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Pursuing water pollution cases
Greenville lawyer Daniel W. "Tripp" Ray discusses water pollution and the drought in Texas.
David Prichard on federal judicial evaluation
David Prichard, chairman of the Federal Judicial Evaluation Committee in Texas, discusses his panel's process for evaluating and recommending nominees for federal judicial and U.S. attorney vacancies in the state.
Judge Barbara Lynn on patent pilot program
U.S. District Judge Barbara Lynn of the Northern District of Texas reports on the progress she's seeing in a patent pilot program that's in place in the district.
Tarrant Judges Discuss Family Law Issues
The Texas Lawyer editorial department hosted a roundtable discussion in Fort Worth, "Domestic Relations: How to Make Your Case in Family Court."
Travis County DA Sentenced
Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg was sentenced to 45 days in jail after she pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated.
Video: Judge Tena Callahan on DOMA
Judge Tena Callahan, 302nd Family District Court, Dallas County, discusses the implications of a pending U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act.
Video: David Skeels: Targeting Federal Circuit Precedent
Fort Worth lawyer David Skeels discusses his attack on Cybor Corp. v. FAS Technologies Inc., a seminal 15-year old decision that allows the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit to review claims-construction rulings de novo.
Video: Judge Mike Sinha on recovering attorney fees in family court
Judge Mike Sinha of the 360th District Court in Tarrant County offers some advice on recovering attorney fees in family court.
Video: Trying a Dram Shop Case
Michael Schmidt discusses his approach to a Dram Shop Act case in Dallas that resulted in a $10.5 million verdict for his client.
Charles Conrad on the benefits of LinkedIn
Charles Conrad, a litigator and director of Coats Rose Yale Ryman & Lee in Houston, discusses his use of LinkedIn as a marketing tool for his practice.
Keith Head, GC of Harvest Natural Resources Inc.
Keith Head, vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary of Harvest Natural Resources Inc., tells how he selects outside counsel to represent his company.
Investiture ceremony for new Texas Supreme Court justices
Jeff Boyd and John Devine took the oath of office as the newest justices of the Texas Supreme Court in a ceremony Jan. 14 in the Texas Capitol.
Walt Holmes of Interstate Battery System Inc.
Walt Holmes, senior vice president and chief legal officer of Interstate Battery System Inc. in Dallas, discusses his department's Golden Rule approach to legal affairs.
Victor D. Vital of Greenberg Traurig
Victor D. Vital, a shareholder at Greenberg Traurig in Dallas, tells how he approached a complicated employment/trade secrets case involving electronic evidence.
Marty L. Brimmage on bankruptcy fee enhancements
Marty L. Brimmage, a partner in Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld in Dallas, discusses his approach to complex Chapter 11 bankruptcy fee enhancement applications.
Mike Anderson, Harris County district attorney-elect
Mike Anderson, who will take office as the new district attorney in Harris County in January, discusses his plans for the DA's office and the transition process for a new administration.
Texas Supreme Court Justice Nathan Hecht
Nathan Hecht, on his way to becoming the Texas Supreme Court's longest-serving justice, talks about his time on the bench.
Douglas Cawley of McKool Smith
Douglas Cawley, principal of McKool Smith in Dallas and a patent lawyer, tells how he works to make jurors comfortable with the idea of large verdicts.
Pattern and Practice
Leighton Durham and Kirk Pittard, who advise lawyers on crafting jury charges, discuss their work with the Texas Pattern Jury Charges books.
Lou Agnese, GC and secretary of WhaleShark Media Inc.
Lou Agnese, GC and secretary of WhaleShark Media Inc., discusses his role with the Austin-based company that owns and operates a collection of online sites.
Newly Minted Texas Lawyers
Newly minted Texas lawyers discuss their prospects for the future, soon after taking the oath of office in a ceremony in Austin Nov. 12.
Senior U.S. District Judge David Hittner
Senior U.S. District Judge David Hittner of the Southern District of Texas shares tips for trying cases in his courtroom with senior reporter Brenda Sapino Jeffreys.
Chief Judge Leonard Davis of the Eastern District of Texas
Leonard Davis, chief judge of the Eastern District of Texas, discusses how the America Invents Act has affected patent law litigation in his district.
Carrie Nie of Winstead in Dallas
Carrie Nie, a first-year associate in the Dallas office of Winstead, discusses her experience as a summer associate.
Judge Gray Miller of the Southern District of Texas
Judge Gray Miller of the Southern District of Texas shares tips for trying cases in his courtroom with senior reporter Brenda Sapino Jeffreys.
