Meet the Team

Steve Mackle

Steve has worked for over 30 years in the fields of Financial Intelligence, Compliance, Money Laundering and Asset Tracing.

Steve has expertise in financial investigation from both a police service and accountancy practice perspective.

Steve acts as a consultant to the members of the National Housing Federation in relation to money laundering issues and has particular expertise in how money laundering and fraud affects that sector and the Local Government sector.

Barbara Franklin QPM

Barbara has completed over 33 years in the public and private sectors that include environments of organised crime, terrorism and government policy.

Barbara has been at the head of many investigations into Bribery, Corruption, and Misconduct.

She has experience at the highest level in Assessment of Operational Risk Management Processes and Policy.

Barbara has delivered training nationally in Anti Bribery and Corruption and is qualified to teach in the adult learning sector.

Terry McCabe

Terry has over 29 years of investigative experience.

He is a Specialist in Fraud Case management and is a Nationally Trained Fraud Investigator

Terry was also an accredited Financial Investigator  and Asset Confiscator.

His experience also extends to investigating, Public Sector Corruption, Bribery, Electoral Malpractice and Organised Crime.

He has been active within National Working Parties on Identity Theft, Electoral Malpractice and Action Fraud.

Trevor Fordy

Trevor Fordy is a former career detective, having served over 30 of his 34 years police service as a dedicated Investigator with the CID, the force’s Serious Crime Squad, Drug Squad and nationally on the Regional Crime and Regional Drug Squads.

His policing service has included both overt and covert policing tactics, heading up his force’s Inspectorate Department and culminated as a Detective Superintendent spending more than 7 years as a Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) investigating homicide, gangland violence and other serious crime.

William Johnston

Willie Johnston served in the public sector for 30 years with the police force, retiring in the rank of Detective Superintendent in August 2006.

During his police career he represented ACPO(S) on many partnership national working groups and was the Senior Investigating Officer on many high profile serious crime investigations, responsible for managing large teams, presenting to live media, and budget control.

Ian Haigh MITAI LCGI

Ian has 24yrs years experience in Road Traffic enforcement and 15 years as a Forensic Collision Investigator, carrying out complex investigations in all aspects of Road Traffic Collisions.

He is qualified to carry out Forensic reconstructions of collisions and has undertaken hundreds investigations into Fatal, Serious and Complex collisions. He is a qualified mechanical engineer and draughtsman in structural engineering and shipbuilding.

The history and identity of Williams & Connolly LLP are inextricably linked with the life of its founder, Edward Bennett Williams. Recognized as the greatest trial lawyer of his time, he was a spellbinding orator, but also a meticulous cross-examiner - a master in the courtroom, and a craftsman of the written brief. Williams was capable of the calculated theatrical gesture, but he also understood that the key to success in the courtroom was total preparation in advance.

To his colleagues, Williams was larger than life, a force of nature; to the sophisticated world in which he moved, a "giant among men." Although he was a counselor to presidents and the powerful, he was also the champion of unpopular, seemingly "hopeless" causes. In his hands, however, no cause was hopeless.

Williams combined extraordinary gifts of advocacy with a passion for justice. His commitment to excellence in advocacy and to the zealous representation of clients are his enduring legacy.

In 1967, Williams joined with his former student at Georgetown, Paul Connolly, to form Williams & Connolly. The firm set out to practice law the way its partners lived life - passionately. Williams called it "contest living," embracing the competition and fighting relentlessly to win.

The firm has grown steadily over the years. Today it numbers approximately 275 partners and associates. As the firm has grown, it has brought its founder's competitive spirit to bear in an ever-expanding range of battles.

Yes, the defense of individuals in highly publicized controversies - from Oliver North, to President Clinton, to Vice President Cheney - continues to be a major part of the firm's practice. But as time has passed, more and more of the country's major institutions have retained Williams & Connolly. And although the firm remains, first and foremost, a litigation firm, it has added a tax and business capacity that enables the firm to handle a broad range of non-litigation problems - from the representation of media celebrities and political figures to the documentation of significant financial and securities transactions.

Meir Ezra - Are You Controlling Money or Is Money Controlling You?

Signs Money Is Controlling You:

·  You often wish you could buy more things

·  Your want to get rich, but you have no realistic plan

·  You blame others for your financial problems (government, boss, spouse)

·  You use credit to buy things that decrease in value, such as expensive cars or expensive clothing

·  Money controls your mood - you feel good or bad based on your finances

Signs You Are Controlling Money:

·  You invest in yourself, such as more education or personal improvement

·  You buy things that increase in value

·  You donate to causes you believe in, even if just small amounts

·  Each year, your earning power improves and financial worth increases

·  You use money as a tool to realize your dreams

Once you know how to control money, your life will change!

• The best referrals can come from your primary care physician or health care provider. Your doctor understands your medical history and can make a sound recommendation.
• Consider finding a surgeon within your current insurance provider’s network. Finding an orthopedic surgeon near Tustin within the insurance provider’s network will reduce your out of pocket expenses.
• Consult with family, friends, and neighbors. Usually, everyone knows a person who has needed an orthopedic surgeon at some point. When a highly qualified surgeon’s name comes up in more than one conversation, consider contacting the orthopedic specialist.
• Check online resources. The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons is a great resource to utilize. The database provides lists of qualified surgeons within specific geographical areas.

• Online resources allow for review of the surgeon’s education, medical degrees, credentials, and any specialized training. Checking the information can help provide peace of mind to the patient.
• When picking out an orthopedic surgeon near Tustin, consider the number of years in the practice. An orthopedic surgeon who has been in the same area for a number of years will have an established consistent practice.

• Before the appointment, make a detailed list of medical history, pain level, and any questions that pertain to the surgery.
• Ask questions about the surgeon’s experience with similar cases.
• Get a detailed timeline of the surgery, follow up care, physical therapy, and recovery.
• Discuss any pre-existing conditions that may affect the surgery. Diabetes or a trauma to the area may have specific impact on the healing process.

The healing profession has never ceased to amaze in the way it keeps up-to-date in providing solutions to diseases or ailments that have beset many generations since time immemorial. Today, we can somehow say that, barring a few unsolved medical issues, treating most of humanity's previously dreaded diseases has been meticulously researched and all but practically made into routine procedures that any doctor can administer the proper diagnosis and provide the right prescription to benefit majority of patients.

Arthritis has been one of the most enduring problems faced by adults for centuries. This condition refers simply to “inflammation of a joint, or a place at which two or more bones meet”. Most common of all kinds of arthritis are osteoarthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Dr. Howard Marans manages many arthritis cases non-surgically, allowing most people with the condition to enjoy happy normal full lives unhampered by this condition. 

But beyond the modern technical aspect of medical practice Dr. Howard Marans and his staff have set as their mission to treat all their patients promptly and in a professional manner. Accurate diagnosis involves a comprehensive evaluation of treatment alternatives and their possible results leading to the implementation of the chosen treatment options whether it involves surgery or not. Dr. Marans has spent two decades helping his patients achieve their medical needs in trying to fulfill his mission with diligence and commitment.

Although some cases of arthritis require surgery, Dr. Howard Marans opts for non-surgical procedures in most arthritis cases in order to avoid certain risks and to minimize medical costs. Some of the treatments utilized in these non-surgical procedures include physical therapy (muscle-strengthening exercises), change in lifestyle (for example, avoiding high-impact activities), weight loss (as little as 10% reduction can relieve symptoms), and injection of steroids to reduce inflammation.

This common ailment may afflict many people today; nevertheless, medical treatment is always available as long as we know where to look for it. Dr. Howard Marans has the wide experience to help patients find the relief they seek.