T. William Porter and the firm he created are celebrating 35 years in business. Porter Hedges now has 104 lawyers, $71.5 million in revenues and an enviable list of premium clients. This article chronicles the firm’s early challenges, the weekend it nearly failed, details of extraordinary successes and why it is now the most sought after corporate law firm in the U.S.
Bankruptcy and Restructuring Pro Jumps to Greenberg Traurig
Lenard Parkins said Greenberg has a “tremendous domestic and international bankruptcy practice.” He was previously at Haynes and Boone.
K&L Gates Bolsters Energy Litigation Practice in Houston
Michael T. Murphy, previously at V&E, said he was attracted by the firm’s platform and culture.
K&L Gates Bolsters Energy Litigation Practice in Houston
Michael T. Murphy, previously at V&E, said he was attracted by the firm’s platform and culture.
Munsch Hardt Boosts Corporate and Finance Capabilities in Houston
Prior to joining Munsch Hardt, David Sloan was a founding partner at SloanMoyer, a law firm that represented banks, privately-held and public companies and entrepreneurial ventures.
Reed Smith Adds Antitrust Guru in Houston
Bruce Blefeld, who joins from K&L Gates, will practice in the firm’s regulatory enforcement group.
Dykema Cox Smith Adds Former State Judge to McAllen Office
Ernest Aliseda returns to private practice after serving as general counsel and chief legal officer of Loya Insurance Group companies.
Gardere Strengthens Litigation Practice in Dallas
The firm has added Sean Whyte, who was DVAP’s Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year in 2010.
Holland & Knight Adds International Disputes Partner Juan Alcalá to Austin Office
Alcalá was most recently the co-chair of Gardere’s international dispute resolution practice. He said in a statement that Holland & Knight’s strong presence in Mexico and Colombia helped draw him to the firm.
Holland & Knight Adds International Disputes Partner Juan Alcalá to Austin Office
Alcalá was most recently the co-chair of Gardere’s international dispute resolution practice. He said in a statement that Holland & Knight’s strong presence in Mexico and Colombia helped draw him to the firm.