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San Antonio, TX — February 26, 2026 — Physician Life Care Planning (PLCP), the nation’s leading provider of damages valuation services, today announced the acquisition of Medivest, a trusted provider of Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) compliance and lien resolution solutions. This acquisition brings together two highly respected organizations serving the legal, insurance, and claims communities, and it positions PLCP to deliver a comprehensive suite of damages valuation and post-resolution services.

By combining PLCP’s damages valuation expertise with Medivest’s Medicare compliance and administration services, PLCP will deliver highly integrated, end-to-end solutions nationwide.

“This acquisition is a natural fit,” said Chad Harris, CEO of PLCP. “We share a deep commitment to innovation and service.  By joining forces, we can now support our clients across a full continuum of solutions — from damages valuation to MSP compliance and administration.”

Medivest will continue to operate under the Medivest brand and will benefit by PLCP’s substantial investments in advanced technology as well as its advanced service offerings. Clients of both organizations can expect uninterrupted service while benefiting from expanded capabilities, deeper resources, and increased investment in innovation and service.

“This partnership strengthens our ability to serve the legal, insurance, and claims professionals who rely on our expertise,” said Aaron Winnell, President of Medivest. “By joining forces with PLCP, we are expanding the scope of solutions available to our clients while preserving the service quality and expertise for which Medivest is known.”

About Physician Life Care Planning

Physician Life Care Planning is the industry leader in personal injury damages valuation services, and is trusted by attorneys and law firms nationwide. Through a unique combination of highly qualified experts and advanced technology, the company delivers life care plans and related products and services that are objective, accurate, reliable, and defensible.  All PLCP life care plans are authored by board-certified physicians whose work conforms to the tenets, methods, and best practices advocated by the American Academy of Physician Life Care Planners.  With a steadfast focus on innovation and service, PLCP continues to set the standard for Excellence in Damages Valuation.

About Medivest

Medivest is a leading provider of Medicare compliance and medical funds administration solutions, specializing in medical cost management, Medicare Secondary Payer compliance, and future care fund coordination for the legal, insurance, and claims communities. Medivest was advised in the transaction by Bailey & Company, a healthcare-focused investment banking firm with deep experience in middle-market mergers and acquisitions.

Physician Life Care Planning
12707 Silicon Drive, Suite 150
San Antonio, TX 78249
(630) 200-6915
rcarey@physicianlcp.com
https://www.physicianlcp.com/
Press Contact : Ron Carey

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San Francisco, California – Four years ago, Custom Legal Marketing Co-Founder and CEO Jason Bland stood in front of his team at an all-hands meeting and laid out a vision that went beyond the typical agency roadmap. It was time for CLM to evolve from a law firm SEO agency to an integrated part of law firms and their marketing department operations.

While organizational and internal infrastructure upgrades came first, the software that makes that mission possible is, as of today, no longer a secret. At least the name isn’t.

Introducing CLM Sequoia, the AI-powered marketing platform built entirely by Custom Legal Marketing. CLM Sequoia isn’t finished, and it never will be. Like its namesake, the platform is built to never stop growing, for law firms that never want to stop growing.

CLM has been deploying components of Sequoia into law firm websites over the last year and, before that, reworking internal processes around the technology. The plugins, AI agents, research tools, and SEO and Answer Engine Optimization capabilities are already running. And law firms are already seeing Sequoia boost leads and cases, especially through its answer engine optimization features. Select clients already have some components running on their websites and woven into their account management processes.

Throughout 2026, every department, every account, and every internal operation at Custom Legal Marketing will be fully integrated into CLM Sequoia’s central platform. Some clients have already seen rapid deployment of purpose-built solutions through Sequoia, and every new tool that solves an individual problem gets absorbed into the main codebase, making the entire platform stronger.

From Legal Marketing Agency to Platform

In January, Custom Legal Marketing turned 21. The company was founded in 2005 by Jason Bland and Chris Kazor. For years, CLM did what good legal marketing firms do: building websites, writing content, earning links, and driving leads to law firms through Google Search, Google Maps, Google Ads, and all the usual channels.

