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  • Grant Gaston will lead A Worker's Compensation Bad Faith Seminar
    June 2010
    Grant Gaston will lead a Workers' Compensation Bad Faith seminar for ETACA (East Texas Area Claims Association) on June 3, 2010.
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  • Jonathan Spigel speaks to Specialty Risk Services group
    February 2010
    On February 23, 2010, Jonathan Spigel will present "Texas Legal Update - Proportionate Responsibility, Settlement Credits, and other Fun Stuff" to General Liability Claims Professionals and Claims Managers at Specialty Risk Services, Inc. (Plano, Texas).
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  • David Metzler recognized as Texas Super Lawyer
    February 2010
    An outstanding Cowles & Thompson attorney, David Metzler, has been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer in the area of Insurance Coverage.  David will be listed in the "Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition" to be published in the July 2010 issue. In selecting attorneys for Super Lawyers, Law & Politics employs a rigorous, multiphase process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with third party research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis. The objective is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys that can be used as a resource for attorneys and consumers searching for legal counsel. Congratulations!!
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  • C&T Sponsors and Attorneys attend Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce Quest for Success luncheon
    February 2010
    On February 5, 2010 six Cowles & Thompson attorneys attended the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce's 26th Annual Quest for Success luncheon.  Cowles & Thompson served as a sponsor of the event.  The C&T attorneys in attendance were Chuck Green, Sim Israeloff, Jonathan Spigel, Melinda Newman, Scott Meyer and Jason Mathis.
  • Steve Spitzer speaks at TAALP
    January 2010
    On January 14, 2010, Steve Spitzer spoke at the Tyler Area Association of Legal Professionals ("TAALP") regarding "Estate Issues for Legal Assistants."
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  • Congratulations to Byron Henry, new Shareholder
    January 2010
    Cowles & Thompson is pleased to announce Byron Henry as a Shareholder, effective January 1, 2010.  Byron is Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.  He received his B.S. Degree from Howard Payne University, and his J.D. Degree, Cum Laude, from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law.  Congratulations to Byron and Cowles & Thompson.
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  • Rick Barrett selected to serve on 2010 Texas Minority Counsel Program Steering Committee
    December 2009
    Richard Barrett-Cuetara was selected to serve on the 2010 Texas Minority Counsel Program Steering Committee by the State Bar Office of Minority Affairs.  The 18th Annual TMCP conference will take place in Dallas at the Four Seasons Resort and Club on September 1-3, 2010.
  • Drew Bagot elected as Fellow of Texas Bar Foundation
    December 2009
    Drew Bagot was recently elected as Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. "New Fellows are selected from 1/3 of 1% of the membership of the State Bar of Texas. Selection is based on an outstanding record in the legal profession as well as a commitment to support the community at large. Once nominees are selected, each nominee must be elected by the Texas Bar Foundation Board of Trustees. Membership in the Fellows is restricted to attorneys. The Texas Bar Foundation solicits charitable contributions and provides funding to enhance the rule of law and the system of justice in Texas, especially for programs that relate to the administration of justice; ethics in the legal profession; legal assistance for the needy; the encouragement of legal research, publications and forums; and the education of the public. Since its inception in 1965, the Texas Bar Foundation has distributed well over $10 million in grants. With contributions from more than 7,500 Texas attorneys to date, it is the largest charitably-funded bar foundation in the country."
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  • Steve Spitzer speaks at East Texas Estate Planning Council
    November 2009
    In Tyler Texas, on November 5, 2009, Steve Spitzer led a one hour continuing education class for the East Texas Estate Planning Council which is comprised of accountants, attorneys, bankers, life underwriters and others who are interested in the subject of estate planning.   The presentation was at Hollytree Country Club.  The course outline entitled "Estate Disputes Update.” is available here in a PDF format.  Click on the Download as PDF link to access the outline.
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  • Ken Mighell receives Donor/Volunteer Appreciation Award
    October 2009
    The Dallas Bar Foundation presented its first ever Donor/Volunteer Appreciation Award to Founders Board member Ken Mighell in recognition for his years of work helping raise funds for the Hughes Scholarships.  The Hughes Scholarships support minority students at the SMU Dedman School of Law.  Ken raises the funds through the Bar None performances of the Dallas Bar.
