s, NL (PRWEB) July 29, 2010

St. John’ ClearRisk Inc. a leading online provider of risk management solutions to insurance brokers and medium-sized organizations announces its partnership with DRIVING DYNAMICS, a leader in the field of fleet risk management and advanced performance, driver safety training.

Considered a subject matter expert as well as a highly regarded service provider of key risk and safety services, DRIVING DYNAMICS employs a multi-discipline approach to help fleets lower their crash rates. Whether it’s safety policy consulting, loss analysis, advanced performance driver safety training or driver risk assessment tools, DRIVING DYNAMICS delivers a full range of meaningful services to help fleets improve their safety record, in some cases as much as a 45% reduction in crashes.

Chris Gardner, Vice President of Marketing for ClearRisk, says, “Exposure to driving-related losses is significant for business enterprises both in terms of loss costs and workers’ downtime. This appointment of DRIVING DYNAMICS is a major step by ClearRisk to provide its clients with the opportunity to aggressively manage risk associated with a business driver population.”

About ClearRisk, Inc.

ClearRisk Inc. is an online provider of risk management solutions. Based out of St. John’s, NL, ClearRisk has representatives and partners throughout Canada, the United States and Europe (UK). ClearRisk’s solutions are built for insurance brokers, medium-sized organizations, and professional risk managers that are looking for an easy and affordable way to manage risk.

About DRIVING DYNAMICS, Inc.

Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Newark, Delaware, DRIVING DYNAMICS is North America’s preferred partner in the field of Advanced Performance, Driver Safety Training and Fleet Risk Management. Its unique and highly effective approach to behind-the-wheel driver education; web-based learning; and driver risk management has helped many major companies achieve very significant reductions in their crash rates. For more information visit www.drivingdynamics.com

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Bloomington, IL (PRWEB) July 25, 2010

W.M. Putnam Company, a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) provider, promotes former Chief Operating Officer, Kevin Yeazell, to President and Chief Executive Officer. In this position, Yeazell will be responsible for unifying the various lines of business under one brand and growing the organization into an international entity.

“We are extremely pleased to have Kevin leading W.M. Putnam into the future. For more than 60 years, we have been serving our clients in North America in a broad capacity. With Kevin’s guidance, we look forward to refining our offerings and better serving our customers in North America, while embracing the opportunity this global economy presents,” stated John Copenhaver, Chairman of the Board.

“I am excited to step into this leadership role,” noted Yeazell. “W. M. Putnam has a long and distinguished history that we will build upon. We have a tremendously talented staff, with myriad skills. I look forward to telling the W.M. Putnam story and fully leveraging those talents to help our customers and grow this company.”

Prior to joining W.M. Putnam in March, Yeazell held multiple executive positions throughout his more than 30-year career. Most recently he served as the vice president and general manager of two Sun Chemical divisions, Kohl Madden and Rycoline, a manufacturer of printing ink and pressroom supplies. In this role he executed both division’s strategic growth plans, bringing innovative solutions to its diverse customer base.

Prior to that he was president of Handschy Industries, a manufacturer of ink and varnish for printing, as well as vice president, sales and marketing, for INX International Ink Co., Offset Division. Additionally, he worked for nine years at Flint Ink as national account vice president, and then vice president of sales, North America Offset Division. He began his career with Diconix, a Kodak company that manufactures ink jet printing systems, and also worked for National Business Systems and ChemeEquity, a subsidiary of H. B. Fuller.

About W.M. Putnam Company

W. M. Putnam Company, located in Bloomington, Illinois, is an innovative outsourcer of premise-related services to organizations who are expanding or renovating their network of branch, sales or retail facilities throughout North America. It provides corporate clients project management, procurement and logistics services so that all of the requirements necessary to open or upgrade offices, schools, retail stores, etc. are brought together in one package. Visit our website at www.wmputnam.com for more information.

W. M. Putnam Company

Home of Redi® Solutions

Contact:

Christy Erbeck

(224) 558-7004

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Bryn Mawr, PA (Vocus) July 20, 2010

Financial services industry leaders recently joined forces to help promote the education and advancement of African-American financial professionals. Led by The American College and MetLife, the Fifth Annual Conference for African-American Financial Professionals was held on June 3-4, 2010 at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, GA.