But the world is changing. Law firms are changing. And here’s the thing nobody in the SEO industry likes to talk about: every marketing agency is buying the same data. When everyone has access to the same tools, nobody has a competitive advantage.

“I hate shopping and I love building,” said Bland. It’s a trait that shows up in every corner of his life.

The company has never been shy about building in-house. CLM has developed custom solutions and applications for years to solve problems, improve client experiences, analyze data, and streamline internal processes. But Bland found himself still wasting time shopping for the right tools from other vendors; tools that were available to every competitor at the same time.

The decision to stop shopping and start building a unified platform was inevitable.

CLM is not licensing someone else’s software and putting a logo on it. Not waiting for a vendor to ship a feature that might solve tomorrow’s problem for CLM and every other agency plugged into the same system. It’s building its own solutions, for every operation, from the ground up.

The result is Sequoia. The platform combines over two decades of legal marketing experience with AI processing power, research tools that analyze the results of in-house studies, and automation. It lets AI do what it does best while letting CLM’s team do what they do best. One single intelligence layer across every client engagement.

Law Firm Marketing Directors Don’t Need Vendor Migration Headaches

Law firms don’t want migration headaches. Marketing directors don’t want to rip out every vendor when they switch agencies. Sequoia was designed with that in mind. The platform works with the applications a law firm already uses and supercharges their marketing from there.

CLM now controls its own roadmap and offers tools and insights that are exclusive to the law firms that partner with it. When the industry shifts, CLM doesn’t wait; they build the solution and deploy it.

“You only get into search marketing if you love constant change,” said Bland. “That’s why CLM Sequoia is so exciting. It’s not finished and never will be. It’s always growing.”

For more information about CLM Sequoia, visit https://custom.legal/sequoia.

Custom Legal Marketing is a law firm marketing agency built for how clients actually find lawyers today. Founded in 2005, CLM combines award-winning creative with a purpose-built AI marketing platform, CLM Sequoia, to help law firms stand out, get new cases, and grow in an increasingly competitive digital landscape.

Custom Legal Marketing
1111 Kearny Street
San Francisco, CA 94133
800-789-6451
https://custom.legal/
Press Contact : Media Contact

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Washington, D.C. — March 2, 2026— The Barbara McDowell Social Justice Center (the “Center”) announced the launch of its Special Impact Litigation Grant Program, a new funding opportunity designed to support nonprofit organizations pursuing high impact litigation that advances systemic change and protects civil rights.

The Special Impact Litigation Grants will supplement the Center’s Annual Grant Program and reflect the urgency of the current threats facing organizations supporting social justice and civil rights. In addition to providing financial support, the Center will partner directly with selected grantees as co-counsel, offering collaborative litigation support to strengthen high-impact cases.

“These grants are rooted in our belief that funding alone is often not enough,” said Jerry Hartman, President of the Barbara McDowell Social Justice Center. “At this moment when fundamental civil rights are under grave attack, we are committed to pairing financial resources with our litigation expertise to help nonprofit legal organizations bring cases that can ensure social justice.

Eligibility and Application Process

The Special Impact Litigation Grant application will be open from March 16 through March 31, 2026. Any eligible nonprofit organization pursuing a new high impact litigation case may apply, including organizations that have not previously received funding from the Center.

Current and past Center grantees are eligible to apply, provided the application is for a new case that has not previously received funding from the Center.

Eligible nonprofit organizations may submit a completed application through the Center’s online, one-step application process.

Applications will be reviewed by the Center’s Grant Committee, which will recommend a subset of proposals to the Center’s Board of Directors for final review. The Board will make final determinations regarding the number of grants awarded and the amount of each grant.

Grant Awards and Notification

In addition to financial support, ranging from $20-25K per grant, selected grantees will partner directly with the Center as co-counsel, receiving hands-on legal collaboration and litigation expertise to support high-impact cases. A detailed description of the litigation support provided by the Center is available as part of the application materials.

Applicants will be notified of funding decisions by April 30, 2026.