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  • Jason Mathis speaking at NAACP Annual Heritage Banquet
    September 2009
    On Saturday, February 20, 2009, Jason Mathis will serve as the keynote speaker at the Paris, Texas chapter of the NAACP at its annual heritage banquet.
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  • Grant Gaston presenting Workers' Compensation 101
    September 2009
    On September 17, 2009, Grant Gaston will present Workers' Compensation 101 for Pratt & Whitney through Chartis Insurance in Dallas.
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  • Grant Gaston presenting Workers' Compensation Bad Faith
    September 2009
    On Novmeber 11, 2009, Grant Gaston will present Workers' Compensation Bad Faith for Adjusters at CAS in Tyler.
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  • Greg Carboy interviewed by Dallas Business Journal regarding Exxon Mobil case involving pilots retiring at a certain age
    September 2009
    In an interview with the Dallas Bar Journal (Sept. 11-17, 2009) Greg Carboy mentions that the lower court will ultimately uphold Exxon Mobil's age limitation policy which applies to corporate pilots mandatory retirement age. A federal appeals court recently reopened this court fight that Exxon Mobil Corp. appeared to have won against the Equal Employment Opportunty Commission over the Irving oil company's policy of making its corporate pilots retire at  a certain age. Carboy states:  "It's possible you might see the EEOC appeal again if the trial court again rules in favor of Exxon Mobil."  
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  • Rick Barrett Host of 2010 Hospitality Law Conference
    September 2009
    Rick Barrett will host the Lodging and Fundamentals of Hospitality Law Track at the 2010 Hospitality Law Conference.  The Conference will be held in Houston, Texas, on February 3-5, 2010. For more information and to register online, please click here  (HospitalityLawyer.com)  
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  • Greg Carboy interviewed by The 33 News on Southwest Airlines issue
    September 2009
    On September 9, 2009, Greg Carboy was interviewed by Jim Grimes of The 33 News regarding the "Too Big To Fly" debate on Southwest Airlines.  Recently, the airlines told a couple in Chicago to find their own way back home because they were too large to fit into the 17-inch seats available on the plane. In Greg's interview he mentions that he does not believe the airlines are discriminating against any portion of society and mentions that saftey can be an issue since bigger passengers may have trouble getting out of their seat in the event of an emergency. To see the full interview, please click here.
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  • Steve Spitzer led CPE seminar at Bryant & Welborn
    August 2009
    In Tyler Texas, on August 13, 2009, Steve Spitzer led a one hour Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit for CPAs at the firm of Bryant & Welborn.  The course outline entitled "Estate Dispute Issues for CPAs" is available here in a PDF format.  Click on the Download as PDF link above to access the outline.
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  • Rick Barrett to be a Moderator at Real Estate Symposium
    August 2009
    On Tuesday, September 29, 2009, Cowles & Thompson, P.C. will be a Gold Sponsor of the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce 9th Annual Real Estate Symposium.  The Real Estate Symposium will be held  at The Westin Park Central Hotel.  Richard Barrett Cuetara will be the moderator of the Panel Discussion on  "Give Me the Facts!"  For registration information, please go to www.ndcc.org. To download the Symposium Registration Form click on "Download as PDF" above.
  • C&T Voted 2009 Best Place to Work by Dallas Business Journal
    July 2009
    Congratulations to COWLES & THOMPSON, voted one of the 2009 Best Places (small company category) to Work in Dallas-Fort Worth by the Dallas Business Journal! Winning companies were determined by the aggregate score of employee surveys, administered by an independent research firm, Quantum Workplace. Companies that achieved best-practice scores were selected as the Dallas Business Journal's Best Places to Work. The best practice scores meet national industry standards and vary by company size: small companies (10 to 99 North Texas employees), survey score of 90 or higher; midsize companies (100 to 499 employees), survey score of 87 or higher; large companies (500 or more local employees), survey score of 85 or higher. More than 400 companies entered into the survey process. Click here to see DBJ article.
