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On April 9, 2011, Michael L. Miller was a featured speaker at the Landlord Training Program: Established Crime-Free Rental Property in Springfield, Missouri.
Mr. Miller presented an hour and one-half presentation to Springfield-area landlords on the keys to a good rental agreement. This presentation included pre-leasing screening, necessary and suggested provisions of a lease agreement, and evictions. This is the third year Mr. Miller has presented at this seminar on these topics and he represents many landlords and property managers in the Springfield area.
Gregg Groves Speaks to Other Attorneys About Recent Changes in Employment Law.
Gregg Groves spoke to a group of attorneys at an employment law seminar hosted by the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association. Gregg spoke on the topic of Whistle Blowing. The Missouri Supreme Court and Missouri Federal Courts have made significant rulings in 2010 concerning the rights and obligations of employees and employers with regard to employees who report alleged misconduct committed by an employer. Specifically, Gregg discussed the rulings and potential impacts of the Missouri Supreme Court Rulings in Fleschner v. Pepose Vision Institute, P.C.and Margiotta v. Christian Hospital.
Gregg Groves Teaches Undergraduate/Graduate Class on Employment and Labor Law.
Gregg Groves is teaching a three hour class at Missouri State University on Labor Law and Employment Discrimination. The class is taught live in Springfield, Missouri, and through interactive television on Missouri State University Campuses in Lebanon, West Plains and Neosho. In the class, Gregg addresses legal, regulatory and ethical issues related to employer-employee relationships, including employment at will, discrimination and union contracts.
Gregg Groves Follows Angela Drake and John Housley in Becoming a Board Member of The Victim Center.
Gregg Groves has become a member of the Board of The Victim Center. Gregg follows in the shoes of two other Lowther Johnson members, John Housley and Angela Drake, who also served on The Victim Center Board. Angela Drake is the past president of The Victim Center.
The Victim Center was originally established in 1976 as a rape crisis center. Over the years, the agency has developed into a comprehensive victim services organization serving victims of violent and sexual crimes in Springfield and Southwest Missouri. Gregg is honored to serve on The Victim Center Board and to provide pro bono services to The Victim Center as it strives for prevention, intervention and education in helping survivors of violent and sexual crimes.
On October 22, 2010, David A. Fielder was the Speaker at the Missouri Bar Continuing Education Class entitled "Firearms Law" in Columbia, Missouri.
Mr. Fielder spoke to a group of attorneys at the Stoney Creek Inn, Columbia, Missouri. He examined recent legislative action and court opinions as it relates to firearms products liability. This was the third time Mr. Fielder has been a presenter on this topic.
Mike Cully has been admitted by the Supreme Court of Arkansas to the practice of law in Arkansas.
Mike represents a number of companies who regularly do business in Arkansas, and thus, these clients routinely need legal services relating to those companies' business activities in Arkansas. Additionally, the law firm regularly receives requests from Arkansas residents seeking legal representation in the State of Arkansas relating not only to business matters, but also concerning real estate matters and personal injury claims. Being licensed in both Missouri and Arkansas will enable Mike to better serve the clients of the law firm.
On April 21, 2010, Lee J. Viorel was the featured speaker at the Missouri County Collectors' Association's annual meeting in Jefferson City.
Mr. Viorel presented a two hour presentation to the Association to meet their Continuing Education requirements. The presentation included materials on bankruptcy and the County Collector's office as well as filing proof of claims and the discharge of real and personal property taxes in bankruptcy. In addition a portion of the program included a survey of the recent case law impacting the constitutionally required notice mandated by recent appellate decisions. This is Mr. Viorel's third year in speaking to the Collectors' Association and he is now representing several county collectors in various litigation matters.
Michael was featured in a story titled "Real estate rebound: Practice areas shows growth" published in the Missouri Lawyers Weekly in its March 7, 2010.
Michael focuses much of his practice on real estate law and landlord rights and this story discussed the correlation between the real estate rebound and law firm's promoting those attorneys who focus on those areas of the law. This story focused on Michael's views as to the obstacles of the current real estate market and how it affects the practice of law.
