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  • Gaston speaks to Union Standard Insurance Company
    November 2008
    On Nov. 14, 2008, Grant Gaston will speak to the Union Standard Insurance Company Workers' Compensation Group regarding "Avoiding Bad Faith for Workers' Compensation Claims"
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  • Appellate Practice Group creates a blog
    October 2008
    The Appellate Practice Group has created a blog that provides useful information to civil appellate practitioners and to the public at large.  Information relating to significant, cutting-edge appellate opinions from Texas appellate courts (inclusive of the Supreme Court of Texas) can be found on the blog.  Also, U.S. Supreme Court opinions and Fifth Circuit opinions that have particular impact on Texas civil appellate practitioners are discussed.  The blog includes notices about news and events that impact appellate practitioners, such as relevant continuing education seminars, proposed changes to the rules of appellate procedure, and meetings of appellate sections.   It also includes links to useful resources for practitioners.  Please visit the blog at:  www.reverseandrender.com
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  • Grant Gaston serving as a Junior Achievement Volunteer
    October 2008
    Grant Gaston is now serving asa  Junior Achievement volunteer for the Birdwell Elementary in the Tyler Independent School District.
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  • Jim Chester to Speak on Legal Aspects of International Business
    October 2008
    On October 23rd, Jim Chester, Chair of the C&T International Business & Trade Practice group, will present a seminar entitled "Legal Aspects of International Trade" at the Fort Worth International Center.  The event, directed toward small businesses and start-ups, is hosted by the TCCC's International Small Business Development Center.
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  • Jim Chester to Speak on International Contracts for Supply Chain Mgmt. Group
    October 2008
    On October 7th, Jim Chester, Chair of the C&T International Business & Trade Practice group, presented a seminar entitled "Same Animal-Different Breed:  Comparing Domestic and International Contracts for the Sale of Goods"  in Waco, Texas.  The event is sponsored by the Waco chapter of the Institute of Supply Management (ISM).
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  • Rick Barrett Presents Lodging Track at Hospitality Law Conference, Houston, TX
    October 2008
    On Feb. 10, 2009, Rick Barrett will be the Presenter of the "Lodging Track" at the Hospitality Law Conference in Houston, Texas
  • Cowles and Israeloff Named to Best Lawyers Guide
    October 2008
    Sept. 22, 2008 - Jim Cowles  and  Sim Israeloff  were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2009 edition of The Best Lawyers in America ®.  Mr. Cowles was named in the specialties of Legal Malpractice Law and Personal Injury Litigation.  Mr. Israeloff was named in the specialty of Commercial Litigation.  Selection to "Best Lawyers" is based on an exhaustive and rigorous peer review survey comprising more than 2.5 million confidential evaluations by the top attorneys in the country.
  • Grant Gaston congratulated for outstanding results in Contested Case Hearings.
    October 2008
    The Tyler office recently awarded Grant Gaston as a "Great Contested Case Hearing Lawyer" for outstanding results in Contested Case Hearings.
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  • Rick Barrett presents CLE: The Hotel Industry -- Franchise and Hotel Management Agreements
    September 2008
    On Sept. 29, 2008, Rick Barrett presented a CLE at Cowles & Thompson entitled:  "The Hotel Industry -- Franchise and Hotel Management Agreements".
  • Jason Mathis presents seminar for The Town of Addison Department Directors
    September 2008
    On Sept. 8, 2008, Jason Mathis presented "Understanding of the Legal System" for the Department Directors at the City Hall of the Town of Addison, Texas.
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  • Mathis and Moses join "Inn of Court"
    September 2008
    Jason Mathis and Steven Moses recently joined Patrick E. Higginbotham's Inn of Court.  This legal mentoring organization is firmly rooted in the noble 800-year-old tradition of the Inns of Court in England.
  • Northrup speaks to Labor and Employment section of the Dallas Bar
    September 2008
    On Sept. 14, 2008, Mike Northrup spoke at the Belo Mansion to the Dallas Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section regarding Recent Developments in Evidence
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  • C&T Salutes its 2008 Super Lawyers
    September 2008
    Six attorneys from the Dallas office of Cowles & Thompson have earned spots on the 2008 Texas Super Lawyers list, as determined by a statewide survey published in the October issue of Texas Monthly magazine. Additionally, Mr. Cowles is highlighted as one of the Top 100 attorneys in Texas, a designation he has earned each year since the list started in 2003. To compile the Super Lawyers list, more than 70,000 attorneys from across the state were asked to nominate the top lawyers in Texas.  A blue-ribbon panel of attorneys chosen by Super Lawyers editors assisted in the final selections, and fewer than 5 percent of Texas attorneys were named to the list.
