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800 E. Northwest Hwy., suite 612 
July 2011
Palatine, IL  60074  

Greetings! 

 

At the recent Installation Dinner hosted by the Northwest Suburban Bar Association  (NWSBA). I was honored to accept my newly appointed position as Parliamentarian for this outstanding organization.

 

The NWSBA is dedicated to improving the quality of life in our community by inspiring excellence in the practice of law. Its membership included 750 members, honorary members and judges.NWSBA Installation Dinner 

 

The organization ensures our area attorneys meet and hopefully, exceed the required Continuing Legal Education credits. I'm also proud to participate in its NWSBA Attorney Referral Service

 

The Attorney Referral Service also helps the public determine whether the problem is truly of a legal nature or whether another service agency would be more appropriate and provides an unbiased referral to an attorney who has experience in the area of law appropriate to their needs.

 

With the excitement of summer in full force now, I hope you enjoy all of your favorites past times and make the time to enjoy this amazing weather-while it lasts.

 

Best,

 

Nick Richardson

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