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Jim Chester speaks to International Section of Texas Bar Association's CLE program
June 2009
Jim Chester spoke to the International Section of the Texas Bar Association’s CLE program on Thursday, June 25, 2009. The CLE was part of the Texas Bar Association’s annual meeting in Dallas. His topic was “Protecting Intellectual Property in International Trade.” The presentation discussed how to identify different types of IP, including trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and patents. The presentation also discussed ways to protect and enforce IP rights in the US, abroad, and at the US border.
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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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Successful Resolution of $2 Million Investment Fraud Case
May 2009
In April 2009, Richard Barrett-Cuetara, Eric Yepez and Melissa J. Pegram successfully resolved a $2 Million investment fraud case on behalf of their clients. The Firm's clients were investors, officers, shareholders and members of the board of directors of the defrauded corporation. The lawsuit alleged the President of the defrauded corporation had misappropriated corporate funds, breached his fiduciary duties, participated in “self-dealing”, and conspired with a national banking institution to usurp all ownership rights in the defrauded corporation in a “quid pro quo” arrangement of favorable loans to the President of the defrauded corporation in exchange for alleged bribery payments to the national banking institution. In a favorable settlement, the Firm's clients received the return of more than $1.5 Million dollars, representing approximately 75% of their initial investment of $2 Million dollars. Mr. Barrett-Cuetara and Mr. Yepez prosecuted the litigation, while Ms. Pegram, Chair of the Firm’s Corporate and Business Law Section, analyzed various documents and transactions that were a part of this arrangement and also prepared the settlement documents, including the Settlement Agreement, the Promissory Note, a Pledge Agreement, utilizing stock in several corporations as security for payment of settlement obligations, corporate resolutions and consents, and Deeds of Trust to secure performance of obligations under the terms of the settlement documents.
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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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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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Great Results for our Client - A Six Figure Jury Verdict Obtained and an Award of Attorneys' Fees and Costs.
April 2009
On March 27, 2009, the Firm obtained a six figure jury verdict and an award of attorneys’ fees and costs on behalf of its client. The litigation involved enforcement of two post-separation agreements (Separation, Release and Restructuring Agreement and Contribution and Indemnification Agreement) that related to the division of commercial shopping centers, the transfer of general partner interests, and liability of the managing general partner for committing “Bad Boy Guarantor” acts under the Indemnification Agreement. The Defendant was found liable for not indemnifying and reimbursing the Plaintiff for payment of ad valorem taxes to the lender. Richard Barrett Cuetara, Steven Moses, and Mark Hill tried the case to the jury. Byron Henry of the Firm’s Appellate Practice Group assisted with the jury charge and related motion practice.
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C&T Salutes its 2009 Rising Stars Honorees: Jim Chester and Jason Mathis
March 2009
March 2008 - 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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Jim Chester to speak at Collin County Bar Assoc. Monthly Meeting
March 2009
On Friday, March 20, 2009, Jim Chester will speak at the Collin County Bar Association monthly lunch meeting regarding "Intellectual Property for Non-IP Lawyers". The lunch will be held at Ralph & Kacoo's Restaurant in Allen, Texas at Noon. (one hour of CLE credit).
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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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Jim Chester to speak on International Trade Finance
February 2009
On Thursday, February 26, 2009 from 9am to 12 noon, Jim Chester will speak on "International Trade Finance" at the Tarrant County College International Small Business Development Center. Learn what financial tools are used in international business; become familiar with letters of credit, cash in advance, documentary collection and other funding options; and discover how to receive payments from clients abroad and the pros and cons of each method.
Cost: $33
James E. Guinn Complex, 1150 South Freeway, Suite 229, Fort Worth, TX 76104
For more information and reservations call: 817.392.2674
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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 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
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Jim Chester quoted in the Dallas Business Journal
February 2009
Jan. 30, 2009 -- Jim Chester was recently quoted in the Dallas Business Journal in an article entitled "Saxon wants to block RIM and Nokia imports." In this article, Jim discusses a recent complaint filed by Saxon Innovations LLC with the U.S. International Trade Commission against Nokia and RIM.
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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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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
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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Mark Hill speaks at Plano Bar Association
February 2008
In February 2008, Mark Hill spoke at the Plano Bar Association regarding "Modern Motion for Summary Judgment Practice".
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Barrett Speaks at Hospitality Law Conference
February 2008
Rick Barrett was a featured speaker at the 6th Annual Hospitality Law Conference, held in Houston, Texas on February 12, 2008. Rick presented "Special Issues Arising from Mixed-Use Management Contracts." For more information on the conference, please read the press release, or visit www.hospitalitylawyer.com.
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Cowles & Thompson Welcomes New Appellate Attorney, Byron Henry
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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Duprey obtains Good Results for Our Client -- 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.
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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.
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Cowles & Thompson Welcomes New Attorney, Eric Yepez
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.
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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.
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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 Sponsored Real Estate Symposium
September 2007
Cowles & Thompson was a Gold Sponsor of the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce's 7th Annual Real Estate Symposium. The Symposium was held on Monday, September 24, 2007 at the Westin Park Central Hotel. Cowles & Thompson attorney Richard Barrett-Cuetara was 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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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