Doug Clayton Named Chair of Junior Achievement Board   FORT WORTH, TX. – Doug Clayton, a Partner at Cantey Hanger LLP law firm, has been elected to serve as Chair of the Board of Directors of Junior Achievement of the Chisholm Trail (JACT). He follows Matt Kaudy, EVP and Chief Growth Officer with EECU. Junior […]

Harry Edward Bartel of Fort Worth, TX passed away on September 23, 2025 at the age of 83. Harry had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and died of complications related to that illness. Harry was born on June 26, 1942 in Red Bank, NJ to parents Harry and Doris and was an only child. Harry

        FORT WORTH – Partner Ryan Nordhaus and associate attorneys Andrew Boone and Cade Osbourn have joined Cantey Hanger. “We’re pleased to add a Partner in Dallas, and two associates we expect will learn and continue the legacy of a firm that has served clients with expertise and exactness for 143 years,” said

By Ethan Lennon During Texas’ 89th Legislative Session, Governor Abbott signed into effect a number of bills amending the Texas Business Organizations Code (TBOC). These amendments constitute part of Texas’ continued efforts to establish itself as a leading jurisdiction of choice for U.S. business organizations, challenging even Delaware in its business-friendly legal framework. Many of

By Ethan Lennon On June 20, 2025, Texas House Bill 40 was signed by Governor Greg Abbott. This Bill, which becomes effective on September 1, 2025, makes various amendments to Chapter 25A of the Texas Government Code, the statute which establishes and governs the new Texas Business Court, as well as to certain related provisions

By Ethan Lennon The State of Delaware has amended its Limited Liability Company Act effective August 1, 2025. Changes to the Delaware limited liability company law are closely followed across the nation because many out-of-state company organizers elect to form their LLCs in Delaware. Delaware’s LLC law also serves as a model for other states’

By Cassandra M. Payton Several years ago, I represented a husband and wife as Plaintiffs in a real estate fraud case. At the conclusion of a case hearing,the Defendant—a Realtor—confidently told me “you can’t squeeze blood out of a turnip” before he defiantly walked away. The Defendant thought that my clients could get nothing from him

By Taylor Borst Horses were one of our first means of transportation. Today, horses are a hobby for most owners or a lifestyle and source of income for breeders. In either scenario, having an accurate record of horse ownership is a vital legal concern for owners and potential buyers. Most breed associations, such as the

Traci Sunstrum, after a successful career working with oil & gas companies and private families, has joined Cantey Hanger as Chief Financial Officer. “Traci brings a wealth of financial and organizational experience that will enhance our outstanding accounting team,” said Managing Partner Brian Newby.  “She will add superior support services to our clients, attorneys, and

By Preston Polk February 24, 2025 If you’ve been keeping up with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), then you are well aware of the on-again, off-again nature of developments surrounding the reporting requirements. Since the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) rules implementing the CTA took effect January 1, 2024, there have been several

FORT WORTH, TX – At the Fort Worth Chamber (FWC) General Board Meeting on January 23, 2025, board members voted to approve the 2025 slate of Executive Board officers. The Chamber also recognized this year’s roster of Executive Board members, at-large board members, committee chairs, and area board chairs. Meeting monthly, the Executive Board is

 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.