The conference, themed “Empower Yourself: Commit to Your Education, Connect to Your Future,” was hosted by The American College, the nation’s leading educator of financial services professionals. MetLife, known for its commitment to diversity, inclusion and education, served as the founding and platinum sponsor of the event.

“The American College was delighted to host this groundbreaking event for the fifth year,” said Larry Barton, Ph.D., President and CEO of The American College. “The support The American College and MetLife have received from leading organizations throughout the industry speaks volumes about the importance our profession places on education and its ability to empower African-American financial services professionals.”

This was the first time that so many leading companies came together to promote continuing education and diversity. Gold sponsors of the event included the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network and Prudential. Nationwide, New York Life, Penn Mutual, State Farm and Western & Southern Life, a member of Western & Southern Financial Group, were Silver-level sponsors.

“As the founding and presenting sponsor of this progressive initiative, MetLife is proud that the industry is coming together to promote this important educational event,” said Michael Vietri, CLU®, Executive Vice President of MetLife. “Financial services organizations are increasingly aware that their workforce needs to reflect the diversity of their customer base. The companies that took part in this year’s event clearly recognize the importance of providing an opportunity for African-American professionals to share best practices and network with their peers.”

During the two-day event, participants had the opportunity to network and learn from other successful African-American professionals and attend workshops led by powerful leaders throughout the industry. Thomas McLeary, CLU®, President of Endow, Incorporated and Trustee at The American College, delivered the opening remarks. Among the featured presenters were ShirleyAnn M. Robertson of the Prudential Insurance Company of America, Ross Shafer, Motivational Speaker and Business Innovation Seminar Leader, and Cheryl D. Creuzot, CFP®, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wealth Development Strategies.

The American College is the nation’s largest non-profit educational institution devoted to financial services. Holding the highest level of academic accreditation, The College has served as a valued business partner to banks, brokerage firms, insurance companies and others for over 83 years. The American College’s faculty represents some of the financial services industry’s foremost thought leaders. For more information, visit TheAmericanCollege.edu.

MetLife is a subsidiary of MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), a leading provider of insurance and financial services with operations throughout the United States and the Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific regions. Through its domestic and international subsidiaries and affiliates, MetLife, Inc. reaches more than 70 million customers around the world and MetLife is the largest life insurer in the United States (based on life insurance in-force). The MetLife companies offer life insurance, annuities, auto and home insurance, retail banking and other financial services to individuals, as well as group insurance, reinsurance and retirement & savings products and services to corporations and other institutions. For more information, please visit www.metlife.com.

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Bryn Mawr, PA (Vocus) July 16, 2010

American College Trustee and former Million Dollar Round Table President Reginald N. Rabjohns, CLU®, ChFC®, has been named the new Chairman of The American College Foundation Board of Directors.

“We are indeed fortunate to have Reg leading the Foundation during these challenging times. His vision and commitment to professional education are helping to create new opportunities at The American College through investments in advanced research and cutting edge learning technologies,” stated Charles (Tip) Cronin III, CLU®, CAP®, Senior Vice President of Advancement and The Foundation’s Chief Staff Officer.

The American College Foundation seeks to provide philanthropic support that furthers the institution’s important educational mission. Directors of the Foundation Board are leaders in the financial services industry committed to the highest levels of professionalism and ethics as well as the rigorous learning that develops those values in financial advisors.

As the Chairman of the Foundation, Rabjohns’ responsibilities include:

• Leading the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors to ensure proper functioning of all committees.
• Working directly with the President and Chief Staff Officer in establishing goals for the Foundation and leading the effort to achieve those objectives.
• Recruiting and engaging new members for the Board of Directors.

Rabjohns has been a Managing Partner with New England Financial since 1997. Prior to joining New England Financial, he was an Agent and a General Agent with State Mutual/Allmerica Financial.

At age 27, after six consecutive years of qualification, Rabjohns became the youngest Life Member of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT). In 1999 he was named President of the organization.

He currently serves on the Executive Committee and the Board of Trustees of The American College. Rabjohns has also served as a Trustee and Treasurer of the GAMA Foundation and served as a Trustee of the Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education (LIFE).

In addition, he has held a variety of leadership positions with local Chicago-area financial services associations. He is the only person to have served as the President of the Chicago Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (CAIFA), the Chicago chapter of GAMA International and the Chicago Society of Financial Service Professionals.

