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Best Lawyers has selected 32 attorneys from Sirote & Permutt for recognition in The Best Lawyers in America for 2011

8/27/2010 - Read More

Birmingham Bar Association Issues Memorial Resolution in Memory of Judy Todd

8/18/2010 - Read More

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Maury Shevin featured in the Birmingham Business Journal “What to Expect from Financial Reform”

8/10/2010 - Read More

Sirote & Permutt Health Care Alerts

8/6/2010 - Read More

Sirote Labor & Employment Seminar: Health Care Reform & Supreme Court Decisions Affecting Employers

8/2/2010 - Read More

Barry Ragsdale Selected as a Fellow to the Alabama Law Foundation

7/21/2010 - Read More

Sirote Mourns the Passing of Judy Todd

7/16/2010 - Sirote Mourns the Passing of Judy Todd Read More

23 from Sirote selected as Super Lawyers

6/2/2010 - Read More

Jack Neal to serve third consecutive term as Alabama State Bar Commissioner

5/17/2010 - Read More

Birmingham Magazine Announces 2010 Top Attorneys

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Katherine Barr Featured on WJOX

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Social Justice Series

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Three Sirote Attorneys Selected for 2010 Chambers USA List of the Best

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Birmingham Magazine Names 5 From Sirote As Top Attorneys

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Kerry McInerney named as "Top 40 Under 40"

3/1/2010 - Read More

Jack Neal Named Fellow of Alabama Law Foundation

2/22/2010 - Read More

House passes H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act. Provisions will affect Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs)

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Dan Burnick will Lead a Social Networking Course

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Estate Planning LegalALERT: Estate Tax Repeal – Or Not?

1/7/2010 - As of January 1, 2010, the federal estate tax has been repealed for one year Read More

Allison O. Skinner To Serve as Adjunct Professor of a Comprehensive Course on ESI-Electronically Stored Information at the University of Alabama

12/21/2009 - Read More

Ronald Levitt featured speaker at national tax institutes

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American Legal & Financial Network Creates Amicus Committee

12/1/2009 - The American Legal & Financial Network (AFN) has formed The Amicus Committee, a 26-member committee created to weigh in on various legal issues for the servicing industry. Read More

Sirote Attorney Dan Burnick To Lead Social Networking CLE Course

11/18/2009 - Daniel J. Burnick will lead a Continuing Legal Education course for the Birmingham Bar Association. Read More

Sirote's Robin Beardsley and Marcus Maples Assume DRI Leadership Positions

9/29/2009 - Two Sirote attorneys will chair subcommittees for the 2009-10 Defense Research Institute Young Lawyers Committee. Read More

Sirote Receives 2009 USFN Diamond Award of Excellence

9/28/2009 - The USFN, a highly respected and well-recognized national network of mortgage banking attorneys, has recognized the law firm of Sirote & Permutt with its 2009 USFN Diamond Award of Excellence. Read More

John Cooper Makes Birmingham's Most Influential List

9/3/2009 - Sirote’s John Cooper has been featured in the Birmingham Business Journal as one of the top business leaders in Birmingham’s most important industries. Read More

31 Sirote Attorneys Listed In Best Lawyers

8/7/2009 - 31 Sirote attorneys listed in the 2010 edition of Best Lawyers Read More

Governor Riley Signs Manufactured Home Certificate of Title Bill Into Law

7/29/2009 - Governor Bob Riley held a signing ceremony to commemorate the passage of the Alabama Manufactured Home Certificate of Title Act that passed in the 2009 Legislative Session. Read More

Sirote's Don Johnson To Serve as Federal Tax Clinic Board Member

7/29/2009 - Sirote & Permutt shareholder Donald E. Johnson will serve as a Board Member for the 2009 Federal Tax Clinic. As a member of the Board of Directors, Mr. Johnson has a hand in planning a diverse program presenting a broad array of timely topics. The Board of Directors decides on program topics based on the Directors’ own experience regarding current trends and issues in taxation. Read More

Alabama State Bar Award Of Merit Presented To David Wooldridge

7/24/2009 - David M. Wooldridge, a shareholder in the law firm of Sirote & Permutt, was presented with the Alabama State Bar Award of Merit for 2009. Read More

Sirote Attorney David Mellon To Serve On Fraud Prevention Panel

7/7/2009 - David R. Mellon, a shareholder with the law firm of Sirote & Permutt, has been invited to serve on a panel of speakers before the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce. Read More

Sirote To Present CLE Course Preparing Businesses For Discovery Of Electronic Information