  • Bill Siegel Interviewed by Shaun Rabb Fox4News
    July 2009
    On Thursday, November 20, 2008, Bill Siegel was interviewed by Shaun Rabb of Fox4News in a story entitled  "Auto dealerships Discuss Bailout Possibility:  http://www.myfoxdfw.com/dpp/news/Auto_Dealerships_Discuss_Bailout_Possibility  
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  • Steve Spitzer led Estate Dispute Issues CPE for CPAs
    July 2009
    In Tyler Texas, on July 28, 2009, Steve Spitzer led a one hour Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit for CPAs at the firm of Gollob, Morgan, Peddy & Co.  The course outline entitled "Estate Dispute Issues for CPAs" is available here in a PDF format.  Click on the Download as PDF link above to access the outline.
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  • Rick Barrett interviewd by L.P. Phillips of Radio Station KRLD 1080
    July 2009
    Rick Barrett interviewd by L.P. Phillips of Radio Station KRLD 1080 On Thursday, July 16, 2009, Rick Barrett was interviewed by L.P. Phillips, Legal Reporter for Radio Station KRLD 1080, regarding the Fifth District Court of Appeals decision to affirm an unanimous jury verdict against the Dallas Central Appraisal District.
  • Richard Barrett wins Appeals case against DCAD
    July 2009
    On July 15, 2009, the Court of Appeals, Fifth District of Texas at Dallas, affirmed the trial court's judgment on behalf of the Firm's client, a non-profit charitable veteran's organization. The Court of Appeals affirmed an unanimous jury verdict against the Dallas Central Appraisal District that reversed DCAD's denial of an ad valorem tax exemption filed by the Firm's non-profit charitable organization.  The jury found the non-profit charitable organization had an "incomplete improvement" that was under "physical preparation" as defined in the Texas Tax Code.  Richard Barrett Cuetara represented the Appellee before the Fifth District Court of Appeals and was lead trial counsel in the unanimous jury verdict.  
  • Mark Hill to speak at Belo - Dallas Bar Assoc. Trial Skills section
    July 2009
    C&T Senior Associate Mark Hill will speak at Belo for Dallas Bar Association Trial Skills section on Friday, July 10, 2009 at Noon.  His topic is "Summary Judgment Practice and Procedure".  He will focus on practice tips concerning all aspects of summary judgment practice, from the initial motion to the summary judgment hearing, including evidential considerations. Visit the Dallas Bar Assoc. website for more information. www.dallasbar.org/members/Sections-Information.asp?ID=30
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  • 2009 Best Business Lawyer in Dallas: Jim Cowles
    June 2009
    Cowles & Thompson, P.C. is pleased to announce that firm co-founder Jim Cowles has earned a spot on D Magazine’s 2009 listing of the Best Business Lawyers in Dallas. In creating the “Best Business Lawyers” list, D Magazine editors asked attorneys across the city to nominate the lawyers who they consider to be Dallas’ best. A blue-ribbon panel of attorneys assisted the publication’s staff in selecting the final list, which highlights 226 of Dallas’ top lawyers who focus their practices on representing businesses. The complete list will be featured in the July 2009 edition of D Magazine, and will be available throughout the year at www.dmagazine.com. Mr. Cowles’ represents a wide variety of clients in the areas of commercial litigation, medical malpractice, aviation, professional liability and products liability claims. He has practiced in state and federal courts throughout the United States during more than 45 years as a practicing attorney. Routinely recognized in D Magazine’s listings of the city’s top attorneys, Mr. Cowles was featured in Texas Lawyer newspaper’s 2007 Go-To Guide as one of the state’s top five personal injury defense lawyers. He also has been named one of the state’s Top 10 attorneys in the annual Texas Super Lawyers listing, and recognized by the Dallas Business Journal in the newspaper’s “Defenders” listing of the city’s top business defense lawyers.
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  • Probate law site debuts
    June 2009
    As announced by Chad Eric Watt in the Dallas Business Journal, Cowles & Thompson has launched a new website focused on probate law. Probate law has been a focus of the firm for years, but the website has been launched at a time of a major generational wealth transfer, notes partner Steve Spitzer. "There's a silver tsunami of all the aging baby boomers passing away and passing on assets," he said.  "And when there's money involved, there's disputes involved." The site, www.TexasEstateDisputes.com, offers comments from attorneys on wills and trusts, inheritance and estate issues.  Too often, people with assets leave behind a legacy without proper planning, and that leads to disputes, said Spitzer, head of Cowles & Thompson's Tyler office.
