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The following list is excerpted from The Best Lawyers in America® 2005-2006, which includes listings for more than 18,000 lawyers in virtually every major specialty of law in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The book is published by Woodward/White Inc. of Aiken, South Carolina.
Attorneys in San Diego were asked to vote on other listed lawyers in the area—as well as to nominate peers not listed. Criteria for judging legal expertise were not provided by Woodward/White. Rather, lawyers were asked: “If you had a close friend or relative who needed a lawyer, and you couldn’t handle the case yourself —for reasons of conflict of interest or time—to whom would you refer them?”
The list may tend to reward visibility or popularity. Lawyers who speak publicly might get more attention from colleagues than attorneys who work quietly outside the public eye. Still, Woodward/White is confident the breadth of its survey and polling methodology results in a reliable, accurate and useful guide to the best lawyers in San Diego.
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Speaking UpLaura and Ethan Boyer chaired Voices for Children’s annual Starry, Starry Night gala, which netted more than $500,000 for programs benefiting local foster children. The gala was held at the La Jolla estate of Joan Waitt, who served as honorary chair, and featured gourmet fare by Jeffrey Strauss and entertainment by Pink Martini and the Dana Garret Jazz Trio. Robert Hughes (KPRI 102.1) and Rory Devine (NBC 7/39) emceed. |
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Gourmet DinnerT. Boone and Madeleine Pickens were honored as persons of the year by Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County and LPL Financial at San Diego's premier fall charity gala. |
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Battle of the ChefsThe Fifth Annual Chef Showdown was held at NTC Promenade in Point Loma. San Diego's culinary giants battled centerstage before a hungry crowd that enjoyed food prepared by local area restaurants. Showdown proceeds will be used to increase domestic violence awareness. |
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Bubbly TimeOcean Discovery Institute, formerly Aquatic Adventures, raised $150,000 for youth programs that encourage nature and ocean exploration at its 10th annual “Bubble Up!” gala at the Birch Aquarium. Founder and executive director Shara Fisler unveiled the organization’s new name and Web site, oceandiscoveryinstitute.org. Bill Menish hosted the evening’s program. Attendees included Assemblymember Lori Saldaña, San Diego City Councilman Todd Gloria, San Diego Unified School Board president Sheila Jackson and vice president Richard Barrera, author Richard Louv and Olympic medalist Guenter Seidel. |
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