Chamberlain Hrdlicka Launches New Practice
Houston partner Collin Rose will lead the new group.
Susman Rehab Sings
Alpha-Dog litigation lawyer Steve Susman is still rehabbing after his horrific bicycle accident in April. His vocabulary remains succinct — until he's asked to sing an old Drifters' tune. Terry Carter reports.
Founder of Dallas Boutique Joins Bradley
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings has expanded its practice offerings in Dallas by hiring David Pratt, who specializes in commercial real estate transactions. Pratt was most recently at Johnston Pratt, a
Willkie Farr Adds Pair of Corporate Energy Lawyers in Houston
Willkie Farr announced Tuesday that it has added two experienced corporate M&A lawyers – former McGuire Woods partner Jay Hughes and former Grizzly Energy General Counsel Jonathan Curth – to its Houston office.
Susman Moved to Houston Rehab Facility
According to his brother, famed Houston trial lawyer Steve Susman is showing new signs of progress after a freak bicycle accident left him comatose for 11 days. Terry Carter has an update and background on the accident.
Thompson Coburn Doubles in Dallas
After launching its first Texas office at the beginning of March with four partners from Thompson & Knight, Thompson Coburn has continued its growth plans in Dallas amidst a global pandemic and nationwide lockdowns.
Updated – Perkins Coie Names Austin Office Managing Partner, Adds Longtime In-house Counsel
Jose C. Villarreal, a trial lawyer who focuses on IP disputes, will lead the firm's recently-opened office in the state capital. The firm has also added Dallas attorney John Trevino, a leader in the Texas Hispanic legal community.
Dallas Litigation Firm Adds Head of McKool Smith’s Austin Office
Kevin Burgess, who also was on the McKool Smith management committee, is the first lateral principal hire at his new firm.
Paul Hastings Brings Back Restructuring Lawyer, This Time as Partner
The move returns the Blank Rome attorney to his former firm, where he last served as counsel.
Austin Public Finance Group Joins Locke Lord
The hiring firm said the trio from Norton Rose Fulbright - including one partner and two senior counsel - positions it well for expected growth in the public infrastructure arena as the economy rebounds.
Kirkland Houston Partner Departs for Akin Gump
UPDATED The attorney specializes in private equity financings and debt restructurings in the energy industry, including special and distressed situations.
Chris Schwegmann Changes Lynn Pinker Nameplate to LPHS
The Dallas-based litigation boutique announced Monday that it has made Chris Schwegmann its newest name partner after Trey Cox departed the firm last week.