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  • C&T Aviation Attorney, Greg Carboy, talks to NewsRadio KTRH
    May 2009
    May 21, 2009:  Cowles & Thompson aviation attorney, Greg Carboy, talks to NewsRadio host, Bill O'Neil, on station KTRH, AM 740 in Houston, about "How Important is English in the Hangar" as questions have been raised over airplane mechanics language skills.  Please view the article from this link:  http://ktrh.com/cc-common/news/sections/newsarticle.html?feed=121300&article To hear the broadcast, click on the two links below: Part One Part Two
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  • Jonathan Spigel speaks to Gallagher Bassett Services group
    May 2009
    On May 7, 2009, Jonathan Spigel presented "Texas Legal Update - Proportionate Responsibility, Settlement Credits, and other Fun Stuff" to General Liability Claims Professionals and Claims Managers at Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. (Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania).
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  • Super Lawyers: Mike Northrup, Stuart O'Neil, John Pease
    April 2009
    Three outstanding Cowles & Thompson attorneys recognized as Texas Super Lawyers in 2008 will be listed in the "Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition" to be published in the September 2009 issue. Mike Northrup, Appellate Stuart O'Neil, Personal Injury Defense: Medical Malpractice John Pease, Personal Injury Defense: General In selecting attorneys for Super Lawyers, Law & Politics employs a rigorous, multiphase process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with third party research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis. The objective is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys that can be used as a resource for attorneys and consumers searching for legal counsel. Congratulations!!
  • Rick Barrett becomes Founding Director and Member of the Hospitality Industry Bar Association
    April 2009
    Recently, Rick Barrett became the Founding Director and Member of the Hospitality Industry Bar Association.
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  • C&T Salutes its 2009 Rising Stars Honorees: Jim Chester and Jason Mathis
    March 2009
    March 2009 - C&T Salutes its 2009 Rising Stars Honorees Cowles & Thompson attorneys Jim Chester and Jason Mathis have earned spots on the 2009 Texas Rising Stars listing of the state’s top up-and-coming attorneys. Jim is head of the firm’s Intellectual Property and International Business & Trade Practice Groups, and a member of the firm’s Corporate and Business Practice Group. He counsels clients regarding business formation and transactions, intellectual property protection & licensing, and international business & trade legal matters. Jason is an associate in the firm’s Commercial Litigation and Municipal, Public Law & Land Use Practice Groups, where he represents clients in contract disputes, premises liability, complex litigation, labor and employment law, and municipal and public law. Fewer than 2.5 percent of all Texas attorneys are recognized in the Rising Stars listing, which appears in the April 2009 issue of Texas Monthly. To compile the list, more than 70,000 attorneys from across the state were asked to nominate the top young lawyers in Texas.
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  • Ken Mighell Featured in YMCA Annual Report
    March 2009
    Ken Mighell has always been a model for how C&T attorneys make a difference in our community.  This year Ken is featured in the annual report of the Dallas YMCA for his participation in YMCA events as far back as the 1947 high school mock legislature, and for his many years of service as a Director on the YMCA Board.  Congratulations Ken!!
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  • Super Lawyers: Jim Cowles and Sim Israeloff
    March 2009
    Two 2008 Texas Super Lawyers were listed In the "Super Lawyers Corporate Counsel Edition" published in March 2009.  They are listed as outstanding "Go To" lawyers nationwide for Business Litigation. Jim Cowles, Business Litigation Sim Israeloff, Business Litigation It is a true honor to be recognized for this and we congratulate Jim and Sim. In selecting attorneys for Super Lawyers, Law & Politics employs a rigorous, multiphase process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with third party research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis. The objective is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys that can be used as a resource for attorneys and consumers searching for legal counsel. Congratulations!!
  • Rick Barrett selected to serve on TMCP Steering Committee
    February 2009
    February 2009, Rick Barrett has been selected to serve on the 2009 Texas Minority Counsel Program Steering Committee.