Rabjohns attended Northern Illinois University from 1964 - 1967. He earned his Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU®) designation in 1971 and his Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®) designation from The American College in 1983.

“Reg Rabjohns is someone who is actively and passionately talking about the well-being of this profession. You would be hard-pressed to find anyone who lives the credo of Dr. Solomon S. Huebner, that is more effective or more ethical than Reg,” stated Larry Barton, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of The American College.

His civic involvement includes service to numerous non-profit organizations including the Misericordia Heart of Mercy Home, the Union League Club of Chicago and the Lutheran Church of the Ascension in Northfield.

In 2008, Rabjohns received the prestigious Huebner Gold Medal from The American College, the institution’s highest honor. He has also received the Distinguished Service Award from The Chicago Association of Life Underwriters and Huebner Scholar Award from the Chicago Chapter of CLU® and ChFC®.

He and his wife of 43 years, Micheline, have been Northbrook, Illinois residents since 1968. The Rabjohns have five children and four grandchildren.

The American College is the nation’s largest non-profit educational institution devoted to financial services. Holding the highest level of academic accreditation, The College has served as a valued business partner to banks, brokerage firms, insurance companies and others for over 83 years. The American College’s faculty represents some of the financial services industry’s foremost thought leaders. For more information, visit TheAmericanCollege.edu.

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Dallas, Texas (Vocus) July 14, 2010

TechInsurance, the leading online provider of business insurance for IT firms, and ContractEdge, the legal forms provider for IT businesses, have published an online book that gives IT consultants and owners of small IT businesses tips, advice and tools that they can use to reduce risk and improve their project management processes. The eBook is available for free download at www.techinsurance.com and www.contractedge.com.

“We identified a need for this eBook because so many of the 13,000-plus technology businesses we serve came to us with questions about how to better manage risk,” said Jim Cochran, president and founder of both TechInsurance and ContractEdge. “Business insurance and contracts form a solid foundation for a risk-management strategy, but there are many other steps that small IT business owners can take to protect themselves – especially in those instances when you’re dealing with a risk that can’t be insured.”

The articles provide information to help TechInsurance and ContractEdge customers identify, avoid, reduce and insure common business risks. For easy reference, the articles are organized chronologically, in the order an IT service provider would encounter each topic while progressing through a typical project timeline. Readers will also find links to additional information and resources, including free, customizable project management templates. Topics include:

• Why Clients Require You To Carry Insurance
• What Makes Good Network Service Agreements
• Translating Customer Needs Into Projects
• Software Development Agreements
• Web Site Development Agreements
• Project Agreements
• Project Timelines
• Temporary Personnel
• Subcontractor Agreements
• Employment Contracts
• ASP Contracts
• Managing Clients’ Expectations
• Errors and Omissions Insurance

“Well-crafted risk management and project management processes, used consistently in all client relationships, can help IT service providers avoid mistakes and create strong client relationships,” Cochran noted. “And that can help small business owners stay away from costly lawsuits. Our customers will find ideas and tools in this eBook that they can apply on the job right away.”

About TechInsurance

TechInsurance is a web-based e-agent that offers IT businesses and professionals fast, easy, one-stop shopping for all their business property insurance and business liability needs. TechInsurance was founded in 1997 in response to the difficulty IT services firms had finding high-quality, affordable business insurance. With more than 13,000 businesses insured, the company has grown to become America’s leading online provider of business and professional insurance for computer consulting, web services companies and other IT service businesses. For information, visit www.techinsurance.com.

About ContractEdge

Founded in 1999, ContractEdge has provided legal forms for more than 14,000 information technology businesses. All ContractEdge agreements can be downloaded and used unlimited times with no additional fees, and software and contract updates are free for life. ContractEdge contract template software is incredibly easy to use, featuring a simple question-and-answer process that automatically populates each legal form. Individual agreements may be purchased at www.contractedge.com for as little as $10, or service-specific packages of agreements are available with discounted pricing.

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(PRWEB) July 12, 2010

AgentsofAmerica.ORG (AoA) is proud to share numerous new tools to help insurance agents grow their business. These tools take into account 2010’s unique challenges (the economy) and opportunities (inexpensive online ways to reach more customers).

