On June 6, the Texas Lawyer editorial department hosted a roundtable discussion in Houston, “Domestic Relations: How to Make Your Case in Family Court.” Panelists included 312th District Judge David Farr, 308th District Judge James Lombardino and 247th Associate Judge Meca Walker. This is the first part of the discussion.

In a case of first impression, a state district court judge has ruled that a Dallas law firm cannot place a lien on its ex-client’s $100,000 state crime victim’s restitution payment as part of a contingent attorney fee contract.

I am grateful for my speaking gigs over the last 25 years. A friend who’s a new lawyer asked what advice I would give aspiring speakers. Here are 10 things attorneys can do to excel in front of an audience.

Winstead shareholder Greta Cowart knew she’d have a busy summer, with employer clients calling for advice about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. But, ever since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down §3 of the Defense of Marriage Act of 1996 (DOMA), she’s been fielding calls about what that ruling means for employee-benefit plans.

A business dispute arose 10 years after a sale of shares. Now, a firm and one of its lawyers find themselves defending litigation brought by an unhappy ex-client.