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Super Lawyers Names Carol Wilson to 2026 List, via The Law Office of Carol A. Wilson.Carol Wilson has been selected for the annual Texas Super Lawyers list, marking her 17th year of recognition for her work in family law. Congratulations, Carol!
Heim, Payne & Chorush Helps Atlas Global Secure $37.5 Million Patent Infringement Verdict at Federal Circuit, via Heim, Payne & Chorush. A team of attorneys from Heim, Payne & Chorush recently helped Texas-based Atlas Global Technologies Inc. secure a federal appeals court ruling that fully affirms a 2023 patent-infringement verdict of over $37.5 million. Heim, Payne & Chorush partners Michael Heim, Eric Enger, Alden Harris, Blaine Larson, and Wills Collier were HPC’s members of the four-firm trial team that successfully represented Atlas Global.
Botkin Chiarello Calaf Welcomes Paul Samuel to Litigation Team, via Botkin Chiarello Calaf. BCC is welcoming Paul Samuel as the newest member of the firm’s growing team. Paul joins BCC with years of experience in state and federal courts in Austin and across Texas. He has handled key roles in jury and bench trials, depositions, and mediations. Paul is admitted to practice before state and federal district courts across Texas.
Wrongful Death and Injury Lawsuits Filed Following Deadly Oak Cliff Apartment Explosion, via Hamilton Wingo. The devastating explosion and fire that tore through The Clyde apartment complex in Dallas' Oak Cliff neighborhood on May 28, 2026, has now led to multiple lawsuits seeking accountability for the deaths, injuries, and destruction left in its wake. On June 1, Dallas law firm Hamilton Wingo LLP filed a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of Michelle Collins, the daughter of Sylvia Collins, who lost her life in the tragedy.
Congratulations to our clients who were named to the 2026 edition of Chambers USA:
Botkin Chiarello Calaf (Firm)
Burford Perry (Firm); Robert Burford and Matt Parks (Individually)
Caldwell Cassady & Curry (Firm); Brad Caldwell and Jason Cassady (Individually)
Heim, Payne & Chorush (Firm); Michael Heim and Les Payne (Individually)
Skilled Litigator Cheryl L. Mann Joins Clouse Brown Team, via Clouse Brown. Clouse Brown is strengthening its business and fiduciary litigation capabilities with the addition of skilled litigator Cheryl L. Mann. Cheryl brings substantial experience handling complex commercial legal disputes through all stages of litigation. In recognition of her experience, Texas Super Lawyers has named her to their annual list of the top practitioners in the state since 2021.
Hallett & Perrin’s Nicole T. LeBoeuf Co-Authors New Book: ‘Effective Communication for Lawyers’, via Hallett & Perrin. Hallett & Perrin is proud to announce that shareholder Nicole T. LeBoeuf has co-authored a powerful new book: "Effective Communication for Lawyers: Presenting, Counseling, Persuading." Alongside co-authors and law school professors Michael P. Maslanka and Katherine Silver Kelly, Nicole delivers a practical masterclass in legal advocacy.
Fatal Gas Explosion in Oak Cliff: Your Legal Rights After The Clyde Apartment Disaster, via Hamilton Wingo. On Thursday, May 28, 2026, a massive explosion tore through The Clyde, a two-story apartment complex at the intersection of Patton Avenue and East 9th Street in Oak Cliff. Three people were killed — including a child — and several others were injured. Dallas Fire-Rescue crews were already en route to a reported gas leak when the explosion occurred at approximately 12:51 p.m. More than 100 firefighters responded. Hamilton Wingo discusses the rights that victims and family have after a gas explosion.
Heim, Payne & Chorush Managing Partner Michael Heim Ranked in 2026 IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders Guide, via Heim, Payne & Chorush. The intellectual property intelligence provider Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) has selected Heim, Payne & Chorush managing partner Michael Heim in the 2026 IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders guide. Individuals are selected based on extensive peer feedback and an assessment of their ability to develop and execute strategies that maximize IP portfolio values for their companies and clients.
Sam Iola Speaking at Perrin Talc Litigation Conference in Chicago, via Iola Gross & Forbes-King. Iola Gross & Forbes-King co-founder Sam Iola will join trial lawyers from across the country as a featured speaker at Perrin Conferences’ upcoming Talc Litigation Conference on June 4 in Chicago. The conference brings together some of the nation’s leading litigators to highlight trends and developments in talc-exposure and mesothelioma litigation.
Kirk Pittard Presents on “Direct Negligence Claims Against Employers and the So-Called ‘Admissions Rule’” to San Antonio Trial Lawyers, via Durham, Pittard & Spalding. DPS partner Kirk Pittard recently served as a guest presenter for members of the San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association (SATLA), where he highlighted developments and litigation strategies involving an important issue in personal injury cases: direct negligence claims against employers and the so-called “Admission Rule.”
Meet the Team: Rachel Khirallah, via Khirallah Trial Attorneys. Khirallah Trial Attorneys is a team of trial lawyers united by an approach to injury litigation grounded in tenacity, preparation, expertise, empathy, and a strong sense of justice. Few embody those qualities more fully than partner Rachel Khirallah. In the latest installment of KTA's “Meet the Team” series, Rachel discusses her passion for advocating for injury victims, holding corporations accountable, and helping clients navigate some of the most difficult moments of their lives.
