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Houston's Heim, Payne & Chorush Promotes Experienced Attorney Wills Collier to Partner

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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HOUSTON, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Houston intellectual property boutique Heim, Payne & Chorush, LLP , is proud to announce the promotion of William "Wills" Collier as the firm's newest partner.

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  • HOUSTON, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Houston intellectual property boutique Heim, Payne & Chorush, LLP , is proud to announce the promotion of William "Wills" Collier as the firm's newest partner.
  • "We are extremely pleased that Wills has joined the partnership at Heim, Payne & Chorush," says firm founder Michael Heim .
  • Mr. Collier joined Heim, Payne & Chorush four years ago after prior roles with two of the country's largest intellectual property law firms in Dallas and Houston.
  • Heim, Payne & Chorush, LLP, represents plaintiffs and defendants in litigation across a broad range of technologies and business sectors.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Michael B. Massey as a Distinguished Attorney in the Law and Legal Services fields.

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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HOUSTON, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Michael B. Massey is acknowledged as a Distinguished Attorney in the Law and Legal Services fields.

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  • HOUSTON, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Michael B. Massey is acknowledged as a Distinguished Attorney in the Law and Legal Services fields.
  • He attended Baylor University Law School where he completed a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree and served as the associate editor of the Baylor Law Review.
  • Mr. Massey was admitted to the State Bar of Texas (1981); the United States District Court; and the Southern District.
  • Boasting 40 years of experience in practicing law, Mr. Massey is a founding partner of the Texas-based Craddock Massey law firm.

Veteran Trial Lawyer Amy Ruhland and Team to Launch Austin Office

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas and REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg LLP (RJLF), a national, majority women-owned trial boutique, has announced the launch of its Austin office with veteran trial lawyer Amy L. Ruhland joining the firm as Austin Managing Partner.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas and REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg LLP (RJLF), a national, majority women-owned trial boutique, has announced the launch of its Austin office with veteran trial lawyer Amy L. Ruhland joining the firm as Austin Managing Partner.
  • As the firm's fifth office nationwide, this milestone reflects the growth of RJLF's Texas practice and its ability to attract exceptional trial lawyers.
  • "Amy is an exceptional and seasoned trial lawyer," said RJLF's Deputy Managing Partner, Jennifer Estremera .
  • "As a native Texan, I am honored to help RJLF launch the Austin office and deepen their national trial bench," said Ruhland.

Goranson Bain Ausley Family Law Attorney Cindy Tisdale Takes the Helm as President of the State Bar of Texas

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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FORT WORTH, Texas, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A catalyst for collegiality and collaboration, Cindy Tisdale, will lead the State Bar of Texas as President for a one-year term. The Goranson Bain Ausley family law attorney was elected to drive strategic initiatives for the 112,000-member legal community, one of the largest state bars in the United States.

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  • Goranson Bain Ausley family law partner Cindy Tisdale was elected president of the State Bar of Texas, a 112,000-member legal community, one of the largest state bars in the United States.
  • FORT WORTH, Texas, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A catalyst for collegiality and collaboration, Cindy Tisdale, will lead the State Bar of Texas as President for a one-year term.
  • The Goranson Bain Ausley family law attorney was elected to drive strategic initiatives for the 112,000-member legal community, one of the largest state bars in the United States.
  • A highly experienced, credentialed, and client-centered attorney, Tisdale joined Goranson Bain Ausley in 2023, increasing the family law firm's presence in Midland, Fort Worth, and Granbury.

Dallas Trial Firm Lyons & Simmons Adds Appellate, Trial Attorney P. Wes Black

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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DALLAS, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Appellate and trial attorney P. Wes Black has joined the nationally recognized Dallas trial firm Lyons & Simmons, LLP as Of Counsel.

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  • DALLAS, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Appellate and trial attorney P. Wes Black has joined the nationally recognized Dallas trial firm Lyons & Simmons, LLP as Of Counsel.
  • "I've known Wes for more than 20 years and have the utmost confidence in his skill and judgment.
  • He's an exceptionally talented trial lawyer and appellate specialist, so adding him to the firm's lineup will be a huge bonus for us," said firm co-founder Michael Lyons .
  • Black is a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association.

