Haynes and Boone, LLP has bolstered its highly respected media law group with the addition of two nationally recognized attorneys, Laura Lee Prather and Catherine Robb (more…)

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Jackson Walker is pleased to welcome new partner Scott D. Cheskiewicz to the firm. Mr. Cheskiewicz joins the Corporate & Securities group and the Investment Funds team in the Dallas and Austin offices (more…)

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Texas has long been known for producing and hosting impressive attorneys and legal professionals, and recent hires by regional law firms are expanding this reputation.

Jones & Walker LLP has offices located across the United States, including two in Houston and The Woodlands. A press release reported that former U.S. representative Rick Lazio will join the firm’s New York City office as managing partner, where he will oversee all legal operations. Since the office is the first Jones & Walker branch in New York, it is an extremely high-profile position.

“We are thrilled to have Rick Lazio as a partner,” said Jones & Walker managing partner William H. Hines, according to the news source. “He is devoted to the cause of affordable housing and will be a valuable contributor to our firm’s efforts in the housing finance and real estate practices. His leadership and experience in financial services will be a very valuable addition to this firm. He will also be heading our new office in New York, which is an important complement to our growth strategy as a firm.”

In other news,  former Principal Deputy Solicitor General for the State of Texas Sean D. Jordan was recently hired by Austin-based law firm Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP.  He was brought in to lead the firm’s appellate practice department and will bring vast civil litigation experience to the firm.

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Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP announced today that Sean D. Jordan, previously the Principal Deputy Solicitor General in the Office of the Attorney General of Texas, has joined the firm as a partner in Sutherland’s Austin Office and will co-lead the firm’s Appellate Practice (more…)

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Whether you are practicing corporate, civil or even criminal law, Texas is a fantastic state to consider for relocation. Career opportuinities in legal professions abound across many of the state’s metro areas, and legal recruitment specialists can help even the most inexperienced workers find a great position. Recent appointments are giving voice to the important trend of hiring taking place in the Lone Star state.

For example, a Kim Law Firm press release reported on a new top-level appointment at the prestigious law firm, which operates in state and federal courts throughout the state. Denise H. Mitchell will be a new counselor at the Houston headquarters of the firm.

“Denise’s experience in both civil and criminal courtrooms provides her a sophisticated perspective that can give our clients an advantage,” says Houston American Board of Trial Advocates chapter president John Kim. “Her strong background in commercial litigation and her work for legal and financial professionals provide Denise with a keen legal eye in our cases.”

Texas law firms are also being recognized by industry panels for their hard work. According to the Sacramento Bee, Dallas law firm Aldous was rewarded by Texas Lawyer newspaper for their continuous work in courtrooms and high-profile cases. Among its many accomplishments was the second-largest negligence verdict in Texas in 2011, reports the news source.

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The international law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has added prominent energy attorney William S. Garner, Jr. as a shareholder in the firm’s Houston office. Garner will head the firm’s Renewable Energy Practice (more…)

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Litigators Paul R. Bessette and Michael J. Biles have joined King & Spalding as partners in the Austin office, the firm announced today (more…)

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