The law firm of Griffin Bell, Sam Nunn and Larry Thompson has done well during its two decades in Houston. King & Spalding has 84 lawyers in Texas and looking to grow. To lead its efforts, the firm has turned to Tracie Renfroe, a 1985 alum of Baylor School of Law who has represented Shell Oil, Chevron and other Texas companies in environmental and toxic tort litigation. In this article, Renfroe discusses her firm and its future in Texas.
King & Spalding Turns to Prominent Trial Lawyer to Lead Houston Office
The law firm of Griffin Bell, Sam Nunn and Larry Thompson has done well during its two decades in Houston. King & Spalding has 84 lawyers in Texas and looking to grow. To lead its efforts, the firm has turned to Tracie Renfroe, a 1985 alum of Baylor School of Law who has represented Shell Oil, Chevron and other Texas companies in environmental and toxic tort litigation. In this article, Renfroe discusses her firm and its future in Texas.
Houston Chronicle: Polsinelli Moves into Houston, Acquires Novak Druce
Kansas City-based Polsinelli announced Tuesday that it is setting up shop in Houston by acquiring 44 lawyers from Novak Druce, an intellectual law boutique firm that focused on the legal protection of inventions, artistic works and other creative efforts.
Houston Chronicle: Polsinelli Moves into Houston, Acquires Novak Druce
Kansas City-based Polsinelli announced Tuesday that it is setting up shop in Houston by acquiring 44 lawyers from Novak Druce, an intellectual law boutique firm that focused on the legal protection of inventions, artistic works and other creative efforts.
Houston Chronicle: Polsinelli Moves into Houston, Acquires Novak Druce
Kansas City-based Polsinelli announced Tuesday that it is setting up shop in Houston by acquiring 44 lawyers from Novak Druce, an intellectual law boutique firm that focused on the legal protection of inventions, artistic works and other creative efforts.
Hurst and Brown Leave Gruber for Lynn
Prominent Dallas trial lawyers Michael K. Hurst and Shonn Brown, who represent Ray Hunt and Highland Capital in multimillion-dollar litigation, are leaving Gruber Hurst for crosstown rival Lynn Pinker Cox. Hurst and Brown are taking five lawyers with them. The Texas Lawbook interviewed all parties.
Gardere Expands in Dallas, Opens for Business in Denver
Firm Chair Holland O’Neil says the firm has been considering a Denver office in its strategic plan for some time.
Kelly Hart Opens Baton Rouge Office
It is Kelly Hart’s second office in the Bayou State. The Fort Worth-based firm opened a New Orleans office in 2014.
Dallas IP Trial Law Firm Combines with LA Litigation Boutique
The new law firm will be called Skiermont Derby.
Mark Evans: Giuliani’s Departure from Bracewell was no Surprise
Bracewell Managing Partner Mark Evans says that the firm made “a wonderful decision” a decade ago to hire former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani as a partner and add his name to the front door. Firm leadership decided to drop Giuliani’s name from its letterhead last year as part of a re-branding effort, Evans said Wednesday in an interview with The Texas Lawbook. He also said Giuliani’s departure was completely the former presidential candidate’s decision.