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Pets or Competitors: Valuating Horses in a Texas Divorce, by The Law Office of Carol A. Wilson’s Carol Wilson. Horses are very Texan, so it's common for horses to be an issue in a Texas divorce. Family lawyer Carol Wilson dives into her personal and professional experience to discuss how horses are handled in family law.
How to Take the First Steps Towards Divorce, by Brousseau Naftis Erick & Massingill's Elayna Erick. Even though it must feel like it took a million steps to get to the end of your marriage, there are, in fact, a few more steps to take to initiate the process of divorce. These steps from family lawyer Elayna Erick cover the basics.
$157 Million Verdict Won by Burford Perry Named One of Texas’ Top 20 Plaintiff's Jury Verdicts for 2023, via Burford Perry. TopVerdict has named the $157 million verdict won by Burford Perry in a complex shareholder derivative and breach of fiduciary duty case one of the top 20 plaintiff's jury verdicts in Texas for 2023. Congratulations to the trial team and the entire firm on this recognition!
Hamilton Wingo's Barrett Robin Earns Partner Promotion, via Hamilton Wingo. Hamilton Wingo is proud to announce the promotion of experienced trial attorney Barrett Robin to partner. Barrett continued his impressive streak of trial victories at Hamilton Wingo with a $6 million unanimous jury verdict against Walmart last month in Fort Worth. Congratulations, Barrett!
Botkin Chiarello Calaf is Celebrating its First Anniversary! via Botkin Chiarello Calaf. Congratulations to Botkin Chiarello Calaf on this milestone! Since launching on May 1, 2023, the firm has helped their clients successfully litigate business disputes and intellectual property matters, and Muse is proud to have been there since day one.
Travis County Women Lawyers’ Association Recognizes Botkin Chiarello Calaf Attorneys, via Botkin Chiarello Calaf. The Travis County Women Lawyers’ Association and the Travis County Women Lawyers’ Foundation will recognize Botkin Chiarello Calaf partners María Amelia Calaf (MAC) and Leah Bhimani Buratti at the annual TCWLF & TCWLA Annual Grants & Awards Luncheon on April 26 at the Fairmont Hotel. MAC is being recognized for her commitment to the Advancement of Women’s Interests and Leah is being recognized for her long-standing commitment to pro bono work. Congratulations to these two community-minded attorneys!
Congratulations to our clients who were named to D Magazine’s 2024 edition of Best Lawyers in Dallas:
Chrysta Castañeda | The Castañeda Firm
Keith Clouse and Alyson Brown | Clouse Brown
Robert Epstein | Epstein Family Law
Bruce H. Hallett, Edward P. Perrin, Jr., Ann Marie Cowdrey, and Tom M. Dees III | Hallett & Perrin
Chris Hamilton, Paul Wingo, and Brad Jackson | Hamilton Wingo
Carol Wilson | Law Office of Carol A. Wilson
Dallas Plaintiffs Law Firm Hamilton Wingo Welcomes Jordan Avery Garrett, via Hamilton Wingo. The Dallas plaintiffs’ personal injury and wrongful death law firm Hamilton Wingo continues its growth with the recent addition of Jordan Avery Garrett as the firm’s newest attorney. Jordan is an up-and-coming lawyer who joins Hamilton Wingo as an associate. She has held key roles at North Texas law firms in multiple civil lawsuits related to highway and interstate crashes involving cars and semi-trucks, serious injuries at unsafe construction sites, disputes between insurance customers and their insurers, and many other cases in state and federal courts.
What to Do When a Complaint Is Filed with the Texas Real Estate Commission, by Brousseau Naftis Erick & Massingill's Matthew Naftis. Sometimes, a client who feels they were truly wronged by something their real estate agent or the other party’s agent did or didn’t do will go as far as filing a complaint with the Texas Real Estate Commission. This article from business and real estate attorney Matthew Naftis addresses what agents can do when such a complaint is filed.
Burford Perry Secures Major Victory for Client in Texas Property Rights Case, via Burfrod Perry. Burford Perry is pleased to announce a significant win for client WC4th and Rio Grande, LP in a complex property rights case. Texas’ Eighth Court of Appeals reversed a lower court decision that threatened to strip Rio Grande of its valuable downtown Austin property valued at over $30 million. WC4th and Rio Grande, LP, were represented by Burford Perry partners Brent Perry and Matt Parks, and associate Zachary Carlson.
A Guide to Pre-Marital vs. Post-Marital Agreements in Texas, via The Law Office of Carol A. Wilson’s Carol Wilson. Texas couples who want to protect their assets have two main options: pre-marital and post-marital agreements. While both agreements deal with finances in the event of a divorce or in probate, there are key differences to consider. Board-certified family lawyer Carol Wilson breaks it down.
Botkin Chiarello Calaf and Lone Star Justice Alliance Join Forces in Clemency Effort, via Botkin Chiarello Calaf. Botkin Chiarello Calaf, in coordination with The Survivors' Project at the Lone Star Justice Alliance, recently submitted an application for a gubernatorial pardon on behalf Martha Acevedo, a Texas grandmother who in 2015 was convicted and sentenced to 25 years in prison for the murder of a man who physically abused her throughout their nearly 50-year marriage. Senior Counsel Erin Eckhoff worked with Ms. Acevedo, her family, and other supporters to compile the application.
How We Help Clients with Disability Issues Navigate Divorce, by Epstein Family Law's Robert Epstein. Disabilities are specifically considered in three areas of Texas family law: spousal support, child support for adult children, and the division of marital property. A good lawyer will ensure that a client’s disability needs are considered throughout the separation process, writes family lawyer Robert Epstein.
Forshey Prostok Welcomes Back Harrison Pavlasek, via Forshey Prostok. Bankruptcy and restructuring boutique Forshey Prostok is pleased to welcome new attorney Harrison Pavlasek to the firm’s Fort Worth office. Harrison, who previously served as a law clerk with Forshey Prostok while he was in law school, focuses his practice on bankruptcy and reorganization, and on assisting clients in navigating the rigors of restructuring.
Congratulations to the attorneys who have been named to the 2024 edition of Rising Stars:
Kayna Stavast Levy, Botkin Chiarello Calaf
Zachary Carlson, Burford Perry
Bailey Blaies, Adrienne Dellinger, Hamad Hamad, Warren McCarty, Seith Reich, Chris Stewart, Xu Zhou; Caldwell Cassady & Curry
Jesse Beck, Hallett & Perrin
Damian Williams, Jaime DeWees, Barrett Robin, Allie Hallmark; Hamilton Wingo
Burford Perry Helps Client Win Take-Nothing Judgment, $1.9 Million Counterclaim in Energy Industry Contract Dispute, via Burford Perry. Burford Perry recently won court approval for a $1.9 million arbitration award the firm secured on behalf of a midstream energy and logistics provider, Tyr Energy Logistics, in a contract dispute where the other party sought over $25 million in damages but was awarded nothing. Congratulations to the entire trial team!
With Its Anti-ESG Crusade, Texas Is Shooting Itself in the Foot, via The Castañeda Firm's Chrysta Castañeda. In an article originally published by the Houston Chronicle, energy litigator Chrysta Castañeda explains the problems facing Texas with a continued anti-ESG stance.
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