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The Sunk Cost Fallacy and Making Cost-Based Decisions in Business Litigation, by Brousseau Naftis Erick & Massingill's Arianna Smith. A major hindrance to making rational decisions in business litigation is an adherence to the sunk cost fallacy. Business attorney Arianna Smith explains.
Caldwell Cassady & Curry Welcomes Caroline Brown, Andrew Johnston, via Caldwell Cassady Curry. Caldwell Cassady & Curry is expanding its intellectual property practice with the addition of Caroline Brown and Andrew Johnston as associates. Caroline and Andrew join the firm with technical backgrounds in the sciences and experience representing clients in high-stakes patent infringement disputes and complex commercial litigation. Welcome to the new attorneys!
Pets or Competitors: Valuing Horses in a Texas Divorce, via The Law Office of Carol A. Wilson's Carol Wilson. Unlike other working animals, horses often hold a special place in their owners' hearts, and thus, the “pets or competitors” question is not always clear-cut. Carol Wilson, family lawyer and spouse of a quarter-horse trainer, digs into the issue.
Josh Budwin Shares Insights on How to Defend Patent Rights at 2026 NASS Conference, via Budwin Kamprath Burgess Campbell. BKBC’s Josh Budwin addressed patent litigation realities and competitive risk at the National American Spine Society’s recent NASS 2026 conference in San Antonio. During the session, Josh examined what health care companies and investors must know when patent disputes arise, detailing how to preserve capital and maintain leverage throughout contentious enforcement actions.
Navigating the Holidays During Divorce, by Epstein Family Law's Jordan Watson. Many parents wonder what will happen with their children on the holidays, but the good news is, that uncertainty can be resolved, whether through a Standard Possession Order or via an agreement between both parents. Family lawyer Jordan Watson explains.
Ryan Botkin Provides Insights for Texas Lawbook AI-Litigation Report, via Botkin Chiarello Calaf. Botkin Chiarello Calaf’s Ryan Botkin was an expert source for The Texas Lawbook on the future of litigation for companies victimized by rogue artificial intelligence (AI).
Same Team. Bigger Name. Announcing Durham, Pittard, Spalding, Kaufman & Hollingsworth, via Durham, Pittard, Spalding, Kaufman & Hollingsworth. Formerly Durham, Pittard & Spalding, DPSKH’s addition of Justin Kaufman in the Santa Fe office and Lara Hollingsworth in Houston as named partners reflects the significant impact these two lawyers have had on the team and their growth to 16 attorneys with offices in Dallas, Houston and Santa Fe.
Intellectual Property, Patent Law Firm Budwin Kamprath Burgess & Campbell, via Budwin Kamprath Burgess & Campbell. Experienced Texas intellectual property lawyers Joshua Budwin, Richard Kamprath, Kevin Burgess, and John Campbell are announcing the launch of Budwin Kamprath Burgess & Campbell in Austin, Dallas, and Marshall, Texas. BKBC handles high-stakes patent and other intellectual property disputes for clients worldwide, backed by more than 80 years of combined experience in high-stakes trials and enforcement initiatives.
Durham, Pittard & Spalding Supports Next Generation of Appellate Advocates at Baylor Law, via Durham, Pittard & Spalding. DPS was proud to continue its support of Baylor University School of Law’s Fall 2026 Moot Court Competition, an opportunity for law students to develop the skills they will need to advocate for clients in the courtroom.
Plaintiff's Firm Hamilton Wingo Earns Top People's Choice Award as Dallas/Fort Worth Best Personal Injury Law Firm, via Hamilton Wingo. Readers of The Dallas Morning News are recognizing Hamilton Wingo as the Best Personal Injury Law Firm in Dallas/Fort Worth in the 2026 People’s Choice Awards. Hamilton Wingo claimed top honors based entirely on the public’s determination of the leading law firm in the D/FW area for serious personal injury and wrongful death cases. Congratulations to the team!
Congratulations to our clients who were named to the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America Guide!
Alavi Anaipakos: Amir Alavi, Demetrios Anaipakos, Masood Anjom, Scott Clark, and Michael McBride
Caldwell Cassady & Curry: Brad Caldwell, Jason Cassady, and Austin Curry
DPSK&H: Lara Hollingsworth
Heim, Payne & Chorush: Michael Heim, Leslie Payne, Russell Chorush, Allan Bullwinkel, Eric Enger, and Chris First
Rick Thompson Helps Defend Access to Evidence in Texas Supreme Court Hospital Sexual Assault Case, via Durham, Pittard & Spalding. Durham, Pittard & Spalding partner Rick Thompson recently helped secure a favorable outcome in a healthcare-related privilege dispute before the Texas Supreme Court. The September 9, 2026, ruling allows lower-court orders requiring the hospital to release documents concerning an alleged sexual assault of a patient to stand.
General Counsel Solutions Expands Corporate Legal Expertise and Services with Addition of Corinna Ulrich, via General Counsel Solutions. GC Solutions is expanding the range and depth of its corporate legal services with the addition of veteran corporate attorney Corinna Ulrich. Cori brings extensive experience as a general counsel and in senior legal management positions leading corporate legal departments and advising boards, executives, and senior management teams across a range of industries. Welcome, Cori!
