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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 ... -
Board Appointments for David J. Beck
August 19, 2014 | News Article
David J. Beck has recently been appointed to The University of Texas Health and Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Development Board. UTHealth is the most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the... -
Beck Redden Secures Reversal and Rendition of a Take-Nothing Judgment in Lawyer Liability Matter
July 29, 2014 | News Article
On July 24, 2014, the Eastland Court of Appeals issued its decision rendering a take-nothing judgment in favor of the Firm’s client, DLA Piper US, LLP, in a long-running lawyer liability dispute. The case, Linegar v. DLA... -
Beck Redden Sponsors Houston Urban Debate League
July 14, 2014 | News Article
Beck Redden is a proud sponsor of the Houston Urban Debate League (HUDL), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has worked to reinstitute debate as an academic activity in Houston’s urban high schools. Beck Redden provided... -
David J. Beck and the Firm Recognized in The Legal 500 United States Edition
July 10, 2014 | News Article
In the 2014 edition of The Legal 500 United States David J. Beck was recognized as a Leading Litigation Trial Attorney and the firm was ranked as a leading law firm in the area of... -
Gretchen Sween Authors Article in Law 360
June 30, 2014 | News Article
Gretchen Sween's article "Don't Cry For Argentina - But Do Take Note" appeared in the June 27th edition of Law 360. Article attached. -
$57 Million Win On Appeal Over Riverwalk Hotel
June 18, 2014 | News Article
By a 9-0 vote, the Texas Supreme Court vindicated the Firm's clients in a case involving a property along the San Antonio Riverwalk. The case is HMC-Hotel Properties II L.P. v Keystone-Texas Property Holding Corp.,... -
David J. Beck Participated in Duke Law Center for Judicial Studies "Distinguished Lawyers' Series"
June 6, 2014 | News Article
On June 6, 2014, David J. Beck participated in the Duke Law Center for Judicial Studies “Distinguished Lawyers’ Series,” a highly selective bench-bar-academy conference that facilitates in-depth discussion of practical ways to address the most... -
Beck Redden Prevails in Arbitration
May 27, 2014 | News Article
Partner Fields Alexander and Associate Patrice Childress successfully secured a complete defense victory for clients in a Texas arbitration proceeding. The clients, a national real estate brokerage firm and two of its agents, were accused of... -
Chambers USA Rankings, 2014
May 23, 2014 | News Article
Five Beck Redden partners have been selected as 'Leaders in their Field' in the 2014 edition of Chambers USA - America's Leading Lawyers for Business. Recognized attorneys include David J. Beck: Trial Lawyers (Nationwide); Litigation: Energy... -
Tom Ganucheau Elected to the Board of the National Foundation for Judicial Excellence
May 6, 2014 | News Article
Tom Ganucheau has been elected as a board member of The National Foundation for Judicial Excellence and will serve on the Development Committee.The NFJE supports a strong, independent, responsive judiciary by providing officers of the courts... -
David J. Beck Wins Global Commercial Litigation Lawyer of the Year
April 28, 2014 | News Article
David J. Beck has been recognized by Who's Who Legal as the Commercial Litigation Lawyer of the Year 2014 at an awards ceremony held in New York on March 31. Mr. Beck received more votes from... -
Fifth Circuit Rules in Favor of Client in Deepwater Horizon Appeal
March 13, 2014 | News Article
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued its decision in a nationally significant dispute involving state-law civil penalty claims arising from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on February 24, 2014 .The Fifth... -
Six Attorneys Named to 2014 Texas Rising Stars List
March 7, 2014 | News Article
Six Beck Redden attorneys have been named as 2014 Texas Rising Stars by Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers: Connie Pfeiffer and Chad Flores in Appellate Law; Geoff Gannaway and Bryon Rice in Business Litigation; and Andrea Paterson... -
Beck Redden Named to National Law Journal's 2014 Litigation Boutique Hot List
February 5, 2014 | News Article
The National Law Journal has selected Beck Redden to the 2014 Litigation Boutique Hot List for a second year in a row. The annual list recognizes law firms of no more than 50 attorneys with proven track records of... -
Gretchen Sween Authors Article "Thinking Like An Appellate Lawyer"
January 22, 2014 | News Article
Gretchen Sween's article "Thinking Like An Appellate Lawyer" appeared in the winter edition of the Texas State Bar Litigation Section, News For The Bar. Article attached. -
Appellate Victory in High-Stakes Commercial Case
December 20, 2013 | News Article
Beck Redden successfully appealed a more-than $54 million judgment that had been rendered against Jacob Citrin and Citrin Holdings, LLC, after a jury found liability under a variety of theories that ranged from fraud to... -
Texas Supreme Court Leaves Victory Intact
December 19, 2013 | News Article
The Texas Supreme Court has denied review in a case that Beck Redden won in the court of appeals for Houston attorney George Fleming and his law firm. In Kinney v Fleming, the Supreme Court turned... -
Beck Redden Helps Obtain $285 Million Verdict in Wrongful Death Action
December 13, 2013 | News Article
On December 5, a Dimmit County jury awarded the family of Carlos Aguilar over $285 million in damages, exclusive of pre-and post-judgment interest. Mr. Aguilar was killed on May 29, 2012, when a drive shaft assembly detached... -
Matthew Whitley Authors Article on Expert Deposition Tips for Young Lawers for Law360
December 12, 2013 | News Article
Matthew Whitley's article entitled "Expert Deposition Tips for Young Lawyers" appeared in a recent issue of Law360. Article attached. -
Seven Partners Named to 2014 Super Lawyers Business Edition-Texas
November 22, 2013 | News Article
Thomson Reuters 2014 Super Lawyers Business Edition-Texas named seven Beck Redden partners to their annual list. Attorneys and practice areas include:David J. BeckBusiness LitigationTop 100 Texas Super Lawyers (2003-2013)Top 100 Houston Super Lawyers (2003-2013)Alistair DawsonBusiness LitigationTop... -
Best Lawyers® Names Redden and Webb as a "Lawyer of the Year" in Houston
November 12, 2013 | News Article
Joe Redden and Curt Webb were selected by their peers as a “Lawyer of the Year” in Houston in Best Lawyers® 2014 in the following areas:Joe Redden: Personal Injury Litigation – DefendantsCurt Webb: Product Liability Litigation –... -
Benchmark Litigation 2014
October 31, 2013 | News Article
For the second consecutive year, Beck Redden was named a “Highly Recommended” firm by Benchmark Litigation in its guide to America’s leading litigation firms and attorneys. In addition, David J. Beck and David Gunn were...