  • Cowles & Thompson to Sponsor Real Estate Symposium on Sept. 18, 2008
    September 2008
    Cowles & Thompson will be a Gold Sponsor of the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce's 8th Annual Real Estate Symposium - "Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way:  A Symposium for Real Estate Leaders.".  The Symposium will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at the InterContinental Dallas Hotel.  Cowles & Thompson attorney Richard Barrett-Cuetara will be a featured speaker on the topic of "To Make or Break a Deal, the Ins and Outs" in real estate transactions.  For registration information, please visit the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce site or download the conference brochure (PDF file)
  • Jim Chester - speech on "Export Controls and Technology" 9/22/08 12:00 Belo Mansion
    August 2008
    Jim Chester will be present, "Export Controls and Technology" at the monthly meeting of the Computer Law Section of the Dallas Bar Association at noon on Monday, September 22, 2008 at the Belo Mansion in Dallas.     Nations have always been concerned about powerful technologies falling into the hands of their enemies, and post-9/11 America is no exception.  However, by its very nature, technology is often mercurial and difficult to control.  This has led American export regulators to implement a variety of increasingly broad and creative measures to control the export of sensitive US-origin technology to foreigners.  Maximum penalties and enforcement activities are increasing, as are the number of pitfalls that await uninformed exporters of US technology.  Jim's presentation will discuss  key export control rules, with a special emphasis on those implicated by exports of technology.    Admission is free, as is CLE credit for members of the Dallas Bar Association.  Lunch is available at a cost.   Jim is a shareholder at Cowles & Thompson, PC, and servers as Chair of the firm's International Business & Trade Practice Group and the Intellectual Property Practice Group.
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  • Kyna Roberts named to Leadership Tyler Class
    August 2008
    Tyler Associate Kyna Roberts has been named to Class 22 of Leadership Tyler, a program designed to help its participants acquire an understanding of the critical issues affecting the region and the leadership and stewardship capabilities necessary to resolve them.  Only 35 professionals are selected for each Leadership Tyler Class, and they are chosen based upon their commitment to civic involvement and to the Tyler community, potential for community leadership, and professional as well as personal achievement. 
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  • Cowles & Thompson Welcomes Jim Chester
    August 2008
    Cowles & Thompson is pleased to announce that Jim Chester has become a Shareholder of the firm, and will serve as head of the firm’s Intellectual Property and International Business & Trade Practice Groups, and as a member of the Firm’s Corporate and Business Practice Group. For more than a decade, Jim has advised Fortune 500 companies, start-ups, and mid-sized companies in a variety of industries regarding business formation and transactions, intellectual property protection & licensing, and international business & trade legal matters. He routinely represents companies before the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the US Library of Congress (Copyright Office), US Customs & Border Protection, US Department of Commerce, US Department of Defense Trade Controls, the Office of Foreign Asset Controls, the US International Trade Administration, and other federal and international governing bodies and agencies.  In addition to his work at the Firm, Jim is also an adjunct professor of law at Baylor University Law School, where he teaches courses on International Trade Law and International Business Transactions. He also served for several years as an adjunct professor at the University of Dallas College of Business, teaching the Legal Environment of Business.
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  • Jim Chester Interviewed in Dallas Business Journal
    August 2008
    New Cowles & Thompson attorney Jim Chester was quoted in the August 1, 2008 edition of the Dallas Business Journal, in an article titled "Nokia Settles Patent Dispute."  Jim was asked about the recent settlement of a patent infringement suit against Nokia, as well as European Union anti-competition claims.
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  • Cowles & Thompson Attorneys Named Rising Stars
    July 2008
    Cowles & Thompson is proud to recognize its Rising Stars, selected by their peers as among the best lawyers under 40 in Texas: Jim Chester Mark Cronenwett David Johnson Jason Mathis Kyna Roberts Dolores Wolfe No more than 2.5% of young lawyers in Texas are named as Rising Stars.
  • Roberts Elected Smith County Bar Director
    July 2008
    Kyna Roberts, an associate in the firm's Tyler office, has been elected to the Smith County Bar Association's Board of Directors.  Kyna will serve as a Director from 2008-2010.  She previously served as Co-Chair of the Women's Section and Chair of the Charity Committee for the Smith County Bar Association.