7/2/2009 - The law firm of Sirote & Permutt, teaming with Merrill Corporation, will present a one-hour CLE to discuss best practices for e-discovery and implementing, monitoring and managing litigation holds. Read More

Sirote Awarded “Excellence in Service”

6/23/2009 - Sirote's Mortgage Banking Group, managed by shareholder Jerry E. Held, received the “2009 Excellence in Service” award at client Lender Processing Services’ annual Attorney Summit, which was held earlier this month in Minneapolis. Read More

Sirote & Permutt Attorneys Have Successful Outcome In Landmark Conservation Easement Case Before US Tax Court

6/22/2009 - he United States Tax Court issued a seminal decision in a controversy with the Internal Revenue Service concerning a taxpayer’s deduction for contributing a conservation easement to a land trust. Read More

Second Installment Of Sirote's Obama Breakfast Briefing Series

6/3/2009 - How to receive stimulus dollars for your municipality, government program or nonprofit is the topic of Sirote & Permutt’s second installation of its Obama Administration Breakfast Briefing Series. Read More

Sirote's Skinner Accepted To Attend Harvard Executive Education Program

5/21/2009 - Sirote & Permutt attorney Allison O. Skinner has been accepted to attend the Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education Program on “Governance as Leadership.” Read More

Publication Recognizes 20 From Sirote As Super Lawyers

5/19/2009 - Birmingham law firm Sirote & Permutt is pleased to announce that 20 attorneys from the firm were selected for inclusion in the “2009 Super Lawyers” publication. Read More

Sirote Labor & Employment Group To Host Seminar On Social Networking And Background Checks

5/19/2009 - Hidden dangers for employers in relation to social networking and background checks will be the topic of a May 27 seminar, hosted by the law firm of Sirote & Permutt. Sirote’s Dan Burnick and fellow Labor & Employment attorney Dave Mellon will provide an in-depth analysis on what employers need to know in regards to social networking and the workplace, background check discrimination and Title VII. Read More

Sirote's Gabig To Present At 2009 NASA/Army Systems And Software Forum

5/8/2009 - Sirote & Permutt attorney Jerome S. Gabig will appear as a program presenter at the 2009 NASA/Army Systems and Software Forum. The event will be held May 12-13 at the Morris Auditorium and Learning Center in Huntsville. Read More

Sirote Shareholder Peter Wright To Speak At Probate Law Seminar

5/7/2009 - Peter M. Wright, a shareholder with the law firm of Sirote & Permutt, will be a featured presenter at a seminar for the National Business Institute. Read More

Jack Neal Accepted To Roster Of Neutrals For American Arbitration Association

4/22/2009 - Jack Neal, a shareholder at Sirote & Permutt was recently accepted to the Roster of Neutrals for both Arbitration and Mediation by the American Arbitration Association (AAA). Read More

Sirote Shareholder Barr To Speak At ABA Spring Symposia In DC

4/21/2009 - Katherine Barr, a shareholder at the law firm of Sirote & Permutt will be a featured speaker at the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate (RPTE) Law’s 20th Annual Spring Symposia, to be held April 30 – May 1 in Washington, D.C. Read More

Sirote's Bush And Hardin To Be Panel Members At Small Business Conference

4/21/2009 - Sirote attorneys Timothy A. Bush and Peter J. Hardin will participate in a panel of experts at the 2009 Advising the Small Business Conference. Read More

Sirote Shareholder Levitt To Speak AT UNC Tax Institute

4/16/2009 - Ronald A. Levitt, an attorney at Sirote & Permutt, will be speaking at the UNC Tax Conference in Chapel Hill on May 1. Read More

Jack Neal Selected As Fellow To The American Bar Foundation

4/8/2009 - Sirote attorney George M. “Jack” Neal, Jr. has been selected to serve as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. Read More

Three Sirote Attorneys Selected For List Of The Best By 2009 Chambers USA

4/6/2009 - The Law Firm of Sirote & Permutt is pleased to announce that three attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2009 edition of Chambers USA as leaders in their fields of practice. Read More

Sirote Health Law Consulting Group To Host Seminar On ID Theft Red Flag Rules For Health Care Providers

3/23/2009 - The Red Flag Rules require health care providers to establish written policies and procedures to detect, prevent and mitigate identity theft. Read More

Sirote's Dan Burnick To Present Employment Law Seminar

3/14/2009 - Sirote attorney Daniel J. Burnick will be a featured presenter at an upcoming “Fundamentals of Employment Law” seminar. Read More

