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Sim Israeloff included as one of the Best Lawyers in America in the year 2011
August 2010
Congratulations To Sim Israeloff for having been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2011 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in the practice area of Commercial Litigation.
Selection to Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive and rigorous peer-review survey comprising more than 3.1 million confidential evaluations by the top attorneys in the country. This publication has been described by The American Lawyer as “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.”
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Bill Siegel interviewed by Joel Thomas of CBS 11 TV and Tracy Kornet of KTXA 21
August 2010
On August 4, 2010, Bill Siegel was interviewed by Joel Thomas of CBS 11 TV and Tracy Kornet of KTXA 21. In the interviews they discussed the Bankruptcy and Auction of the Texas Rangers.
Click here to read the article on the CBS website.
To see the YouTube interview with Tracy Kornet of KTXA 21, click here.
To see the YouTube interview with Joel Thomas of CBS TV, click here.
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Cowles & Thompson Welcomes New Shareholder, Mark S. Senter
July 2010
Cowles & Thompson is pleased to announce that Mark S. Senter has joined the firm as a Shareholder. Mr. Senter's practice focuses on providing business advice to business owners, partnerships and corporations. His practice also includes commercial and construction litigation.
In commercial litigation, Mr. Senter has represented and successfully tried disputes involving dissolution of partnerships and corporations, RICO, DTPA and fraud. In construction litigation, he has represented sureties, developers, general contractors on payment and performance bond disputes, and various telecommunication entities on zoning regulation and cell tower permitting and placement.
Mr. Senter has represented clients throughout the United States, Germany, Mexico and Dubai, U.A.E.
Mr. Senter is licensed in both Texas and Louisiana and has served on the Board of Directors for the New Orleans Hospice Foundation.
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C&T honored for participation in Dallas Bar Association's Summer Law Intern Program
July 2010
Since 1998, Cowles & Thompson has participated the Dallas Bar Association's Summer Law Intern Program. An article published in the Dallas Morning News honors Cowles & Thompson for our participation in this outstanding program.
During the Summer of 2010, 29 law firms and 31 students from the Dallas Independent School District are participating in the Dallas Bar Association's Summer Law Intern Program, which since 1994 has placed nearly 500 exceptional teenagers in law firms, nonprofits and corporate legal departments for eight weeks during the summer.
Click here to read the full story.
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Tony Mallers speaks at CLE
June 2010
Presenter/Speaker: “Fundamentals of Mechanic’s Lien Law for Non-Construction Lawyers”, Continuing Legal Education Seminar, June 29, 2010, Dallas, Texas
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Jim Cowles honored as one of the top 25 lawyers in Texas
June 2010
June 28, 2010: Texas Lawyer magazine honors Jim Cowles as one of the 25 Greatest Texas Lawyers of the Past Quarter Century.
We are all extremely proud to work with someone of Mr. Cowles character and reputation.
To read the full article, please click here
CONGRATULATIONS!!
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Bill Siegel interviewed by Austin York of KRLD's News Radio 1080
June 2010
Bill Siegel was interviewed on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 by Austin York of KRLD's New Radio 1080 regarding the Texas Rangers breakup fee between Greenberg and Ryan.
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Bill Siegel elected Chair-Elect for Board of Big Thought organization
June 2010
Bill Siegel was recently elected Board of Directors, Executive Committee Chair-Elect for the Big Thought nonprofit organization.
Founded in 1987, Dallas-based Big Thought is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits focused on building partnerships that allow all children access to quality learning opportunities. Driven by our mission — to make imagination a part of everyday learning — we do our work so that children have opportunities to become imaginative, adaptable and productive adults, resulting in stronger communities and a more capable future workforce. We do this because we believe that every child and family should be immersed in opportunities to imagine, create and succeed.
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Jim Cowles and Sim Israeloff named Lawdragon's 3000 Leading Lawyers in America
June 2010
Noted Dallas attorneys Jim Cowles and Sim Israeloff, have earned selection to the Lawdragon 3000 listing of the country's top lawyers.
To read the article, please click on the above link entitled: DOWNLOAD AS PDF
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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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Jim Cowles named Trial Lawyers Legend
May 2010
In 2010, Jim E. Cowles was named DBA Tort and Insurance Practice Section's Local Trial Lawyers Legend.
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Jim Cowles selected True Texas Legend in Insurance Law
May 2010
In 2010, Jim E. Cowles was selected by the Texas Bar CLE and the Insurance Law Section of the State Bar of Texas as a True Texas Legend in Insurance Law (April 8, 2010).
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Jim Cowles named Texas Super Lawyer
May 2010
In 2010, Jim E. Cowles was named as one of the Texas Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition, Super Lawyer in Business Litigation.
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Steve Spitzer speaks at Henderson County Bar Assoc.
April 2010
On April 9, 2010, Steve Spitzer spoke to the Henderson County Bar Association in Athens, Texas regarding "Estate Issues for All Attorneys."
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Tony Mallers quoted in Dallas Business Journal
March 2010
In an article published by the Dallas Business Journal on March 19, 2010, entitled "TransFirst Holdings awarded up to $19.2M, "Tony Mallers was quoted by staff writer, Jeff Bounds.
To read the full story, click here.
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Steve Spitzer leads a Guardianship Seminar
March 2010
On March 18, 2010, Steve Spitzer led a Guardianship Seminar" at the Andrews Center in Tyler, Texas.
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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/August 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!!
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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 Star Honoree Jason Mathis
March 2009
March 2009 - C&T Salutes its 2009 Rising Stars Honorees
Cowles & Thompson attorney Jason Mathis has earned a spot on the 2009 Texas Rising Stars listing of the state’s top up-and-coming attorneys.
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!!
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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.
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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").
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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
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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.
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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".
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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