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Adolfo Pesquera

Adolfo Pesquera

Adolfo Pesquera, based in San Antonio, covering Texas courts. Contact at [email protected]. On Twitter: @Adolfo_PEZ

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October 21, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Republican Judge Beth Poulos Faces Democrat Crystal Gayden in Fort Worth Election

Election Day is Nov. 8, with early voting set to start Oct. 24.

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5 minute read

October 21, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Lawyer Claims Kumbia Kings Band Leader Cut Him Out of Attorney Fees

"The question at issue in Honeycutt was whether the attorney ... could recover against his former client. It does not establish that the attorney may recover his fees from the defendant in the lawsuit." the 13th Court of Appeals ruled.

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4 minute read

October 20, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

As Judges Disagree, Texas High Court Steps Into Fray Over Abortion Groups Called 'Criminal Organizations'

The alleged defamatory statements by Dickson have been occurring in the context of his organization's campaign to get city councils to enact local abortion bans via municipal ordinances.

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3 minute read

October 19, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Kudos! Judge Praises Kasowitz Benson Lawyers' Work in Far-Reaching Litigation

"His cooperation ... assisted in the investigation and prosecution of more than 40 defendants, targets, and subjects, including 12 senior PDVSA officials, high-ranking government officials, nine former partners and co-conspirators, and six banks," said attorney Daniel Fetterman.

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3 minute read

October 18, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Harris County Election: Republican Mike West Challenges Democratic Judge Lauren Reeder

Election Day is Nov. 8, with early voting set to start Oct. 24 in Texas.

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5 minute read

October 18, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Republican Judge Beckie Palomo Challenges Justice Loria Valenzuela in Nov. 8 Election

Election day is Nov. 8, with early voting set to start Oct. 24.

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5 minute read

October 18, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Judge Mike Engelhart Challenges Justice April Farris in Harris County Nov. 8 Election

Mike Engelhart has presided over the 151st Civil District Court since 2008, and is trying to unseat Justice April Farris on the court of appeals. Election Day is Nov. 8, with early voting set to start Oct. 24.

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5 minute read

October 17, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Harris County Election: Houston Criminal Court Judge Lori Gray in Contest With Defense Attorney Tonya McLaughlin

Lori Chambers Gray, presiding judge of the 262nd District Court in Houston, is running against criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Tonya Rolland McLaughlin in her bid for a second term.

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5 minute read

October 17, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Harris County 248th Dem Incumbent Hilary Unger Takes on GOP Pick Julian Ramirez in Nov. Election

In Houston, 248th District Judge Hilary Unger hopes to come out ahead of a Republican challenger, prosecutor Julian Ramirez.

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5 minute read

October 17, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

El Paso Appeals Court Election: GOP Appointee Jeffrey Alley in Match With Court Contract Attorney Lisa Soto

Here's what Justice Jeffrey Alley and contract attorney Lisa Soto say qualifies them for the appellate bench.

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