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For the fourth consecutive year, Chambers & Partners USA has honored Cowles Thompson in the category of Commerical Litigation - for the DFW and surrounding areas.

Texas courts apply the same “best interest of the child” standard in every custody case, but high-income or high-asset families often require more carefully curated parenting plans to ensure stability for children.

High-profile individuals and business owners sometimes make decisions in divorce to preserve appearances, avoid perceived concessions, or maintain control. However, settlements driven by pride or fear are often costly.

Every Spring, Appellate attorney Mike Northrup provides his statistical analysis of the Supreme Court of Texas for the prior year. Here are his findings for 2025.

Wire transfer fraud is an ever-increasing threat to businesses and consumers. One of the most financially damaging online crimes is Business email compromise (BEC).

A list of our top nine most-read Business Law articles for the past year.

A list of our top ten most-read Bankruptcy Law articles for the past year.

An update to the Johnson & Johnson bankruptcy strategy of a divisive merger, AKA "Texas Two-Step" and a recent (January 2026) New Jersey court dismissal of plaintiff's suit for fraud.

A list of our top ten most-read Family Law articles for the past year.

How does Texas look at Community Property and Separate Property, and how do divorcing spouses prove what is rightfully theirs?

In 2024, in a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court rejected the notion that bankruptcy courts may confirm a plan of reorganization that discharges claims against third parties -- without the consent of affected claimants.