Birmingham Magazine Recognizes 17 From Sirote As Top Attorneys

3/10/2009 - Birmingham law firm, Sirote & Permutt, is pleased to announce that 17 attorneys from the firm were selected by their peers for inclusion in the list of “Top Attorneys” published in Birmingham Magazine. Read More

Sirote Announces Five New Shareholders

3/6/2009 - Sirote & Permutt, PC is pleased to announce the following new shareholders of the firm: Robin Beardsley, Ginny Cochran Rutledge, Jay Maples, Jeffrey Miller and Jeff Underwood. Read More

Sirote's Chris Bottcher Selected As One Of Top 40 Under 40

3/5/2009 - Sirote Attorney Christopher A. Bottcher was recognized as one of Birmingham Business Journal’s “Top 40 Under 40,” an award that recognizes 40 outstanding Birmingham professionals under age 40. Read More

Sirote Labor & Employment Group to Host Second Seminar

2/28/2009 - Due to overwhelming response, Sirote is hosting a second seminar March 11 on new and expected legislation by President Obama and Democratic Congress. Read More

Sirote's Ragsdale Selected as Keynote Speaker at Birmingham Bar Association Bench & Bar Retreat

2/9/2009 - Sirote & Permutt attorney Barry Ragsdale will present the keynote address at the 2009 Birmingham Bar Association Bench and Bar Retreat. The event will be held Feb. 20-21, 2009, at the Montgomery Marriott Prattville Hotel and Conference Center at Capitol Hill. Read More

Sirote Shareholder Pate named as 2009 Who's Who in Alabama Health Care

2/4/2009 - Lenora Pate, a shareholder in the law firm of Sirote & Permutt, has been named to the Birmingham Business Journal (BBJ) 2009 Who’s Who in Health Care. The BBJ publishes this exclusive issue every two years as a resource guide to keep readers informed of leaders in the health care industry in Birmingham. Read More

Sirote Labor & Employment Group to Host Seminar on Expected Legislation to be Passed by New Administration

1/29/2009 - New and expected legislation on labor and employment matters as a result of the incoming Obama administration and Democratic Congress will be the topic of a February 25th seminar, hosted by the law firm of Sirote & Permutt. Read More

Sirote Attorney Selected as Speaker for Alabama Federal Judge Biannual Meeting

1/28/2009 - Barry Ragsdale, an attorney with the law firm of Sirote & Permutt, has received an invitation to appear as the featured luncheon speaker before the Alabama federal judges’ bi-annual retreat. Read More

Sirote Attorney Vinik Speaks at YMCA Leadership Seminar

1/14/2009 - Sandra L. Vinik, an employment attorney at Sirote & Permutt, P.C., was a featured speaker on employment law at “Leadership YMCA,” an annual leadership program hosted by the Birmingham YMCA. Read More

Sirote's Dan Burnick Launches Employment Blog

12/23/2008 - Sirote & Permutt Shareholder Daniel J. Burnick has launched the Alabama Employment Law Report , a blog discussing current issues in employment and labor law, with a particular emphasis on the state of Alabama. Read More

Sirote & Permutt Shareholder Jack Neal Installed as President of Birmingham Bar Association

12/17/2008 - Sirote & Permutt Shareholder George M. "Jack" Neal, Jr. has been installed as President of the Birmingham Bar Association for 2009. Read More

Sirote & Permutt Meets Subprime Legal Demands

12/3/2008 - http://www.dsnews.com/articles/community-bankers-partner-with-wolters-kluwer-to-ensure-mortgage-compliance-2008-12-04 Read More

Sirote Law Firm Creates SMART Team to Assist Clients in Dealing with Current Economic Conditions

10/21/2008 - Sirote & Permutt announces the formation of the Sirote Mortgage & Asset Recovery Team (SMART) chaired by Maurice L. Shevin. Read More

Sirote Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers 2009

9/26/2008 - The following attorneys with the law firm of Sirote & Permutt have been named to the 2009 edition of Best Lawyers: Read More

Sirote Receives 2008 USFN Diamond Award of Excellence

9/6/2008 - Leading trade organization USFN has recognized the law firm of Sirote & Permutt with its 2008 USFN Diamond Award of Excellence. Read More

Sirote Attorneys to Participate in Regional Default Services Seminar for Mortgage Banking Industry

9/5/2008 - Three shareholders with the law firm of Sirote & Permutt will be featured panelists at the upcoming 2008 USFN Fall Regional Default Servicing Seminar in Scottsdale, Arizona. Read More

Sirote Shareholder's Judith Todd & Eddie Friend Named as Philanthropy Day Winners by Not-For-Profit Organization

