Kelly Hart Opens Midland Office, Laterals O&G Law Veterans
The firm's fourth office officially opened Oct. 1 and includes nine attorneys from Hinkle Hensley.
Schiff Hardin Enters Texas, Snags Squire Patton Boggs Attorneys
The five partners spearheading the new office are Larry Makel, Gina Betts, Kenneth Betts, Stan Mayo and Jamie Whatley.
Munsch Hardt Expands in Houston, Talks Future Growth
The firm added eight attorneys from Harrison Bettis to their Houston office, who will solidify Munsch Hard's energy litigation practice when they officially join Nov. 1.
Texas Access to Justice Foundation Funds Legal Aid for Veterans
TAJF recently announced grants totaling more than $426,000 that will help fund civil legal services for Texas veterans.
Porter Hedges Expands Energy Practice to Oklahoma
Houston-based Porter Hedges has opened an office in Oklahoma City and added four energy lawyers in the law firm’s first expansion outside of Texas in its 33-year history.
Texas Legal Aid Then and Now
With IOLTA revenues still in the toilet, advocates of legal aid have been forced to seek funding from conservative Texas politicians who once demonized the effort as supporting a liberal agenda. But last week, the Texas Supreme Court and Texas Access to Justice leaders celebrated their success in depoliticizing the issue, which has meant that tens of thousands of low-income Texas could get necessary legal representation.
Locke Lord Picks Up Bankruptcy Expert Berry Spears
Spears was formerly the partner-in-charge of Norton Rose Fulbright’s Austin office.
Prominent Healthcare Expert Lisa Genecov Jumps to Norton Rose Fulbright
Genecov will lead the firm’s healthcare transactional practice in Dallas.