Congratulations to Matthew “Maff” Caponi, associate at the Kaplan Law Firm, who negotiated a $55,000 settlement for his client, Eli Winkelman, in a federal lawsuit against the City of Austin. Winkelman alleged Austin police used excessive force against her when, during the protest marches of May 2020, she attempted to film police arresting another protester.
Congratulations to Frank O. Carroll III, shareholder in Winstead’s Austin office. Carroll was included in the Super Lawyers “Up-and-Coming 100: 2024 Texas Rising Stars” Top List. Carroll is double-board-certified in civil trial law and property owners association law. His practice focuses on land use and real estate litigation. He represents developers, property owners’ associations, and nonprofit corporations in lawsuits before federal and state courts.
Congratulations to Noah Galton, partner in Jackson Walker’s Austin office. Galton was included in the Super Lawyers “Up-and-Coming 100: 2024 Texas Rising Stars” Top List. His practice focuses on condemnation/eminent domain and commercial litigation, including real estate, energy, governmental/sovereign immunity, and general business litigation. He has practiced in both state and federal courts and has appeared in dozens of administrative hearings.
Congratulations to Sarah Glaser, chair of Lloyd Gosselink’s Employment Law Practice Group. Glaser was included in the Super Lawyers “Up-and-Coming 100: 2024 Texas Rising Stars” Top List. Glaser practices employment law and litigation before federal and state courts, as well as administrative agencies, such as the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Texas Workforce Commission, and U.S. Department of Labor. Glaser has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star since 2019.
Congratulations to Laura Ramos James, of Ramos James Law. James was included in the Super Lawyers “Up-and-Coming 100: 2024 Texas Rising Stars” Top List. James is a plaintiff’s personal injury lawyer. She has earned membership in America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators, a recognition given to attorneys who have successfully litigated a matter with at least $2 million in alleged damages at stake. She is also a life member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, as well as the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. These recognitions are reserved for trial lawyers who have won million- and multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements, respectively.
Congratulations to Gabrielle Smith, principal at Lloyd Gosselink. Smith was included in the Super Lawyers “Up-and-Coming 100: 2024 Texas Rising Stars” Top List. Smith represents clients in litigation matters in state and federal courts. She also provides alternative dispute resolution services to clients. Prior to Lloyd Gosselink, Smith represented federal employees in discrimination complaints and appeals of adverse personnel actions before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Merit Systems Protection Board. She has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star since 2022.
Congratulations to Ilana R. Tanner, managing partner of the Law Office of Ilana R. Tanner, who was included in Glaser was included in the Super Lawyers “Up-and-Coming 50: 2024 Women Texas Rising Stars” Top List. Tanner is board-certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Tanner practices family law in Travis, Williamson, and Burnet counties. Her practice particularly focuses on defending families being investigated by Child Protective Services and preserving parental rights.
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