXURIOUS OFFICE SUITE available. Ready for your firm. Conveniently located in downtown Franklin, this 1,200 square foot space features two offices with balconies. Other amenities include conference room, kitchenette, reception area, and supply room. Available immediately! Call (248) 865-9150.

EXPERIENCED MICHIGAN ATTORNEY, CAROL VLACHOS, has relocated her law firm to Florida’s Naples/Fort Myers area, 10961 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34315, (239) 333-2007, fax (239) 596-3201. Accepting referrals. Areas include personal injury, probate, real estate, family law, juvenile, criminal, and traffic.

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ACCOUNTING EXPERT—Experienced in providing litigation support services, expert witness testimony, forensic accounting services, fraud examinations, contract damage calculations, business valuations for divorce proceedings, lost wages valuations for wrongful discharges, and estate tax preparation for decedents and bankruptcies (see http://www.chapski.com). Contact Steve Chapski, CPA, CFE, CSM, at schapski@chapski.com or (734) 459-6480.

BLUEWATER NURSE CONSULTING, PLLC, (586) 907-3983, theresawyatt@bluewaternurseconsulting.com, http://www.bluewaternurseconsulting.com.

BUILDING & PREMISES EXPERT, Tyson Enterprises, Inc.—Providing correct statutory codes, laws & standards for litigation; Work for plaintiff & defense attorneys; Contract issues; Building defects; Failure to disclose; Personal injury; Opinions & testimony for over 32 years; Never disqualified in court. (248) 230-9561, fax (248) 230-8476, E-mail: ronaldtyson@mac.com, www.tysonenterprises.com.

BUSINESS VALUATION—qualified team of professionals who have strong backgrounds in forensic accounting, fraud investigation, damage calculations, and business valuations. Members of the firm’s business valuation and litigation support division are highly trained and nationally accredited. Contact us at (800) 968-0010, e-mail cpa@yeoandyeo.com, or visit www.yeoandyeo.com.

CAREER MANAGEMENT—AUSTIN ANDERSON CONSULTING will assist you to take charge of your legal career. Realize a rewarding career through proactive planning and management, including: starting and building a practice, the purchase or sale of a practice, growth through merger with or acquisition of another practice, succession/transition planning, or re-location to another law firm. Contact Austin G. Anderson at Austin Anderson Consulting, LLC, (734) 332-7301; aga@austinandersonconsulting.com.

CERTIFIED LEGAL NURSE CONSULTANT—Theresa Wyatt, RN, BSN, CPUR, CLNC founder and director of Bluewater Nurse Consulting, PLLC offers over 21 years of nursing experience including emergency, case management and managed care. We strive for excellence by empowering your firm with a thorough understanding of the medically related facts in your case. We welcome inquires regarding our many services. Who can benefit from using a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant? Many types of cases can benefit from a CLNC's services, specifically when health, injury or illness may be a factor. This would include: attorneys (plaintiff and defense), private corporations, government agencies, healthcare facilities and insurance companies. Bluewater Nurse Consulting, PLLC, 39209 Shoreline, Harrison Twp, MI 48045, (586) 907-3983, theresawyatt@bluewaternurseconsulting.com, www.bluewaternurseconsulting.com

CHIROPRACTIC EXPERT WITNESS—Active clinical physician over 30 years. Experienced certified expert. Physician advisory board four major insurance companies. Also licensed in Michigan. Dr. Andrew Mark Rodgers, Chiropractic Physician, toll free: (877) 592-1192, telephone (201) 592-6200, cell: (201) 394-6662, www.fortleechiropractic.com. No charge for viability of case.

COMPUTER FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONS, DATA RECOVERY, AND ANALYSIS—Licensed Private Investigator. Retired Michigan State Police Detective. Additional services include but not limited to: surveillance, criminal, civil, or domestic cases. Dalman Investigations, PO Box 815, East Lansing, MI 48826, (517) 575-0074, e-mail: LADalman@cablespeed.com. Please visit our website for more information at www.DalmanInvestigations.com.

COMPUTER FORENSICS—Center for Computer Forensics-Serving Michigan since 1997, our team includes several certified computer forensics examiners with many years of computer forensics experience. We have the resources to handle any size case in house. Contact us: (888) 458-3222 / www.computer-forensics.net.

COMPUTER FORENSICS—Electronic Evidence - Computer Forensics - Expert Testimony - Computing Source puts you in command of your digital evidence. We can help you identify, inventory, copy, produce, analyze, manage, recover, and reconstruct digital files. Services range from consulting during discovery to expert testimony at trial, and include all aspects of electronic discovery and computer forensics. Call the experts today at (248) 213-1500. More information at www.computingsourcelegal.com

CORRECTIONAL HEALTH CARE—Need help evaluating inmate medical injury claims under state tort law or 42U.S.C.§1983? We offer litigation support services including expert witness and consultation from case evaluation through trial. As experienced correctional health care administrators and auditors for the National Commission on Correctional Health Care and the American Correctional Association, we know national health care standards. Faiver, Campau & Associates, (517) 321-9313, kfaiver@sbcglobal.net.

