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TREDWAY LUMSDAINE & DOYLE ATTORNEYS LEAD WOMEN’S ATTORNEYS

Tredway,  Lumsdaine & Doyle Attorneys, Jennifer Sawday and Sindee Smolowitz were installed as officers of the Women Lawyers of Long Beach on Monday, April 7, 2008.  Ms. Sawday will serve as President of the organization;  Ms. Smolowitz will serve as Vice President.  They were sworn in by the Honorable Judge Stuart Rice. The organization was formed some thirty years ago in order to give women lawyers an organization for professional development.  Ms. Sawday’s goals are to increase membership and to develop the organization’s presence on the web.  Ms. Sawday is the author of the TLD Estate Planning Blog and is a well known and respected estate planning lawyer in Long Beach.

PARTNER ROY JIMENEZ CAUGHT DOING PUBLIC SERVICE

In this black & white photo discovered through TL&D's private network of spies, we determined that Tredway, Lumsdaine & Doyle Partner and litigation expert Roy Jimenez was doing important community service. Serving as President of the Downey Kiwanis Club, he was preparing and serving food. This was an effort to support the patients at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey.

ARC Walk - ARC of Southeast Los Angeles County

A rowdy gang of 34 TL&D supporters showed- up to the ARC Walk on Saturday, April 5, 2008 to show our great support for ARC of Southeast Los Angeles County. TL&D also donated $2,500 to become a diamond sponsor of this special event.

Arc of Southeast Los Angeles County is committed to providing for people with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities the ability to form and work towards goals through training and education, based on their individual abilities. Arc of Southeast Los Angeles County is further committed to helping to reduce and limit the incidence and consequences of mental retardation through education research, advocacy and the support of families, friends and community.

Tredway, Lumsdaine & Doyle has supported ARC for many years through special events such as this, and by hiring people with developmental disabilities as support for the law firm. “Community service is important for any business, but its particularly important for lawyers,” said Joe Lumsdaine, senior partner for the firm, “Lawyers serve in a privileged position. They should be willing to support the community in return.”

NEW ATTORNEY JOINS TLD

  From Left to Right: Patrick Smith, Annie Markarian, Pamela Tahim, Sindee Smolowitz, Jennifer Sawday, Kevin Casenhiser, Brooke Pollard and Matthew Kinley.

Tredway, Lumsdaine & Doyle, LLP is proud to announce that Sindee Smolowitz has joined the firm in an "Of Counsel" capacity. Sindee graduated from Brooklyn College in 1973 and earned her Juris Doctor from George Mason University School of Law. Sindee is a seasoned litigator, trial attorney and an experienced mediator. Prior to joining the firm she was principal of Smolowitz Law, APC, in Long Beach. She was also a shareholder in the firm of Sall & Smolowitz, APC.

U.S. ChAMBER REGIONAL FINALIST '08

Tredway, Lumsdaine & Doyle, LLP Honored as Finalist
for U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year

WASHINGTON, D.C., Tredway, Lumsdaine & Doyle, LLP in Downey, Irvine and Long Beach California has been selected for the second year in a row as a finalist for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award. Tredway, Lumsdaine & Doyle is one of seven finalists to be honored during America's Small Business Summit 2008, April 16-18 in Washington, D.C.

"Tredway, Lumsdaine & Doyle exemplifies America's spirit of enterprise and entrepreneurship and deserves recognition for a job well done, said Thomas J. Donohue, Chamber president and CEO. Small businesses are what this country is built on and their competitive spirit is an essential part of the past, present, and future of our economic growth and stability."

A diversified law firm with dedicated attorneys, specializing in a number of legal disciplines, Tredway, Lumsdaine & Doyle was selected this year for its commitment to its employees, to the local community, and to continued growth and entrepreneurship. One of example of its fine work includes a speaker's bureau for community groups and organizations interested in learning about employment and harassment issues. The firm's founder, Harold Tredway, bestowed on the firm a philosophy of public service that continues to inspire its practice today.

Each finalist was selected to represent one of seven regions across the country from among the winners of the U.S. Chamber Blue Ribbon Small Business Award. A selection committee will review each finalist to determine the recipient of this year's Small Business of the Year Award, which will be announced at a dinner ceremony on April 17 at the Renaissance Washington, D.C. Hotel. In addition to being honored at the Summit, finalists will receive a two-night stay in Washington, D.C. to attend the three day event.

Each finalist was selected to represent one of seven regions across the country from among the winners of the U.S. Chamber Blue Ribbon Small Business Award. A selection committee will review each finalist to determine the recipient of this year's Small Business of the Year Award, which will be announced at a dinner ceremony on April 17 at the Renaissance Washington, D.C. Hotel. In addition to being honored at the Summit, finalists will receive a two-night stay in Washington, D.C. to attend the three day event.

