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Transactional Partner Sara Collins Norman Joins Cantey Hanger LLP in Fort Worth

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 …

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THE SEARCH WARRANT

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.     …

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Choosing the Right Entity Structure

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 …

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Cantey Hanger Selected as Tarrant County Bar Foundation’s Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year

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 …

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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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