During Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15), The Texas Lawbook featured narratives from attorneys across the state. The firm’s Monica Rey Bailey shared her family history and how her parents and ancestors shaped her life in “The Broad Span of ‘Hispanic’.” “There may be a specific box for me to check on certain […]
Three Chamblee Ryan Attorneys Honored on 2018 Texas Super Lawyers List
The firm’s William H. Chamblee, Jeffrey W. Ryan and Douglas R. Lewis have again been honored among the state’s top attorneys on the annual Texas Super Lawyers list. This marks the 13th consecutive year that Mr. Chamblee has been honored in the category of General Litigation; Mr. Ryan has been named for 11 consecutive years […]
Matt Loving Named as “Rising Star” by AIOLA
The firm’s Matt Loving has been named as a “Rising Star” by the American Institute of Legal Advocates. Recognized by the AIOLA in the area of personal injury law, Matt also practices in commercial litigation, medical malpractice and premises liability law. Born and raised in East Texas, he received his undergraduate degree from the University […]
Bill Chamblee and Jeff Ryan Earn National Best Lawyers Honors
Bill Chamblee and Jeff Ryan have been named among the nation’s top legal practitioners in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. The publication, launched in 1983, recognizes the top 5 percent of practicing attorneys in the nation and is based on millions of peer-reviewed nominations and extensive research. Mr. Chamblee is recognized […]
Jeffrey W. Ryan and Jarad Kent Obtain Favorable Verdict for East Texas Doctor
Jeff Ryan and Jarad Kent obtained a favorable verdict for an East Texas Doctor after a four day jury trial. Plaintiffs asked for in excess of $2.5M from the jury during their closing arguments, claiming assault and false imprisonment, in addition to negligence, gross negligence, and malice. After 3 hours of deliberations, the jury was […]
The Power of Collective Bargaining Agreements and How One of the Most Powerful Labor Unions in the United States Failed Its Members
By: Dylan J. Smith A collective bargaining agreement (“CBA”) is a written legal contract between an employer and organized labor that sets down and defines conditions of employment and procedures for dispute resolution. Typically, a CBA is the result of a process of collective bargaining between an employer and a labor union representing the employer’s […]
Legally Prescribed Medication, the Section 40.327(B) Notice of the Likelihood of Posing Significant Safety Risks, and the Motor Carrier Employer’s Dilemma
By: Jarad L. Kent; Betty S. Young In January of 2018, the Office of General Counsel and Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance of the Department of Transportation provided guidance on 49 C.F.R. Part 40, providing a question and answer on a Medical Review Officer’s reporting obligations under 49 C.F.R. §40.135 and §40.327 […]
Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act – Public perception can mean more than actual existence
By: Monica Rey Bailey Regardless of if the shirt fits, think twice before you wear it. Under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (“DTPA”), what a business or individual puts forth to the general public can be held deceptive regardless of the actual relationship between the parties. We recently came across this issue in a […]
Appellate Court Upholds Jury Verdict in Favor of Plastic Surgeon
A Texas appeals panel has upheld a take-nothing jury verdict against a North Texas woman who lost her malpractice case against a local plastic surgeon, finding that the jury instructions were proper and that the woman cannot get another trial. The physician was represented at the original trial by the firm’s Bill Chamblee. The plaintiff’s […]
Bill Chamblee Named to D Magazine’s 2018 List of Best Lawyers in Dallas
The firm is pleased to announce that name partner Bill Chamblee has been named to the list of D Magazine’s Best Lawyers in Dallas for 2018. This marks the fifth consecutive year that Mr. Chamblee has appeared on the elite list, which is compiled by the publication’s editors based on nomination from lawyers across North […]