Why Divorcing Couples Should Never Share the Same Lawyer, by The Law Office of Carol A. Wilson’s Carol Wilson. As family lawyer Carol Wilson writes, there are very few “always” and “never”s in her life, but one thing that counts as a “never” is representing both spouses in a divorce. Carol explains all the cons outweighing the pros of soon-to-be ex-spouses sharing the same attorney.
Congratulations to our clients who were named to the 2026 editions of Texas Super Lawyers and Super Lawyers: Rising Stars!
Alavi Anaipakos: Amir Alavi, Demetrios Anaipakos, and Brian Simmons
Burford Perry: Robert Burford, Brent Perry, Matt Parks, Erica Fauser, and Zachary Carlson
Botkin Chiarello Calaf: Ryan Botkin, Katherine Chiarello, María Amelia Calaf (MAC), and Ryan Bates; Gerard Bifulco, Angie Carrera, Adam Goodrum, Jushua Kelly, and Colombina Valera (Rising Stars)
Brousseau Naftis Erick & Masingill: Matthew Naftis and Elayna Naftis Erick; Arianna Smith (Rising Stars)
Caldwell Cassady & Curry: Brad Caldwell, Jason Cassady, and Austin Curry; Bailey Blaies, Adrienne Dellinger, Seth Reich, Chris Stewart, John Summers, and Xu Zhou (Rising Stars)
Durham Pittard & Spalding: Kirk Pittard, Thad Spalding, Rick Thompson, and Lara Hollingsworth; Justin Kaufman and Caren Friedman (New Mexico Super Lawyers)
Epstein Family Law: Robert Epstein and Jordan Watson (Rising Stars)
Hallett & Perrin: Jesse F. Beck, Ann Marie Cowdrey, Leland C. de la Garza, Tom M. Dees, Bruce H. Hallett, James N. Henry, Nicole T. LeBoeuf, Robert E. Luxen, and Timothy R. Vaughan
Heim, Payne & Chorush: Michael Heim, Leslie Payne, Russell Chorush, and Eric Enger; Blaine Larson and Carlos Ruiz (Rising Stars)
Jackson Spencer Law: Jennifer Spencer
Khirallah Trial Attorneys: Rachel Khirallah, David Khirallah, and Ray Khirallah
The Law Office of Carol A. Wilson: Carol Wilson
Dallas’ Hamilton Wingo Boosts Trial Team with Matt Brower Addition, via Hamilton Wingo. The record-setting Dallas plaintiffs’ law firm Hamilton Wingo has welcomed experienced attorney Matt Brower to its growing trial team representing individuals and families in serious personal injury cases and wrongful death lawsuits.
Dana Levy Presents on Jury Charge Strategies at Texas Bar Injury Law CLE, via Durham, Pittard & Spalding. Durham, Pittard & Spalding partner Dana Levy is a featured speaker at the upcoming State Bar of Texas’ 42nd annual Advanced Personal Injury Law CLE conference in Dallas. Dana will be presenting on one of the most important elements of trial and appellate strategy – the jury charge.
As Seen in Headnotes: Why You Should Consult a Family Lawyer When Forming an FLP, by Epstein Family Law's Tarah Hill and Robert Epstein. The law doesn’t exist in a vacuum, and that’s why it’s important to loop a family lawyer into a conversation about developing a family limited partnership. Robert Epstein and Tarah Hill discuss the important role a family lawyer can play in helping form an FLP.
Congratulations to our clients who were named to the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America!
Alavi Anaipakos: Amir Alavi (Lawyer of the Year), Scott W. Clark (Lawyer of the Year), Demetrios Anaipakos, Masood Anjom, Michael McBride, Brian Simmons, and Joshua Wyde
Brousseau Naftis Erick & Massingill: Elayna Naftis Erick
Cawthon Law: Lance Cawthon
Clouse Brown: Keith Clouse (Lawyer of the Year), Alyson Brown, and Rachel Z. Ullrich
Durham, Pittard & Spalding: Leighton Durham, Kirk L. Pittard, Thad Spalding, William Richard Thompson II, Lara Hollingsworth, Rosalind Bienvenu, Caren Friedman, Justin R. Kaufman, and Aditi Deal (Ones to Watch)
Hallett & Perrin: J. Cullen Aderhold, Ann Marie Cowdrey, Philip I. Danze, Leland C. de la Garza, Bruce H. Hallett, Robert E. Luxen, and Edward P. Perrin, Jr.; Jesse Beck, Riley Milligan, and Cooper Overcash (Ones to Watch)
Heim, Payne & Chorush: Michael Heim (Lawyer of the Year), Leslie Payne, Russell Chorush, Allan Bullwinkel, Eric Enger, Alden Harris, and Wills Collier; Chris Limbacher, Michael Dunbar, Carlos Ruiz, Kyle Ruvolo, and Lily Glick (Ones to Watch)
Khirallah Trial Attorneys: Ray Khirallah and David Khirallah
The Law Office of Carol A. Wilson: Carol Wilson
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