Cantey Hanger Partner, John Polzer, and Associate, Joshua Michaels, gave a presentation today, June 10, 2019, on the Real Estate Licensing Act to Transwestern Real Estate’s Dallas office.  

This is our Immigration News and Updates page. Please also visit https://canteyhanger.com/practice-areas/immigration-law/ for information about our Immigration practice area as well as links to Immigration related websites. These updates are for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please contact Susan Lane at 817-877-2805. ____________________________________________ April 29, 2019 H-1B Premium Processing Update USCIS will

For immediate release For more information: Brian Newby bnewby@staging.poised-team.flywheelsites.com FORT WORTH – Brian Newby, who has served in numerous local, state and national leadership positions, has been elected Managing Partner of Cantey Hanger LLP. He replaces Michael Appleman, who had been Managing Partner since August, 2015. Appleman will continue with his practice areas focusing on

Cantey Hanger is pleased to announce that Laura Hallmon has been selected by Meritas, a global alliance of independent law firms, to serve a 3-year term on its U.S. Leadership Committee. The 12-person Committee is charged with developing appropriate strategy and action plans to maximize involvement and engagement of member firms in the United States. The

Cantey Hanger Partner, John Polzer, has written an article titled “Arbitration Carve Out Clauses: Tips and Traps” which appears in the Tarrant County Bar Association Bar Bulletin, May/June 2019.  Please click here to read the article.

FORT WORTH – The Texas Senate has voted unanimously to confirm Jason Boatright, a partner in the Dallas office of Cantey Hanger LLP, to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. The commission oversees the agency that inspects, supervises and regulates every phase of businesses related to alcoholic beverages, including manufacturing, sales and distribution. Boatright’s appointment begins

By Michelle Casady Law360 (April 8, 2019, 4:55 PM EDT) — A Fort Worth hospital has asked the Texas Supreme Court to dismiss claims it negligently served a patient soup that was so hot it burned her, arguing the patient’s counsel relied on unqualified expert witnesses. Baylor All Saints Medical Center, which operates as Baylor Scott & White All

Cantey Hanger Partner, Doug Clayton, has written an article “Frequently negotiated deal terms in M&A transactions” that appears in the March 29, 2019 edition of The Fort Worth Business Press.   Please click here to read the article.

Cantey Hanger Partner, Philip Vickers, is featured in an article titled “Promoting Pro Bono”.  This article appears in the SuperLawyers Texas Rising Stars 2019 edition, a Thomson Reuters publication.  Click here to read the article.

Cantey Hanger partner Sarah K Walls will speak  on  Right-to-Farm, Nuisance Suits against Pork Producers, and Ag-Gag laws at the annual Food +Beverage Environmental Conference in New Orleans on April 1. FBEC is the premier environmental event for professionals in the food and beverage industry, where attendees share knowledge of sustainable practices, environmental compliance, and

FORT WORTH, Tx. – Four Cantey Hanger attorneys have been recognized as “Texas Rising Stars” for 2019 by Texas Super Lawyers. The state list will appear in the April publication of Texas Monthly magazine. The four and the practice areas for which they were recognized are: Christopher A. Klement, Civil Rights; Derek Carson, Business litigation;

For immediate release For more information: Michael Appleman mappleman@staging.poised-team.flywheelsites.com DALLAS, TX – Jason Boatright, most recently a Justice with the Fifth District Court of Appeals (Dallas), has joined Cantey Hanger LLP as a Partner, Managing Partner Michael Appleman announced. Boatright will handle a variety of litigation and appellate matters in the Dallas and Fort Worth

January 22, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Baillie Hearne (512) 480-8014 bhearne@txbf.org Mr. Bryan S. David with Cantey Hanger LLP has been elected to membership in the Fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation. Fellows of the Foundation are selected for their outstanding professional achievements and their demonstrated commitment to the improvement of the justice system

Cantey Hanger Partner, John Polzer, along with Associate, Chris Brown, have written an article “Forum-selection clauses: Tips to enhance the chance for enforcement” which appears in the Fort Worth Business Press for January 25, 2019. <<Click here to read the article>>

Cantey Hanger partner, Bryan David, recently wrote an article about the choice of law.  Though his article focuses on how these rules apply to aircraft accident litigation, it discusses various choice of law standards employed in state and federal courts across the nation; the factors evaluated in the popular Restatement test; and, the practical considerations

Fort Worth Inc. Magazine’s January/February 2019 edition lists their “Top Attorneys” for 2018.  The “Top Attorneys” from Cantey Hanger are listed below along with their Practice Areas.  Congratulations to all. •  Aldrich, Jr., Robert •  Appleman, Michael •  Barkley, Mary •  Bartel, Harry •  Brisco, Brian •  Carson, Derek •  Cesare, Tawanna •  Clayton, Doug

Forbes recently reported on arguments made in the Fort Worth Court of Appeals in a proceeding filed by ExxonMobil to investigate claims of viewpoint discrimination in violation of free speech rights guaranteed under the US and Texas Constitutions. In the proceeding, ExxonMobil seeks pre-suit discovery from representatives of several California cities and counties, including the

FORT WORTH, TX –Brian Brisco and Joshua Ross have been admitted as equity partners in Cantey Hanger LLP, Managing Partner Michael Appleman announced. A native of Fort Worth, Brisco joined Cantey Hanger in 2010 after graduating from Baylor University School of Law. Ross, a graduate of St. Mary’s University School of Law, joined the firm

Cantey Hanger Partner, Ashley Parrish, is leading a discussion regarding “the insured’s failure to read the policy and how our two nations, separated by a common language, deal with this issue of potential contributory negligence” to be held at The Griffin Insurance Technical Forum in London, England on January 9, 2019.

Cantey Hanger Partner, Julie Bergkamp, will be speaking on “Intellectual Property, The Basics of IP and IP Related Agreements” at the TCBA Corporate Counsel Section Luncheon to be held Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at the Petroleum Club. Lunch is $30 for section members and $35 for all others, including those with late reservations. Please RSVP