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Launch Day For Wolfe Law Group's New Construction Law Monitor

Friday, February 6th, 2009

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Wolfe Law Group, a construction law firm in Seattle, WA and New Orleans, LA, announced the launch of its new blog today, the Construction Law Monitor.  The new blog provides insight and commentary on construction law issues in Washington and Louisiana.

NEW ORLEANS, LA (WolfeLaw.Com) February 6, 2009 — Today, Wolfe Law Group is excited to announce the launch of its new blog, the Construction Law Monitor.

Published through the LexBlog platform, the new blog will commentate and provide insight on construction law issues in Washington and Louisiana.

Wolfe Law Group is a construction law practice with offices in New Orleans, LA and Seattle, WA.   The firm first began blogging in early 2006, and has since published over 100 blog posts about construction law and the legal issues facing the construction industry.

Although on a new platform and featuring a new user-friendly design, posts and articles from the old blog are still accessible in the new site’s archives.

Scott Wolfe, the firm’s found member, commented on the new page:

“From day one, Wolfe Law Group has tried to present to our clients and the public free useful information about construction law.  This new blog allows us to deliver that information through a better design and format, and with LexBlog’s powerful blogging engine.”

The new Construction Law Monitor is just part of the firm’s Internet presence overhaul.

Today, the firm also launches a redesigned website (wolfelaw.com) and a public and client relations page (wolfelawrocks.com).

“This firm has always been ahead of the technology curve,” says Doug Reiser, member of Wolfe Law Group.  “And to stay that way, we’re required to change as fast as the technology.  These new websites are more than a different design, they function better, and allow our firm to connect with clients, colleagues, and the public.”

For additional information on the news that is the subject of this release, contact Jessica Hunter or visit Wolfe Law Group’s new media page:  http://media.wolfelaw.com.

About Wolfe Law Group:
Founded in post-Katrina New Orleans in 2005, Wolfe Law Group is a boutique construction law practice with offices in Seattle, Washington and New Orleans, Louisiana.   The firm operates a blog on construction law matters titled the Construction Law Monitor, and prides itself on thinking different in the legal profession.

Contact
Jessica Hunter, director of public relations
Wolfe Law Group, L.L.C.
206-801-1600
http://www.wolfelaw.com

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Wolfe Law Named A Best Place To Work

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

Wolfe Law Group, a construction law firm with offices in New Orleans, LA and Seattle, WA, was recognized by New Orleans City Business Magazine as a 2008 Best Place to Work.

NEW ORLEANS, LA (WolfeLaw.Com) December 17, 2008 — New Orleans City Business Magazine has recognized Wolfe Law Group as one of its 2008 Best Places to Work.  Practicing exclusively in the are of construction law, the firm has offices in Seattle, WA and New Orleans, LA.

You can find a write-up about the Wolfe Law Group workplace in this week’s issue of New Orleans’ City Business Magazine. The firm was recognized at a special luncheon on December 15, 2008.

While nearly 50 companies were recognized, Wolfe Law Group was ranked 2nd among small companies.

The article discusses some of the ways our firm uses technology to telecommute, reduce paper and waste, and manage the “little frustrations” that comes with operating a law office.

Wolfe Law Group runs on Macs and iPhones and has a decidedly “Web 2.0″ approach to the office.  People work from home, from the field and from everywhere in between.  This provides a feeling of dynamism and efficiency that appeals to the staff.

Scott Wolfe, founding member of the firm, is quoted as saying:  “Lost of offices can be stuffy and bureaucratic.  This is a profession that involves a lot of paper.  It can be a mill of little frustrations and delays.  And we’ve eliminated paper, we’ve eliminated a lot of those little delays.”

You can read the article by downloaded the issue from City Business in PDF Format here: [Best Places to Work].

About Wolfe Law Group:
Founded in post-Katrina New Orleans in 2005, Wolfe Law Group is a boutique construction law practice with offices in Seattle, Washington and New Orleans, Louisiana.   The firm operates a blog on construction law matters titled the Construction Law Monitor, and prides itself on thinking different in the legal profession.

