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Baylor Law Trial Professor Joins The Carlson Law Firm as Of Counsel

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Monday, April 29, 2024
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KILLEEN, Texas, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Carlson Law Firm is proud to announce that distinguished trial attorney and Baylor Law School professor Jim Wren has joined the firm.

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  • KILLEEN, Texas, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Carlson Law Firm is proud to announce that distinguished trial attorney and Baylor Law School professor Jim Wren has joined the firm.
  • In addition, Wren has also joined the powerhouse boutique law firm White & Carlson to create White, Carlson, Wren & Cook, alongside celebrated attorneys Brantley White, Craig Carlson, and the respected Louie Cook, marking a significant development in the legal industry.
  • "We are already a law firm with a reputation for taking cases to trial," said Managing Partner Craig Carlson.
  • "I'm thrilled to be a part of The Carlson Law Firm, as well as joining White, Carlson, Wren & Cook," Wren said.

Sargent Law Attorney Named Texas Rising Star by Super Lawyers

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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Sargent Law, P.C., a defense litigation boutique, is pleased to announce that Mark Lankford has been chosen for the Texas Rising Stars 2024 edition by the Thomson Reuters-owned Super Lawyers publication.

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  • Sargent Law, P.C., a defense litigation boutique, is pleased to announce that Mark Lankford has been chosen for the Texas Rising Stars 2024 edition by the Thomson Reuters-owned Super Lawyers publication.
  • Mr. Lankford’s experience includes transportation, premises liability, construction and commercial litigation, including successfully defending several trucking companies in multimillion-dollar suits.
  • "We were very excited to have Mark join us at the beginning of this year," said firm founder David Sargent .
  • Texas Rising Stars lists the top 2.5% of attorneys who are 40 or younger or have practiced for fewer than ten years.

Four FBFK Attorneys Named to 2024 D Magazine Best Lawyers in Dallas

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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DALLAS, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The FBFK law firm is proud to announce that, once again, intellectual property shareholder Kelly Kubasta and of counsel intellectual property attorney John Cone, tax law shareholder Dan Baucum, and employment law shareholder Todd Shadle have been named among 2024 D Magazine Best Lawyers in Dallas. The annual, peer-nominated list honors "exceptional lawyers offering unparalleled counsel" in 40 categories across Dallas.

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  • DALLAS, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The FBFK law firm is proud to announce that, once again, intellectual property shareholder Kelly Kubasta and of counsel intellectual property attorney John Cone, tax law shareholder Dan Baucum, and employment law shareholder Todd Shadle have been named among 2024 D Magazine Best Lawyers in Dallas.
  • "We're grateful for this honor and thank D Magazine for spotlighting this group of incredibly talented, highly respected FBFK attorneys," said Kyle Ferguson, FBFK CEO and Founding Partner.
  • "We're grateful for this honor and thank D Magazine for spotlighting this group of incredibly talented, highly respected FBFK attorneys," said Kyle Ferguson, FBFK CEO and Founding Partner.
  • He was recently named to the 2024 D CEO Dallas 500, to The Lawdragon 500: Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers Guide for seven consecutive years, is a three-time Texas Super Lawyer, named among the "Best Lawyers in Dallas" by D Magazine, a five-time honoree by the Best Lawyers in America, and is rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell®.

Houston's Heim, Payne & Chorush Promotes Experienced Attorney Wills Collier to Partner

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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HOUSTON, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Houston intellectual property boutique Heim, Payne & Chorush, LLP , is proud to announce the promotion of William "Wills" Collier as the firm's newest partner.

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  • HOUSTON, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Houston intellectual property boutique Heim, Payne & Chorush, LLP , is proud to announce the promotion of William "Wills" Collier as the firm's newest partner.
  • "We are extremely pleased that Wills has joined the partnership at Heim, Payne & Chorush," says firm founder Michael Heim .
  • Mr. Collier joined Heim, Payne & Chorush four years ago after prior roles with two of the country's largest intellectual property law firms in Dallas and Houston.
  • Heim, Payne & Chorush, LLP, represents plaintiffs and defendants in litigation across a broad range of technologies and business sectors.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Michael B. Massey as a Distinguished Attorney in the Law and Legal Services fields.

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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HOUSTON, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Michael B. Massey is acknowledged as a Distinguished Attorney in the Law and Legal Services fields.

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  • HOUSTON, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Michael B. Massey is acknowledged as a Distinguished Attorney in the Law and Legal Services fields.
  • He attended Baylor University Law School where he completed a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree and served as the associate editor of the Baylor Law Review.
  • Mr. Massey was admitted to the State Bar of Texas (1981); the United States District Court; and the Southern District.
  • Boasting 40 years of experience in practicing law, Mr. Massey is a founding partner of the Texas-based Craddock Massey law firm.

