Firm News & Announcements
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Melanie Damian Selected as 2012 Miracle Maker Honoree
Melanie Damian has been distinctively selected as one of Big Brothers Big Sisters 2012 Miracle Maker Honorees! Ms. Damian will be honored at The Big Brothers Big Sisters Women's Committee "Miracle Makers Awards and Fashion Show' on Thursday, May 3, 2012 at the Ritz Carlton, Key Biscayne. For the past 12 years, the Women's Committee of Big Brothers Big Sisters has honored outstanding community leaders for their commitment to bettering the lives of children. All honorees ...
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Damian & Valori is a Proud Sponsor of the 2012 Thelma Gibson Awards
Damian & Valori is a proud sponsor of the 2012 Thelma Gibson Awards. The event will take place on Friday, January 20th at the Biltmore Hotel. For more information, please visit www.womenschamberofcommerce.org
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Peter Valori Recognized as Top Lawyer in the 2012 South Florida Legal Guide
Peter Valori was recently acknowledged in the 2012 Edition of the South Florida Legal Guide. Mr. Valori was recognized for his practice in Business Litigation and Employment Law. The South Florida Legal Guide, now in its 12th edition, will publish this December its annual listings of Top Lawyers, Up & Comers, Law Firms, CPAs and Financial professionals and Government attorneys. Our top professionals are nominated by their peers and carefully reviewed prior to inclusion to ensure ...
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Melanie Damian Named Top Lawyer in the 2012 South Florida Legal Guide
Melanie Damian was recently acknowledged in the 2012 Edition of the South Florida Legal Guide. Ms. Damian was recognized for her practice in Business Litigation and Employment Law. The South Florida Legal Guide, now in its 12th edition, will publish this December its annual listings of Top Lawyers, Up & Comers, Law Firms, CPAs and Financial professionals and Government attorneys. Our top professionals are nominated by their peers and carefully reviewed prior to inclusion to ensure ...
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Minimum Wage Increase May Expose Employers to Liability
By Russell Landy Hourly wages are set to increase in Florida on January 1, 2012. Employers who do not pay their employees the minimum wage risk a civil action from employees. Florida’s minimum wage law, and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), authorize civil suits against an employer or any individual person violating minimum wage laws – including owners, supervisors and managers. Under ...
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David M. Carnright Joins Damian & Valori
We are pleased to announce that David M. Carnright has joined The Firm as an Associate. Mr. Carnright practices in the areas of Labor and Employment Litigation, Receiverships, Bankruptcy, Complex Business Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Business Torts, and Asset Management. Prior to joining Damian & Valori as an attorney, Mr. Carnight clerked with the Firm for two summers ...
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Melanie Damian featured in ABA article about her dedication to helping disadvantaged youth
Helping Disadvantaged Children Build a Brighter Future By Patricia C. O'Prey – September 28, 2011 I originally met Melanie Emmons Damian through the Woman Advocate Committee a year or so ago. I was immediately impressed by the very smart and accomplished woman that she is. I learned that, in addition to being a stunning blonde, Melanie, ...
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Damian & Valori to Sponsor the 1st Annual World Festival Miami
Damian & Valori to sponsor the 1st Annual World Festival Miami taking place on November 1st at the Palms Hotel on Miami Beach. Some of Miami’s most notable chefs will bring their culinary expertise together for Common Threads’ 1st Annual World Festival Miami. Celebrity chefs will serve up global gourmet cuisine to 250 guests including industry professionals, foodies, and Miami’s movers and shakers. Common Threads teaches ...
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Melanie Damian was recently published in The Road to Independence – 101 Women’s Journey to starting their own law firms
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE The Road to Independence was published by the American Bar Association (ABA) Commission on Women in the Profession and is a collection of 101 letters written by women who have founded law practices, whether as a solo, with other women, or with men. Focusing on the experiences, challenges, and opportunities of women-owned law firms, these ...
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Melanie Damian Named 2011 Super Lawyer by Florida Super Lawyers Magazine
July 2011 Attorney Melanie E. Damian, a partner with the law firm of Damian & Valori LLP, was recognized as a 2011 Super Lawyer in the area of Business Litigation by Florida Super Lawyers Magazine. A Super Lawyer is selected by asking attorneys to nominate the best lawyers they have personally observed in action — whether as opposing counsel or co-counsel, or through other first-hand observation in the courtroom. The intent is to discourage lawyers from voting ...