Contact
Jessica Hunter, director of public relations
Wolfe Law Group, L.L.C.
206-801-1600
http://www.wolfelaw.com

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Media Center:  http://media.wolfelaw.com
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Wolfe Law Group Files Federal Lawsuit to Say: Blogging Is Speaking

Monday, November 24th, 2008

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Wolfe Law Group announces that it filed suit in federal court to challenge the constitutionality of Louisiana’s new rules governing lawyer advertising.   The suit argues that the new rules unconstitutionally restrict an attorney’s right to speak freely on the Internet.

NEW ORLEANS, LA (PRWEB.Com) November 24, 2008 — This morning, Wolfe Law Group, L.L.C. filed a suit in federal court challenging the constitutionality of Louisiana’s new rules governing lawyer advertising.

The lawsuit seeks to prevent the enforcement of Louisiana’s new advertising rules, scheduled to take effect on April 1, 2009. The Louisiana advertising rules are some of the most aggressive in the nation, and Wolfe Law Group’s suit argues that the rules go too far and restrict an attorney’s right to freely speak about its trade.

Wolfe Law Group argues that the new rules effectively prevent a lawyer from advertising its services through online media, such as Google’s Adwords, as the rules also restrict an attorney’s ability to engage in discourse with colleagues, clients and the public through online bulletin boards, blogs, twitter, and other online communities and forums.

The law firm that practices in the area of construction law out of its offices in New Orleans, Louisiana and Seattle, Washington, is actively engaged in the Internet marketplace, posting daily on sites like wolfelaw.com, Twitter, Facebook, Avvo.com, and similar web 2.0 services.

The suit argues that Louisiana’s new advertising rules would subject each of the firm’s posts to an “evaluation” by the Louisiana State Bar Association, with an evaluation fee of $175.00.

According to a letter sent to Wolfe Law Group’s colleagues and clients, “the new rules would stifle our firm’s ability to continue talking with you about the legal profession, the construction industry and the evolution of construction law across the nation.”

To continue commenting upon the progress of the action, the firm launched a blog titled “Blogging is Speaking,” at the web address http://www.protectspeech.com.

For a copy of the lawsuit, click here.

Find the cause on Facebook here.

The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court of the Eastern District of Louisiana, Case No. 08-4994, Section F, Magistrate 2.

About Wolfe Law Group:
Founded in post-Katrina New Orleans in 2005, Wolfe Law Group is a boutique construction law practice with offices in Seattle, Washington and New Orleans, Louisiana.   The firm operates a blog on construction law matters titled the Construction Law Monitor, and prides itself on thinking different in the legal profession.

Contact
Jessica Hunter, director of public relations
Wolfe Law Group, L.L.C.
206-801-1600
http://www.wolfelaw.com

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Wolfe Law Group Launches iPhone Page and Mobile Website

Friday, August 1st, 2008

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Reinforcing its reputation as a leading-edge law practice, Wolfe Law Group launches an iPhone and mobile page at http://m.wolfelaw.com.   The site provides information about the firm, commentary on construction news and legal issues, and makes contacting the firm as easy as pressing a button.

NEW ORLEANS, LA (WolfeLaw) August 1, 2008 — Today, Wolfe Law Group launched its new mobile website, http://m.wolfelaw.com.

The mobile site is designed for viewing on mobile devices like the iPhone, Blackberry and more. From the mobile page, users can read the Wolfe Law Group blog, leave a public comment or instantly call our offices.

Speaking about the new mobile page, Scott Wolfe, Jr., founding member of the firm, stated as follows:

Our goal was to give those contractors out in the field an easy way to read up on construction law issues and contact a construction attorney while on-the-go.  More contractors than ever are using mobile phones out in the field, and access to this type of information on-the-go is becoming as necessary as general online access.

The new mobile page is another way the firm is maintaining its position as one of the more progressive law firm websites in the country.

To view the mobile site, you can navigate to http://m.wolfelaw.com on your mobile device.   You can see a preview of the mobile website on your web browser here:  http://wolfelaw.mofuse.mobi/iphone/preview/

About Wolfe Law Group:
Founded in post-Katrina New Orleans in 2005, Wolfe Law Group is a boutique construction law practice with offices in Seattle, Washington and New Orleans, Louisiana.   The firm operates a blog on construction law matters titled the Construction Law Monitor, and prides itself on thinking different in the legal profession.

