One law firm parties with popcorn. Lots of firms use their holiday get-togethers for networking or helping others. And then there are the ones that are marked on calendars a year in advance. When Brown Hutchinson LLP throws its 14th ...

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Attorney Neil J. Rowe has spent his career getting things in order for people, from helping those with mental health issues get needed treatment to teaching administration skills to college students. He is now bringing his extensive organizational skills to ...

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Technology has brought data storage a long way from putting papers in a folder and locking them in a file cabinet. Not only is there much more information to store today, but so many different places to put it and ...

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At the age of 6, out of nowhere, Steven V. Modica boldly announced to his family that he would be a lawyer. To this day, he does not know where it came from, but his prophecy has been fulfilled. “For ...

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If the nation does not do something to address income inequality through logical peaceful means, it will be facing a situation worse than 18th century France, a local economist told members of the Monroe County Bar Association on Friday. In the ...

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Reflecting on the importance of a citizen’s right to vote, members of the local bars gathered Thursday for the annual Law Day celebration luncheon. Law Day 2014 was presented at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center by the Monroe County Bar ...

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The Monroe County Bar Association has released the 2014 rating results of four individuals seeking local judgeships. Rated highly qualified for Monroe County Surrogate’s Court is the Hon. John M. Owens. Running for Rochester City Court are: • Leticia D. ...

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It takes more than a law degree and a cool black robe to be a judge. The road will vary depending on what type of judgeship one pursues, but “Everything You Need to Know about Becoming a Judge,” filled in ...

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In preparation for its judicial evaluation process, the Monroe County Bar Association is seeking information from candidates planning to run for a seat in any court in Monroe County, including Surrogate’s Court. Candidates are asked to notify the association in ...

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More than 40 attorneys and legal professionals gathered at the Hyatt Scene on Main bar for the inaugural BarSTOP, a social hour every third Thursday of the month for Monroe County Bar Association members. The evening was sponsored by Alliance ...

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The Young Lawyers Section of the Monroe County Bar Association combined a Trivia Night event with its community service — collecting food for the Open Door Mission and selling raffle tickets to generate funds for future charitable projects. Those bringing ...

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Rating results for seven judicial candidates vying for various seats this year have been re-released by the Monroe County Bar Association. Included is a first-time rating for Monroe County Court candidate Christopher S. Ciaccio. Ratings are: Rochester City Court • ...

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