NetDiligence Announces Recipients of 2023 Toby Merrill Awards

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NetDiligence®, a leading provider of cyber risk readiness and response services, yesterday announced the winners of its 2023 Toby Merrill Awards at the company's Cyber Risk Summit in Philadelphia. NetDiligence presents these awards each year honoring the late Toby Merrill, an icon in cyber insurance. The Toby Merrill Award for Excellence is given to a seasoned cyber insurance thought leader, the Rising Star Award is given to an emerging insurance professional, and the Community Spirit Award acknowledges an individual who fosters camaraderie and community within the cyber insurance industry.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NetDiligence®, a leading provider of cyber risk readiness and response services, yesterday announced the winners of its 2023 Toby Merrill Awards at the company's Cyber Risk Summit in Philadelphia.
  • NetDiligence presents these awards each year honoring the late Toby Merrill, an icon in cyber insurance.
  • "Every year I am in awe of our amazing Toby Merrill award winners and this year is no different," says Mark Greisiger, President of NetDiligence.
  • Chubb and NetDiligence also actively support the Toby Merrill Scholarship Fund, which financially supports the educational advancement of students who reflect the qualities of leadership, kindness and strength that Toby epitomized.

Carrington Coleman Adds Dallas Counselor, Litigator Katie Anderson as Partner

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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DALLAS, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Respected litigator Katie Anderson has joined Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal LLP as partner, representing an expansion of the Dallas law firm's work on behalf of public entities.

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  • DALLAS, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Respected litigator Katie Anderson has joined Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal LLP as partner, representing an expansion of the Dallas law firm's work on behalf of public entities.
  • "It is not often you have the chance to add an attorney with Katie's extensive public entity expertise.
  • Her work has garnered repeat D Magazine Best Lawyers in Dallas and Texas Super Lawyers recognition.
  • A graduate of Wake Forest School of Law, he joins Carrington Coleman from Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C.

The Wade Kricken Scholarship Announces 2023 Applications: Supporting the Next Generation of Passionate Lawyers

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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DALLAS, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wade Kricken Scholarship for Future Attorneys is now accepting applications for the 2023 scholarship.

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  • DALLAS, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wade Kricken Scholarship for Future Attorneys is now accepting applications for the 2023 scholarship.
  • This scholarship, established by Attorney Wade Kricken, is aimed at supporting and encouraging students who are passionate about pursuing a career in law.
  • The Scholarship, worth $1,000 from Wade Kricken , is a one-time award and will be given to the winner of an essay contest.
  • To apply for the Wade Kricken Scholarship for Future Attorneys, please visit the scholarship website at: https://wadekrickenscholarship.com/wade-kricken-scholarship/ .

McCathern Law Firm Welcomes Five Attorneys to its Dallas Office

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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DALLAS, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The law firm of McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans, Grinke ("McCathern") is proud to announce the arrival of five new attorneys to its Dallas office. The five attorneys, led by new partner Jen Falk, are having an immediate impact for McCathern clients in several practice areas and form a substantial building block for the growing law firm.

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  • The law firm of McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans, Grinke ("McCathern") has added five new attorneys to its Dallas office, including Partner Jen Falk, who most recently served as a Division Chief in the Dallas County District Attorney's Office over nine felony courts.
  • DALLAS, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The law firm of McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans, Grinke ("McCathern") is proud to announce the arrival of five new attorneys to its Dallas office.
  • McCathern's Dallas office also recently welcomed three newly barred attorneys in Asher Miller, Preston Tyson, and Noah McCathern.
  • McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans, Grinke is a law firm with offices in Dallas, Frisco, Houston, and Los Angeles as well as 'Of Counsel' attorneys covering all fifty states.

Patterson Law Group hires notable Baylor Law alum and philanthropist Allison Dickson

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Patterson Law Group has been fighting for justice for accident victims across the state for decades. Our attorneys are known for doing good for our clients while also doing good in the community. Today, we're proud to announce Allison Dickson is joining our team.

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  • Since her return to her hometown of Temple following law school, Allison has been an active community volunteer and philanthropist.
  • In addition to joining as an Of Counsel member of the Patterson Law Group team, Allison will continue on with Baylor Law School in the legal research role she's held for the past 15 years.
  • Patterson Law Group has been representing Texans for their personal injury claims since 1995.
  • To learn more about Patterson Law Group, the team, and the legal services they provide, visit https://pattersonpersonalinjury.com .