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

FORT WORTH, TX – April F. Robbins has joined Cantey Hanger as a Partner in the Litigation Section and Carter Cooper, with a background in Family Law, is a new Associate in Litigation. ”April is a fantastic addition to the firm as she brings a depth and breadth of experience to further strengthen Cantey Hanger’s

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 /

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

Gregory B. Cox has had a broad range of experiences on his path to becoming the newest associate at Cantey Hanger LLP.  Greg has been an Executive Aide to Texas Governor Greg Abbott; a Judicial Intern for Chief Justice Jeff Rose of the 3rd District Court of Appeals; the Interim Chief of Staff for the

By Ali Mosser, Associate, Cantey Hanger LLP Texas is one of the few states which has not adopted the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act (UIDDA).  As such, out-of-state parties who wish to seek discovery from Texas individuals or entities must comply with a confusing set of rules found in the Texas Rules of Civil

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

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

FORT WORTH, TX – Lyndsay A. Newell, an attorney specializing in Family Law, and Jermaine Watson, an attorney specializing in Bankruptcy Law and Business Litigation, have joined Cantey Hanger LLP as Partners. William J. Gober, John M. Kash and Preston R. Polk have joined the firm as Associates. Lyndsay Newell joins Cantey Hanger from her

Brian Newby, Managing Partner of Cantey Hanger LLP, will be Vice Chairman of the Board of Visit Fort Worth for its 2022 fiscal year. Newby has been a Board member the past three years. Visit Fort Worth is the official destination marketing organization of the 13th-largest city in the U.S., dedicated to promoting Fort Worth

FORT WORTH, TX – Brian Newby, Managing Partner of Cantey Hanger LLP, has been selected to receive the 2021 Law “Good Scout” Award from The Longhorn Council, Boy Scouts of America. The Longhorn Council annually recognizes “a respected attorney in the Fort Worth and Arlington areas who is known for integrity, strong character and community

Cantey Hanger attorney Christopher A. Brown is an inaugural honoree of a Texas A&M School of Law Legacy Alumni Award. Chris, a 2014 graduate of the Law School, was recognized by the Alumni Board with its Rising Star Award. He graduated from A&M in 2014 and joined Cantey Hanger that year. Chris earned his bachelor’s

Lee Kirner, Partner in Cantey Hanger’s Dallas office, has been named Texas Banking & Finance Lawyer of the Year by The Lawyer Network.  Kirner’s practice areas include Corporate/Securities, Business Law, Banking, Intellectual Property and Real Estate.  The Lawyer Network finds specialists for global legal business requirements. Most businesses and their directors will have knowledge of qualified

FORT WORTH, TX – Eleven Cantey Hanger LLP attorneys have been named Texas Super Lawyers for 2021 by Texas Monthly magazine. The entire list is in a special October issue of the magazine. “Attorneys are selected after a statewide nomination process, review of resumes, peer evaluation by practice area and independent research. Each candidate is

Partner Derek Carson’s article on the relevance of the Miller Act to contractors seeking work on federal construction projects has been published online by CityBizList. https://www.citybiz.co/article/126985/no-one-to-lien-onan-introduction-to-the-miller-act/

Published Aug. 17, 2021 by Texas Lawyer online. Under the “qui tam” provisions of the False Claims Act (“FCA”), a private “relator” may bring a suit on behalf of the federal government to recover damages sustained by the government in paying false claims.  An example of a false claim might be a physician’s claim for

Cantey Hanger wishes to extend its heartiest congratulations to six of our attorneys who have been recognized for their exemplary talents and professional expertise, as voted upon by peers and to be included in the 28th edition of The Best Lawyers in America by Woodward/White, Inc. Michael Appleman – Trust and Estates and Litigation – Trust

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUSTIN (July 16, 2021) ­­− Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS) announced Cantey Hanger Partner Mary H. Barkley received Board Certification in Civil Appellate Law. Board Certification is a voluntary designation program certifying Texas attorneys in 25 specific areas of law. Board Certified attorneys must be licensed for at least five years,