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Beck Redden Assists Client With Mandamus Victory in U.S. Court of Appeals
March 24, 2015 | News Article
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit finalized an important decision regarding the enforcement of clauses under which parties to commercial contracts choose in advance a forum for any disputes. In its decision,... -
BECK REDDEN AUSTIN OFFICE MOVES
March 20, 2015 | News Article
To accommodate expanding ranks of lawyers and staff, the Beck Redden LLP Austin office has moved to the nineteenth floor of the Bank of America Center – a 26-floor building on Austin’s historic Congress Avenue,... -
Texas Bar Foundation Gives David J. Beck Statewide Recognition
March 18, 2015 | News Article
David J. Beck has been selected as one of six 2015 recipients of the Texas Bar Foundation’s Outstanding 50 Year Lawyer Award. The award recognizes attorneys whose practice has spanned 50 years or more and... -
Eric J.R. Nichols Inducted Into the American College of Trial Lawyers
March 9, 2015 | News Article
Eric J.R. Nichols has been inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers at the annual spring meeting held February 28 in Key Biscayne, Florida. Fellowship in the College is among the highest... -
Six Attorneys Named to 2015 Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star List
March 6, 2015 | News Article
Chris Cowan, Chad Flores, Andrea Paterson, William Peterson, Bryon Rice and Alex Roberts were all named as 2015 Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers - Texas Rising Stars.Attorneys were recognized in the following practice areas:Appellate - Chad Flores and William PetersonBusiness Litigation/General Litigation... -
Alex Roberts to Receive UH Law Center Alumni Association Rising Star Award
February 13, 2015 | News Article
Alex Roberts will be honored with a “Rising Star Award” by the University of Houston Law Center’s Alumni Association. The award will be presented at a special ceremony that will be held prior to the law... -
Oil and Gas Success in the Texas Supreme Court
February 5, 2015 | News Article
On January 30, 2015, the Texas Supreme Court handed down a significant ruling for the Firm’s client. The decision is Charles G. Hooks III v. Samson Lone Star, Limited Partnership. The case involves a large number... -
Beck Redden Selected to The National Law Journal's Litigation Boutique Hot List for 2015
February 2, 2015 | News Article
For the third consecutive year, The National Law Journal has selected Beck Redden to the Litigation Boutique Hot List for 2015. The annual list recognizes law firms of no more than 50 attorneys with proven... -
Five Partners Named Leaders In Their Field by Chambers USA, 2015
January 29, 2015 | News Article
Five Beck Redden partners have been selected as “Leaders in Their Field ” in the 2015 edition of Chambers, USA-America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Recognized attorneys in the area of litigation include David J. Beck –... -
Supreme Court of the United States Appoints William Peterson to Brief and Argue Mata v. Holder
January 20, 2015 | News Article
The Supreme Court of the United States has appointed William Peterson to brief and argue Mata v. Holder, No 14-185 (U.S.), a case that will go before the Justices for decision later this spring. Mr.... -
Bryon Rice Honored By Texas Bar Foundation
January 16, 2015 | News Article
Bryon Rice 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... -
Marcos Rosales Prevails at Trial; Chad Flores Secures Affirmance on Appeal
January 13, 2015 | News Article
Beck Redden trial attorney, Marcos Rosales, obtained a unanimous jury verdict for a national real estate brokerage firm in a breach of contract lawsuit. The firm client facilitated the sale of real estate, but was... -
William Peterson Receives Board Certification in Civil Appellate Law
January 12, 2015 | News Article
William Peterson has been certified as a specialist in civil appellate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. As a member of the Beck Redden appellate section, Will now shares this distinction with partners David Gunn, Russell... -
Alex B. Roberts Elected to the Partnership
December 31, 2014 | News Article
Beck Redden LLP is pleased to announce that Alex B. Roberts has been elected to the Partnership of the Firm. Roberts joined Beck Redden as an Associate in 2007. He is a 2002 graduate of... -
Beck Redden Secures Complete Defense Victory in Clean Air Act Citizen Suit
December 18, 2014 | News Article
On December 17, 2014, United States District Judge David Hittner issued Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and a Final Judgment denying plaintiffs’ request for $642 million in civil penalties and rendering a complete... -
Beck Redden Recognized as a "Go-To" Advocate For Lawyers by Law360
November 19, 2014 | News Article
Beck Redden has been selected by Law360 as a a powerhouse in Texas known for handling multimillion-dollar disputes involving some of the state's most prominent law firms. Complete article attached. -
Texas Supreme Court Win
October 20, 2014 | News Article
On October 17, 2014 the Texas Supreme Court upheld a victory for Beck Redden client ExxonMobil Corp. in a case involving a holdup at a service station (Chan Park v. ExxonMobil Corp). Chan Park filed suit... -
Victory On Appeal
October 19, 2014 | News Article
On October 9, 2014 the Houston 14th Court of Appeals unanimously ruled in favor of Beck Redden’s client Mission Petroleum Carriers. The case involved the company’s employee benefit plan, which provides a variety of benefits... -
Fields Alexander Inducted into ABOTA
October 15, 2014 | News Article
Fields Alexander has been inducted into the Houston Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates ("ABOTA"). ABOTA works to preserve our nation's jury system and to elevate the standards of integrity, honor and courtesy... -
Beck Redden Obtains Complete Defense Verdict in Products Liability Trial
October 13, 2014 | News Article
Partners Alistair Dawson and Michael Richardson obtained a complete defense verdict for a client in a products liability lawsuit. The firm client, an international manufacturer of valves, was sued in Texas state court for defective... -
Summary Judgment Granted in Patent Case
October 8, 2014 | News Article
United States District Judge Lee Rosenthal granted summary judgment to firm client First Call Network, Inc. on September 29th. TechRadium, Inc. sued First Call in the Galveston Division of the Southern District of Texas for alleged... -
Attorneys Named to 2014 Texas and Houston Super Lawyers
September 15, 2014 | News Article
David J. Beck ranked number 1 in the top 10 of Thomson Reuters' 2014 edition of Texas Super Lawyers for the second year in a row. David Gunn were also selected for the Texas Top 100... -
Denial of Motion to Dismiss Affirmed on Appeal
August 28, 2014 | News Article
On August 27, the First Court of Appeals affirmed denial of a trial court’s motion to dismiss under Chapter 74 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code. This returns the case to the trial court... -
Fifth Circuit Reinstates Oil & Gas Claims in Favor of Beck Redden Clients
August 27, 2014 | News Article
On August 12, 2014, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a decision in favor of the Firm’s clients, Breton Energy and Conn Energy, in an important oil and gas dispute... -
Best Lawyers Names Nichols and Post as a “Lawyer of the Year”
August 21, 2014 | News Article
Eric J.R. Nichols and Russell Post were selected by their peers as a “Lawyer of the Year” in Best Lawyers 2015 in the following areas: Eric J. R. Nichols - Austin, Criminal Defense: White Collar ...