For more information about the Special Impact Litigation Grant Program and to apply, visit https://www.mcdowellsocialjusticecenter.org/special-impact-litigation-grant-2026

For over 15 years, the Barbara McDowell Social Justice Center has worked to eradicate injustice, improve the economic well-being and social conditions of disadvantaged individuals and communities, and protect the civil rights of minorities and women. During that time, the Center has awarded 82 grants to 75 organizations, totaling nearly $2 million, including $120,000 in the past year alone.

The Barbara McDowell Social Justice Center
9177767823
w.sloan@mcdowellsocialjusticecenter.org
https://www.mcdowellsocialjusticecenter.org/
Press Contact : Wyndy Sloan

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North Charleston, South Carolina – Attorney Daniel E. Martin III of Steinberg Law Firm has been named the 2026 Young Lawyer of the Year by the Charleston County Bar Association, an honor that recognizes early-career attorneys for distinguished service to both the legal profession and the community.

Each year, the Young Lawyer of the Year Award is given to a member of the Charleston Bar who is under 36 years of age and/or within the first five years of legal practice. Recipients are selected based on meaningful contributions to colleagues, clients, and the public, with an emphasis on professional leadership, pro bono work, mentoring, and community engagement.

The award was presented Feb. 26th at the Charleston County Bar Association’s Annual Meeting at The Francis Marion Hotel in downtown Charleston. 

“Daniel’s work reflects the values we hope to see in the next generation of Charleston lawyers,” the firm said in a statement. “His dedication to public service, his willingness to mentor younger attorneys and students, and his engagement with community organizations embody what this award is intended to recognize.”

The Young Lawyer of the Year Award is one of several honors the Charleston County Bar Association uses to highlight individual achievement and collective commitment within the local legal community. Martin’s recognition, Steinberg Law Firm said, reflects a broader effort to encourage lawyers at the outset of their careers to engage deeply with the profession and with Charleston at large.

The Steinberg Law Firm has been assisting victims of negligence in South Carolina since 1927, including personal injury, workers’ compensation, and car accidents. For more information, please contact the firm at 843-720-2800 or visit our website at https://www.steinberglawfirm.com/.

Steinberg Law Firm
3955 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 720-2800
pbaron@steinberglawfirm.com
https://www.steinberglawfirm.com/
Press Contact : Patricia Baron

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Denver, Colorado – On October 20, 2025, Bachus & Schanker affirmed a landmark judgment in Banner Health v. Gresser (23SC959). The ruling secures a full jury award for Chance and Erin Gresser on behalf of their minor daughter, C.G., who suffered severe neurological injuries due to medical negligence during labor and postpartum care.

The jury initially awarded over $27 million in economic damages. While Colorado law generally caps medical malpractice damages at $1 million under the Health Care Availability Act (“HCAA”), the trial court found reasonable cause to exceed the cap and entered judgment for the full award, plus pre- and post-filing interest, an amount now totaling over $50 million.

The Supreme Court affirmed, holding that once a court determines it is appropriate to exceed the statutory cap, the jury retains its authority to determine the proper amount of damages.

“This Supreme Court ruling underscores the critical role of the jury in determining fair compensation for catastrophic injuries,” said Darin Schanker, partner at Bachus & Schanker. “We are proud to have advocated for the Gressers and to secure justice for their child, ensuring she has the resources she will need for the rest of her life.”

The decision clarifies how Colorado courts should handle statutory damages caps while respecting jury awards, marking a significant victory for victims of severe medical negligence.

CASE INFORMATION

Colorado Supreme Court
Banner Health v. Gresser
Case No. 23SC959

Founded on January 1, 1996, in Denver, Colorado, Bachus & Schanker is a nationally recognized personal injury law firm dedicated to representing individuals and families in serious, catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. For 30 years, the firm’s attorneys have lived and worked in Colorado communities, serving as trusted advocates for families across the state while building a reputation for trial excellence and principled representation. Bachus & Schanker maintains offices throughout Colorado — including Denver, Aurora, Englewood, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, and Grand Junction — as well as Cheyenne, Wyoming, and accepts select cases nationwide. The firm’s catastrophic-injury practice is supported by a specialized team of experienced trial lawyers and dedicated victim advocates, ensuring families receive both exceptional legal representation and meaningful support during life-altering circumstances.