  • Cowles & Thompson Welcomes New Shareholder, Drew N. Bagot
    February 2009
    Cowles & Thompson is pleased to announce that Drew N. Bagot has joined the firm as Shareholder. Mr. Bagot’s practice focuses on advising businesses in dispute management, acquisition and formation. His practice also includes health care, administrative, regulatory, and commercial insurance representation. In the insurance industry, he has extensive experience in insurance company formation, acquisition, corporate and regulatory aspects of new insurance programs and coverage, insurance agency acquisition, and insurance licensing and compliance issues. In working with businesses and other entities, Mr. Bagot has managed complex intellectual property matters for both insurance and health care clients and has represented lenders and borrowers in insurance-related and other financing transactions for major lending institutions and insurance-related borrowers. Mr. Bagot also has extensive health care law experience which includes representation as outside general counsel of a major psychiatric hospital, representation of physician practice management agreements, physician practice groups, and health care financing issues and has led physician-related employment and termination matters for health care industry clients and physicians. Mr. Bagot has practiced with major firms in the Dallas area for over 35 years and is a member and Underwriter for Lloyd’s London, and he has served as Chairman on the Board of Trustees for the Timberlawn Psychiatric Research Foundation as well as past President and past Chairman of the Board for The Auction for the Cultural Arts (TACA) and has served in leadership positions for the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
  • Cowles & Thompson Welcomes New Commercial Litigation Attorney, Mark L. Hill
    January 2009
    Cowles & Thompson is proud to announce that Mark L. Hill has joined the firm as a Senior Associate.  Mark will be joining the firm's Commercial Litigation Section.  He received his B.S. Degree from Texas A&M University and his J.D. Degree from St. Mary's University School of Law.  Please join us in welcoming Mark to Cowles & Thompson.
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  • Rick Barrett listed as Mover & Shaker in Diversity & The Bar
    January 2009
    In the November/December 2008 issue of Diversity & The Bar, Rick Barrett was listed as a "Mover & Shaker" by the Minority Corporate Counsel Association ("MCCA").
  • Jonathan Spigel Represents International Hotel Chain
    January 2009
    Jonathan Spigel regularly represents International Hotel Chains: represented International Hotel Chain in age discrimination suit in 2000. represented International Hotel Chain in retaliatory discharge (workers' compensation) suit in 1999. regularly represent International Hotel Chains in various commercial-related disputes with guests and vendors since 1998. regularly represent International Hotel Chains in negligent security, premises, and products liability-related suits since 1996. regularly represent Internation Hotel Chains in a variety of insurance-related matters since 1996.
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  • Greg Carboy in NY Times regarding airline flight reduction
    January 2009
    Shareholder Greg Carboy was quoted in the January 10, 2009 article in the NY Times on the reduction or loss of flights to smaller markets, impacting the regions economy.   Greg is a litigator and aviation attorney with a national practice. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/10/business/economy/10airports.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=no%20fly%20zones%20hillary%20chura&st=cse      
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  • Super Lawyer: Bill Siegel
    January 2009
    Congratulations to one of the 2008 Texas Super Lawyers,  Bill Siegel, who was listed as an outstanding Business/Corporate Attorney at Cowles & Thompson.  The information was published in the January 2009  "Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition". In selecting attorneys for Super Lawyers, Law & Politics employs a rigorous, multiphase process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with third party research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis. The objective is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys that can be used as a resource for attorneys and consumers searching for legal counsel. Congratulations!!
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  • C&T sponsors the Hispanic National and Dallas Hispanic Bar Association's unveiling of the 'Journal of Law and Policy'
    December 2008
    On December 11, 2008, Cowles & Thompson, P.C. was a Premier Sponsor of the "Hispanic National Bar Association and Dallas Hispanic Bar Association's unveiling of the new 'Journal of Law and Policy' " published by HNBA.  The event was held at the Below Mansion.
