Waller, a law firm with one of the nation’s preeminent healthcare departments, announced today it is expanding to Texas with a new office in Austin that will be led by Elizabeth N. Rogers, partner and prominent healthcare attorney from the Austin office of Vinson & Elkins. Waller’s new office will also include Anthony E. (Tony) Pletcher, chief strategy officer; Andrew (Drew) C. Rogers, associate; and Amy L. Herzog, healthcare policy analyst (more…)
Molly Cagle, who represents clients on a wide array of major environmental issues before government agencies and in federal and state courts, has joined Baker Botts L.L.P. as a partner in the firm’s Austin office (more…)
There are quite a few large cities in Texas. Dallas, Houston and San Antonio are among the largest metro areas in the United States, and they all are home to a great variety of top-notch legal professionals. Recently, attorneys, lawyers and law firms from Texas have received accolades for their performance from some of the top ranking agencies in the nation.
For example, Darrell Barger, a managing partner at Hartline Dacus Barger Dreyer LLP (HDBD), won the title of 2012 Lawyer of the Year in Personal Injury Litigation Defense. The peer-based recognition was awarded through The Best Lawyers in America organization, which scrutinizes the international legal community.
“Our firm is proud to have four attorneys included in the listing of Texas Best Lawyers,” said Jeff Patterson, the firm’s managing partner. “These lawyers exemplify what each of our lawyers aspire to: trial talent, intellect, negotiation skills and judgment. It’s a privilege to have these attorneys set an example for the other fine lawyers in our firm.”
Another press release showed that Texas-based Jackson Walker LLP was tied for second among Texas firms in the American Lawyer’s 2012 Diversity Scorecard. This means that from a hiring standpoint, Jackson Walker enjoyed the highest percentage of minorities amongst its workforce, including attorneys and managing partners.
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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…)
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…)
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…)
For the second time in as many years, Katy Andre, a shareholder at Davis & Wilkerson, has helped her client, a private university based in Central Texas, successfully defend itself against a lawsuit (more…)
Litigators Paul R. Bessette and Michael J. Biles have joined King & Spalding as partners in the Austin office, the firm announced today (more…)
The law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce that Gary D. Compton has joined the Firm’s Austin office as a member of the Firm’s Oil and Gas Practice Group (more…)
Haynes and Boone, LLP continues the growth of its Public Finance operations with the addition of partner Kathryn V. Garner to the Houston and Austin offices of the firm (more…)
Cox Smith Matthews Incorporated (Cox Smith) today announced the addition of three experienced and well-known Austin attorneys in its Austin office. Keith Shuley, Phil Slinkard and Mary Schaerdal Dietz were previously partners in K&L/Gates’ Austin office (more…)
