
Publications
Author(s): Stephen StapletonDec 15, 2010⋅ Stapleton article: Current Selected issues in Bankruptcy
Steve presented his paper, "Current Selected Issues in Bankruptcy" at the Bankruptcy Bar Association for the State Bar of Texas, December 2010
Attorneys:
• Stephen Stapleton
Practice Areas:
• Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights
• Commercial / Business Litigation
• Corporate and Business
Author(s): George A. (Tony) MallersOct 29, 2010⋅ Tony Mallers Contributes Chapter to Book on Family Law
Tony Mallers was among the experts who submitted a chapter for “Strategies for Family Law,” a book on Family Law in Texas. Published by Aspatore Books, a Thomson Reuters business, the book takes an analytical look at recent legal trends, the implementation of creative strategies and overcoming common challenges involved in Family Law. Each chapter was authored by a different attorney; the chapter “Navigating the Changing Legal Environment of Texas Family Law” was authored by Mr. Mallers.
Attorneys:
• George A. (Tony) Mallers
Practice Areas:
• Family Law
Author(s): Hilaree Casada, Byron HenryAug 15, 2010⋅ Hilaree Casada and Byron Henry publish article in The Appellate Advocate
In August 2010, Hilaree Casada and Byron Henry published an article in The Appellate Advocate entitled, Section 41.0105 - Dealing with the Emerging Majority Rule in the Real World. Please click on the Download as PDF link (above) to read the article.
Attorneys:
• Hilaree Casada
• Byron Henry
Practice Areas:
• Appellate
Author(s): Jonathan SpigelJul 28, 2010⋅ Jonathan Spigel article: Recent Medicare Reporting & Reimbursement Requirements
In the August 2010 Dallas Bar Association ‘Headnotes’ an article by Jonathan Spigel is featured in the Tort & Insurance Law section entitled “Recent Medicare Reporting & Reimbursement Requirements”. The article discusses background, key provisions of section 111, and compliance tips. To access the article, please click on the link entitled: DOWNLOAD AS PDF OR click here to access the article on the Dallas Bar Association's website (page 5).
Attorneys:
• Jonathan Spigel
Practice Areas:
• Premises Liability
• Product Liability
• Professional Liability
• Tort and Insurance Litigation
Author(s): Stephen StapletonJul 15, 2010⋅ Stapleton Article: Systemic Financial Failure: Can we Stop the Risk?
Bankruptcy and Restructuring; Chapter 11 Strategies 2010 Thomson Reuters/Aspatore 2010 (Summer 2010)
Attorneys:
• Stephen Stapleton
Practice Areas:
• Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights
• Commercial / Business Litigation
• Corporate and Business
News
Apr 23, 2012⋅ Bill Siegel interviewed by Fox 4 News on AA bankruptcy
Bill Siegel was interviewed by Fox4 News regarding the American Airlines bankruptcy matter on April 23, 2012. Click here to see video of interview: www.myfoxdfw.com/video
Attorneys:
• William Siegel
Practice Areas:
• Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights
Mar 27, 2012⋅ Bill Siegel interviewed by KRLD on AA bankruptcy
Bill Siegel was interviewed by KRLD regarding the American Airlines bankruptcy matter on March 22nd and March 27th
Attorneys:
• William Siegel
Practice Areas:
• Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights
Mar 9, 2012⋅ Congrats to 2012 Texas Super Lawyers - Rising Stars
C&T is pleased to announce that six lawyers have been selected for inclusion in the 2012 Texas Rising Star list by Law & Politics Magazine, which is published in Texas Monthly and Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars Edition Magazines. Less than 2.5 percent of all Texas attorneys are named to the Rising Stars list each year. Kyna Adams -- is a Shareholder in the Tyler office of C&T. Her practice areas include personal injury, premises liability, hospital and nursing home litigation, medical malpractice, legal malpractice, commercial litigation, and family law. This is Kyna's second time to be listed as a Texas Rising Star. Jacquelyn Clark -- is an Senior Associate in the Dallas office of C&T. Her practice consists primarily of general insurance defense litigation, transportation defense litigation, products and premises liability defense, healthcare and commercial litigation. This is Jacquelyn's first time to be listed as a Texas Rising Star. Mark Hill -- is a Shareholder in the Litigation Section of C&T. Mark is a member of the Dallas Bar Association, Collin County Bar Association, Plano Bar Association, and Collin County Young Lawyers Association. Mark is active in the business litigation sections of the Dallas Bar Association and Collin County Bar Association, and is currently chair of the business litigation section of the Collin County Bar Association. This is Mark's second time to be listed as a Texas Rising Star. David Johnson -- is a Shareholder in the Tort and Insurance and Commercial Litigation Sections of C&T. David's practice areas include product liability defense, premises liability litigation, labor and employment litigation, healthcare litigation, and commercial and complex business litigation. This is David's fifth time to be listed as a Texas Rising Star. Jason Mathis -- is a Senior Attorney in the Commercial Litigation and Municipal and Public Law sections of C&T. Jason’s practice areas include contract disputes, premises liability, complex litigation, labor and employment law, and municipal and public law. This is Jason's fourth time to be listed as a Texas Rising Star. Steven Moses -- is a Senior Associate in the Tort and Insurance Litigation and Commercial Litigation Practice Groups of C&T. He represents clients on a wide range of legal matters including medical malpractice, premises liability, hospitality & lodging, and real estate matters. This is Steven's third time to be listed as a Texas Rising Star. Congratulations!!
Attorneys:
• Kyna Adams
• Jacquelyn Clark
• Mark Hill
• David Johnson
• Jason Mathis
• Steven Moses
Practice Areas:
• Commercial / Business Litigation
• Corporate and Business
• Healthcare
• Municipal, Public Law & Land Use
• Tort and Insurance Litigation
Nov 14, 2011⋅ Best Lawyers ranks Cowles & Thompson as one of the BEST law firms in 2011-2012
Best Lawyers® and U.S.News & World Report names Cowles & Thompson one of the “Best Law Firms” for 2011-2012. According to the authors: “The publication features all of the top ranked (Tier 1) U.S. law firms by practice area and includes a breakdown of firms ranked nationally and by state/metropolitan area. The rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field, and review of additional information provided by U.S. law firms as part of the formal submission process.” Dallas Tier 1 Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants Dallas Tier 2 Commercial Litigation Litigation - Patent
Attorneys:
• Jim Cowles
• Sim Israeloff
Practice Areas:
• Commercial / Business Litigation
• Insurance Coverage and Litigation
• Tort and Insurance Litigation
Nov 2, 2011⋅ Three C&T Attorneys honored as Fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation
Each year, the top 1/3 of 1 percent of the Texas attorneys are invited to become Fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation. Election to the Fellows is one of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon a member of the State Bar of Texas. Nomination is based on outstanding contributions to the legal profession, as well as commitment to the community. District Nominating Committees in the 17 State Bar of Texas districts identify this elite class of nominees. Once nominees are selected, each nominee must be elected by the Texas Board of Foundation Board of Trustees. Congratulations to three new Fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation joining present members, Jim Cowles, Ken Mighell, Sim Israeloff and Chuck Green: Kyna Adams, Tyler Shareholder David Johnson, Dallas Shareholder George A.”Tony” Mallers, Dallas Shareholder
Attorneys:
• Kyna Adams
• David Johnson
• George A. (Tony) Mallers
Practice Areas:
• Commercial / Business Litigation
• Construction
• Corporate and Business
• Family Law
• Healthcare
• Premises Liability
• Product Liability
• Real Estate Litigation
• Tort and Insurance Litigation
• Toxic, Mass Tort & Environmental Law








