Hamilton Wingo Continues to Grow
Former defense attorney Gina Mills has joined Hamilton Wingo as the plaintiffs’ firm continues to add partners. She was with Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons.
Dorsey Hires Litigator from McGuireWoods
Chelsea Hilliard joins Dorsey & Whitney as a partner from McGuireWoods. Her addition is part of the firm’s efforts to grow its litigation practice.
Asked & Answered with Chrysta Castañeda: Cases, Career and Coffee
In this edition of Asked & Answered, trial lawyer Chrysta Castañeda reflects on her career and offers advice for young lawyers. While she has closed her firm, retiring for good is not in her plans.
Bondholder Sues Ex-Judge Jones, Firms Over SDTX Bankruptcy Scandal
A proposed class action lawsuit filed in the Southern District of Texas claims former bankruptcy Judge David Jones, former Jackson Walker bankruptcy partner Elizabeth Freeman and major law firms allegedly hid the romantic relationship between Jones and Freeman. Jones resigned from the bench in 2023 after news of his relationship with Freeman was publicly reported.
Siblings in Law: How Dallas-based Khirallah Trial Attorneys Came to Be
A trio of siblings who initially forged their own independent legal careers have recently united and launched their own personal injury firm. They spoke to The Texas Lawbook about navigating the interesting dynamics that come with working together and why they wouldn’t have it any other way.
Dress Rehearsal: Business Court Case Settles Before Heading to Jury
What would have been the first jury trial for the Texas Business Court became a dress rehearsal instead. Counsel met for a pretrial hearing Friday, planning to begin the jury trial on Monday. They reached a settlement Saturday night.
Longtime Plaintiff Lawyer Joins Hamilton Wingo
After spending years as a trial lawyer for hire, Mike Kaeske has joined Hamilton Wingo. Together, the firm’s founder, Chris Hamilton, and Kaeske have helped clients secure more than $10 billion in verdicts and settlements as lead counsel in cases involving serious personal injuries, wrongful deaths and business disputes.
Energy Transfer Sues Blackstone, Alleges Aiding and Abetting Fraud
Dallas-based Energy Transfer claims Blackstone directed its portfolio company EagleClaw Midstream Ventures to maximize the volumes of natural gas that it delivered into a joint venture pipeline, even if it meant diverting volumes Energy Transfer was contractually entitled to receive first. The lawsuit was filed in Reeves County.
Over Hill, Over Dale: Hobby Picked up During Army Service Carries Houston Lawyer to Mongolia
Hicks Johnson attorney Dave Finkel’s passion for riding horses took him 6,000 miles away from his home in Houston earlier this year. He was among 45 brave souls who participated in the 10-day Mongol Derby, which is the world’s longest equestrian endurance race.
Texas is First to Step Away from ABA Bar Admission Standards
The Texas Supreme Court released an order this week stating it will no longer rely on the American Bar Association accreditation to determine which law schools’ students can sit for the bar exam. Right now, all ABA-accredited law schools are on the list, but non-accredited schools could be added depending on what the justices decide. Law firm leaders and law school deans weighed in on the change.