Stephen Susman

Attorneys from Houston's Susman Godfrey and Heim, Payne & Chorush Help Atlas Global Technologies Win $37.5 Million Patent Infringement Lawsuit

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

MARSHALL, Texas, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trial lawyers from Houston's Susman Godfrey, LLP , and Heim, Payne & Chorush, LLP , have won a $37.5 million patent infringement verdict on behalf of Texas-based Atlas Global Technologies Inc. against China-based TP-Link Technologies Inc.

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  • MARSHALL, Texas, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trial lawyers from Houston's Susman Godfrey, LLP , and Heim, Payne & Chorush, LLP , have won a $37.5 million patent infringement verdict on behalf of Texas-based Atlas Global Technologies Inc. against China-based TP-Link Technologies Inc.
  • Jurors issued the verdict following four days of trial by awarding the full amount Atlas Global's attorneys requested.
  • The Atlas Global trial team was led by the Susman Godfrey group, Heim, Payne & Chorush partners Michael Heim , Eric Enger , Alden Harris , and Blaine Larson , and partners Johnny Ward and Andrea Fair from Longview's Ward, Smith & Hill, PLLC .
  • The lawsuit centered on TP-Link's infringement of eight Atlas Global patents covering an array of systems for transmitting information on wireless networks.

Houston Trial Lawyer Armie Lewis Joins Rusty Hardin & Associates

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Rusty Hardin & Associates has increased the depth of its litigation team with the addition of attorney Armie Lewis , the law firm announced today.

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  • Rusty Hardin & Associates has increased the depth of its litigation team with the addition of attorney Armie Lewis , the law firm announced today.
  • “Armie is just an outstanding lawyer with awesome people skills,” said Mr. Hardin .
  • “He will do everything possible to help our clients, and he does it with an incredible attitude.
  • I feel like we hired two lawyers in one body!”
    Before joining the firm, Mr. Lewis spent four years as an associate at Susman Godfrey LLP in Houston.

Siltstone Capital Announces the Addition of Two New Advisory Board Members

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

HOUSTON, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Siltstone Capital ("Siltstone") is pleased to announce the recent addition of two new Advisory Board members, Sofia Adrogue and Vijay Bondada. Ms. Adrogue and Mr. Bondada will join Siltstone's existing Advisory Board Members, Will Wiener and Eric Chenoweth.

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  • Siltstone Capital is pleased to announce the recent addition of two new Advisory Board members, Sofia Adrogue and Vijay Bondada.
  • Ms. Adrogue and Mr. Bondada will join Siltstone's existing Advisory Board Members, Will Wiener and Eric Chenoweth.
  • HOUSTON, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Siltstone Capital ("Siltstone") is pleased to announce the recent addition of two new Advisory Board members, Sofia Adrogue and Vijay Bondada.
  • Ms. Adrogue and Mr. Bondada will join Siltstone's existing Advisory Board Members, Will Wiener and Eric Chenoweth.

Hicks Thomas Promotes Two Attorneys to Partner

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

HOUSTON, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hicks Thomas, LLP is pleased to announce it has named Kasi Chadwick and Colin Watterson as new partners at the Houston-based trial boutique.

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  • HOUSTON, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hicks Thomas, LLP is pleased to announce it has named Kasi Chadwick and Colin Watterson as new partners at the Houston-based trial boutique.
  • "We are pleased to strengthen our partnership even further with the election of Kasi and Colin," said Hicks Thomas partner John B. Thomas .
  • Before joining Hicks Thomas, Colin worked as an associate at Susman Godfrey LLP in Houston.
  • Founded in 1997, Texas-based Hicks Thomas LLP is a premier litigation firm representing plaintiffs and defendants across the nation.

Markowitz Herbold PC Files Motion to Disqualify Susman Godfrey LLP

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Monday, March 21, 2022

The Susman Godfrey attorneys are not licensed to practice in Oregon and must request admission to litigate a case in Oregon.

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  • The Susman Godfrey attorneys are not licensed to practice in Oregon and must request admission to litigate a case in Oregon.
  • The motion to disqualify is based on Susman Godfreys violation of Oregon Rules of Professional Conduct, ORPC 1.18.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220321005806/en/
    It is unusual that that we file a motion to deny pro hac vice admission, said David Markowitz.
  • Two of the investors represented by Susman Godfrey sat on Sentias board and approved its budget, spending and strategic direction.

Statement Of Joel And Mary Rich Regarding Settlement With Fox News

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Tuesday, November 24, 2020

NEW YORK, Nov. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Through their attorneys at Massey & Gail LLP and Susman Godfrey LLP, Joel and Mary Rich, the parents of murder victim Seth Rich, today issued the following statement regarding the settlement of their litigation against Fox News Network and other defendants (Joel Rich and Mary Rich v. Fox News Network LLC et al., Civil Action No.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Through their attorneys at Massey & Gail LLP and Susman Godfrey LLP, Joel and Mary Rich, the parents of murder victim Seth Rich, today issued the following statement regarding the settlement of their litigation against Fox News Network and other defendants (Joel Rich and Mary Rich v. Fox News Network LLC et al., Civil Action No.
  • ):
    "The settlement with Fox News closes another chapter in our efforts to mourn the murder of our beloved Seth, whom we miss every single day.
  • It allows us to move on from the litigation we initiated in response to Fox News' May 2017 article and televised statements concerning Seth's murder.
  • We are pleased with the settlement of this matter and sincerely hope that the media will take genuine caution in the future.

Seven from Wright Close & Barger Named to 2020 Texas Super Lawyers List

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Monday, October 19, 2020

HOUSTON, Oct. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Seven lawyers with Texas appellate and civil litigation firm Wright Close & Barger LLP have been named to the list of Texas Super Lawyers for 2020, including firm co-founder Thomas Wright , who is once again recognized as one of the Top 100 lawyers in Houston.

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  • HOUSTON, Oct. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Seven lawyers with Texas appellate and civil litigation firm Wright Close & Barger LLP have been named to the list of Texas Super Lawyers for 2020, including firm co-founder Thomas Wright , who is once again recognized as one of the Top 100 lawyers in Houston.
  • Wright Close & Barger's Texas Super Lawyers honors come less than two months after 15 firm attorneys were recognized in the 27th edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
  • The full list appears in the Texas edition of Super Lawyers and Texas Monthly magazines in November.
  • Wright Close & Barger LLP is a Houston-based civil trial and appellate firm handling complex trial and appeals work for clients across Texas.