Due to the sheer number of industries located in Texas, the state is a center of activity for intellectual property experts. Trade secrets and copyright law cover everything from natural gas to music, and intellectual property firms here are among the best in the nation. Recently, a Texas firm was recognized in several different areas.

The Sacramento Bee reported Ahmad, Zavitsanos, Anaipakos, Alavi & Mensing P.C. (AZA) helped to negotiate Texas’ second-largest intellectual property verdict in 2011, a closing which was also ranked as the number 3 overall verdict by Texas Lawyer. Over the past year, this firm has worked on multi-million dollar cases involving patent infringement, pricing technology, libel and trade secrets, establishing itself as one of the top intellectual property firms in Texas.

“These results shine a bright light on the versatility of our courtroom-ready lawyers,” said founding partner John Zavitsanos, according to the news source.

For those seeking legal recruitment, the most encouraging news is that AZA typically snags legal staff from top-notch law firms. The Bee also reported AZA hired 25 lawyers in a recent acquisition, and has picked up eight more attorneys since 2010.

If you are looking for access to top-tier firms like AZA, we can put you in contact with professionals who can help you gauge your level of interest and experience. At Kinney Recruiting, our attorney headhunters provide all candidates with tailored job listings designed around career advancement and job satisfaction. You can give us specific factors to target, and we will come up with a list of customized options just for you.

In addition, Texas can be a challenge for those who have never lived in the South (or the United States) before. We can let you know where all the neighborhood hotspots are, and answer any questions on lifestyles and living.

The state of Texas is no stranger to the national spotlight. After all, its history began when it broke away from Mexico to form an independent republic and later joined the United States for political and economic reasons. Recently, a big tax break granted to a major company is stirring up controversy over the constitutionality of the procedure, and tax firms and lawyers are having a difficult time making sense of it all.

The Seattle Times reported that retail giant Amazon recently owed as much as $269 million in sales tax to the state, which was nullified in an immaterial payment that left many lawyers frustrated. The non-binding agreement releases Amazon from prior responsibility so long as it begins paying sales tax in July and provides local employment and investment opportunities. Tax lawyers claim that Texas’ constitution explicitly forbids erasing such debt, and that Amazon is receiving preferential treatment.

“While this may seem to be a reasonable resolution in people’s minds, it’s not worth the paper it’s written on. [They] just can’t do it,” said Austin lawyer Buck Wood, according to the news source.

The state comptroller’s office is currently divided, as legal professionals there have so many different opinions on the letter of the law.

Tax lawyers and legal staff seeking legal recruitment should consider Texas a prime destination, since it is likely this case will set a new standard for tax regulations in the state. If you are one of these professionals, but are unsure of where to start looking for a job, you can reach out to the recruiters at Kinney Recruiting. Kinney has access to all sorts of job postings, and can help you adjust to the local environment after a big move.