To learn more about America's Small Business Summit 2008 visit  

U.S.Chamber Web Site

LAW FIRM WINS SMALL BUSINESS AWARD

For the third year in row, Tredway, Lumsdaine & Doyle has been honored by the United States Chamber of Commerce as a BLUE RIBBON SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR.

“Tredway, Lumsdaine & Doyle has earned this distinction for by showing a dedication to their employees, customers, and communities. Their high standards and commitment to success exemplifies America’s spirit of enterprise and entrepreneurship,” said Thomas J. Donohue, Chamber president and CEO. “Small businesses are the backbone of America’s economy and it is important to highlight the innovative and caring ways they conduct business every day.”

The Small Business of the Year Award

Every year, the U.S. Chamber honors the accomplishments of the small business community with the Small Business of the Year Award program. Each February, the selection committee reviews hundreds of applications in search of those organizations show excellence in entrepreneurship and a commitment to their community. The selection committee honors the top small business applicants with the Blue Ribbon Small Business Award.

The committee then selects seven regional finalists who demonstrate excellence in all five areas enterprise, including financial performance and business history, staff training and motivation, community involvement, customer service, and business planning. In 2007, Tredway, Lumsdaine & Doyle was honored as the Western Regional Finalist.

Founded in 1961, Tredway, Lumsdaine & Doyle has grown from one attorney and one employee to 14 attorneys and 30 team members in offices in Downey, Irvine, and Long Beach, California. TLD helps their clients by openly communicating costs and working with them to avoid or anticipate those costs. For example, TLD offers clients a litigation budget to plan ahead for legal fees. In addition, they show a commitment to their community through support of such programs  as The Arc, an advocacy organization committed to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. TLD has received the highest rating by Martindale-Hubbell, a well-known peer review organization.

MONICA GOEL SPEAKS ON TRUST ADMINISTRATION

On Thursday, February 21, 2008 Tredway, Lumsdaine & Doyle attorney MONICA GOEL presented on Trust Administration for the  LONG BEACH LEGAL SECRETARIES ASSOCIATION. The purpose of the organization is to promote and improve the quality of our profession through educational programs, personal benefits, networking and the promotion of professionalism; and to promote harmony and cooperation between law offices, the courts, and the public.

Ms. Goel obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of Southern California Law School. Her practice focuses on estate planning, trust administration, probate administration, elder law, trust and probate litigation. She is available to make presentations on Trust Administration, Estate Planning and Probate.

TL&D ATTORNEY ELECTED AS CHAIRPERSON FOR AGBU's YOUNG PROFESSIONAL'S COMMITTEE

TL&D Attorney ANNIE MARKARIAN has been elected to be Chairperson for the ARMENIAN GENERAL BENEVOLENT UNION (AGBU) Los Angeles Young Professional's Executive Committee. The AGBU is an international philanthropic organization which aims to support a multitude of educational, cultural, and humanitarian programs throughout the world. The Young Professional's mission has been to create an environment that encourages Armenian professionals to network and create a greater sense of community through its many activities and volunteering services. Ms. Markarian's commitment to volunteer her leadership and vision is an example of giving back to one's community.

PARTNER MATT KINLEY RECOGNIZED AS ALUMNI SCHOLAR FROM LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE

Tredway, Lumsdaine & Doyle, LLP Managing Partner, Matt Kinley was honored by the Long Beach City College Foundation as an Alumni Scholar for his service to the community and for his professional career. Matt graduated from Long Beach City College in 1982 before transferring the University of California, Los Angeles and Loyola Law School in Los Angeles.

The Foundation cited Mr. Kinley's service to the community, including his current position as Chairman of the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and his service to Rotary and various other charitable boards. He was also honored for his firm's achievement in obtaining the United States Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award and Matt's award by the California Chamber of Commerce as Small Business Advocate of the Year.

TL&D ATTORNEY SPEAKS ON DISCOVERY

On November 15, 2007, Tredway, Lumsdaine & Doyle attorney MIN N. THAI  did a presentation on discovery motions at the Long Beach Legal Secretaries Association (LBLSA) in Long Beach.  Min's presentation was an interactive one involving all attendees and it was a time that the legal secretaries in attendance could show off their knowledge on the calendaring deadlines for discovery motions and meet and confer letters.  One of the attendees, when she first saw Min's 13-page handout, thought she was in for a very dry evening -- but to her surprise, once Min got started the hour flew by and this secretary really enjoyed the presentation (as well as the one hour continuing education she received).  Also during this meeting, LBLSA held their annual silent auction to benefit their scholarship fund.  Also in attendance from TL&D were Jennifer Sawday, Rochelle Hicks, and Brooke Overholt.

TL&D takes its responsibility to be of service to the community very seriously and encourages its attorneys and staff to contribute to community and legal organizations.