Foley Hoag LLP announced that well-known patent litigator Donald R. Ware became chair of the firm's expanded Intellectual Property Group and Dana Gordon, a registered patent attorney and scientist, became deputy chair.

The reorganized and expanded IP Group combines several historically strong disciplines in the firm and brings them under one umbrella. The IP Group, comprised of over 80 professionals, includes lawyers, scientists, engineers, medical doctors and other practitioners experienced in patent prosecution, patent litigation, technology transfer, IP due diligence and strategies, copyright and trademark prosecution, and trade secret litigation.

"We know our clients want efficiency, responsiveness, and a broad knowledge of cutting-edge technology issues. They want their lawyers to be immersed in their business and industry and to understand all aspects of their intellectual property needs, " said Donald R. Ware, chair of the practice. "Our multi-disciplinary approach allows us to serve our clients in a more powerful and synergistic way."

"The breadth and depth of our IP Group allow us to help clients shape an intellectual property strategy to gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace," said deputy chair Dana M. Gordon. "That capability is particularly important in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, areas in which we are deeply rooted."

Don, also a former member of the firm's Executive Committee, specializes in biomedical patent litigation including recombinant DNA, monoclonal antibodies, small molecule compounds, drug delivery, molecular diagnostics, research tool patents, and medical devices. He represents some of the world's leading biotechnology companies and academic institutions. Don has been recognized as a leading IP lawyer in Best Lawyers in America®, Chambers USA: the Client's Guide, PLC Which Lawyer? and Global Counsel 3000. He holds his undergraduate degree from Yale University and his law degree from Harvard University. For more information, click here.

Dana is a registered patent attorney, handling matters involving organic chemistry, including synthetic organic chemistry, pharmaceuticals, molecular diversity, materials science, biochemistry and molecular biology. His client list includes many of the country's leading academic and private research institutions. Dana holds a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Yale University, and his law degree from Boston College Law School. For more information, click here.

Foley Hoag has long been a presence in the IP area, having served clients in the technology and life sciences industries for decades.  In 2006, the firm launched its Emerging Enterprise Center, located in the heart of New England's "Technology Corridor" to focus on the unique needs - including intellectual property - of the entrepreneurial community.  The IP practice is consistently ranked among top firms by leading publications such as Chambers USA and Legal 500.

About Foley Hoag

Foley Hoag provides comprehensive legal services to clients throughout the United States and around the world. We serve a wide range of industries including biopharma, energy and utilities, financial services, manufacturing, and technology. With 250 lawyers located in Boston, Washington, DC, and the Emerging Enterprise Center in Waltham, MA, we provide creative solutions and results-oriented advice in the areas of bankruptcy, restructuring and workouts; corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and IPOs; labor and employment; litigation; environmental issues and land use; government strategies; intellectual property; tax, trusts and estates; and white collar and business crimes.

For more information, visit www.foleyhoag.com.

Pulley Watson King & Lischer (PWKL), a long-established firm in Durham, has hired Rella:Cowan, a marketing and advertising agency, to rebrand the law firm which specializes in medical malpractice and personal injury cases. Rella:Cowan will work with PWKL to research and develop the firm’s brand positioning and create a new corporate identity and website, as well as other marketing tactics.

“We talked to a number of marketing and branding agencies, and Rella:Cowan was the one who truly understood what we need to do for this firm,” said Stephanie Jester, Firm Administrator for PWKL. “We were impressed with their proven experience and their guidance in helping this firm become even more competitive in the complex realm of medical malpractice and personal injury law.”

The agency is conducting a competitive analysis and executive interviews to develop the firm’s new brand positioning. The research phase will be followed by the development of a full corporate identity package with a new logo and website that will include public service information about specific medical conditions and preventing them.

About Pulley Watson King & Lischer
Pulley Watson King & Lischer (PWKL) is one of North Carolina's leading plaintiff's personal injury firms, with an excellent reputation for handling catastrophic cases while providing outstanding client care. PWKL’s practice includes wrongful death, medical negligence, personal injury, environmental claims, estate planning, corporate law, and commercial litigation. The firm’s attorneys are members of a variety of professional associations and are active in many community service efforts. Richard Watson and Guy Crabtree, both partners with the firm, were recently named to 2007 The Best Lawyers in America list. Malvern King, Managing Partner, was inducted into the General Practice Hall of Fame by the North Carolina Bar Association in June.

About Rella:Cowan

Rella:Cowan is a full-service strategic marketing and advertising agency. With award-winning work and diverse experience, Rella:Cowan helps clients effectively communicate their brands. The agency’s current clients include companies in financial services, technology, retail and professional services. For more information, visit http://rellacowan.com.

Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C., a full service law firm with offices in Little Rock and Rogers as well as in Austin, Texas, has been named a "Go-To Law Firm" for financial services companies by American Lawyer Media (ALM). The firm was chosen specifically for excellence in the areas of regulatory affairs and compliance, litigation and labor and employment.

ALM is a leading integrated media company focused on the legal and business communities. ALM currently owns and publishes 33 national and regional magazines and newspapers.

Honorees named to the 2007 list were chosen based on nominations from general counsel at leading national financial services companies on which outside law firms they turn to for assistance. Nominations were coupled with in-depth analysis and research of various sources including public records, such as court dockets and securities filings, as well as legal and business publications such as The Wall Street Journal to produce the finalists.

