McGuireWoods is the latest national firm to seek opportunity in the Lone Star State, with the firm set to combine operations with Houston litigation boutique Nickens Keeton Lawless Farrell & Flack.

On Jan. 1, 2011, pending final approval from partners in both firms, Nickens Keeton will become the Houston office of Richmond, Va.-based McGuireWoods, the firms announced on Nov. 17.