Video: Reversed and Remanded
Scott DeWolf of Rochelle McCullough talks with senior reporter John Council about how his approach in a recent $32 million breach of contract and conversion case in which all the defendants invoked their 5th Amendment rights.
Video: Reversed and Remanded
Celeste Yeager, a partner in the Dallas office of Gardere Wynne Sewell, speaks with senior reporter John Council about voir dire in a contract dispute in which the jury returned a verdict after 20 minutes of deliberation.
Video: Dan Blaufus of Borden Dairy Co
Dan Blaufus, senior vice president and chief legal officer at Borden Dairy Co., speaks about his job and working with outside counsel.
Video: Winning a Whistleblower Case
Dallas solo Don Tittle speaks with senior reporter John Council about how to get a whistleblower case to a jury and then secure a judgment.
A Fair Labor Standards Act Class Action Victory
Dallas lawyer Allen Vaught of Baron & Budd tells how his team won a Fair Labor Standards Act class action judgment for some auto-repair technicians.
Shawn Cleveland on the honest-services fraud statute
Shawn Cleveland, a partner in the Dallas office of Jones Day who represented Ken Lay in Enron-related criminal litigation, speaks with senior reporter John Council about the honest-services fraud statute.
Scott McElhaney of Jackson Walker
Scott McElhaney of Jackson Walker in Dallas speaks with senior reporter John Council about attorney fee contracts and winning in front of a jury.
Jack Ballard, a partner in Ballard & Littlefield
Jack Ballard, a partner in Ballard & Littlefield in Houston, speaks with senior reporter Brenda Sapino Jeffreys about FINRA.
Bruce Marshall of Flexjet
Bruce Marshall, senior director of legal services at Flexjet, speaks about his job and working with outside counsel.
Valerie Barker, University of Virginia School of Law
Valerie Barker, a student at the University of Virginia School of Law, talks about her work as a summer associate with Baker Botts.
Kevin Douglas, Stanford Law School
Kevin Douglas, a student at Stanford Law School and a summer associate at Baker Botts, discusses his work at the firm.
Long-Haul Law: Daniel Pipitone
Daniel Pipitone, a shareholder in Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry in Houston, discusses his 30-year professional relationship with a Port Lavaca client.
Weil, Gotshal partner Sylvia Mayer
Sylvia Mayer, partner in Weil, Gotshal & Manges, Houston, talks about her firm's pro bono work.
Jim Grace, U.S. Navy Reserve intelligence officer
Baker Botts partner Jim Grace of Houston talks with Texas Lawyer senior reporter Brenda Sapino Jeffreys about his nine-month deployment to Afghanistan as a U.S. Navy Reserve intelligence officer.
Lisa Waters on taking the Texas bar exam
Lisa Waters shares her top tips for taking the Texas bar exam: what to do the night before, during the evening and in the days before the exam.
Max Ciccarelli of Thompson & Knight
Max Ciccarelli, a partner in Thompson & Knight in Dallas, tells senior reporter John Council about the new satellite office of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office coming to the Dallas area.
David Slayton of the Texas Office of Court Administration
David Slayton, the new administrative director of the Texas Office of Court Administration, talks about how his goals may impact lawyers in Texas.
David Schenck on Reversed and Remanded
David Schenck, an appellate lawyer and member at Dykema's Dallas office, discusses application of the learned intermediary doctrine with Texas Lawyer senior reporter John Council.
Clients, Cases and the Courtroom
Lawyers Lisa Blue and Mark Lanier are the featured speakers at Texas Lawyer's Clients, Cases and the Courtroom: Winning Tips From Top Trial Lawyers, an event held May 23, 2012, in Dallas. Moderated by senior reporter Brenda Sapino Jeffreys.
Donna Derryberry, Association of Texas Professional Educators
Donna Derryberry talks about her role as legal services director for the Association of Texas Professional Educators.
Summer Associates 2012
Valerie Barker and Kevin Douglas talk about their upcoming term as summer associates with Baker Botts.
David Weiner on fee agreements
David Weiner, a Dallas solo, discusses client fee agreements with senior reporter John Council.
Teresa Burroff, GC of Seton Healthcare Family
Teresa Burroff, GC of Seton Healthcare Family, tells how she chooses outside counsel.
