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I am a highly skilled, well trained and respected lawyer with multiple talents in a variety of disciplines I bring passion, analytical skill and persistence to any undertaking, be it a long shot legal case (where I have a proven track record), a new area of law (such as marine renewables where I am a driving innovator), getting civil penalties vacated or money refunded for energy clients or adapting new technology/trends I use my unique combination of talents on behalf of, or within, corporations, law firms, renewable energy companies, or others who seek excellent service, top notch work and creative problem solving I also seek speaking engagements and offer turnkey programs on a variety of cutting edge topics.
Career highlights include:
*Practicing energy regulatory law since 1988, including all aspects of electric utility regulation before FERC and state PUCs Law firm recognized in ABA Bar Journal and Washington Legal Times
*obtaining hundreds of thousands of dollars in refunds or penalty rebates for energy companies
*lnternationally recognized legal/policy expert on offshore renewables,
*founder of Ocean Renewable Energy Coalition (now 40 members); significant experience in permitting offshore renewables and hydro. identifying funding sources and resolving regulatory uncertainty
*Litigation experience at admin hearings and courts First chaired admin. hearings five jury trials, discovery and motions practice in complex federal cases. Appellate practice includes over thirty appellate matters.
*Finding money so that clients can pursue claims or build projects
*Creator of ABA Topl00 Blawg, MyShingle.com (2002), longest running blog on solo and small firm practice, and respected commentator.
*Author of Solo by Choice: How to Be the Lawyer You Always Wanted to Be (December 2002)
*Co-contributor American Law Media, Legal Blogwatch.typepad.com

The Law Offices of Robert A. D'Iorio and Associates, is a leading national law firm that focuses on medical malpractice cases with an emphasis on birth injuries such as cerebral palsy and erbs (brachial plexus) palsy.

As the managing attorney The Law Offices of Robert A. D'Iorio and Associates, PLLC I focus the majority of my time exclusively on birth injury cases and I am more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

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Keva Silversmith is an accomplished public relations professional with a decade's experience communicating complex issues to internal and external audiences. Silversmith is a licensed attorney, and he uses his master's level rhetorical training to communicate persuasively and with precision.

Silversmith's experience extends across major sectors of the economy. He has worked as a public relations professional in health care, the restaurant industry, the apparel sector, and in the non-profit world. Keva Silversmith is an expert in virtually every aspect of the communications field, including speech writing, investor relations, crisis communications and social media. He has achieved success at growing, high-energy organizations that value his enthusiasm and dedication.

When he's not providing PR solutions for international companies and organizations, Silversmith is busy fulfilling his passion for fitness, having even worked as a personal fitness trainer. Keva Silversmith's fitness blog can be found at gymsanity.com, and he publishes his exercise-related thoughts frequently on sites around the Web.

Former Senior Vice President of Toyota Motor North America, in charge of legal affairs, accounting, administration, corporate communications, industry & government affairs, research & planning, and the Latin American research & customer service group.

I represent individuals and corporations across the country in a variety of civil litigation disputes. My current practice areas include antitrust litigation (e.g., price-fixing, customer allocation, group boycotts, and bid-rigging), fraud (including RICO), consumer protection, business tort, and commercial litigation, including class actions.

My small firm -- Kotchen & Low LLP -- aims to achieve the highest caliber legal representation while offering clients greater efficiency (and lower billing rates than larger firms), more personalized attention, and specialized knowledge.

Kotchen & Low LLP has developed a particular interest in legal issues related to the consumer goods and retail industry. We have represented a number of clients in the industry, and my partner previously worked at a major consumer goods manufacturer. As a result of this interest, we created the Consumer Goods and Retail Industry Litigation Blog to keep stakeholders apprised of legal developments in the industry.

Before co-founding Kotchen & Low LLP, I was: a law clerk for Judge Tacha of the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, a research attorney for the Supreme Court of Guam; a trial attorney with the United States Department of Justice; and an attorney at the law firm of Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP.

Mr. Liles focuses his practice on fraud defense, internal audits / investigations, compliance and regulatory matters. Mr. Liles has represented a wide variety of clients in civil and criminal proceedings, complex civil litigation, and in connection with reviews conducted under non-profit and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements.

Before entering private practice, Mr. Liles served as Deputy Director for Legal Programs at the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA). Prior to serving in Washington, D.C., he worked as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of Texas, Houston office, where he primarily handled False Claims Act matters and cases.