“There are now many effective ways to engage the people most interested in buying insurance, and provide the information they need. In addition, we can reach a much larger audience for far less money than traditional promotional activities,” explains Angelo J. Gioia, Executive Director of AgentsofAmerica.ORG. “Imagine connecting with more qualified leads, rather than spending endless hours making cold calls.”

The broad program developed by AgentsofAmerica will enable agents to easily use electronic tools to reach out to more customers. In fact, now it’s very likely for customers follow agents, in addition to the usual method of agents trying to connect with customers. No other organization provides such a comprehensive program to help agents use time more efficiently. Program elements include:

·     Access to Social Media Expertise: What is social media and how is it used to grow a business? AoA has partnered with Social Media Strategist Cynthia Cavoto of Marketing That Works for You to provide agents with expertise and consistency for using FaceBook,Twitter, LinkedIn and blogging to reach and engage target audiences.

·     Webinars and Education: Starting in September, AoA will provide agents with a series of educational webinars on using the latest electronic tools to engage with more people. Topics will include how to grow and manage email lists.

·     E-Newsletters: Monthly e-newletters are available to all agents (sign-up at AoA Contact Us page). These have useful tools and tips, and agents can send them to their email contacts as if they are from the agent.

·     E-Books: Chapter 11 of the AoA e-book, “The Contemporary Supervisor’s Guide to Managing Employees”, By Kathleen M. Bonczyk, Esq. of Long Marmero & Associates, LLP, a widely-read and growing resource of tips for operating an insurance business, will be available to download on July 29th. Chapters 1-10 are currently at http://agentsofamerica.org/aoaebooks.php .

·     Articles, Tools and Tips: The AoA library has many resources for agents to provide relevant information to customers. The Article Library, for example, has an easy search function for finding articles.

AoA is committed to educating agents in various ways to help facilitate each agent’s growth and success. Angelo Gioia is enthusiastic about the many possibilities, “If you embrace these tools and follow tips on using them, in a year from now you’ll have a noticeably larger prospect base.”

Stay tuned for more information on AoA’s Teach & Reach program.

About Marketing That Works For You

Marketing That Works for You (MTWFY) specializes in using the internet – specifically powerful social media tools such as FaceBook, Twitter, LinkedIn and blogging - to help small companies grow their business. By partnering with clients, MTWFY strategizes and implements a customized, effective and cost-efficient social media program for each company. Visit www.mymarketingthatworksforyou.com or twitter.com/MktgThatWorks4U or call 203.414.5509.

About AgentsofAmerica.ORG

AgentsofAmerica.ORG is an Insurance Agent’s Association and indispensable resource for news, products, services, education, and industry information throughout America. The organization’s mission is to deliver the BEST people, products, information, and services to agents all designed to help them manage and grow their business and provide ongoing value to their clients. Our motto is “Bringing the BEST Together”. AgentsofAmerica.ORG is offering a FREE MEMBERSHIP and FREE EBOOK to anyone interested in learning about the valuable benefits the new organization offers. All members are eligible for additional discounts and access to an extensive array of other membership programs. Visit www.AgentsofAmerica.org for more information.

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Bloomington, IL (PRWEB) July 9, 2010

In this age of instantaneous e-communications, the idea of mailing greeting cards may seem so 20th century. Even in a largely digital world, however, a personal touch can help build trust and enhance business.

Progressive Impressions International (Pii) breathes new life into the “old-fashioned” greeting card with business-specific milestones and industry-leading personalization capabilities that incorporate each recipient’s name within the graphic image. Businesses can also personalize the message and add their contact information to the cards.

This product development was driven by a simple fact: Everyone likes to get personal mail. In fact, 90 percent of Americans say they look forward to receiving personal letters and greeting cards, according to the Greeting Card Association. A personalized greeting card conveys value and warmth. It provides a tactile experience that can be relived time after time — rather than deleted and forgotten like an e-mail.

Personalized greeting cards are appropriate for a variety of occasions, from the special to the everyday. Pii has developed a line of cards that highlights milestones in customer relationships, such as win-back of a lost customer. The package includes other opportunities to use high-touch greeting cards with specific messaging:
·    Welcome a new customer
·    Thank a current customer for providing a referral
·    Remind a customer about policy renewal
·    Request an appointment or policy review
·    Apologize for an oversight or error
·    Ask a customer to update his or her personal information

Here’s an added benefit: Nearly two-thirds of people feel inspired to reply when receiving a card. So greeting cards can be used to initiate two-way communication — especially when a card includes the sender’s contact information or a business reply card (BRC).

