An electrical explosion and fire during the flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey left the downtown Houston office of Lone Star Legal Aid in chaos at a time when emergency legal aid would be needed most. Then came the law firm “first responders.” Janet Elliott tells how the legal community pitched in to help.
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Hartmann, who laterals over from Sidley, recently defended the Irving-based Michaels in class action litigation involving data breach allegations.
TAJC Honors Law Firms with Champion of Justice Awards
This year’s Jutice for All Campaign, which supports and sustains legal aid programs, raised more than $1,481,000.
V&E Adds Former DOJ Attorney to Bolster Environmental Practice
Carrick Brooke-Davidson noted V&E’s presence in Houston, Austin and D.C. as a “major asset” for his practice that focuses on both the national and state levels.
T&K Associates Step into DFW Leadership Positions
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DLA Piper Makes Two Texas Lateral Hires
Private equity pro Jason Whiteley and litigation partner Amy Rudd have joined the firm’s Houston and Austin offices, respectively.
Gardere Grows in Mexico City
The Dallas law firm has lured five attorneys from a Mexico City commercial litigation and arbitration boutique.
Cowles & Thompson Announces New Plano Office Space
The firm also noted that it has moved its immigration practice to the Collin County outpost.
Former Dallas City Attorney Joins Underwood Law Firm
As an assistant city attorney, Jeffrey Chesnut focused his efforts on economic and community development, advising the city on public finance and bond compliance matters and providing counsel to the economic development and housing departments.
Bracewell’s Public Finance Chair Elected to ACBC Board of Directors
Glenn Opel is past chair of the ACBC’s membership selection committee.