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Former Clients Sue Firm, Lawyer, for Breach of Fiduciary Duty

A group of former clients has filed a breach of fiduciary complaint in state district court against Dallas attorney Emil Lippe and his law firm, alleging they failed to file a motion in a U.S. Bankruptcy Court that lead to years of litigation and increased legal costs as part of an effort to collect a … Read More »

Condo Owners in Dispute Over Statement in Email

In a dispute between condominium owners, an Austin lawyer is suing a man for allegedly sending an email that the lawyer claims will prevent him from giving legal and business advice to his fellow condo owners.

How Law Firms Get Burned by a ‘Star’ Culture

Not only must a compensation system be presented and perceived as fair, a law firm leader must ensure that it is as fair as can be reasonably expected, consistent with that firm’s unique culture, say commentators Patrick J. McKenna and Edwin B. Reeser.

From Love to War: Top Books to Read this Summer

Here’s Michael Maslanka’s annual summer reading list — from love to business to war. So, don a Hawaiian shirt, rub in some sun screen, and fire up the e-reader.

School Days

As the associate executive director and general counsel for the Texas Association of School Boards Inc., Sedora Jefferson provides legal services to the association’s management and staff and seven affiliated entities including a purchasing cooperative that does more than $500 million annually in purchases and an investment pool with $8 billion in assets.

Operational procedure.

On each and every case we have 3 objectives.

Understanding The Order

  • Any & all or limited
  • Medical, billing, paid v. incurred
  • Getting the correct deposition questions or affidavit

Understanding The Custodian

  • Where to send it
  • Who to send it to
  • What to send with the request

Understanding The Client

  • Speaking with the client to understand what their expectations are
  • Finding out what sort of interaction they want from us
  • Learning a little about each case to know the timelines and key facts