Veteran Trial Lawyer Amy Ruhland and Team to Launch Austin Office

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas and REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg LLP (RJLF), a national, majority women-owned trial boutique, has announced the launch of its Austin office with veteran trial lawyer Amy L. Ruhland joining the firm as Austin Managing Partner.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas and REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg LLP (RJLF), a national, majority women-owned trial boutique, has announced the launch of its Austin office with veteran trial lawyer Amy L. Ruhland joining the firm as Austin Managing Partner.
  • As the firm's fifth office nationwide, this milestone reflects the growth of RJLF's Texas practice and its ability to attract exceptional trial lawyers.
  • "Amy is an exceptional and seasoned trial lawyer," said RJLF's Deputy Managing Partner, Jennifer Estremera .
  • "As a native Texan, I am honored to help RJLF launch the Austin office and deepen their national trial bench," said Ruhland.

Goranson Bain Ausley Family Law Attorney Cindy Tisdale Takes the Helm as President of the State Bar of Texas

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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FORT WORTH, Texas, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A catalyst for collegiality and collaboration, Cindy Tisdale, will lead the State Bar of Texas as President for a one-year term. The Goranson Bain Ausley family law attorney was elected to drive strategic initiatives for the 112,000-member legal community, one of the largest state bars in the United States.

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  • Goranson Bain Ausley family law partner Cindy Tisdale was elected president of the State Bar of Texas, a 112,000-member legal community, one of the largest state bars in the United States.
  • FORT WORTH, Texas, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A catalyst for collegiality and collaboration, Cindy Tisdale, will lead the State Bar of Texas as President for a one-year term.
  • The Goranson Bain Ausley family law attorney was elected to drive strategic initiatives for the 112,000-member legal community, one of the largest state bars in the United States.
  • A highly experienced, credentialed, and client-centered attorney, Tisdale joined Goranson Bain Ausley in 2023, increasing the family law firm's presence in Midland, Fort Worth, and Granbury.

Dallas Trial Firm Lyons & Simmons Adds Appellate, Trial Attorney P. Wes Black

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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DALLAS, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Appellate and trial attorney P. Wes Black has joined the nationally recognized Dallas trial firm Lyons & Simmons, LLP as Of Counsel.

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  • DALLAS, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Appellate and trial attorney P. Wes Black has joined the nationally recognized Dallas trial firm Lyons & Simmons, LLP as Of Counsel.
  • "I've known Wes for more than 20 years and have the utmost confidence in his skill and judgment.
  • He's an exceptionally talented trial lawyer and appellate specialist, so adding him to the firm's lineup will be a huge bonus for us," said firm co-founder Michael Lyons .
  • Black is a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association.

NetDiligence Announces Recipients of 2023 Toby Merrill Awards

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NetDiligence®, a leading provider of cyber risk readiness and response services, yesterday announced the winners of its 2023 Toby Merrill Awards at the company's Cyber Risk Summit in Philadelphia. NetDiligence presents these awards each year honoring the late Toby Merrill, an icon in cyber insurance. The Toby Merrill Award for Excellence is given to a seasoned cyber insurance thought leader, the Rising Star Award is given to an emerging insurance professional, and the Community Spirit Award acknowledges an individual who fosters camaraderie and community within the cyber insurance industry.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NetDiligence®, a leading provider of cyber risk readiness and response services, yesterday announced the winners of its 2023 Toby Merrill Awards at the company's Cyber Risk Summit in Philadelphia.
  • NetDiligence presents these awards each year honoring the late Toby Merrill, an icon in cyber insurance.
  • "Every year I am in awe of our amazing Toby Merrill award winners and this year is no different," says Mark Greisiger, President of NetDiligence.
  • Chubb and NetDiligence also actively support the Toby Merrill Scholarship Fund, which financially supports the educational advancement of students who reflect the qualities of leadership, kindness and strength that Toby epitomized.

Carrington Coleman Adds Dallas Counselor, Litigator Katie Anderson as Partner

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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DALLAS, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Respected litigator Katie Anderson has joined Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal LLP as partner, representing an expansion of the Dallas law firm's work on behalf of public entities.

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  • DALLAS, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Respected litigator Katie Anderson has joined Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal LLP as partner, representing an expansion of the Dallas law firm's work on behalf of public entities.
  • "It is not often you have the chance to add an attorney with Katie's extensive public entity expertise.
  • Her work has garnered repeat D Magazine Best Lawyers in Dallas and Texas Super Lawyers recognition.
  • A graduate of Wake Forest School of Law, he joins Carrington Coleman from Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C.