Three Brousseau Naftis Erick & Massingill Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Texas Super Lawyers, via Brousseau Naftis Erick & Massingill. Congratulations to the three BNEM attorneys who have been recognized in the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists, which honors their continued excellence and dedication to clients navigating business, real estate and family law matters. BNEM’s honorees include Elayna Naftis Erick, Matthew Naftis, and Arianna Smith.
Dallas Intellectual Property, Business Law Firm Caldwell Cassady & Curry Welcomes Vlada Wendel, via Caldwell Cassady & Curry. Caldwell Cassady & Curry is continuing to expand its high-stakes patent infringement practice with the addition of Vlada Wendel as an associate. Vlada focuses on complex patent litigation involving communications, semiconductors, software, networking, and other advanced technologies. Welcome, Vlada!
Kirk Pittard Presents on Direct Negligence Claims Against Employers and the So-Called ‘Admissions Rule’ to Austin-Area Trial Lawyers, via Durham, Pittard & Spalding. Durham, Pittard & Spalding partner Kirk Pittard recently gave a presentation to the Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association (CATLA), where he discussed developments and litigation strategies involving a pivotal issue in injury cases: direct negligence claims against employers and the so-called “Admission Rule.”
Landmark Supreme Court Ruling: Freight Brokers Can Be Held Liable for Negligent Hiring, via Durham, Pittard & Spalding. In a landmark ruling for road safety, a unanimous U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that freight brokers are not shielded from state laws when they negligently hire transportation companies to haul their freight. The opinion resolves a hotly contested legal issue over whether a federal law known as the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (FAAAA) preempts state-law negligence and personal injury claims against freight brokers involved in truck crashes.
DP&S Hosts Dallas-Area Baylor Law Alumni, via Durham, Pittard & Spalding. Durham, Pittard & Spalding was honored to host the spring gathering of Dallas-area Baylor Law alumni at Cedar Crest House, the firm’s Dallas office. It was a full house and a great opportunity to connect with the Baylor Law community and see so many familiar faces. The reception was attended by Baylor Law Dean Jeremy Counseller, along with DP&S attorneys and Baylor alumni Kirk Pittard, Lara Hollingsworth,Shelby White, and Katie Womble.
Shelly Maurer to Speak on Real Estate Industry & Leadership Trends at CREW Dallas Luncheon, via Hallett & Perrin. Hallett & Perrin Shareholder Shelly Maurer is a featured speaker at next week’s CREW Dallas Industry Luncheon, where she will join fellow commercial real estate leaders for a discussion about industry trends, leadership and professional advancement in North Texas and beyond. The event is May 20 at the Park City Club.
Five Alavi Anaipakos Trial Lawyers Earn Repeat Recognition Among Best in U.S. for Intellectual Property, Business Litigation, via Alavi Anaipakos. The publishers of the annual Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America list have selected Alavi Anaipakos partners Amir Alavi, Demetrios Anaipakos, Masood Anjom, Scott Clark, and Michael McBride in the latest ranking of the country’s top trial lawyers. The five experienced courtroom attorneys earned spots on the 2026 Lawdragon roster in recognition of their long track records of success in high-stakes patent infringement and other intellectual property trials and business dispute courtroom battles.
The Legal Wild West, Evolved: Texas Business Courts in Their Second Year, by Brousseau Naftis Erick & Massingill's Arianna Smith. Now in their second year of operations, the Texas Business Courts are proving to be an increasingly consequential component of the state’s judicial system, but they don’t come without their own unique challenges. Brousseau Naftis Erick & Massingill senior counsel Arianna Smith gives us a two-year status update: What’s working, what needs to improve, and what the future may hold for this judicial experiment.
Rick Thompson Prevails at Court of Appeals, Texas Supreme Court, Via Durham, Pittard & Spalding. Durham, Pittard & Spalding partner Rick Thompson secured a significant appellate outcome in an asbestos-exposure case. On April 17, 2026, the Supreme Court of Texas denied a petition for review sought by defendant Howmet Aerospace, leaving in place a February 2024 decision from the Court of Appeals for the Fourteenth District in Houston that reversed the MDL court’s order granting summary judgment to Howmet. Congratulations to everyone involved with the case.
Fatal Trench Collapse in Conroe: Your Legal Rights After a Construction Site Accident, via Hamilton Wingo. On Saturday, April 11, 2026, a crew with Engitex Construction was installing underground piping at a site on South Loop 336 East near FM 3083 in Conroe when nearly 10-foot walls of dirt gave way without warning. Two workers were buried by the collapse. Construction accidents are among the most devastating — and most preventable — tragedies we see. Read on for some legal options.
Tyler Skaggs Litigation Team Reunites to Share Strategy with TACTAS Members, via Durham, Pittard & Spalding. Members of the Tyler Skaggs wrongful death litigation team—including Durham, Pittard & Spalding partners Lara Hollingsworth and Dana Levy—reunited for a special presentation to the Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists (TACTAS). The presentation focused on how creative pretrial litigation and appellate strategy can materially influence trial outcomes.
Congratulations to our clients who were named to D Magazine’s 2026 edition of the Best Lawyers in Dallas!
Keith Clouse and Alyson Brown | Clouse Brown
Carol Wilson | The Law Office of Carol A. Wilson
Ray T. Khirallah, Jr. | Khirallah Trial Attorneys
Ann Marie Cowdrey | Hallett & Perrin
Kirk Pittard and Thad Spalding | Durham, Pittard & Spalding
Robert Epstein | Epstein Family Law
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