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As BP Oil Spill Trial Begins, Don Godwin Takes Center Stage
The potentially historic Deepwater Horizon trial is scheduled to start Monday and Donald Goldwin is right in the middle of it. “This case is unprecedented, both in terms of the size of the litigation and the amount of money at stake,” says Godwin, who is lead lawyer for Halliburton. “Damages could exceed $70 billion. I’ve never seen anything like it. Nobody has.” But don’t expect Godwin to settle: “I’m here to win.”
The Influence Industry: A Day in the Capitol With Top Texas Lobbyist Buddy Jones
When it comes to lobbying Texas legislators, Neal T. “Buddy” Jones of HillCo Partners is one of the best “hired guns.” Just do the numbers: every two years, Texas lawmakers file thousands of bills, many of which never gain traction or a spot on the House and Senate calendars. It’s clear. Awareness is key to the passage of legislation. Enter – the lobbyist.
Tennis Legend Andy Roddick Sues Tennis Charity in Dallas
Dykema Gossett litigation partner Brian Colao, who has represented several pro athletes, including Phil Mickelson, is representing Roddick in the lawsuit.
Bowman and Brooke Announces Dallas Leadership
Bowman and Brooke has elected Kurt Kern as managing partner and J. Karl Viehman as co-managing partner of the firm’s Dallas office. They will both serve a one-year term, which
LINN Energy and LinnCo Acquire Berry Petroleum Company for $4.3 Billion
Several Texas attorneys are key players in this $4.3 billion transaction.
Spearmint Rhino and Monster Truck Driver Must Pay $10.5 Million
A Dallas jury has ordered the topless bar and drunken driver to pay $10.5 million to the family of a 23-year-old young woman who was crushed to death when the truck driver ran over her two years ago. It is believed to be one of the largest Texas jury verdicts in a “dram shop” case during the past two decades.
Dallas Bankruptcy Attorney Joins Gruber Hurst
Gruber Hurst announced earlier this week that Jeffrey R. Erler has joined the Dallas litigation firm as a partner. Erler, who leaves the Dallas office of Bell Nunnally & Martin,
Thompson & Knight Names Seven New Partners in Dallas
Thompson & Knight announced this week the election of seven attorneys to the partnership in the firm’s Dallas office. They are: Christopher L. Chauvin, whose practice focuses on litigation, arbitration,
Thompson & Knight Names Seven New Partners in Dallas
Thompson & Knight announced this week the election of seven attorneys to the partnership in the firm’s Dallas office. They are: Christopher L. Chauvin, whose practice focuses on litigation, arbitration,