Dallas Judge Craig Smith earns “Judge of the Year” Award
Judge Smith received the award at the ABOTA’s annual meeting on Nov. 22.
Monday, Nov. 24, 2008
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Cowles & Thompson’s Jim Chester elected to Housing Crisis Center board of directors
The HCC has been helping the homeless since 1978.
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008
Dallas firm wins $16.5 million jury award in Fentanyl death case
This is the second time the firm has won a multi-million dollar lawsuit over the patch.
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008
Dallas law firm Polunsky & Beitel, LLP adds Amy Coke as Director of Business Development
The firm was founded in 1976.
Monday, Nov. 17, 2008
Nine attorneys from McKool Smith recognized on Best Lawyers in America Listing
The firm has 95 attorneys in Dallas, Austin, Marshall, New York and Washington D.C.
Monday, Nov. 17, 2008
Dallas firm Gardere adds Hiroaki Furuya as Managing Director of International Tax and Transfer Pricing
Mr. Furuya helped initiate the first bilateral Advance Pricing Agreement between Japan and Germany.
Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008
Dallas firm McKool Smith wins $28.1 million verdict in retired NFL players lawsuit
Former gridiron greats prevail in California class action claim against the players' union.
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008
Dallas firm Gibson, McClure, Wallace & Daniels named among ‘Go-To’ law firms for tech companies
The listing occurred in the August 2008 issue of Corporate Counsel magazine.
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008
Dallas attorney Frank Branson named to Best Lawyers in America for 23rd straight year
National honors are nothing new for Mr. Branson.
Friday, Nov. 7, 2008
Dallas firm Gibson, McClure, Wallace & Daniels name partner honored by Texas Super Lawyers
Ms. Daniels has over 20 years experience as a trial lawyer.
Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008
Dallas firm Fish & Richardson ranked the largest IP law firm in the U.S.
The firm's Dallas office opened in 2000 with just three attorneys.
Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008
Dallas attorney Mark Werbner to be featured at Consumer and Commercial Law Course
The course will be held at the Rosewood Crescent Hotel.
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008
Dallas firm McCurley, Orsinger name partners honored among the Best Lawyers in America
The firm is one of the largest in the southwest specializing in family law.
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008
Dallas firm McKool Smith’s principals recognized among leading lawyers in America by Lawdragon
This is the third straight year the firm has been so awarded.
Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008
Dallas firm Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP recognized as a “Go-To Law Firm”
There may be no higher honor in all the land.
Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008
Dallas firm McKool Smith announces $59 million patent verdict for Pioneer Corp. over Samsung
The Texas firm helped the Japanese company get one over on the South Koreans.
Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008
Dallas firm Munck Carter announces patent infringement lawsuit against Qualcomm
The firm is acting on behalf of Gabriel Technologies.
Monday, Oct. 27, 2008
Dallas firm Barrett Daffin Frappier Turner & Engel partner honored among The Best Lawyers in America
Mr. Turner earned his law degree from Oklahoma City University.
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008
Four attorneys from Dallas firm Sayles Werbner recognized in Texas Super Lawyers listing
This is the sixth time on the list for Mr. Sayles and Mr. Werbner.
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008
Dallas attorneys Andy Payne and Jim Mitchell honored in 2008 Super Lawyers list
Mr. Payne has been on the list every year since its inception.
Monday, Oct. 13, 2008
Dallas Bar Association names Jim Burnham ‘Trial Lawyer of the Year’
Noted criminal defense attorney cited for “exceptional skills”.
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
Dallas attorney releases study stating that Hispanic workforce hit harder during economic downturns
Texas Tech researchers recommend policy action to close Hispanic unemployment gap.
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008
Dallas firm Taber Estes Thorne & Carr’s partners honored in 2008 Texas Super Lawyers listing
The firm is one of the few women-owned law firms in Dallas.
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008
Dallas firm Gardere Wynne Sewell names Steven Ross IP Practice Group Leader
Gardere has been in business since 1909.
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008
23 attorneys from Dallas firm Gardere Wynne Sewell honored as ‘The Best Lawyers In America’
The firm also had 13 attorneys from Houston and Austin so honored.
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008
Ellis County jury awards men $1.5 million in Waxahachie truck wreck lawsuit
Jurors deliberated for four hours before returning the verdict.
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008
Dallas firm Gardere Wynne Sewell honored at LMASE with two SELMA Awards
The firm was founded in 1909, and has yet to witness a Cubs World Series championship.
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008
Dallas attorney Marty Rose recognized in Texas Super Lawyers listing
Mr. Rose has earned the honor now for four straight years.
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008
Dallas firm McKool Smith adds Gary Cruciani and Steven D. Wolens
Respected former legislator, commercial litigator join firm as Principals.
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008
Dallas’ Charla Aldous earns “Trial Lawyer of the Year” award
Successful attorney honored by Texas chapters of American Board of Trial Advocates.
Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008
Dallas firm Stewart Stimmel honored by peers in Texas Super Lawyers listing
The health care firm had five lawyers receive the honor this year.
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008
Dallas firm Gardere Wynne Sewell hires A. Tracy Gomes for firm’s Transfer Pricing Group
Mr. Gomes will join the firm as its Chief Economist.
Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008
31 Gardere attorneys from Dallas earn Super Lawyers recognition
Earlier this year, 17 Gardere attorneys were chosen to appear on the Texas Rising Star list.
Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008
Dallas-based Munck Carter adds attorney Michael G. Rodriguez
Mr. Rodriguez will work in the firm's intellectual property section.
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008
Dallas firm Fish & Richardson awards Space Camp scholarships to three Dallas middle school students
The firm has offered the scholarship since 1999.
Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008
Barrett Cuetara named shareholder at Dallas-based law firm Cowles & Thompson
Mr. Cuetara earned his law degree from California Western School of Law.
Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008
Dallas firm Taber Estes Thorne & Carr earns Women’s Business Enterprise Certification
The firm is one of the few women-owned law firms in Dallas.
Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008
Denton City Council hires Anita Burgess as new city attorney
Burgess has extensive municipal law experience, is a proven leader and is well respected in her field.
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008
Dallas attorney Angel Reyes wins DiversityFIRST award
The award is given out by the Texas Diversity Council.
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008
Dallas law firm Thompson & Knight opens São Paulo office
The firm hopes to strengthen its Latin American footprint.
Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008
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