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Jourdain and Bledsoe Named to Georgia Super Lawyers
William F. Jourdain and Jonathan L. Bledsoe of the Minor, Bell & Neal law firm in Dalton have been selected for inclusion in the 2010 edition of Georgia Super Lawyers magazine.
Georgia Super Lawyers named Jourdain one of the top attorneys in Georgia for 2010, with only five percent of the lawyers in the state being selected for this honor. Jourdain, a 1986 graduate of the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University has practiced in northwest Georgia for over 23 years and is also licensed in Tennessee. He is the chair of Minor, Bell & Neal’s litigation section and focuses his practice on the defense of medical malpractice cases, business litigation, general litigation, employment litigation and health care law.
Bledsoe, a 2002 graduate of the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University, is a partner in the Firm’s litigation section in Dalton and is also licensed in Tennessee. He was named by Georgia Super Lawyers magazine as a Rising Star, one of the state’s top up-and-coming attorneys. Bledsoe concentrates his practice in the area of business litigation, medical malpractice defense and general litigation.
The selections for Georgia Super Lawyers are made by Law & Politics, a division of Key Professional Media, Inc. of Minneapolis, Minn. Each year, Law & Politics undertakes a rigorous multi-phase selection process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, independent evaluation of candidates by Law & Politics’ attorney-led research staff, a peer review of candidates by practice area, and a good-standing and disciplinary check. Super Lawyers can be found online at superlawyers.com, where lawyers can be searched by practice area and location.
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Avoid the Pitfalls of Social Networking - Lunch & Learn
Judy Poag and Theo Lu will present a free Lunch & Learn on the Employment Law Pitfalls Associated with Social Networking. Learn how to develop policies to protect your company. The luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, February 24 at the Dalton office of Minor, Bell & Neal. Reservations are required. Click here for more information or to reserve your spot.
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2010 Employment Law Update
Judy Poag and Theo Lu will present a detailed discussion on a number of employment-related laws and rulings which impose new obligations and responsibilities on employers for 2010. The seminar is scheduled for Tuesday, February 9 at the Dalton office of Minor, Bell & Neal. Reservations are required, and the deadline to RSVP is Monday, February 8. Please click here to register.
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Catanzaro to Speak on Health Care Reform
On February 23, 2010, Jim Catanzaro will discuss Health Care Reform at the quarterly meeting of the Employer Committee sponsored by the Catoosa County office of the Georgia Department of Labor. The presentation will begin at 10:00 a.m.
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Catanzaro to Address CASHHRA
Jim Catanzaro will address the Chattanooga Area Society for Healthcare Human Resource Administration on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at the Chattanooga Lifestyle Center regarding challenges in dealing with employees created by new technologies. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m.
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Presentation Slides: RESPA Reform
Tom Minor, IV and Karen Ingle have recently presented seminars highlighting the changes in RESPA. Click here to access the slides from their presentation.
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Catanzaro to Speak at Third Millennium Business & Leadership Initiative Conference Series
Jim Catanzaro will present Health Care Reform: What Does it Mean for Your Business on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. The presentation will be held in the Auditorium of the Chattanooga State Health Sciences Center, 4501 Amnicola Highway, Chattanooga, TN. Click here for more information.
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Catanzaro & Minor, V Make Presentation on Health Care Reform
Jim Catanzaro & John Minor, V spoke recently at the Catoosa County Chamber of Commerce's Business at Breakfast on the topic of the Business Aspects of Health Care Reform. Click here to see related article.
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The Future of Economic Development
How do we recruit young professionals to our community, and how do we encourage them to stay? This is a question often asked by employers in Dalton and Whitfield County. Valerie Brantley contends that we must "support the expansion of local businesses and attract new and different industry and employers to our area." In her recent Daily Citizen article, Valerie explores how supporting the Grow Greater Dalton initiative will help to achieve this goal. Click here to read the full article.