DOCUMENT EXAMINER—American Document Examiners, Inc.—Board certified and court qualified. Focusing in areas of handwriting and hand printing; signature verification; typewriter identification; alterations and obliterations; number identification; and forgery detection. Testified in Federal, circuit, probate, and district courts; mediation and arbitration; court exhibit preparation. Contact (248) 681-7255.

E-DISCOVERY—Center for Computer Forensics-Serving Michigan since 1997, CCF expanded its services to include e-discovery in 2006. Our local lab handles de-duplication, keyword searching and production of electronic documents for client review. Contact us: (888) 458-3222 / www.computer-forensics.net.

ECONOMIC DAMAGES—ANDERSON ECONOMIC GROUP—Experts in commercial damages, business valuation, lost profit calculations, economic and fiscal impacts, market area identification, antitrust analysis, and tax policy. Industry expertise includes: franchised distribution (auto dealerships, alcoholic beverage, rental car, hospitality), retail, real estate, telecommunications, and manufacturing. Contact us at (517) 333-6984 or visit www.AndersonEconomicGroup.com

ECONOMIC DAMAGES CALCULATIONS AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS , Kelly DeRango, MBA, PhD. Concentrating in wrongful death, personal injury, wrongful termination, and employment law cases. Former labor economist at W. E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research and adjunct professor at Michigan State University and University of Michigan. Contact DeRango & Associates, LLC, 2513 S. Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, (269) 720-3785, kderango@gmail.com.

ENVIRONMENTAL—Services include investigation, assessment, and evaluation of soil and water; review of above ground and underground storage tank sites, dry cleaners, landfills, and industrial sites; remediation consultation and services; determination of source, fate, and transport of contamination; review of safety and regulatory issues. Deposition and trial experience in environmental contamination litigation. Will assist attorneys and clients in environmental issues. (248) 360-4063. Visit our website www.ecienv.com.

ENVIRONMENTAL—ECI ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE provides expert witness testimony, investigation, assessment, and evaluation of soil and water; review of above ground and underground storage tank sites, dry cleaners, landfills, and industrial sites; remediation consultation and services; determination of source, fate, and transport of contamination; review of safety and regulatory issues. Deposition and trial experience in environmental contamination litigation; review of safety and regulatory issues. (248) 360-4063. Visit our website www.ecienv.com.

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GEOLOGIST—FORENSIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGIST—Certified Professional Geologist; 32 years investigating soil, rock, and water issues for government and private sectors; deposition and trial experience; example cases involve soil and groundwater contamination, contaminant release dates, insurance coverage, excavation collapse, rock-fall accidents, sediment source identification, suspect/crime-scene correlation, murder, rape, etc. For more information, contact Robert A. Hayes, (517) 655-8348, or www.geoforensics.com.

INSURANCE TESTIMONY—John Kyes has been a multi-line captive insurance agent/manager and independent insurance agent/agency owner and has been a technical concepts educator of insurance professionals and at college level. Over forty five years experience in the insurance industry and background as an educator combine to make John a credible witness. He has given testimony in civil matters involving policy form, coverage, claims, standard of care, special relationships, bad faith, underwriting, misrepresentation, and insurance law/code and has been involved in agent fraud investigations. J. Kyes Consulting, 176 Jackson Street, Allegan, MI 49010, ph/fx: (269) 673-3174, e-mail: jkyes@charter.net

INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES—Civil, criminal, corporate, domestic private, 24-hour services, photography, video skip trace, asset search, process service, surveillance, hand filing of papers, and trial assistance. Will travel—adjusted mileage. P&J Associates, Inc., 1476 Alstott Drive, Howell MI 48843. (517) 546-7005 (Howell area) or (800) 437-5854.

JAILS, INSTITUTIONAL AND COMMUNITY CORRECTION, policy and procedures, as well as management concerns. Experienced. Ph.D. in policy analysis and criminal justice. Twenty years experience in field and twelve years in academe. Three books in print. Contact Dr. James Houston, 2900 Lake Drive, SE, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506. Home: (616) 575-9049, office: (616) 336-7131, e-mail drjameshouston@hotmail.com, website: www.drjameshouston.com.

L² SQUARED INSUARCE AGENCY LLC—Specializing in Lawyers Professional Liability Insurance, with more than 60 years experience in the Insurance industry we represent only A.M. BEST A- (Excellent) rated or better admitted carriers. We shop a variety of carriers to ensure that you have the coverage that best fits your needs. 5075 Cascade Rd. SE, Suite E, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, phone: (866) 940-1101 or (616) 940-1101, fax: (616) 940-1196, www.L2InsuranceAgency.com Info@L2InsuranceAgency.com.

