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Chobani Triples Space with Soho Move

Image Yogurt company Chobani is expanding its space nearly threefold and getting the test kitchen of its dreams in a move from one Soho building to another, General Growth Properties’ 200 Lafayette Street. The rest of the building is occupied by J.C. Penney, which is giving up the top two floors to make way for Chobani. For the past three years, the yogurt maker has been in 11,500 square feet at 72 Spring Street, and will expand its square footage to 33,560 with the move to the sixth and seventh floors of the new building, the New York Post reported.
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The List of Turkish American Lawyers in America

Image By Cemil Ozyurt - The Turkish-American lawyers have practiced in 21 different states, from Florida to California, New York to Texas. New York is a home for Turkish-American lawyers. According to research, 82 Turkish-American lawyers have practiced in New York State, 38 lawyers are located in California, and 25 lawyers have practiced in Washington, DC. According to TurkofAmerica’s research on Turkish-American lawyers in the U.S., the most experienced lawyer is Elizer Kapuya, who has practiced since 1975 in Los Angeles. After Kapuya, the second-most experienced lawyer is Aydın S. Çağınalp, who has practiced in New York since 1976. He is listed in the Best Lawyers in America. Melih Doğan also has practiced since 1979 in New York. New York is a home for Turkish-American lawyers.
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The First Turkish-American Lawyer: The Grandson of an Ottoman Janissary

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Ben Ali Mansion on 5th Avenue and 63th Street in New York
By Cemil Ozyurt - The New York Times carried an obituary in its September 13, 1914 issue. It was about James Ben Ali Haggin, who had died at Villa Rosa, his Newport residence, after an illness extending over a month. The paper says Mr. Haggin was buried in Lexington, KY,  and that he was the grandson of Ibrahim Ben Ali who was considered a pioneer member of America's Turkish community. Wait a minute. Who was Ibrahim Ben Ali and what was he doing in America in the 1790’s? How did his lawyer grandson James Ben Ali Haggin become a rancher, investor and multimillionaire? Let’s keep investigating.
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Seda Aktas: A Top 40 Under 40 in Florida

Image Seda Aktas was honored as a new member of the Top 40 Under 40. She has successfully handled hundreds of trials so far in her career. Aktas Law, P.A. is one of the largest Turkish-American law firms in Florida. They have served to its clients in Ft. Lauderdale, Miami and Orlando. Being a former prosecutor Seda Aktas graduated with honors from UMASS Amherst in Massachusetts. She talked to TURKOFAMERICA.
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