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Economic Development: Everybody's Business
As carpet has provided the economic basis for Dalton and Whitfield County for the last half century, Grow Greater Dalton will provide the foundation to accelerate our community's future economic development and also to create and to implement a bright new community vision. John Neal, General Chair of the Grow Greater Dalton initiative, outlined many of the positive opportunities that exist within this initiative in his recent Daily Citizen article. Click here to read the article.
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Catanzaro to Appear on Channel 3 to Discuss Health Care Reform
Jim Catanzaro will appear with Jed Mescon on WRCB Channel 3 the morning of November 5 to discuss Health Care Reform. The segment will air at 5:45 a.m.
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Minor Elected Vice President of Estate Planning Council
John Minor, V has been elected Vice President of the Cherokee Area Estate Planning Council. After completing a one-year term in this capacity, he will move into the position of President. The Council provides networking and informational opportunities for professionals involved with estate planning and elder law issues in the Northwest Georgia area.
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Educational Opportunity - Free Lunch & Learn - The Mortgage Maze: Finding Wour Way
In today's market, applying for and getting a mortgage to purchase or refinance a home can be a real challenge for your clients. Battlefield Title Agencywill sponsor a free lunch & learn on Wednesday, October 7 at 12:00 noon to help you assist your clients along the path to their purchase or refinance. The featured speaker will be Bruce Longmire from Capital Bank. Space is limited and reservations are required. Please call 706.861.2075 or email Battlefield Title today to secure your spot.
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Educational Opportunity - Free Lunch & Learn - Home Valuation Code of Conduct; Separate Fact from Myth
Battlefield Title Agency will present a free lunch & learn on Tuesday, September 29 at 12 noon. The presenter is Lee Wilcox from Wilcox Appraisals. Space is limited, and reservations are required. Please call 706.861.2075 to reserve your spot.
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Farrow Departing Minor, Bell & Neal for Position at State Board of Workers' Comp
After 24 years of practicing law at Minor, Bell & Neal, Steve Farrow will leave the firm on September 30 to begin a position at the Georgia State Board of Workers' Compensation. Farrow was appointed to the position by Governer Sonny Purdue, and he will serve in a judicial capacity on a three-person panel in the Board's Appellate Division. "I am honored by this unique opportunity for public service which Governor Perdue has bestowed upon me. The responsibility of rendering judicial decisions which will have a major impact on the both the employees and employers of this State is not one which I will take lightly in the days ahead," said Farrow. Even though the position is located in Atlanta, Farrow will continue to reside in Dalton to remain closer to his family. Everyone at Minor, Bell & Neal wishes Steve much success and happiness in his new position.
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Educational Opportunity - Free Lunch & Learn - Home Valuation Code of Conduct; Separate Fact from Myth
Battlefield Title Agency will present a free lunch & learn on Tuesday, September 22 at 12 noon. The presenter is Lee Wilcox from Wilcox Appraisals. Space is limited, and reservations are required. Please call 706.861.2075 to reserve your spot.
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John T. Minor, III (Minor, Bell & Neal founder) Celebrates 80th Birthday
Tom Minor, III has seen many changes in his 80 years, but one thing has remained constant - his pride in the accomplishments of those affiliated with the firm he helped to create. At a recent celebration of the 80th anniversary of his birth, Minor was honored for his contributions both to the firm and also to the surrounding community. Members of the firm expressed their appreciation for the solid foundation of legal ethics and strong values on which Minor, Bell & Neal was built. With great admiration and respect, the members of Minor, Bell & Neal proudly join to wish Mr. Minor a Happy 80th Birthday!
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Karen Ingle Featured in Hamilton County Herald (Karen Ingle / Tom Minor)
Battlefield Title's upcoming seminar titled "Hot Topics 2009 - Will I be Here Tomorrow?" is the focus of an article in the September 4, 2009 Hamilton County Herald. The free CAR sanctioned seminar provides continuing education credit to realtors, and it contains information that would normally require significant cost and travel to Atlanta or a similar location. The seminar covers topics such as short sales, foreclosures, and other areas of work to which many realtors have never been previously exposed. For more information, visit the Chattanooga Association of Realtors web site.