Stand out from the competition
Greeting cards offer a personal touch that customers will appreciate. With so many options available, the communications format should always be appropriate to the message and target audience. Sometimes, an e-mail may be best. However, if competitors are shifting even the most important touchpoints to e-formats, staying in contact the old-fashioned way can help businesses stand out from the crowd.

To learn more about Pii’s personalized greeting cards, other direct mail programs and online ordering system Conductor, contact Ron Drenning, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, at 800.883.1156.

Fun Facts: A Short History of Greeting Cards
* The custom of sending greeting cards can be traced back to the ancient Chinese, who exchanged messages of goodwill to celebrate the new year.
* Early Egyptians conveyed greetings on papyrus scrolls.
* The first published Christmas card appeared in London in 1842.
* German immigrant Louis Prang began the U.S. greeting card industry in 1856.

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(PRWeb UK) July 9, 2010

Leading UK home and car insurance intermediary Kwik Fit Insurance has appointed Sandy Keith as insurer development manager.

Sandy, who has been with the Kwik Fit Financial Services group since 2001, assumes his new role on 1st July and will have responsibility for managing insurer relationships within Kwik Fit Insurance, part of the KFFS group. Sandy will report into Stevie Sutherland, KFFS group business development director.

Stevie Sutherland commented: “Sandy has been with our business for a number years and we believe his knowledge of the insurance market and, in particular, the role of the intermediary within it, is second to none. He boasts an outstanding track record with Kwik Fit Financial Services having forged a successful career in various roles within our business, most recently as our insurer development manager at Express Insurance where he managed the motor, van and motorcycle panels.”

Sandy Keith said: “I’m delighted to be appointed to the position of insurer development manager at Kwik Fit Insurance. I’ve been performing a similar role with our sister company Express Insurance and this, coupled with my nine years experience at KFFS has given me a good foundation from which to take on the role. I’m keen to build on the strong reputation we have in the industry and work with all our insurer partners to ensure the continued success of all parties.”

Sandy will work closely with Kwik Fit Insurance’s existing panel, as well as identifying and developing new opportunities across motor, home and other product lines.

Sandy has had an impressive rise through the ranks at Kwik Fit Financial Services, beginning his career as a sales consultant in July 2001 before achieving successive promotions to the role of team leader within the sales and service departments. From there he moved into insurer development as account manager where he has played a central role in building the intermediary’s profile within the industry.

Stevie Sutherland added: “Sandy is already a recognised name within the industry and his appointment speaks volumes for the quality of people we have within our business. His promotion to insurer development manager is reflective of a general trend of developing our own talent within KFFS.”

Kwik Fit Financial Services comprises Kwik Fit Insurance, The Green Insurance Company and Express Insurance with approximately one million live policies across the group.

Note To Editors

Kwik Fit Financial Services was launched in 1995 and has grown to become one of the UK’s leading motor insurance distributors, as well as a major presence in home and car insurance markets.

Kwik Fit Financial Services comprises Kwik Fit Insurance, The Green Insurance Company and Express Insurance.

The company’s award-winning call centre in Uddingston, Lanarkshire, now employs more than 1000 people and was named in the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For 2010 list.

Since its launch in 1995, Kwik Fit Financial Services has grown and developed into one of Scotland’s most dynamic contact centres.

Kwik Fit Financial Services is part of the Kwik Fit Group owned by private equity firm PAI Partners.

The philosophy of the business is to provide the best possible service to customers.

For more information please visit http://www.kwik-fitinsurance.com/].

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The contractor classes covered by this new facility are: Plumbing, Electrical, Heating, Air Conditioning, HVAC, Refrigeration, Solar Energy and Alarm and Communication Systems. While the facility is focused on commercial contractors, incidental residential work will be considered.

Woodbridge, NJ (PRWEB) July 1, 2010 — NIP Specialty Brokerage, a division of NIP Group, Inc., is thrilled to announce the development and launch of an admitted, all-lines binding facility targeting several specific commercial artisan contractor classes. NIP Specialty Brokerage is a wholesale brokerage operation targeting non-standard commercial risks.

