Angela Morris

Angela Morris is ALM Media's Texas litigation reporter. She covers lawsuits in all levels of Texas state and federal courts. Based in Austin, Morris earned journalism and government degrees from the University of Texas at Austin in 2006, and since then, has worked primarily as a reporter and writer, but also has skills in videography, photography and podcasts. Follow her on Twitter at @AMorrisReports.

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May 18, 2021 | Texas Lawyer

Texas Law Firm Might Have to Forfeit $640,000 in Fees After High Court Refuses to Intercede

"They literally were on the opposite sides of the same lawsuits at the same time," said Corpus Christi solo practitioner Doug Allison, who represents clients seeking the fee forfeiture.

By Angela Morris

5 minute read

May 18, 2021 | Texas Lawyer

Discovery Revelations Brought $24.4M Settlement in Case With $9M Attorney Fees

"There was such a well-documented history of a problem—of internal concern over how to deal with that problem," said Beaumont litigator Bryan Blevins, who secured a $24.4 million settlement for oil and gas royalty owners.

By Angela Morris

5 minute read

May 17, 2021 | Texas Lawyer

Can't Wait to Return to Court: Baker Botts Partner is Ready to Suit Up Post-Pandemic

"We must focus on how we are going to train the next generation. ... Lawyering is something you through osmosis--sitting in someone's office," said Baker Botts partner Jessica Pulliam of Dallas. "Figuring out how to replicate these in-person experiences in a partially virtual world is critical."

By Angela Morris

6 minute read

May 17, 2021 | Texas Lawyer

Texas Bar Buys $3.25M Historic Building to Expand Austin Headquarters

"We are at maximum capacity here at the law center," Trey Apffel, the bar's executive director, said. "It was a piece of property immediately adjacent to the Law Center, and it was an opportunity for us to expand the State Bar campus."

By Angela Morris

4 minute read

May 14, 2021 | Texas Lawyer

Texas Attorney Sentenced for Duping Clients Into Investing Their Settlement Funds

In one instance, the Frisco lawyer, who was convicted of felony wire fraud, got a client to transfer $400,000 from a settlement to fund a misting fan business.

By Angela Morris

2 minute read

May 14, 2021 | Texas Lawyer

Dallas Lawyer's Focus on Litigation Fundamentals Helps Client Dodge $48M Judgment

"Basic fundamental rights that companies have in litigation should be protected, and a Texas court will protect it," said the attorney.

By Angela Morris

4 minute read

May 14, 2021 | Texas Lawyer

Get to Know Judge Janet Heppard: Archer, Ex-Geophysicist, Stickler for Punctuality

"It's really good for the kids. They really grow by doing archery. They gain a lot of self-confidence when they can hit the target right," said 387th District Judge Janet Heppard.

By Angela Morris

5 minute read

May 13, 2021 | Texas Lawyer

T-Mobile Case Shows Transgender Workers Can Sue for Sex Discrimination—But With Burdens

"A plaintiff who alleges transgender discrimination is entitled to the same benefits—but also subject to the same burdens—as any other plaintiff who claims sex discrimination," said the Fifth Circuit ruling.

By Angela Morris

4 minute read

May 13, 2021 | Texas Lawyer

New Trouble for Baylor: 700-Lawyer Firm Suing Over Coach's Late-Night Texts

The complaint alleged, "Baylor refused to allow Ms. Bonnewitz to try out in retaliation for participating in a Title IX investigation and in retaliation for complaining about discrimination."

By Angela Morris

4 minute read

May 12, 2021 | Texas Lawyer

In Discovery War Over Pepper Hamilton Documents, Baylor Appeals Sanction

"When it comes to raising privilege objections, in doing so Baylor has been as aggressive as any party the court has encountered," U.S. Magistrate Judge Andrew Austin wrote.

By Angela Morris

3 minute read

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