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Hot Topics 2009 - Will I be Here Tomorrow? - (Karen Ingle / Tom Minor)
"HOT TOPICS 2009: WILL I BE HERE TOMORROW?" will be presented by Tom Minor and Karen Ingle at the Walker County Civic Center on September 10 from 9am to Noon. The seminar is hosted by the Chattanooga Association of Realtors (CAR) and is eligible for 3 hours of Realtor Continuing Education credit in Georgia. Cost is $15 for CAR members and $30 for non-members. Please contact the Chattanooga Association of Realtors to sign up for this seminar.
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Catanzaro to Appear on WRCB-TV Channel 3 (Jim Catanzaro)
Jim Catanzaro will appear with Jed Mescon on WRCB Channel 3 beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Friday, September 4. Jim will be discussing with Jed the Medicare Part D program. He will then take calls in the newsroom from interested callers.
For more information from Jim about Medicare Part D, please click the following link and scroll to "Medicare Part D". (September 2, 2009)
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Farrow Announces Resignation From State Transportation Board (Steve Farrow)
Effective August 15, 2009, Steve Farrow announced his resignation from his position on the State Transportation Board. He was an elected member of the Board that represented the Ninth District of Georgia. Citing personal reasons for the resignation, Farrow indicated that "no part-time public service is more important than are my responsibilities to my family." He thanked the state representatives and the state senators for their vote of confidence in allowing him to serve, and he expressed his regret at being unable to complete his term. (August 26, 2009)
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Chamber Announces Leadership Chattanooga Class for 2009-2010 (Jim Catanzaro)
"The Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, which will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Leadership Chattanooga program next year, has announced members of the Leadership Chattanooga Class of 2009-2010." Jim Catanzaro has been selected as a member of this class.
--The Chattanoogan.com, Chattanooga, TN (click here for full article); Article published August 3, 2009
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Dalton Launches Campaign to Help Grow Economy (John Neal)
"Dalton has witnessed the birth and now the maturation of the carpet industry, and it's time to plan for what's coming, John P. Neal III, chairman of Grow Greater Dalton, said at the launch event."
--The Chattanoogan.com, Chattanooga, TN (click here for full article); Article published July 28, 2009
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Plan of Action Unveiled Monday (Minor, Bell & Neal)
"A group of local business leaders [including Minor, Bell & Neal] will unveil a plan Monday they say could provide more than 3,200 new jobs."
--Daily Citizen News, Dalton, GA (click here for full article); Article published July 24, 2009
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New Rotary Year Revolves around Officers, Directors (John Neal)
Article highlights John Neal's accomplishments as President of the Rotary Club of Dalton.
--Daily Citizen News, Dalton, GA (click here for full article); Article published July 22, 2009
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MBN Community Ad in Daily Citizen News (Minor, Bell & Neal)
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--Daily Citizen News, Dalton, GA; Ad published June 30, 2009
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Jourdain elected to healthcare attorneys board (Bill Jourdain)
"At the annual meeting of the Georgia Academy of Healthcare Attorneys (“GAHA”) in Atlanta on May 15, Dalton attorney William F. Jourdain was elected to the Board of Directors of the organization."
--Daily Citizen News, Dalton, GA (click here for full article); Article published May 20, 2009 03:13 pm
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Law firm appreciated (Minor, Bell & Neal)
"I wanted to take a moment to offer my sincerest gratitude to the attorneys and staff of Minor, Bell & Neal Law Firm in allowing me to be their summer intern and work amongst them. It has truly been a joy to work with such a wonderful and talented group of individuals who are committed members of the community as well as in their profession."
--Daily Citizen News, Dalton, GA (click here for full article); Article published August 03, 2008 01:37 pm
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Farrow hopes presence on DOT board will benefit region (Steve Farrow)
"Steve Farrow, the new representative for the 9th Congressional District after Mike Evans stepped down in April, hopes that influence will help bring more state transportation dollars to North Georgia during his five-year term."
--Daily Citizen News, Dalton, GA (click here for full article); Article published July 28, 2008 07:26 pm.