Bachus & Schanker Personal Injury Lawyers
1801 California Street, Suite 4800, Denver, CO 80202
303-679-4920
Edie.Britton@ColoradoLaw.net
https://coloradolaw.net
Press Contact : Edie Britton

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HOUSTON, TX/January 27, 2026 – Miles Mediation & Arbitration (Miles), one of the fastest-growing ADR providers in the country, is excited to announce that it has opened a new office location in Houston. Miles first expanded into Houston in August 2024, and the move to 5300 Memorial Drive reflects the continued growth of its presence in Houston.

“Our new office gives us the opportunity to enhance the services we offer our Houston-area clients,” says Parag Shah, CEO of Miles. “We are looking forward to continuing to expand our Houston panel and to serve our clients’ needs in the professional, welcoming environment of our new space.”

Miles’ new 6,000-square-foot state-of-the-art office suite is located on the eighth floor of 5300 Memorial Drive. It features ten fully equipped, multiuse conference rooms including a dedicated arbitration room that provide a comfortable, neutral place to resolve disputes. The office also offers Zoom technology, sound masking, and free parking.

Miles’ Houston panel includes Ron Bankston, Robins Brice, Wiley George, Gary McGowan, Hon. Mike Miller, Hon. Margaret Poissant, Hon. Robert Schaffer, and Louis Selig.

Miles was founded in 2000 and has 12 offices throughout the United States, including Atlanta, Birmingham, Boston, Charlotte, Columbia, Denver, Houston, Jacksonville, Nashville, Savannah, St. Louis, and Tampa.

Miles Mediation & Arbitration is shaping the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) industry with our comprehensive professional services model that combines the expertise of our highly skilled, diverse panel of neutrals with an unparalleled level of client support to guide and empower parties to fair, timely, and cost-effective resolution regardless of case size, specialization, or complexity.

Miles Mediation & Arbitration
5300 Memorial Drive, Suite 800
Houston, TX 77007
4045562731
kbond@milesadr.com
https://milesmediation.com/locations/houston/
Press Contact : Kimber Bond

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San Francisco, California – Law firm marketing company, Custom Legal Marketing, is celebrating its 21st year in business. While many law firms and agencies are still focused primarily on search engine optimization (SEO), Custom Legal Marketing is embracing AI answer engine optimization in a big way.

The company, founded in January 2005 under parent company Adviatech, began at a time when Google was one of several major search engines, social media platforms had little relevance to law firms and smartphones had yet to reshape daily life. Its anniversary arrives as artificial intelligence tools and answer engines alter how people find lawyers and evaluate law firms online.

Over the past two decades, Custom Legal Marketing has helped move the legal industry through the gradual transition from static brochure websites to integrated digital strategies that fold in search engine visibility, content, local search, email outreach and video.

The shift towards AI chatbots may have been unexpected for some, but CLM started developing AI-focused strategies years before ChatGPT was shared with the public. CLM has invested in an AI-powered marketing platform that has supercharged the way their team gets results for law firms. The system is built entirely in-house and has been getting integrated into the various departments within CLM. After nearly 4 years of secrecy, CLM plans to announce the platform publicly later this year.

Custom Legal Marketing’s evolution has been driven as much by experimentation as by process. Designers, writers and developers work together on campaigns that often blend long-form explainers, visual storytelling and search-focused content, with the goal of making complex legal issues accessible without sacrificing accuracy. More recently, the company’s homegrown AI platform has become a quiet engine behind many of those efforts, surfacing patterns in search trends, user behavior and local competition that inform creative choices rather than replace them.

That mix of creativity and data has led to work that stands out in a crowded field. Custom Legal Marketing’s projects have included award-winning commercial production and web campaigns that helped small firms expand into regional practices. Many clients have remained with the agency through multiple redesigns and market shifts, citing a willingness to test new ideas while staying candid about what is and is not working.

“Our culture has always been about creative thinking and not just chasing Google’s latest move,” co-founder Jason Bland said. “Our team members having the freedom to experiment is one of the reasons we’re so far ahead of the curve on AI marketing.”