Mr. Liles was subsequently appointed as Chief of the Financial Litigation Unit for the Southern District of Texas. Working in this capacity, he was responsible for managing a substantial accounts receivable portfolio, representing hundreds of millions of dollars in collections amounts owned to the government by individuals and corporations. Mr. Liles managed a staff of attorneys and support personnel tasked with collecting sums owed to DOJ and its client agencies.

In 1997, he was detailed to the EOUSA in Washington, D.C. as its first National Health Care Fraud Coordinator. In this capacity, he advised Assistant United States Attorneys around the country on civil and criminal health fraud statutes, schemes, investigative tools, privacy concerns, and compliance issues. Mr. Liles was instrumental in implementing DOJ guidance on the judicious use of the False Claims Act.

Mr. Liles has taught and lectured at more than 50 national conferences and seminars to DOJ prosecutors, investigators, auditors, and industry representatives on a variety of civil and criminal fraud and regulatory issues. He serves as faculty for the Georgetown University / National Institute of Trial Advocacy.

In 1999, Mr. Liles received a Director’s Award (Executive Office for United States Attorney’s highest award). Mr. Liles’ management background provides a firm understanding of the real-life operational and regulatory problems faced by corporations.

Recent Matters Handled Include:

Represented corporate clients in connection with Medicare overpayment audits conducted by carriers, intermediaries, Program Safeguard Contractors, and Zone Program Integrity Contractors. Aggressively worked to have statistical extrapolation of alleged damages dismissed.

Directed internal audit of non-profit corporate operations, policies and procedures to better ensure statutory and regulatory compliance.

Conducted internal investigation of alleged malfeasance of corporate employees. Provided recommendations for the implementation of safeguards to better prevent improper employee conduct.

Represented physicians in connection with investigations and disciplinary actions taken by state medical practice boards.

Worked with medical group management companies to help ensure that the provider groups they serve remain compliant with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Serve as outside General Counsel for national third-party billing association.

Serve as outside Compliance Officer for health care providers.

Represented international bank in connection with fraud investigation conducted by the Department of Justice.

Workedwith corporate clients to properly incorporate privacy provisions into a Client’s overall effective compliance strategy.

Advised a variety of specialty health care providers in the areas of oncology, pain management, urology, ambulance services, cardiology, physical / occupational and speech therapy, and durable medical equipment, in fraud and compliance matters.

Provided assessment and advice to corporate clients on proposed business models, addressing both the prohibition against self-referrals and federal Anti-Kickback Act concerns.

Represented individual and corporate health care providers in ongoing litigation under the False Claims Act, addressing concerns raised by the Department of Justice.

Managed large document productions on behalf of corporate clients in response to Department of Justice, state and federal agency subpoenas.

Advised investors and investment companies with respect to health care sector issues and the possible impact of health care fraud enforcement activities.

I practice excluseively in the area of international trade regulation law, including antidumping, countervailing duties, export control, WTO matters, and especially international enforcement of intellectual property rights, including anticounterfeiting and antidiversion.

Nicole Kinsey White, Esq. established Kinsey Law Group, P.C. to help consumers with financial matters in the areas of Estate and Health Planning (wills, living wills and advance directives, burial directives, powers of attorney and trusts), Consumer Law (consumer disputes, credit report errors, debt collection abuse/harassment, debtor defense in debt collection suits, and identity theft), and Guardianship Planning for minor children.

Nicole is dedicated, knowledgeable, and experienced, and she takes an educational approach when working with her clients to ensure they fully understand why and how they should take action. She takes the time to listen to your concerns and answer any questions you may have. As a result, she has a better understanding of your situation and can respond effectively with practical and sensible solutions. Nicole is devoted to helping consumers with customized legal and financial guidance, and she is devoted to creating estate plans that safeguard consumers and their families.

Her clients include young families with minor children, families with special needs children of all ages, single-parent families, and individuals.

Her services, including the Child Protection Plan, Client Care Program, consumer E-Alerts, and monthly newsletters, truly enhance her practice and allow her to take a comprehensive approach to providing legal services in estate planning and consumer rights.

Nicole attended the George Washington University Law School, and she has obtained advanced training in various aspects of estate planning and consumer law. In addition, she holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Virginia and a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Genetics from Johns Hopkins University.

Nicole speaks to public and private groups, as well as attorneys, accountants, and other finance professionals.

She derives great satisfaction in giving back to her community, primarily by providing education and guidance in her areas of expertise.

Nicole is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association (Estates and Trusts Section), the Bar Association of the District of Columbia, the District of Columbia Bar (Estate Planning Committee, Consumer Law Section), the National Association of Consumer Advocates and the Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition.

Nicole is a licensed attorney in Maryland and Washington, D.C.