Contact
Jessica Hunter, director of public relations
Wolfe Law Group, L.L.C.
206-801-1600
http://www.wolfelaw.com

Press Links:
Media Center:  http://media.wolfelaw.com
Press Releases RSS Feed:  http://feeds2.feedburner.com/wlgmedia
Firm Site:  http://www.wolfelaw.com

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Scott Wolfe Publishes Construction Lien Legal Guides on Avvo.com

Friday, July 18th, 2008

avvo-logo-full-color1Scott G. Wolfe, Jr., founding member of Wolfe Law Group, announces the publication of two Legal Guides on the lawyer rating web service, Avvo.com.

SEATTLE, WA (WolfeLaw) July 18, 2008 — Wolfe Law Group founding member, Scott G. Wolfe, Jr., published two Legal Guides this week with the lawyer rating service, Avvo.com.

The two guides relate to construction lien law in Washington state.

The first article, Construction Liens in Washington State, presents a general overview of the lien law landscape in Washington.

The second article, Filing a Construction Lien in Washington State, specifically discusses the lien filing process in that jurisdiction.

Both articles are great resources for any Washington contractor to learn a little more about construction liens and its legal requirements.   Wolfe Law Group also publishes information on the construction lien and its process on its legal blog, Construction Law Monitor.

The Avvo.Com Legal Guides “provide basic, important information about everyday legal issues. Written by qualified attorneys and Avvo staff writers, Legal Guides help you understand your legal situation better and know what to do about it.”

Scott Wolfe maintains a profile at Avvo.com

About Wolfe Law Group:
Founded in post-Katrina New Orleans in 2005, Wolfe Law Group is a boutique construction law practice with offices in Seattle, Washington and New Orleans, Louisiana.   The firm operates a blog on construction law matters titled the Construction Law Monitor, and prides itself on thinking different in the legal profession.

Contact
Jessica Hunter, director of public relations
Wolfe Law Group, L.L.C.
206-801-1600
http://www.wolfelaw.com

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Media Center:  http://media.wolfelaw.com
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Publication Recognizes WLG as 2008 Largest Law Firm

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

Wolfe Law Group, with offices in Seattle, WA and New Orleans, LA, recognized by City Business Magazine as one of the larges law firms in Louisiana.

NEW ORLEANS, LA (WolfeLaw) June 12, 2008 — New Orleans City Business Magazine has recognized Wolfe Law Group, L.L.C. as one of the largest law firms in the New Orleans metro area in 2008.

The Crescent City’s top business publication publishes a “Law Firms” spotlight edition each year.   The ‘top law firm’ list will be published again at years-end in the City Business “Book of Lists.”

Founded in 2005, Wolfe Law Group has full-time offices in Louisiana and Washington, focusing its practice on construction law.  The City Business publication has also recognized Scott Wolfe, founding member of Wolfe Law Group, as a Leader in Law in 2006, 2007 and 2008.
“There are so many good law firms in Southern Louisiana, and its an honor to be listed among them,” says Scott Wolfe.  “While nice to be among the ‘largest’ in New Orleans, though, we’re much more interested in developing close relationships with our clients and helping counsel them as best as possible.”

About Wolfe Law Group:
Founded in post-Katrina New Orleans in 2005, Wolfe Law Group is a boutique construction law practice with offices in Seattle, Washington and New Orleans, Louisiana.   The firm operates a blog on construction law matters titled the Construction Law Monitor, and prides itself on thinking different in the legal profession.

Contact
Jessica Hunter, director of public relations
Wolfe Law Group, L.L.C.
206-801-1600
http://www.wolfelaw.com

Press Links:
Media Center:  http://media.wolfelaw.com
Press Releases RSS Feed:  http://feeds2.feedburner.com/wlgmedia
Firm Site:  http://www.wolfelaw.com

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Day Spent Volunteering with Habitat for Humanity

Friday, April 11th, 2008

As part of its Community Initiative, Wolfe Law Group spent an April day with the New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity, helping construct a New Orleans home with the Bench & Bar Project.

NEW ORLEANS, LA (WolfeLaw) April 11, 2008 — As part of its Community Initiative, Wolfe Law Group closed its doors on Friday, April 11, 2008, and spent the day volunteering with the New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity.

Swinging hammers at a traditional New Orleans shotgun single on Eagle Street in-between uptown and mid-city, members of the firm spent the day helping construct Cherie LeBlanc’s future home. The home and project was featured on Bravo’s Make Me A Supermodel.