C. Wade Cooper, managing partner of Jackson Walker
C. Wade Cooper, managing partner of Jackson Walker, talks about the firm's origins and size.
Greg Meece of Thompson & Knight
Greg Meece of Thompson & Knight in Houston describes the injuries he suffered in a serious auto accident, the people who helped him, and his long recovery
SCAC Works Toward Decision on Family Forms
Andrew Hathcock, associate judge in Travis County's civil district courts; Karen Langsley, Dripping Springs solo; and Patricia Baca, partner in Bennett & Baca in Fort Worth, talk about uniform forms.
Reversed & Remanded: Evan Stone
Senior reporter John Council interviews Denton solo Evan Stone about copyright law in the adult film industry on the April 10, 2012, edition of Reversed and Remanded.
Patent Practice: A View From the Bench
Two patent jurists and two U.S. District judges from the Northern District of Texas discuss the practice of patent law.
Dawnn Repp, Freeman senior vice president, general counsel
Dawnn Repp, Freeman senior vice president, general counsel discusses the qualities she seeks in outside counsel
Chad Ruback, Dallas solo appellate lawyer
Chad Ruback, a solo appellate lawyer in Dallas, talks about appellate court arguments and predicting how a court will rule, based on questions the justices ask during oral arguments.
Shalla Prichard, partner, Baker Botts
Shalla Prichard, a new partner in Baker Botts in Houston, tells how her firm was supportive when she needed to work reduced hours as an associate.
Former U.S. District Judge David Folsom
Former U.S. District Judge David Folsom reflects on his years on the Eastern District of Texas bench and looks forward to the next stage of his career.
Richard Cheng of Senior Care Centers
Richard Cheng talks about his job as general counsel of Dallas' Senior Care Centers.
Tax lawyer Mark Melton, Hunton & Williams
Mark Melton (right), a tax lawyer and associate at Hunton & Williams in Dallas, talks with senior reporter John Council about the tax pitfalls that could cause problems for small business owners, including small law firms and solos.
Steve Bresnen and Trish McAllister
Steve Bresnen, lobbyist for the Texas Family Law Foundation, and Trish McAllister, executive director of the Texas Access to Justice Foundation, explain both sides of a dispute over the use of standardized divorce forms being developed by the Texas Supreme Court.
Judge Orlinda Naranjo, 419th District Court
Judge Orlinda Naranjo of the 419th District Court in Austin speaks about having the will to succeed.
Andy Baker, incoming Baker Botts managing partner
Andy Baker, incoming Baker Botts managing partner, discusses his goals for the firm as he takes his new position.
Walt Smith, Baker Botts, Houston
Walt Smith, outgoing managing partner at Baker Botts, discusses the firm's greatest accomplishments during the past 10 years, including the expansion into offices around the world.
Yolanda Eisenstein
Yolanda Eisenstein of the Eisenstein Law Office in Dallas discusses seeking damages for the sentimental value of a pet.
Alan Waldrop and David Chamberlain
Alan Waldrop and David Chamberlain discuss both sides of expedited trials: mandatory and voluntary.
Dallas lawyer Bob Latham
Dallas lawyer Bob Latham talks about his advocacy of rugby in the United States and at the Olympic level. Senior reporter John Council conducts the interview.
Judge Pete Benavides, 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Judge Pete Benavides of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals gives tips and advice for lawyers who practice before the court.
Troy Phillips of Glast, Phillips & Murray
Troy Phillips, managing partner of Glast, Phillips & Murray in Dallas, discusses the management structure of his firm.
Danny Tobey, author and Dallas lawyer
Danny Tobey, author and an associate with Vinson & Elkins in Dallas, talks with senior reporter John Council about signing a book deal with publisher Simon & Schuster.
Judge Sam Sparks of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks of Austin talks about the role of humor in the courtroom.
Daniel J. Churay, executive VP and GC of McJunkin Red Man Corp.
Daniel J. Churay, executive vice president and general counsel of McJunkin Red Man Corp., discusses his plan to bring more in-house counsel into his legal department.
Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman speaks at Winning Women luncheon
Eva Guzman, a justice on the Texas Supreme Court, was keynote speaker at a luncheon honoring the 20 female lawyers named Winning Women by Texas Lawyer.
Michael Peticolas, a Dallas brewer
Michael Peticolas, a Dallas lawyer, started his own brewery, producing craft beer. In this interview, he discusses the legal intricacies of setting up a brewery.
Tara Flume, associate in Looper Reed & McGraw
Tara Flume, who joined Looper Reed & McGraw in Dallas as an associate, tells about adjusting to life in a firm after law school.