8/25/2008 - Sirote & Permutt Shareholders Judith F. Todd and Edward M. "Eddie" Friend III are among those who have selected to be honored by the Alabama Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) at the 27th annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon. Read More

Sirote & Permutt And Attorneys Selected For 2008 Chambers USA's List Of The Best

6/25/2008 - Alabama law firm Sirote & Permutt was selected for inclusion in the prestigious 2008 Chambers USA directory, as were several of the firm's individual attorneys. Read More

Sirote & Permutt Adds Five Attorneys in Litigation, Tax, Mediation and Family Law

6/16/2008 - Alabama law firm Sirote & Permutt, P.C. announces the addition of Barry Ragsdale, Rebecca Redmond, Greg Rhodes, Allison Skinner, and Steve Tandet to its professional staff in the firm’s Birmingham office. Read More

Fourteen Sirote Lawyers Named to Super Lawyers

6/9/2008 - Sirote & Permutt had fourteen lawyers listed in the 2008 edition of Alabama Super Lawyers. They were Katherine N. Barr, Robert R. Baugh, Steven A. Brickman, Julian D. Butler, John H. Cooper, Elizabeth H. Hutchins, Ronald A. Levitt, Melinda M. Mathews, Joel A. Mendler, Lenora W. Pate, J. Jeffrey Rich, Maurice L. Shevin, Judith F. Todd, and George M. Van Tassel, Jr. Read More

Sirote Shareholder Jerry Held to Moderate Panel At National Mortgage Banking Conference

5/15/2008 - Jerry Held, a shareholder with the law firm of Sirote & Permutt, P.C., will moderate a panel on "Managing Title Issues" at the USFN National Default Servicing Seminar and Technology Forum, June 4-6 in San Antonio, Texas. USFN is the largest not-for-profit association of law firms and trustee companies in the nation. serving the mortgage industry. Held, who chairs the Mortgage Banking Group at Sirote, also serves on USFN's Board of Directors. Read More

Sirote Partner Levitt to Speak at Three Major Tax Conferences This Spring

4/24/2008 - Ronald A. Levitt, a shareholder in the firm of Sirote & Permutt, P.C., will be a featured speaker at three national tax conferences over the next several weeks. Read More

Sirote expands mortgage banking practice

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Sirote expands mortgage banking litigation group

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Sirote expands mortgage banking practice

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Sirote Announces Expansion of Mortgage Banking Litigation Group

4/1/2008 - In response to legal challenges arising from the current subprime mortgage banking crisis, Alabama law firm Sirote & Permutt, P.C., has expanded its mortgage banking litigation capabilities. Sirote repositioned this specialized litigation team to address the needs of the firm’s existing national financial services and mortgage banking clients. Read More

Sirote Shareholders Jerry Held & Stephen Collins Speakers at Mortgage Banking Conference

4/1/2008 - Jerry Held and Stephen Collins, shareholders in the firm of Sirote & Permutt, P.C., were featured speakers at the USFN Spring Regional Default Servicing Conference in Jacksonville, Florida, March 26-28. Read More

Sirote Partner Levitt to Speak at ABA Tax Section Mid-Winter Meeting in Las Vegas

1/16/2008 - Ronald A. Levitt., a shareholder in the firm of Sirote & Permutt, P.C., will be speaking at the American Bar Association Tax Section’s upcoming Mid-Winter Meeting in Lake Las Vegas, Nevada. Read More

Sirote Partner Neal to Serve As President-Elect of Birmingham Bar Association

1/3/2008 - George M. “Jack” Neal, Jr., a shareholder in the firm of Sirote & Permutt, P.C., has been elected to serve as President-Elect of the Birmingham Bar Association for 2008. Read More

Bankruptcy filings are beginning to rebound

3/23/2007 - http://birmingham.bizjournals.com/birmingham/stories/2007/03/26/focus2.html?b=1174881600%5e1436125&surround=etf Read More

New Regs Mean More Transparency

1/26/2007 - http://birmingham.bizjournals.com/birmingham/stories/2007/01/29/focus1.html?b=1170046800^1408954&surround=etf Read More

AREREC Conference Gives a Preview of 2007

1/26/2007 - http://birmingham.bizjournals.com/birmingham/stories/2007/01/29/story13.html?b=1170046800^1409022&surround=etf Read More

Copper Grills For Sale

1/15/2007 - http://birmingham.bizjournals.com/birmingham/stories/2007/01/15/story1.html?b=1168837200^1401027&surround=etf Read More