The 3525 Eagle Street project is part of the United States Eastern District Court’s Bench & Bar Project, whereby attorneys, judges and other members of the legal community come together to build the home. The project is organized to coincide with Jimmy & Rosealynn Carter’s Work Project.

The organized “Volunteer Day” is part of Wolfe Law Group’s Community Initiative.  Each month, the firm takes off work for one Friday to volunteer with the local community.

The Community Initiative was started in December 2007, when we closed the office to wrap Christmas gifts for low income children through Seattle’s Forgotten Childrens’ Fund.

View the slideshow of photos from the event below, or visit the PicasaWeb Album by clicking here.

About Wolfe Law Group:
Founded in post-Katrina New Orleans in 2005, Wolfe Law Group is a boutique construction law practice with offices in Seattle, Washington and New Orleans, Louisiana.   The firm operates a blog on construction law matters titled the Construction Law Monitor, and prides itself on thinking different in the legal profession.

Contact
Jessica Hunter, director of public relations
Wolfe Law Group, L.L.C.
206-801-1600
http://www.wolfelaw.com

Press Links:
Media Center:  http://media.wolfelaw.com
Press Releases RSS Feed:  http://feeds2.feedburner.com/wlgmedia
Firm Site:  http://www.wolfelaw.com

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2008 City Business Leadership in Law

Sunday, April 6th, 2008

For the third year running, Scott Wolfe was recognized by New Orleans City Business Magazine as a Top 50 Attorney in the publication’s annual “Leadership In Law” insert.

Scott was honored at a luncheon for the publication held at the Sheraton Hotel on Canal Street in New Orleans on March 18, 2008. The event was attended by Scott, members of the firm and its guests. Photos from the event were taken and are available at the Wolfe Law Group Photo Album, or by viewing this slide show:


City Business Magazine published the insert in its March 24, 2008 issue. If you were unable to get a copy, the insert has been published in digital form and is available to download at no charge from neworleanscitybusiness.com, or simply click here.

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Buying Coffee Turns Into Opportunity to Help Pets

Sunday, March 16th, 2008

The expense of coffee within a law office is almost an afterthought, but Wolfe Law Group is happy to announce that it has found a creative way to give back to its communities by simply doing what it does throughout the day: drink coffee.

Wolfe Law Group’s offices in Louisiana and Washington now purchase all coffee from the Pacific Northwest Company, Specialty Roast. For every 1 pound of coffee purchased, $2.00 is donated to a non-profit organization of your choice.

A company like Wolfe Law Group, who consumes approximately 300-400 pounds of coffee each year, will donate more than $600-800 to its cause using money that’s already in the budget.

In Louisiana, Wolfe Law Group’s donations are going to the Louisiana SPCA. In Washington, donations go to the King County SPCA.

“This is really a no-brainer,” says Scott Wolfe, founding partner of Wolfe Law Group. “As soon as I heard about Specialty Roast’s business model, I knew that we had to involve it. We spend money on coffee regardless of where its purchased. The Specialty Roast coffee tastes great, its delivered to our door steps and its donating part of the price to charity.”

The choice of the SPCA non-profit is in part thanks to Wolfe Law Group’s office french bulldog, Oscar. In fact, every bag of coffee delivered from Specialty Roast has an image of Oscar on its label. To increase the amount of coffee purchased each year, the firm also plans on ordering large quantities of coffee to distribute to colleagues and clients.

“Everyone drinks coffee, and would appreciate the gift” says Emily Bull, public relations manager at the firm. “Plus, it will introduce that person to Specialty Roast, who may in turn set up an account and start contributing to another non-profit with money already built into their budget.”

Oscar, a French Bulldog, is an office pet for Wolfe Law Group. He travels from New Orleans to Seattle spending time in both offices, and is a friend to vendors and clients. The Wolfe Law Group Oscar Photo Album can be viewed below:

 

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Congratulations to our valued client, Wolfman Construction

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

Wolfe Law Group congratulates our valued client, Wolfman Construction, for being named as one of the largest 25 construction companies in New Orleans, LA, in the 2008 City Business Construction Report.

City Business Magazine publishes their construction report once a year, highlighting the biggest projects in the region and listing the largest construction companies in New Orleans. Wolfman Construction has been a Top-25 New Orleans construction company since 2003, with its 2007 gross revenue of $15 million.

Congratulations to Wolfman Construction for all of their achievements. We look forward to a successful working relationship in 2008.

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