LINGUAL INTERPRETATION SERVICES, INC. (LIS) is a language service company providing interpretation and translation services to its clients in the legal, medical, insurance and technical communities in a variety of languages and dialects from all around the world, both in consecutive and simultaneous modes. Phone (313) 240-8688, fax (313) 240-8651, please visit us at www.listranslate.com.

LITIGATION SUPPORT—TRANSITION IMAGING—PAPER TO DIGITAL SOLUTIONS— Attorney/Accountant Owned and Operated—Litigation Support: Document Scanning (TIF/PDF); OCR – Full Text Searching; Electronic Bates Numbering; Affordable Image Retrievable Software; Tape To Digital Video; Synched Video-Text Testimony—Digital Record Archiving: Reduce File Storage Burdens; Improve Efficiency, Productivity; Disaster Recovery. (248) 350-2130; transimage@twmi.rr.com.

MEDICAL—AMERICA'S LARGEST MEDICAL-LEGAL CONSULTING firm will review your cases gratis for merit, causation, liability, and testimony needs. STAT AFFIDAVITS SUPER RUSH! Over 15,000 cases for 5,000(+) law firms completed throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. We consistently provide litigation support services for the highest awards in the USA. The finest for 22 years. Referral fee $395. Fax or call Health Care Auditors, Inc., 10126 Sorenstam Drive, Trinity, FL, 34655, fax: (727) 375-7826, call (727) 579-8054, toll free (877) 390-4224. All major credit cards accepted.

MEDICAL, PSYCHIATRIC, ALCOHOL/DRUGS, MEDICAL DOCTOR, BOARD CERTIFIED, EXPERT, medical malpractice, independent medical examinations, product liability, medications, plaintiff/defense, forensic, alcohol and drug assessments, criminal, practicing, review and testimony, experienced expert, published, medical school professor, (517) 775-8129, norman.miller@hc.msu.edu.

NURSE CONSULTANT—Critical care nurse and experienced legal nurse consultant. Full range of cost-effective services available from case review through trial. Plaintiff or defense. Time-sensitive cases welcomed at no additional charge. Contact Tamara Moore, RN, CLNC, Moore Consulting, L.L.C., PO Box 116, La Salle, MI, 48145-0116, (888) 238-5502, www.mooreconsultingllc.com, tmooreconsulting@yahoo.com.

POLYGRAPH EXAMINATIONS—Wasser Consulting Services, Inc. Lawrence Wasser, Forensic Polygraph Examiner, certified and licensed. Qualified expert in both state and Federal courts—criminal and civil cases. Polygraph Examiner since 1972—conducted over 17,000 examinations. 30555 Southfield Road, Suite 410, Congress Building, Southfield, MI 48076-7753. 24-hour a day answering service. (248) 540-4747 or (248) 559-1600. LMWasser@aol.com, www.wcs-polygraph.com.

PRONATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY, A PROASSURANCE COMPANY—With ProNational’s LawyerCare® professional liability insurance coverage, you receive years of experience, unwavering support and solid defense. Combined with LawyerCare’s® unique features and customizable options, it adds up to a comprehensive solution. For more information call ProNational at (800) 292-1036, or visit www.ProAssurance.com. Rated A-“Excellent” by A.M. Best.

PSYCHIATRIST—Harvey Halberstadt, MD—Expert Witness. Board Certified with the American Board of Forensic Medicine and with the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians. Board certified and fellow of the College of Forensic Examiners. 575 E. Big Beaver Road, Suite 360, Troy, MI 48083, phone (248) 457-9667 or (248) 457-9666.

REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL SERVICES—National Coverage! Residential & Commercial! Services include: assessment appeals; tax grievance; risk analysis; historic significant properties; construction defects; loss mitigation;estate planning/date of death valuations/probate; divorce appraisals; bankruptcy; foreclosure & REO valuations; asset management; partnership terminations; investments; commercial property valuations; portfolio analysis/due diligence; relocation appraisals (ERC); consulting; expert witness testimony. info@irrresidential-reeseappraisals.com, call (586) 954-3561, www.irrresidential-reeseappraisals.com.

REAL ESTATE APPRAISER(S) www.KeyAppraisers.com with over 18 years experience, Expert Witness, Divorce / Bankruptcy Appraisal Report, Reviewing Appraisals, Estates Sales Appraisal Report, Foreclosure, Name search on owners of real property, Tax Appeals, computer valuation of market value. Call Key Appraisers.com network toll free (888) 566-5888.

THEFT ADDICTION AND DISORDERS—The Shulman Center for Theft Addictions and Disorders, www.theshulmancenter.com, www.terrenceshulman.com. Terrence Daryl Shulman, JD, LMSW, ACSW, CAC, CPC, Founder Director, terrenceshulman@theshulmancenter.com, (248) 358-8508. Author of books on shoplifting and employee theft. Expert testimony, counseling, consulting. Founder/facilitator of C.A.S.A. (Cleptomaniacs and Shoplifters Anonymous) groups. www.shopliftersanonymous.com, www.employeetheftsolutions.com.

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