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  • Grant Gaston Speaks on Workers' Compensation Issues
    May 2008
    On May 21, 2008, Tyler Associate Grant Gaston presented "How to Handle Workers' Compensation Claims" for claims professionals from AIG.
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  • Gaston Presents Seminar for Claims Professionals
    May 2008
    On May 1, 2008, Tyler Associate Grant Gaston presented "Workers' Compensation:  The Good, the Bad, and The Ugly" for members of the East Texas Area Claims Association.
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  • Grant Gaston Presents Litigation Update
    March 2008
    On March 12, 2008, Tyler Associate Grant Gaston presented "An Update for Litigation Adjusters" to claims professionals at Union Standard Insurance Company.
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  • C&T Attorney Co-Author in Upcoming Bankruptcy Book
    February 2008
    Cowles & Thompson Shareholder Steve Stapleton has authored a chapter in the upcoming book "inside the Minds:  Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring Client Strategies," to be published in Spring 2008 by Aspatore Books.  Steve wrote the chapter titled "How Ethics Shapes and Informs Client Strategies," which discusses ethical issues to consider when representing a client in bankruptcy.  A synopsis of Steve's chapter is below.
  • Barrett to Speak at Hospitality Law Conference
    February 2008
    Rick Barrett will be a featured speaker at the 6th Annual Hospitality Law Conference, to be held in Houston, Texas on February 12, 2008.  Rick will present "Special Issues Arising from Mixed-Use Management Contracts."  For more information on the conference, please read the press release, or visit www.hospitalitylawyer.com. 
  • Cowles & Thompson Welcomes New Appellate Attorney
    January 2008
    Cowles & Thompson is proud to announce that Byron Henry has joined the firm as an Associate.  Byron is Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and will be joing the Firm's Appellate Law Section.  He received his B.S. Degree from Howard Payne University, and his J.D. Degree, Cum Laude, from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law.  Please join us in welcoming Byron to Cowles & Thompson.
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  • Northrup Elected Chair of DBA Appellate Section
    January 2008
    At the Annual Meeting of the Dallas Bar Association Appellate Law Section, Mike Northrup was elected Chair of the Section for the 2008 calendar year.  Northrup practices in both the trial and appellate courts in cases involving personal injury, insurance issues, employment law and commercial disputes, and he provides litigation support to attorneys in other sections of the firm. Northrup is Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
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  • Good Results for Our Clients -- Dismissal of Legal Malpractice Claims
    January 2008
    In January 2008, Wendy Duprey obtained special appearance and the dismissal of all claims on behalf of two North Carolina law firms in a legal malpractice lawsuit.
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  • Barrett Interviewed on Real Estate Fraud
    January 2008
    On January 3, 2008, Richard Barrett-Cuetara was interviewed by Steve Brown, Editor of the Real Estate Section of the Dallas Morning News, for an article on recent legislation regarding penalties for fraud or misleading statements by borrowers in obtaining real estate loans.  Mr. Brown's article, "Lying to get a loan now a felony," was printed in the Business Section of the Dallas Morning News on January 4, 2008.
  • Metzler Appointed to City Commission
    November 2007
    In November 2007, Cowles & Thompson Attorney David Metzler was appointed to the City of Dallas Environmental Health Commission.
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  • Stapleton Interviewed on Subprime Servicers
    November 2007
    Shareholder Steve Stapleton was interviewed in the November 26, 2007 issue of Debt & Equity Journal, in an article titled "Ruling Could Jeopardize Subprime RMBS."  Stapleton discusses whether recent rulings against mortgage lenders would erode market conference in RMBS pools.
  • Cowles & Thompson Welcomes New Attorney
    November 2007
    Cowles & Thompson is proud to welcome Eric Yepez as a new associate in its Dallas office.  Eric is a 2007 graduate of Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, and recently passed the July 2007 Texas Bar Exam. Eric's practice is concentrated in medical malpractice, premises liability, commercial litigation, transportation & trucking litigation, and employer-employee relations. Eric received his B.S. degree in Communications from the University of Texas at Austin in 2001 and his J.D. degree from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law in 2007, where he served as a Notes & Comments Editor for the Texas Wesleyan Law Review.  Additionally, as a law student, Eric interned for the 2nd Court of Appeals in Fort Worth, the 5th Court of Appeals in Dallas, and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas.  Eric was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 2007.
