As large national law firms continue to move into Texas to create a foothold in Dallas’ diverse business climate and Houston’s energy sector, a separate but related shift is occurring within the real estate markets. Availability for ideal law office space is shrinking and leasing rates are rising. Law firm management needs to stay attuned as the legal industry continues to be a key driver of two of the hottest real estate markets in the country.
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Litigator Joins K&L Gates’ Growing Houston Office
© 2014 The Texas Lawbook. By Brooks Igo Staff Writer for The Texas Lawbook (February 17) — K&L Gates’ growing Houston office added litigator Brett Young as a partner to
Litigator Joins K&L Gates’ Growing Houston Office
© 2014 The Texas Lawbook. By Brooks Igo Staff Writer for The Texas Lawbook (February 17) — K&L Gates’ growing Houston office added litigator Brett Young as a partner to
Bank Fraud Lawsuits Target NexBank Securities, A Client, Accountants and Lawyer
Two national financial lenders have sued Dallas-based NexBank Securities and its investment banking subsidiary, one of its clients and the client’s accountants and a lawyer for conspiring together to commit a $66 million fraud.
Regions Bank and MCG Capital Corp. claim that NexBank Securities, NexBank Capital Advisors and its officials worked with Color Star, a now bankrupt greenhouse and nursery company with large operations in Sanger, Texas, to procure a $66 million loan “through a massive accounting fraud” scheme. A third major bank is expected to file its own lawsuit soon.
K&L Gates Promotes Three in Texas
© 2014 The Texas Lawbook. By Brooks Igo Staff Writer for The Texas Lawbook (February 17) — Pittsburgh, Pa.-based K&L Gates promoted 52 lawyers to partner, three of which are
K&L Gates Promotes Three in Texas
© 2014 The Texas Lawbook. By Brooks Igo Staff Writer for The Texas Lawbook (February 17) — Pittsburgh, Pa.-based K&L Gates promoted 52 lawyers to partner, three of which are
Jackson Walker Names 12 New Partners
© 2014 The Texas Lawbook. By Brooks Igo Staff Writer for The Texas Lawbook (February 17) — Texas-based Jackson Walker promoted 12 lawyers to partner, the firm announced recently. They
Hunton & Williams Dallas Partner Recognized for Role in M&A Advisor Award
© 2014 The Texas Lawbook. By Brooks Igo Staff Writer for The Texas Lawbook (February 17) — Gregory Hesse, a partner in the Dallas office of Hunton & Williams, will
Hunton & Williams Dallas Partner Recognized for Role in M&A Advisor Award
© 2014 The Texas Lawbook. By Brooks Igo Staff Writer for The Texas Lawbook (February 17) — Gregory Hesse, a partner in the Dallas office of Hunton & Williams, will
Gray Reed & McGraw Adds Employment Law Expert
© 2014 The Texas Lawbook. By Brooks Igo Staff Writer for The Texas Lawbook (February 17) — April Terry recently joined Gray Reed & McGraw as a member in its