After four years of litigation, global law firm K&L Gates LLP obtained for its Netherlands-based client Astra Oil Trading NV a payment of $820.5 million from the North American arm of Brazil’s national oil company, Petrobras Brasiliero S.A. – Petrobras (“Petrobras”). The payment brought to an end a series of disputes arising out of an Astra-Petrobras joint venture involving a Pasadena, Texas, refinery (more…)
Attorneys throughout Texas moved to new legal jobs last month. Here are some of Dallas’s major career changes in June:
Corporate lawyer Scott Cheskiewicz joins Jackson Walker as a partner and will be based out of both Austin and Dallas. His practice centers on institutional investors, funds, and M&A.
Bill Finkelstein joins Dykema from K&L Gates as a partner in their corporate finance group.
Bell Nunnally welcomes partner William Garrison and associate Michael Kawalek as a part of its continued growth. Both practice in general commercial and intellectual property litigation (more…)
Texas is home to an incredible amount of law firms, and many are recognized each year for their contribution to legal excellence. If you are seeking legal recruitment by a top firm, our attorney headhunters constantly update our list of the top firms in Texas, and we can help you find an applicable opening for career advancement.
Texas Monthly recently completed a two year study and created a list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in Texas, which included a four law firms. The following two organizations were recognized for their outstanding employees, exceptional business practices and reliable reputation. Also named to the list were Strasburger and Price LLP and Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend PC.
Hunton & Williams LLP
According to its website, “Hunton & Williams represents clients across the full spectrum of industries that make up today’s global economy, from manufacturers, financial institutions, retailers, healthcare companies and professional-services providers, to businesses and academic institutions developing renewable energy resources and new technology solutions.”
The law firm has over 800 lawyers spread across 19 offices in the United States. Dallas, Austin and Houston are each home to a branch of this respected firm, and each of these three offices contributed to the industry accolade.
Vinson & Elkins LLP
This international firm operates in Austin, Dallas and Houston, and has offices across the world. Vinson & Elkins deals with a wide variety of clients, and is the perfect place to begin a legal career.
Vinson & Elkins was the only law firm in the Houston area to receive the 2011 Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility, which is awarded based on alternatives and flexible incentives made available for employees. Any lawyer searching for a fantastic work environment and top-notch legal work should consider a career with Vinson & Elkins.
International law firm McDermott Will & Emery LLP today announced the appointments of renowned international tax lawyers Cym H. Lowell and Mark R. Martin as part of a seven-person, full-service transfer pricing team in Texas. The team, whose practice focuses on designing and defending the allocation of income and expense in cross-border transactions, is joining the Firm from Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP. In his new role, Mr. Martin will serve as the head of McDermott’s transfer pricing practice (more…)
Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP has added William J. Garrison as a partner and Michael J. Kawalek as an associate. The firm continues to expand and now numbers 54 attorneys (more…)
National law firm Polsinelli Shughart welcomes attorney Joshua M. Weaver to practice health care law in the firm’s Dallas office. Weaver advises hospital systems, health care providers and physicians on corporate, compliance and regulatory matters in the evolving landscape of health law. Weaver’s addition expands the health care capabilities of the firm in Texas after […]
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.
If you are hoping to find legal recruitment opportunities in Texas, get in touch with our attorney headhunters. Despite the tough nationwide economy, Texas has plenty of career opportunities for qualified legal professionals. At Kinney Recruiting, we can help you find a position that matches your experience, whether you are just entering the market of have 20 years of industry knowledge. Whether it’s Dallas, Austin, San Antonio or Houston, we can help you find a great metro area for relocation and employment.
Haynes and Boone, LLP has welcomed litigation attorney Jamie McDole as a new partner, who will focus on intellectual property litigation including Section 337 investigations before the International Trade Commission and appeals to the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (more…)
Dykema today announced the addition of Bill Finkelstein to its Corporate Finance Practice Group as a member in the Firm’s Dallas office. Prior to joining Dykema, Finkelstein was a partner with K&L Gates LLP, having practiced for 33 years with Hughes & Luce LLP before its merger with K&L Gates in 2008 (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…)