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  • Cowles & Thompson Attorneys Speak to Accountant Group
    October 2007
    On October 19, 2007, Steve Spitzer, Bill Siegel, Glenda Brewer, and Grant Gaston were featured speakers at the 2007 Tax Accounting Expo, sponsored by the East Texas Chapter of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants.  Steve spoke on "Entity Selection,"  Bill's presentation was titled "Managing a Financially Distressed Company,"  Glenda discussed the "CPA as an Executor or Trustee," and Grant spoke on workers compensation issues.
  • Grant Gaston Addresses CPAs on Workers' Comp Issues
    October 2007
    On October 17, 2007, Tyler Associate Grant Gaston was a featured speaker at a meeting of the East Texas Chapter of the Texas Society of CPAs.  He spoke to the group on workers' compensation issues.
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  • C&T Salutes its 2007 Super Lawyers
    September 2007
    Cowles & Thompson is proud to announce the following attorneys have been named "2007 Texas Super Lawyers" by the publishers of Law and Politics and Texas Monthly Magazine: Bill Cobb Jim Cowles Charlie Frazier Sim Israeloff Jonathan LaMendola Ramona Martinez Mike Northrup Stuart O'Neil John Pease Bill Siegel In addition, Jim Cowles was named to Texas Monthly's "Go-To Guide of Texas' Top-Notch Attorneys," an honor given to only 145 attorneys state-wide. Texas Super Lawyers are chosen by active lawyers who have been in practice five years or more.  Only 5% of Texas attorneys are selected as Texas Super Lawyers.
  • Jim Cowles a Top Go-To Lawyer
    September 2007
    The Texas Lawyer has recognized Jim Cowles as one of the state's top five attorneys in personal injury defense law.  In its 2007 "Go-To Guide," Texas Lawyer highlights the top five attorneys in each of 29 different practice areas.   To compile the list of the state's Go-To attorneys, Texas Lawyer's editorial staff interviewed hundreds of attorneys across Texas, asking them who they would turn to if they needed representation in particular areas.   In his profile in the "Go-To Guide," Mr. Cowles is identified as "the epitome of professionalism." One attorney interview by Texas Lawyer said that "they just don't get any better in the courtroom. Most lawyers will just never try as many cases.  He's seen it and done it."
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  • Cowles & Thompson to Sponsor Real Estate Symposium
    September 2007
    Cowles & Thompson will be a Gold Sponsor of the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce's 7th Annual Real Estate Symposium.  The Symposium will be held on Monday, September 24, 2007 at the Westin Park Central Hotel.  Cowles & Thompson attorney Richard Barrett-Cuetara will be a featured speaker on the topic of "Fraud and Legal Issues" in real estate transactions.  For registration information, please visit the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce site or download the conference brochure (PDF file)
  • Three C&T Attorneys Named to Lawdragon 2500
    September 2007
    Cowles & Thompson attorneys Jim Cowles, Bill Cobb, and Charlie Frazier were named to the Lawdragon 2,500, as finalists for the Lawdragon 500 award, which recognizes leading lawyers in America.  To select this group, the Lawdragon editorial staff utilized a combination of online balloting and independent research, reviewing thousands of lawyers to get their input on top lawyers in every practice field. 
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  • C&T Attorneys Help Youth With Conflict Resolution
    August 2007
    Cowles & Thompson attorneys Tim Ammons and David Oliveros participated with over 40 children in the Youth Conflict Resolution Center's annual mock trial, with this year's trial featuring the case of Little Red Riding Hood v. The Big Bad Wolf.  The student participants came from recreation centers in South Dallas.
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  • Good Results for Our Clients -- Judgment in Fraud Case
    August 2007
    Carrie Phaneuf and Tori Regas represented three former officers of a Plano homeowners' association against claims asserted by a homeowner for fraud and breach of fiduciary duty.  The officers alleged counterclaims against the homeowner plaintiff for filing a frivolous lawsuit and for defamation, based on materials the plaintiff distributed to other homeowners, as well as on the Internet.  The plaintiff failed to appear for trial.  The court subsequently dismissed plaintiff's claims and entered judgment in favor of the officers on the counterclaims, awarding general damages and attorney fees.
  • C&T Lawyer Named to 2007 Leadership Class
    August 2007
    Cowles & Thompson attorney Kate Pigg has been named to the 2007 Leadership Class of the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers.  The DAYL provides leadership training to a select group of young lawyers each year, and class members participate in professional development programs, community service products, and meetings with other bar leaders, in an effort to prepare them for positions of future bar leadership. Kate represents clients in commercial litigation and professional liability matters.  Admitted to practice in the State of Texas, she is also admitted before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.  She received her B.A. degree in English from Texas A&M University, and her J.D. Degree from Texas Tech University.
