News
| WECHV Attorneys Excelling in their Fields and Community |
Several firm attorneys have been elected to serve their areas of practice in 2010-11.
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| BizTucson Magazine Article |
Read about us BizTucson Magazine.
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| Pat Green Honored For Pro Bono Service |
Every month, Southern Arizona Legal Aid's Volunteer Lawyers Program recognizes an attorney for his or her efforts and contributions to the program. |
| Today’s Real Estate Market-A Lender’s Perspective |
Steven Itkin will be a guest on PrimeTalk, a call in radio program, discussing Today’s Real Estate Market-A Lender’s Perspective. The show will air live on Monday, May 10, 2010, 5:00-6:00 pm on The Jolt, 1330 am, with streaming audio at www.tucsonsjolt.com
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| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tucson |
Bowl for Kids' Sake 2010 is being held at the Bedroxx Family Fun Center on March 5 from 4 to 9 p.m. and March 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and teams will bowl in two-hour increments. |
| Did Congress repeal transfer taxes in 2010 |
We begin 2010 with a great deal of uncertainty with respect to the status of the federal estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes. |
| Annie Rolfe announced as newest Parenting Coordinator |
On November 12, 2009, attorney Annie M. Rolfe was certified by Hon. Nanette Warner, Presiding Family Law Judge of the Pima County Superior Court, as a Parenting Coordinator pursuant to Rule 74, Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure. Annie is one of only 8 attorneys approved to serve as Parenting Coordinators in Pima County.
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| 2010 Edition of Best Lawyers in America |
Waterfall Economidis is pleased to announce that several of its lawyers have been listed in the 2010 Edition of Best Lawyers in America. Congratulations to: |
| Corey Larson selected to Executive Council |
On July 1, 2009, Corey Larson was selected by the members of the Executive Council of the Real Property Section of the State Bar of Arizona to join the Executive Council. This body consists of nine members selected from members of the Real Property Section from around the State. The Real Property section considers all matters of legal significance related to interest in real property, title thereto and transactions therein. The section participates in and comments on improvements and reforms in real property and related legislation and regulation, title and recording practices and standards and other matters of interest to attorneys involved in real estate matters in Arizona. The Real Property section is also responsible for distributing the Real Property Section Journal to its more than 1,000 members. |
| Southwest Superlawyers |
Pat Traynor and Michael Mandig were voted into “Southwest Superlawyers 2009,” Pat in Family Law and Michael in Business Litigation. Only 5% of Arizona attorneys are included in this list, and selections are made through a process of peer nominations and independent research. |
| Michael Mandig Invited to Teach Mexican Lawyers and Judges |
On June 17-21, Michael Mandig traveled to Mexico City, where he spoke at the National Autnomous University of Mexico (UNAM) as part of a post-graduate lecture series on the Rule of Law. His two-part lecture analyzed the purpose and effect of criminal procedure reforms throughout Latin America, including the widespread adoption of oral trials as the model for criminal prosecutions in the region. The lecture series is sponsored by three institutions: UNAM's Instituto de Investigaciones Juridicas, the Latin American Center of the University of Heidelberg, in Santiago, Chile, and the California Western School of Law in San Diego, California. |
| Opinion: Barry Kirschner |
Their incentive to deny benefits |
| Guest Opinion: Barry Kirschner |
Cleaning up subprime lending mess |
| Top 50 Pro Bono Award |
Waterfall Economidis is proud to announce that two of its lawyers, Barry Kirschner and Steve Itkin, have been selected to receive an award from the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education in recognition of their being among the Top 50 Pro Bono Attorneys in Arizona. The award is given ?to recognize attorneys who have given tirelessly of their time and expertise to ensure access to justice for all Arizonans.? They will receive their awards on June 19, 2008, during a reception being held from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m., at the annual State Bar Convention. |
| Woman's Plaza of Honor |
Congratulations to Waterfall Economidis' shareholder Pat Green. Pat was selected by the University of Arizona Foundation for inclusion in the Woman's Plaza of Honor, on the arch titled "Woman Lawyers- Women Leaders". The Women's Plaza of Honor was established to publicly and permanently celebrate women leaders who have enriched the lives of others. The Plaza is located on the University of Arizona Campus just west of Centennial Hall. |
| United Cerebral Palsy |
Steven J. Itkin was elected to serve as President of the board of directors for United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Arizona, Inc. for the year 2010. |
| Annual Charity Event a Success! |
WECHV associate Annie M. Rolfe chaired the 2009 Holiday Party benefitting the children of St. Nicholas of Myra. St. Nick’s is the organization responsible for foster children whose parental rights have been terminated but who have yet to be adopted. |