  • Bill Siegel on KTRH News Radio in Houston regarding Big 3 automaker bailout
    December 2008
    On Tuesday, December 2nd, Bill Siegel was interviewed live on-air by Lana Hughes and JP Pritchard regarding the Big 3 automaker bailout
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  • David Metzler in Dallas Morning News story by Pamela Yip on Annuities
    November 2008
      Click on the link below to go to Pamela's story which appeared on November 17, 2008 in the Dallas Morning News: http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/bus/stories/DN-perfi_17bus.ART0.State.Edition1.4a6393a.html
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  • Bill Siegel on Fox 4 KDFW regarding Citigroup funding
    November 2008
    Bill Siegel, Chair of the Firm's Bankruptcy Section interviewed by Fox 4 KDFW's Shaun Rabb regarding the Citigroup funding.   Click on the link below to go to the video interview:     http://www.myfoxdfw.com/myfox/pages/Business/Detail?contentId=7937758&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=4.1.1    
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  • Bill Siegel on Fox 4 KDFW discussing automaker bailout
    November 2008
    www.myfoxdfw.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail Click on the link above to see the story by Shaun Rabb of Fox 4 KDFW Auto Dealerships Discuss Bailout November 20, 2008 Bill Siegel, head of our firm’s bankruptcy group appeared on Fox News in a story relating to the possible bailout of the automakers.  Our firm’s bankruptcy group works with companies to try and avoid bankruptcy, handle creditor issues when vendors, suppliers and customers are filing bankruptcy and general advice on navigating these tough economic times.    
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  • Grant 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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  • C&T sponsors J.L. Turner Legal Association Gala
    November 2008
    On November 1, 2008, Cowles & Thompson, P.C. was a Corporate Sponsor of the "J.L. Turner Legal Association Foundation's 56th Anniversary Scholarship and Awards Gala."  The event was held at the Westin Hotel in Dallas.
  • C&T sponsors Texas Minority Counsel Program
    October 2008
    On October 30, 2008, Cowles & Thompson, P.C. was a Counselor Sponsor of the "16th Annual Texas Minority Counsel Program" held in Houston, Texas.  The event was held at the Hilton Convention Center Hotel.
  • Appellate Practice Group led by Mike Notrhrup 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.
  • 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).
  • 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.  They are:  Jim Cowles, Sim Israeloff, Mike Northrup, Stuart O'Neil, John Pease & Bill Siegel. 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.
  • C&T sponsors Dallas Hispanic Bar Association's Gala Dinner
    September 2008
    On September 17, 2008, Cowles & Thompson, P.C. was a Bronze Sponsor of the Dallas Hispanic Bar Association's 3rd Annual "Lighting the Path to Legal Education Gala Dinner."  The event was held at the Belo Mansion.
  • 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 Adams named to Leadership Tyler Class
    August 2008
    Tyler Associate Kyna Adams 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Kyna Adams Elected Smith County Bar Director
    July 2008
    Kyna Adams, 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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  • Jonathan Spigel speaks to Gallagher Bassett Services group
    June 2008
    On June 19, 2008, Jonathan Spigel will present "Texas Legal Update - Proportionate Responsibility, Settlement Credits, and other Fun Stuff" to General Liability Claims Professionals and Claims Managers at Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc.  (Plano, Texas).
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  • Jonathan Spigel speaks to Liberty Mutual Insurance group
    June 2008
    On June 10, 2008, Jonathan Spigel presented "Restaurant Operator Liability (including food poisoning, foreign products, and premises liability) to General Liability Claims Professionals and Claims Managers, and Brinker International Claims Professionals at Liberty Mutual Insurance Company's National Auto and General Liability Claim Center (Irving, Texas) along with Tori Regas.
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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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  • Jonathan Spigel speaks to AIG group
    April 2008
    On April 28, 2008, Jonathan Spigel presented "Texas Legal Update - Proportionate Responsibility, Settlement Credits, and other Fun Stuff" to General Liability Claims Professionals and Claims Managers at AIG (Toronto, Ontario, Canada).
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  • Jonathan Spigel speaks to Liberty International Underwriters of Canada
    April 2008
    On April 28, 2008, Jonathan Spigel presented "Texas Legal Update - Proportionate Responsibility, Settlement Credits, and other Fun Stuff" to General Liability Claims Professionals and Claims Managers at Liberty International Underwriters of Canada (Toronto, Ontario, Canada).
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  • Jonathan Spigel speaks to Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc.
    April 2008
    On April 14, 2008, Jonathan Spigel presented "Texas Legal Update - Proportionate Responsibility, Settlement Credits, and other Fun Stuff" to General Liability Claims Professionals and Claims Managers at Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. (St. Peters, Missouri).
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