On June 1, 2025, The Vaught Law Firm, led by renowned family law attorney Jimmy Vaught, is excited to announce its merger with The Eggleston Law Firm, a distinguished family law practice in Austin. This strategic partnership aims to enhance the quality of legal services provided to clients and expand the firm’s reach in family law matters.
Cain & Skarnulis Welcomes Two New Associates
Both Case Donovan and John Garcia joined Cain & Skarnulis PLLC in early May. Case joins the firm as a senior associate whose practice focuses on civil litigation and defending lawsuits involving commercial and tort-based claims in state and federal courts across Texas. He also represents clients with matters involving contract disputes, construction defects, and professional negligence. John joins the …
Jimmy Vaught Law Firm Merges with Eggleston Law Firm
Austin, TX – April 15, 2025 – On June 1, 2025, The Vaught Law Firm, led by renowned family law attorney Jimmy Vaught, is excited to announce its merger with The Eggleston Law Firm, a distinguished family law practice in Austin. This strategic partnership aims to enhance the quality of legal services provided to clients and expand the firm’s reach …
Norton Rose Fulbright announces three new leadership roles within US real estate team
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has appointed Katie Van Dyk (Austin) as its US Head of Commercial Real Estate as well as John F. Young and Christine Fernandez Owen (Chicago) as the firm’s US Co-Heads of Projects Real Estate. Katie, John and Christine will support the firm’s US Head of Real Estate, John Jennings (San Antonio), in driving forward …
Western District of Texas Accepting Applications for Magistrate Vacancy
The Western District of Texas is accepting applications to fill a magistrate vacancy in San Antonio. The deadline to apply is May 16, 2025, at 5 p.m. CST. Download the official public notice here.
William Lachowsky Named Partner at Coldwell Bowes
Congratulations to Austin Bar member William Lachowsky, who has been named partner at Coldwell Bowes. William has been at the firm since 2018 and has been named to the Super Lawyers “Rising Star” list in Texas Monthly for the last six years. William has extensive experience handling divorces, marital property agreements, complex property division, child custody disputes, modifications, enforcements, SAPCRs, …
Robert Brown Named Partner at Latham & Watkins
Congratulations to Robert Brown, who has been named partner in Latham & Watkins’ Austin and Houston offices. Robert is a member of the firm’s Privacy & Cyber Practice and Corporate departments, and he advises clients across industries on compliance with data privacy and security laws and on the data privacy and security aspects of commercial agreements and complex corporate transactions. …
Gina Shishima Appointed Vice Chair of US Management Committee
Congratulations to Gina Shishima, who has been appointed vice chair of Norton Rose Fulbright’s US Management Committee. In this role, Gina will serve as the top advisor to Global and US Managing Partner Jeff Cody in leading the US legal practice, working with him to manage the firm’s daily operations and set its strategic direction. Prior to this appointment, Gina …
McCall, Parkhurst & Horton Welcomes New Of Counsel
Congratulations to Matt Hines, who has joined McCall, Parkhurst & Horton as of counsel and a member of the firm’s Elections & Disputes Department. He represents clients in trial and appellate courts on issues related to elections, public securities, municipal tax, transit, real estate, and utility districts. Matt advises counties, cities, school districts, and governmental entities on the legal and …
Sneed, Vine & Perry Opens New Office in Georgetown
Congratulations to Austin law firm Sneed, Vine & Perry, which recently expanded into Georgetown. The firm features 20 attorneys practicing a wide range of law. Sneed, Vine & Perry has been in operation since 1926.