Mitchell Williams has provided legal counsel since 1954. It currently employs 65 attorneys at its three branch offices.

http://www.mitchellwilliamslaw.com

Richard Meyer, previously chair of the patent practice at McGuireWoods LLP, will join Townsend from McGuireWoods' Tysons Corner office, serving as head of East Coast litigation. Also joining Townsend from McGuireWoods is partner Jonathan Link, special counsel Andrew Pratt and associate Andrea Tiglio.

"For an IP firm, Washington, DC is a logical choice by virtue of its proximity to the Patent and Trademark Office, the International Trade Commission and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit - all venues where we have been extremely active for years," said Townsend Chairman James Gilliland in a statement.

Townsend also recently opened practices in Seattle and San Diego. In addition to its home office in San Francisco, it also has practices in Palo Alto and Walnut Creek, Calif., Denver and Tokyo.

http://www.townsend.com

Ice Miller LLP, Indianapolis' largest law firm, announced today the opening of an office in DuPage County, Illinois. The new office marks the Firm's expansion in the Chicago area and is the result of the attorneys from the Lisle, Illinois office of Chicago's Wildman Harrold joining Ice Miller. The attorneys, and staff, will broaden and strengthen Ice Miller's work in construction, general business, corporate transactions, intellectual property, higher education, labor and employment, litigation, private equity/venture services, estate planning, municipal finance and real estate.

"This strategic expansion will enable us to enhance our existing Illinois-based operations and expand our practices to serve a broader client base," stated Byron Myers, Managing Partner, Ice Miller LLP. "There is an enormous amount of synergy between the groups and we are fortunate to have found this talented group of individuals."

The DuPage County office includes fourteen attorneys, two paraprofessionals and seven support staff members. The group of attorneys joining Ice Miller have extensive experience in regulatory and legislative issues, complex business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, land development and development related litigation, trusts and estates, succession planning, public finance transactions, class actions, higher education and construction law. They have represented a diverse client base including Fortune 500 companies, private businesses, universities, hospitals, as well as municipalities and government entities.

Founded in 1910, Ice Miller is the largest law firm in Indianapolis. It is nationally recognized in many of its practice areas. With additional offices in Chicago and Washington, D.C., the Firm has over 250 lawyers, 40 paraprofessionals and 290 support staff members. The Firm represents a full portfolio of private and public companies, government entities and individuals. Ice Miller serves as legal counsel to many of the Midwest's leading businesses and to companies throughout the country and the world.

"DuPage County is home to some of the nation's most prestigious employers," stated Dean J. Leffelman, partner, Ice Miller. "We are delighted to join Ice Miller in bringing cost-effective, sophisticated legal services to the growing Chicago suburban area," concluded Leffelman. With a population approaching one million people and over 700,000 jobs, DuPage County is the second most populous county in the state of Illinois and one of the fastest growing.

"DuPage County is a business center of exceptional opportunity with a robust business mix of finance, retail, high tech, transportation and manufacturing," stated Bob Schillerstrom, partner, Ice Miller. "These world class companies offer Ice Miller a built-in client base that may be looking to expand their legal representation outside of the city of Chicago." Schillerstrom currently serves as the Board Chairman for DuPage County. He will be re-locating to the DuPage County office. In addition to Leffelman and Schillerstrom, the DuPage office will include partners Richard Johnson, Bart Murphy, David Hight, James Snyder and Michael Roth. They will be joined by James Durkin, Mark Baggio and Eric Singer as senior counsel, Laurie Miller and David Chroust as of counsel and Jenée Straub and Elizabeth McKillip as associates.

Ice Miller's lawyers and business professionals, through their understanding of businesses, industries, and government entities, help simplify the complexities faced by its clients. Ice Miller is committed to helping its clients achieve their legal and business goals. The Firm has offices in Indianapolis, Indiana; Chicago, Illinois; DuPage County, Illinois; and Washington, D.C. For additional information, visit www.icemiller.com.

Law firm Nelson Levine de Luca & Horst said Thursday it has acquired the eight-lawyer New York office of Chicago-based Querrey & Harrow. The group adds three partners to an existing small New York office for Nelson Levine, which represents insurance industry clients.

The Querrey group focuses on complex insurance and reinsurance litigation. Querrey partner George Vogrin will serve as managing partner of the New York office. He currently serves as coordinating counsel to underwriters at Lloyds of London, and represents other London-based insurers and reinsurers.

The 50-lawyer Nelson Levine opened its London office last year to serve the firm's international insurance and surplus lines insurer clients and said the latest addition will enable the firm to focus on the European insurance market.

"As a boutique firm focused solely on the insurance industry, the European insurance market is essential to our continued growth," Nelson Levine Chairman Michael Nelson said. "The addition of this practice is a perfect fit for us, as it expands our capabilities and provides additional depth and support as well as unique experience in exciting new practice areas."

Nelson said Nelson Levine is ahead of its five-year growth plan and has taken on new space at its Blue Bell headquarters that can accommodate 70 lawyers. The firm also has offices in Philadelphia; Cherry Hill and Newark, N.J.; and Columbus, Ohio.