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Texas Legislature, Governor Abbott Add Specialized Business Courts to Texas’ Civil Justice System

      By Preston Polk June 12, 2023 Legislation creating a separate system of trial and appellate courts for business disputes has received Governor Abbott’s signature; Texas joins nearly 30 other states with a specialized business court system. The 88th Texas Legislature made it a priority this session to consider whether Texas should add …

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Cantey Hanger Partner Julie Bergkamp becomes the fifth Executive-in-Residence (EIR) at TCU Neeley Business School

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 …

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A Look at the Proposal by FTC to Ban Non-Compete Agreements

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. …

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Cantey Hanger L.L.P. expands into Ellis County, Forms Alliance With Law Offices of Gregory Wilhelm

    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 …

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9 Attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers in America

It’s one thing for us to talk about Cantey Hanger; it’s another when Best Lawyers in America talks about Cantey Hanger. Congratulations to these nine outstanding Partners that have been recognized in the 2023 list of Best Lawyers.  Of special note is that Allan Howeth was in the first Best Lawyers list in 1983. Forty-one years later, he’s still the best. Name  (years selected) Category …

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Eleven Cantey Hanger Lawyers are Included in the 360 West Magazine Top Attorneys List for 2022

Please join us in congratulating our 360 West Magazine Top Attorneys for 2022: S.G Johndroe Eminent Domain Mary Barkley Eminent Domain Tawanna Cesare Family Law Julie Bergkamp Health Care Law David Speed Health Care Law Susan Lane Immigration Law Laura Hallmon Labor and Employment Jordan Parker Medical Malpractice / Defense Carol Traylor Medical Malpractice / …

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Cantey Hanger associates have been prime-time players in starting the Emerging Leaders United

Led by Michael Ackerman and Preston Polk, Cantey Hanger associates have been prime-time players in starting the Emerging Leaders United, a collaborative young professionals group supported by United Way of Tarrant County, Cantey Hanger and Guaranty Bank & Trust.  The group’s mission is to inspire, engage and empower young professionals to make a difference in …

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Tim Davis Selected Partner in Charge of Cantey Hanger LLP’s Dallas Office

DALLAS, TX – Tim Davis, a member of Cantey Hanger LLP’s Litigation Section, has been named Partner in Charge of the firm’s Dallas office. “In addition to being an outstanding attorney, Tim has the leadership skills and demeanor to lead our firm’s growth in the dynamic Dallas market,” said Managing Partner Brian Newby. Davis joined …

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Cantey Hanger Attorney Matthew Alagha a ‘Rising Star’

DALLAS, Tx. – Cantey Hanger attorney Matthew Alagha has been recognized as a “Texas Rising Star” for 2022 by Texas Super Lawyers. The state list will appear in the April publication of Texas Monthly magazine. Each year, approximately 2.5 percent of the eligible lawyers in the state are recognized. The annual selections are made using a patented, multi-phase …

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Partner Catherine Haws Joins Cantey Hanger LLP in Dallas; Associate Ali Mosser to Assist Litigators in Fort Worth

FORT WORTH, TX – Partner Catherine Bright Haws (Dallas office) and Associate Alexandra Mosser (Fort Worth office) have joined Cantey Hanger LLP. Haws earned her Bachelor’s degree in Economics from The University of Texas at Austin and her J.D. from the SMU Dedman School of Law. She is board certified in estate planning and probate …

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