  • Mighell Speaks on Metadata to Construction Law Group
    August 2007
    On August 2, 2007, Tom Mighell presented "Metadata:  What is It? (And Why Should I Care?)" to the Construction Law Section of the Dallas Bar Association. 
  • Israeloff Selected as Author on IP Book
    July 2007
    Sim Israeloff was selected as an author for the book Inside the Minds: The Best Practices of Leading IP Lawyers, which was published in July by Aspatore, Inc. The book is described by the publisher as an insider's look at successful case strategies, understanding client goals, and interpreting IP laws and trends. Sim wrote the chapter on "Strategic Use of Local Trial Counsel."
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  • Mighell Publishes Article on Publicly Available Information
    July 2007
    "Benefits and Challenges of Publicly Available Information," an article written by Tom Mighell, was published in the July/August 2007 issue of GPSolo Magazine, a publication of the GP|Solo Division of the American Bar Association.  The article discusses the availability of personal information on the Internet, recent instances of data breaches, and ways consumers can protect their identities online.
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  • Wolfe Earns City Honor
    June 2007
    In May 2007, Dolores Wolfe was recognized by Mayor Laura Miller and the Dallas City Council for her community service, including her role in helping close the blighted Ash Creek Mobile Home Park.  The City Council wrote that Dolores has shown tireless commitment to improving her community and the City of Dallas by donating her legal and professional expertise to a number of public service projects.  The full story is available at Pegasus News.
  • Good Results for Our Clients -- Resolution of $27 Million Partnership Dispute
    June 2007
    In June 2007, Richard Barrett-Cuetara, Melissa J. Pegram and Sim Israeloff successfully resolved a $27 million partnership dispute involving the control, management, and transfer of ownership interests in six hotels branded by three international hotel companies. The complex dispute among fourteen entities and five individuals resulted in the filing of a State District Court lawsuit in Texas, setting aside two settlement agreements entered into during the pendency of the state court litigation, the filing of a Private Arbitration proceeding, and the enforcement of the terms of a third settlement agreement entered into by the parties. In the course of handling this matter, Rick, Melissa and Sim were aided by Dolores Wolfe, Greg Lensing and Michael Northrup in pre-arbitration preparation, legal research and briefing. Richard Barrett-Cuetara's practice areas include Hospitality & Lodging, Commercial Litigation and Real Estate/Real Estate Finance. Melissa J. Pegram is the Chair of the Firm's Business and Commercial Law Section, and Sim Israeloff is a Senior Shareholder in the Firm's Commercial Litigation Section.
  • Barrett Interviewed in National Legal Publication
    May 2007
    On May 31, 2007, Rick Barrett was intereviewed by Lawyers USA (formerly Lawyers Weekly USA), a national legal publication based in Boston, on topics relating to the hotel industry.  Rick was interviewed about franchise agreements, management agreements, and the franchisor and franchisee relationship.  The article is titled "Hotel Lawyers Adapt as Cyclical Industry Recovers from Post-9/11 Doldrums."
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  • Good Results for Our Clients -- Summary Judgment in Employment Law Case
    May 2007
    Greg Carboy and David Johnson obtained summary judgment in federal district court on three separate employment claims filed against a client of the firm.  The case involved two sets of plaintiffs:  two former female employees and a former independent contractor of the defendant company.  Both sets of plaintiffs filed claims of race discrimination, retaliation and hostile work environment based upon separate incidents.  The court held that the claims brought by the two former employees failed to produce enough evidence to negate the defendant's legitimate, nondiscriminatory reasons for the termination of their employment.  The court further held that the defendant submitted sufficient evidence, as a matter of law, that the plaintiff was an independent contractor, not an employee of the defendant, and thus not entitled to the protections afforded to employees under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.  The court granted both summary judgment motions in their entirety, dismissing all claims made against the firm's client.
