Partner Laura Hilton Hallmon has been appointed to Chair the U.S. Leadership Committee for Meritas, the premier global alliance of independent law firms, serving the local legal needs of the clients of 172 law firms located across 92 countries. Laura, Board Certified in Labor & Employment Law, will serve a three-year term as Chair of […]

By Ethan Lennon Since opening its doors September 1, one key issue surrounding the new Texas Business Court is whether cases that were pending in Texas state courts as of August 31 may be removed to the Business Court. The principal question appears to be whether Section 8 of House Bill 19, which created the

By Preston R. Polk You may have noticed that the title to this post does not include the word “conversion”, the nomenclature used to describe the process of changing formal entity types. No, this is not a mistake—rather, an intentional point that is the inspiration of this post. When an entity chooses to convert into

By Cassandra Payton Toward the end of their formal Will-signing appointment, many clients stare at the signature line on their Will, pen in hand, and ask: “How should I sign”?  The formality of the document, the presence of witnesses, and the gravitas of signing this important document impresses many clients with the feeling that their

FORT WORTH, TX. – Sara Collins Norman, whose practice focuses on corporate, real estate, and asset protection, has joined Cantey Hanger LLP as a Partner. She previously was a partner with Orgain Bell & Tucker, LLP in Beaumont. “Sara brings a wide range of skills and a track record of being a successful problem-solver,” said

By Greg Westfall       It’s 7 a.m.     You are the receptionist at a medical office getting the place ready to open at 7:30.   You hear a knock at the door. Upon reaching the door, you see a group of men and women.  Some of them are wearing guns.    

By Preston R. Polk When starting a business, determining which business entity structure is right for your venture can seem daunting. Limited partnership, limited liability company, corporation or a professional entity; each serves a purpose, but which one is right for you?   This article is intended to explain each entity structure and be a tool

FORT WORTH, TX.– Greg Westfall, a long-time State and Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer and Civil Litigator, has joined Cantey Hanger as a Partner in its Litigation Section.  His practice will focus on White Collar Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation. “Greg has had an impactful presence in Tarrant County legal matters,” said Brian Newby, the firm’s Managing

It’s quite an honor to be recognized for all the work our attorneys and staff contribute to the advancement of the legal profession. Commitment to our communities is self-driven and firm supported. Thank you, Tarrant County Bar Foundation, for selecting Cantey Hanger as its Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year. (Paralegal Julie Sherman, left, with Managing

By Douglas W. Clayton The U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) rules implementing the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) take effect January 1, 2024. The CTA is a dramatic financial disclosure law that will impact virtually every company formed in the United States. The goal of the CTA is to permit Uncle Sam and

FORT WORTH, TX. — Mollee Westfall, most recently a Texas Senior District Judge, has joined Cantey Hanger as a Partner. Her practice will focus on litigation and federal white-collar defense. “We are excited that Mollee chose to bring her outstanding litigation talents to Cantey Hanger,” said Brian Newby, the firm’s Managing Partner. “Her wealth of

TCU Neeley students learn from experts in their fields, including real-world insights, practical applications and best practices in areas such as sales, technology, health care, law and entertainment/media. The endowed TCU Neeley School EIR program began in fall 2021. Julie is vice chairman of the firm’s business and tax section. Her practice focuses on business

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced January 8, 2023, its proposed Non-Compete Clause Rule. Preston Polk, a Corporate and Securities associate and a member of the firm’s Business Transactions Practice Group, explains the potential ramifications. Preston focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, securities offerings and other business transactions. This article appears on citybizlist.

FORT WORTH, TX. – Sean Looney has joined Cantey Hanger as a Partner in the Litigation Section. Looney is well versed in all aspects of litigation and alternative dispute resolution, managing case files from the inception of litigation through settlement or trial. “Some of our attorneys have worked on cases with Sean at his former

Cantey Hanger LLP is honored that Managing Partner, Brian Newby, has been chosen to lead Visit Fort Worth as the new Chairman of the Board Of Directors for Fiscal Year 2023.  The press release from Visit Fort Worth can be read here.

Robert Aldrich Jr. one of 679 attorneys to make it all 20 years FORT WORTH, TX – Nine Cantey Hanger LLP attorneys have been named Texas Super Lawyers for 2023 by Texas Monthly magazine. The entire list is in a special October issue of the magazine. Partner Robert Aldrich Jr.’s selection is a milestone. He has been recognized for the 20th time, every year there

    FORT WORTH and ELLIS COUNTY, TX.  — Cantey Hanger L.L.P. has affiliated with The Law Offices of Gregory E. Wilhelm, P.C., a three-attorney firm in Ellis County, Texas. Wilhelm is a former Ellis County Treasurer and respected former Texas Trial Court Judge in Ellis County. “Cantey Hanger is proud to join with Judge