Custom Legal Marketing is a law firm marketing agency built for how clients actually find lawyers today. Founded in 2005, CLM combines award-winning creative with a purpose-built AI platform to help law firms stand out, get chosen, and grow in an increasingly competitive digital landscape.

Custom Legal Marketing
1111 Kearny Street
San Francisco, CA 94133
800-789-6451
https://custom.legal/
Press Contact : Media Contact

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Los Angeles, California – Omega Law Group Accident & Injury Attorneys have a new office headquarters. Clients can now find Omega Law Group at 8800 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069, a prominent office building located along the iconic Sunset Strip.

This move places Omega Law Group in the heart of West Hollywood, enhancing its accessibility and positioning the firm for continued growth. The firm’s 25-plus experienced attorneys are excited about how the new headquarters will transform the way its personal injury lawyers deliver diligent, comprehensive representation to clients in need.

The new office is housed in a seven-floor, 77,000-square-foot building, allowing Omega Law Group to strengthen internal collaboration, better leverage legal resources, and further advance client advocacy in California’s civil courts and nationwide. This relocation reflects the firm’s ongoing commitment to expanding access to high-quality legal support for individuals and families facing serious legal challenges.

Omega Law Group’s personal injury and employment lawyers serving West Hollywood, Greater California, and Texas are proud to advocate for victims of life-changing accidents and workplace injustices. The firm has helped recover hundreds of millions of dollars for people impacted by car accidents, slip and fall injuries, rideshare accidents, wrongful death cases, employment law violations, and other sudden losses (Past results do not guarantee, warrant, or predict a similar outcome in any case). Omega Law Group also remains committed to giving back through community outreach, partnering with local nonprofits and initiatives to support the communities it serves.

The move to Sunset Boulevard represents one of several strategic steps Omega Law Group plans to take in the coming years as it continues to expand its reach and resources.

Clients in West Hollywood and near the firm’s other California or Texas locations are encouraged to contact Omega Law Group to schedule an in-person consultation and learn how the firm’s extensive legal experience can be put to work on their behalf.

In 2016, a group of dedicated, determined personal injury lawyers—Edwin and Robin Saghian, Gabriella Naysan, and Shahab Mossavar-Rahmani—came together with one goal in mind: to offer assertive and knowledgeable representation to California and Texas residents struggling to recover from injuries caused by negligence.

In the years since the firm’s creation, Omega Law Group has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars on behalf of its clients. They do not shy away from difficult cases and are not afraid to litigate when negligent parties refuse to acknowledge the role they played in their clients’ injuries. Omega Law Group helps victims impacted by car accidents, dog bites, employment law violations (including wrongful termination), elder abuse, wrongful death, and other sudden losses.

Omega Law Group
8800 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 526-8383
info@omegalaw.com
https://www.omegalaw.com/
Press Contact : Jasmine Del Toro

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Chicago, Illinois – Paul A. Greenberg of Briskman Briskman & Greenberg has been honored on the 2026 Super Lawyers list for his exceptional work in personal injury law, with particular experience in car accident, motorcycle accident, and dog bite accident cases. This prestigious recognition highlights his commitment to achieving justice for his clients and solidifies his esteemed standing in the legal community.

Super Lawyers, a division of Thomson Reuters, identifies top legal talent through a rigorous selection process involving peer nominations, independent research, and peer evaluations. This process ensures that the attorneys featured, like Greenberg, represent the top five percent of their peers in Illinois.

Greenberg’s distinguished career is marked by significant case victories, including securing a $1 million settlement in a dog bite case and a $1.9 million settlement in a construction accident, demonstrating his dedication to representing personal injury victims. These outcomes underscore his relentless pursuit of justice and his role as a trusted advocate for those affected by car and motorcycle accidents.

The Super Lawyers list is published nationwide in various magazines and prominent regional publications, providing a platform for recognizing the highest standards of legal excellence. Greenberg’s inclusion not only honors his individual achievements but also highlights Briskman Briskman & Greenberg’s commitment to delivering superior legal services to the Chicago community and beyond.

Paul A. Greenberg’s selection to the 2026 Super Lawyers list not only honors his individual achievements but also reflects Briskman Briskman & Greenberg’s dedication to providing exceptional legal services to the Chicago community and beyond. His work, particularly in personal injury, car accidents, and as a motorcycle accident lawyer, continues to set a standard for excellence in the field.