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  • Cowles & Thompson a Go-To Firm in Financial Services
    May 2007
    Cowles & Thompson has been recognized as a Go-To Law Firm in the Directory of Go-To Law Firms at Top U.S. Companies, published in the May 15, 2006 issue of Fortune Magazine in partnership with American Lawyer Media (ALM).  The directory was the result of an ALM survey which gave clients the opportunity to recognize the firms they go to first to handle their legal needs.  No law firm paid to be included in the directory. The survey was sent to the general counsel at each of the 500 largest U.S. companies.  Cowles & Thompson was recognized as a Go-To Law Firm for Financial Services Companies.  The firm was nominated by a major mortgage financing company
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  • Good Results for Our Clients
    April 2007
    Richard Barrett-Cuetara and Dolores Wolfe successfully pursued claims against a co-owner in a dry cleaning business for breach of his fiduciary duty, breach of contract, mismanagement, and derivative claims, resulting in the firm's client obtaining 100% ownership of the corporation and its assets, which are valued in excess of $2.4 million.  Melissa Pegram, a shareholder in the firm's Corporate and Business practice group, handled the transactional issues presented in this matter, preparing all documentation necessary for severance of the business relationship of the parties, the transfer of the individual business interests, and transfer of all related assets.
  • Good Results for Our Clients -- Removal of Liens
    April 2007
    Richard Barrett-Cuetara and Dolores G. Wolfe successfully assisted a homeowner/client in removing five sub-contractor liens from his property without litigation, so that the client could obtain additional funding for residential construction.
  • C&T Lawyers Finalize $60 Million Hotel Acquisition
    April 2007
    On April 9, 2007, members of the Firm's Lodging & Hospitality and Real Estate practice groups closed a $60,000,000 acquisition of four mid-tiered hotels located in Texas.  The hotels will be converted to "select-service" hotels and franchised with an international hotel company.  The Firm handled the purchase and sale agreements, land use and ancillary rights, review of title commitments and surveys, and closed the transaction with the client's equity partner and lender.  Richard Barrett-Cuetara, William L. Siegel, John M. Hill, and Melissa J. Pegram represented their hotel client in this acquisition.  Rick Barrett also received the first "GCL" (Great Commercial Lawyer) designation from Jim Cowles, based on the firm's traditional Great Trial Lawyer recognition.
  • Cowles & Thompson Salutes its Rising Stars
    March 2007
    Cowles & Thompson is pleased to announce that twelve of its young lawyers have been named as "Rising Stars" by Law & Politics and Texas Monthly magazines.  Rising Stars are recognized as among the "Top Young Lawyers in Texas," and only 2.5 percent of the attorneys in Texas are selected as Rising Stars.  The C&T attorneys receiving this honor are: Tim Ammons Mark Cronenwett Stacy Hoffman David Johnson Larry Johnson Greg Lensing Jeff Nicodemus Carrie Phaneuf Bevan Rhine Mike Smith Josh Westrom Dolores Wolfe
  • Good Results for Our Clients
    February 2007
    Mark Cronenwett and David Johnson won summary judgment for their client, a loan servicer. The ex-wife of the loan servicer's borrower alleged that the security instrument on the subject property was unenforceable because the ex-wife had obtained a prior lien interest on the subject property in a divorce decree. Mark and David obtained summary judgment, and an award of attorneys fees on their counterclaim, because the ex-wife had failed to abstract the divorce decree and file the abstract in the countys real property records before the bank's loan was executed.
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  • C&T Attorney Speaks at DRI Product Liability Conference
    February 2007
    Greg Carboy spoke at the Defense Research Institute's Product Liability Conference, held in New Orleans in February, 2007.  He presented the "GARA:  Summary Caselaw Update" to the Aviation Specialized Litigation Group.
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  • Rick Barrett Speaks at Hospitality Law Conference
    February 2007
    On February 8, 2007, Rick Barrett was the Moderator for the Lodging Track at the 5th Annual Hospitality Law Conference, held at the Hilton Post Oak Hotel in Houston, Texas.  Rick was the moderator for the following sessions:  Doing Business in Mexico, the Caribbean & Beyond; Condo Hotels -- 3 Years Into the Concept; Dockominiums; Timeshare & Fractional Issues; Trends in Purchase and Sale Agreements; International Condo Conversions; Mixed-Use Developments:  The Present & The Future; Hospitality Online:  Protecting Your Valuable Keywords; and Management Contract Litigation Survey.  For more information, please visit www.hospitalitylawyer.com.
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  • Mighell Interviewed in Human Resources Periodical
    January 2007
    Tom Mighell was interviewed and quoted in the article "Avoiding the Perils of Electronic Data," which appears in the January 2007 issue of HRMagazine, a publication of the Society for Human Resource Management.  The article discusses the new amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and what it means for businesses.
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  • Good Results for Our Clients
    January 2007
    In January 2007 Carrie Phaneuf obtained summary judgment for her client, a national restaurant chain.  The plaintiff had alleged injuries from a slip and fall accident , but failed to answer discovery requests.  The Court dismissed the lawsuit on that basis.