The contractor classes covered by this new facility are: Plumbing, Electrical, Heating, Air Conditioning, HVAC, Refrigeration, Solar Energy and Alarm and Communication Systems. While the facility is focused on commercial contractors, incidental residential work will be considered.

“We are always looking for ways to help our agents and brokers, whether it’s solving complex problems or, in this case, giving them a better solution for some very large and growing classes of business,” said Dean Mortilla, President of NIP Specialty Brokerage. “We worked with our Programs group to create a unique new binding facility focused on these contractor classes, one that lets brokers get all their coverages from one source. And to make it even easier, we have the pen to underwrite submissions, so we can give brokers quick responses.”

The new facility is underwritten in partnership with an AM Best A rated (Excellent) admitted carrier. Comprehensive standard coverages include General Liability, Auto Liability, Property, Inland Marine, Workers’ Compensation and Umbrella, with many important coverage enhancements that will let brokers tailor coverage to meet different contractors’ individual needs. The facility is available nationwide. For full details, please visit: http://www.nipgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Contractor-Facility-Overview.pdf.

“We wanted to develop a comprehensive facility for these contractor classes that was easy for brokers to do business with and a great fit for their clients,” Mortilla said. “This is an admitted, A rated, multi-line ISO-based package program that was specifically designed for contractors, with many specialized coverages and low minimum premiums. That makes it the right choice for all of these contractor classes, and their brokers.”

For more information on NIP Specialty’s new facility, call 1-800-446-7647 ext. 515. To submit business, email to NIPSpecialty (at) NIPGroup (dot) com or fax to 732-634-2904.

About NIP Specialty Brokerage
NIP Specialty Brokerage is a wholesale brokerage operation targeting non-standard commercial risks underwritten by admitted and non-admitted specialty carriers. NIP Specialty Brokerage assists agents/brokers in the structure and placement of complex insurance risks throughout the United States by accessing NIP’s brokerage expertise and relationships with global insurance markets. NIP Group, Inc. is a specialty insurance intermediary, ranked among the largest 100 in the United States and providing a wide range of brokerage, underwriting and risk management services to select market segments.

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(PRWEB) July 2, 2010 — Chambers and Partners has once again given top national honors to WTHF in the Construction Law category at in 2010. WTHF also received the top national Construction Litigation ranking from the Legal 500 US in its recently-published clients’ guide. Both Chambers and the Legal 500 have consistently named WTHF and its attorneys among the top US construction law firms and attorneys – nationally and regionally – since 2005. WTHF is also ranked as the #1 Construction Law Advisory Firm in the USA for 2010 by Corporate International Magazine, one of the leading monthly titles for business leaders and professional advisors worldwide.

Chambers commends WTHF for its comprehensive geographic coverage and strong presence on the east and west coasts. Its 2010 Client’s Guide cites WTHF as “a well-rounded firm where talent runs deep. It’s one of the top choices in the country in terms of value for money.” The Legal 500 US acknowledges the firm as a “national force” featuring “solid construction lawyers, with the ability to assemble strong teams and deliver positive results.” The Legal 500 US is a directory of leading legal practitioners in over 100 countries compiled on the basis of independent, client, and peer-based referrals. Chambers and Partners ranks firms and individuals according to technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, and commitment to the profession, among other qualities most valued by clients.

WTHF is widely recognized as one of the leading construction law firms in the US, featuring a robust practice and the talent to accommodate clients and their needs worldwide. Over the past year alone, the firm added an Insolvency practice to complement its construction and real estate base and opened an office in Seattle, Washington to serve current and future clients in the Pacific Northwest.

About Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald (WTHF)
Since 1978, WTHF has offered knowledgeable and practical worldwide legal representation to its clients through its five interrelated practices groups: international and domestic construction, surety, government contracts, real estate and commercial transactions, and insolvency. The firm represents a wide client base, including firms listed among the Engineering News Record Top 400 Contractors, 7 of the Top 10 Surety Writers, and a mix of midsize and small companies. With offices in the metropolitan Washington DC area; Irvine, California; Las Vegas, Nevada; San Francisco, California; Seattle, Washington; and a European affiliate in Munich, Germany, WTHF’s attorneys are building solutions for clients around the globe.

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