The attorneys at Briskman Briskman & Greenberg have successfully represented individuals and families who have been injured or lost loved ones as the result of someone’s carelessness or a workplace accident. We have achieved success in thousands of cases, recovering millions of dollars in damages for our clients in a wide variety of cases, including personal injury, car accidents, wrongful death, medical malpractice, pharmacy errors, dog bite injuries, and work injuries.

Briskman Briskman & Greenberg Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyers
205 W Randolph St Suite 925
Chicago, IL 60606
1 (312) 313-2414
https://www.briskmanandbriskman.com/
Press Contact : Paul Greenberg

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Charlotte, North Carolina – CR Legal Team opened its Scholarship Portal on December 1, 2025. Students interested in applying for the scholarships available throughout the 2026 Scholarship Season will have until March 1, 2026, to complete their applications. 

Through the CR Family Foundation and the Little Red Jumpsuit Foundation for Girls and Women, CR Legal Team offers several types of scholarships for incoming undergraduate students, current undergraduates, and graduate students. High school seniors can apply for The Chairman’s Scholarship, while community college students qualify for the Next Step Scholarship. 

Women over the age of 16 have the opportunity to apply for the Little Red Jumpsuit Foundation Scholarship regardless of what type of continuing education they intend to pursue, so long as they dedicate themselves to their educational goals. 

This is the first year that CR Legal Team will offer the Beverly Babson Sanders Building Healthier Communities Scholarship, which honors the late CR Legal Team Member, Beverly Sanders. This scholarship is strictly available to students intent on making a career for themselves in the public health or healthcare sectors, including medicine, nursing, and dentistry.

When asked about the coming scholarship season, CR Legal Team Chief Brand Officer and Executive Vice President Kimberly Sanders Roberts writes:

“The opening of Scholarship Season is my favorite time of the work year. There is no greater joy than knowing we have supported someone on their educational journey as they seek to fulfill their dreams. This year is especially exciting as we work to honor my Mom, Beverly Babson Sanders, who made such a difference in so many lives during her 50+ years in healthcare. We are passionate around here about education at all levels because we know education changes things and, ultimately, can change everything.”

Students will also have the chance to apply for the firm’s CR Legal Team Law in Action Scholarship for the first time this year. This scholarship specifically strives to support currently enrolled law students who want to operate as transformative professionals in the changing legal industry.

Previously Crumley Roberts, the firm has provided its scholarship winners with nearly $500,000 in financial aid as well as technological support. The scholarships available throughout the 2026 Scholarship Season give applicants the chance to secure a portion of a pool valued at $28,000. 

The scholarships are available to residents of North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, and Georgia and are offered through the Roberts Center for Leadership, Education, Advancement, and Development. The Roberts Center has two foundations: the CR Family Foundation and the Little Red Jumpsuit Foundation for Girls and Women.

Applications for this year’s scholarship season are open on CRLegalTeam.com now through March 1st, 2026. Students have until March 1, 2026, to complete their applications and submit them for consideration. Please refer to each scholarship’s terms and conditions for more information about qualifying criteria and application requirements.

CR Legal Team is a 35-year-old injury law firm with offices, partnerships, and affiliations throughout the United States.

Led by Majority Partner and Chief Executive Officer Chris Roberts, along with a Team of Executive Vice Presidents and other personal injury attorneys, the law firm remains committed to STANDING UP for its clients, for its communities and for its own Team Members through legal practice groups and through community and employee programs offered by The Roberts Center for Leadership, Education, Advancement and Development.

Over 35 years in the legal industry has brought billions of dollars in recovery for their clients, thousands of five-star reviews, and hundreds of years of combined legal experience on their Team. If you are injured and don’t know where to turn, trust CR Legal Team to Stand Up For You.

CR Legal Team, LLP
1051 East Morehead Street,
Suite 100
Charlotte, NC 28204
888-843-8326
TheRobertsCenter@CRLegalTeam.com
https://www.crlegalteam.com/
Press Contact : Ashley Leonard, Community Outreach Project Manager

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