Mike McKool, founder of McKool Smith in Dallas
Mike McKool, founder of McKool Smith in Dallas, discusses how changes in the Eastern District of Texas may affect patent litigation.
Former U.S. District Judge T. John Ward
Former U.S. District Judge T. John Ward helped transform the Eastern District of Texas into an internationally renowned rocket-docket for patent infringement suits.
Johnny Ward
Johnny Ward is a partner in the Longview firm of Ward & Smith. He offered a position in the firm to his father, former U.S. District Judge T. John Ward.
U.S. District Judge Richard Schell
U.S. District Judge Richard Schell works in the Plano courthouse of the Sherman Division in the Eastern District of Texas. The Sherman Division is home to the Eastern District's busiest docket overall.
Bill Elliott, a solo Dallas tax attorney
Bill Elliott, a solo Dallas tax attorney, talks about the vacant federal judgeship in Sherman and the extra stress and expense resulting from the vacancy. Texas Lawyer senior reporter John Council conducts the interview.
Allison Levy, general counsel at AdvoCare International
Allison Levy, general counsel at AdvoCare International, discusses her role with the Plano-based company that develops nutritional supplements. [See "Productivity and Performance: Allison Levy Helps Ensure AdvoCare Plays By the Rules."]
Reversed and Remanded: Mark Strachan, of counsel at Dallas' Sayles Werbner
Mark Strachan, a patent litigator at Dallas' Sayles Werbner, discusses how recently passed patent reform may affect litigation and the Eastern District of Texas.
Video: Judge Bill Henry, 428th District Court in San Marcos
Judge Bill Henry of the 428th District Court in San Marcos tells about the guidance he received from a coach in junior high school.
Video: Judge Rhonda Hurley
Judge Rhonda Hurley of Travis County tells how a former client in 1996 persuaded her to adopt the woman's child, a child who became "the biggest blessing in my life."
Video: Reversed and Remanded, August 30, 2011
Paul Skiermont, a partner in Dallas' Skiermont Puckett, discusses alternative billing. He's interviewed by senior reporter John Council.
Video: Judge Dib Waldrip
Judge Dib Waldrip of the 433rd District Court in New Braunfels says growing up on a ranch in Comal County taught him to work hard and accept "delayed gratification."
An Interview With State Bar of Texas President Bob Black
State Bar of Texas President Bob Black discusses the referendum on changes proposed for the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct.
Prosecutor Discusses Warren Jeffs Case
Eric J.R. Nichols, of counsel with Beck, Redden & Secrest in Austin who was a prosecutor for the Texas Office of the Attorney General (OAG) in the Warren Jeffs case, says he expects Jeffs to appeal his conviction.
An Interview With Chief Judge Edith Jones
Chief Judge Edith Jones of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals offers some advice on how appellate lawyers should prepare for oral arguments.
A Proud Pro Bono Moment
Christopher Bass, Christopher Boeck and Anthony Vecchione discuss their pro bono work. The three were associates in the Dallas office of Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell when they accepted a Texas Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act case.
Approach the Bench: Judge Nancy Hohengarten
Judge Nancy Hohengarten of Travis County Court-at-Law No. 5 discusses her interest in the Austin music scene and describes how she decorated her courtroom with posters from the iconic Austin City Limits music festival.
Video: An interview with John M. Clement of Classic Industries
The executive vice president and general counsel of Classic Industries discusses the selection process he uses when hiring outside counsel for his company.
An Interview With Judge Billy Ray Stubblefield
Judge Billy Ray Stubblefield of the 26th Judicial District in Williamson County speaks about his collections and family history.
Video: Reversed and Remanded, July 25, 2011
Jody Rudman, of counsel at Rose Walker in Dallas, discusses a recent 5th Circuit ruling in an ERISA case on the issue of divorces and employee benefit plans.
Video: Reversed and Remanded, June 20, 2011
Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins talks with Texas Lawyer senior reporter John Council about the DA's efforts to replace three top assistants who resigned recently. He said he will announce his choice for the first assistant's position on July 1.
Video: Reversed and Remanded, June 27, 2011
Tom Melsheimer, managing partner of Fish & Richardson in Dallas, discusses an unusual form of summary judgment motion he filed in a business dispute on behalf of Mark Cuban, majority owner of the new NBA champion Dallas Mavericks. He's interviewed by senior reporter John Council.
Video: Reversed and Remanded, June 10, 2011
Legal consultant and author Ari Kaplan offers some advice to firms on how they can determine what clients are expecting from them, beginning with the importance of listening. Texas Lawyer senior reporter John Council interviews him.
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