Senior reporter Brenda Sapino Jeffreys covers the business of law in Texas. Contact her at [email protected] On Twitter: @BrendaSJeffreys
November 21, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
Texas Law Firms 'Holding Their Own' So Far This YearWhile demand through the first nine months of 2023 was flat for the legal industry when compared to the same period last year, homegrown Texas firms posted a 1.1% increase in demand, according to a Wells Fargo Legal Specialty Group survey.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
3 minute read
November 17, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
California Private Equity Boutique Focused on Mid-Market Launches Dallas OfficeMassumi + Consoli's expansion into Dallas follows its path of operating in financial centers.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
2 minute read
November 16, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Law Firm Leasing Activity Through Q3 Nearly Outpaces All of 2022A Q3 leasing report from Savills Legal Tenant Practice Group finds that a growing number of firms are expanding their space with new leases.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
3 minute read
November 16, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
Questions Remain Following Jackson Walker's Response to Fee Disgorgement Motions"There is a lot that is not known. What happened here at least raises questions that require further inquiry," said Michael Richman, adjunct professor at University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
4 minute read
November 14, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
Mayer Brown Adds Huntsman Global Litigation Head in HoustonPeter Jordan, an associate general counsel at Huntsman Corp., a chemical company based in The Woodlands, joined Mayer Brown as a partner in Houston.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
3 minute read
November 14, 2023 | Pro Mid Market
TikToks or Billboards? Trial Lawyers Embrace Both to Build Brand AwarenessPlaintiffs lawyers take their boisterous personalities to social media while still embracing traditional outdoor marketing.
By Dan Roe | Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
7 minute read
November 13, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
After Years of Record Financials, Jackson Walker May Struggle to Keep Up the Streak After Bankruptcy ScandalThe Dallas-based Am Law 200 firm, which has a large bankruptcy practice, may be forced to return some fees awarded by a judge involved in a romantic relationship with a now-former Jackson Walker partner.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
6 minute read
November 13, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
Ex-Clients File Negligence Suit Against Houston Law Firm Andrews MyersPanterra Development and Panterra GP, both of Dallas, seek millions in damages from Houston's Andrews Myers and a retired senior counsel over advice the defendants gave the plaintiffs on a design and construction contract with Studio Movie Grill.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
3 minute read
November 08, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
With Government Investigations Rising, Blank Rome Adds White-Collar Litigator in DallasKatten Muchin Rosenman white-collar defense partner Barrett Howell joined Blank Rome in Dallas on Tuesday, as the firm builds out the 4-month-old office.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
3 minute read
November 06, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
Ex-Clients Seek Up to $175M From Winston in Negligence LawsuitTwo oil and gas companies that do business in Houston sued Winston & Strawn on Friday, alleging the firm's negligence in connection with an oil and gas deal led to losses on the deal, and costly related litigation.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
5 minute read