Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann granted the 2023 Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet Scholarship to two high school seniors, Reed Smith and Brooke Sanchez. The Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet was established in 1978 with a mission to prepare students for careers in law, government, and law enforcement. Recipients must plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at […]

Following the Texas Senate’s passage of SB 1045, which would seek to add an additional intermediate appeals court, David Coale spoke with Law 360 about the potential issues posed by the court’s creation, calling the proposal a “solution in search of a problem.” “You don’t just wave a wand and start a new court,” Coale said. “So, I’m […]

The firm’s Rebecca Adams, Greg Brassfield, Pat Disbennett, and Barira Munshi have been recognized among the top young attorneys in the state as Texas Rising Stars for 2023. Honorees are selected by Thomson Reuters’ legal division to recognize outstanding lawyers under the age of 40 and those who have been practicing law for no more than 10 years. The firm’s […]

State legislators are debating several bills that could affect the lives of transgender Texans, including legislation that could keep minors from accessing gender-affirming care and target doctors who choose to help them. In an interview with Fox4News, the firm’s David Coale said that the state is, in essence, setting itself up for a legal battle […]

On February 15, LPHS attorney David Coale conducted a virtual Continuing Legal Education presentation for Dallas Bar Association members on “Recent Cases to Know from the Fifth Courts.” For years David has published the popular blog 600Camp about commercial cases in the U.S. Fifth Circuit, and 600Commerce about Texas’ Fifth District Court of Appeals, based in Dallas. His presentation covered recent significant rulings […]

LPHS is honored to be one of seven firms shortlisted for the “Texas Firm of the Year” award given by Benchmark Litigation. The winner will be announced during a dinner ceremony in New York City on March 15. These awards recognize the country’s most distinguished litigators and firms for their work over the past 12 months. […]

Congratulations to LPHS Associate Travis Jones, recognized in the 2023 edition of D Magazine’s Best Lawyers Under 40, which highlights some of North Texas’ top young lawyers. The annual list, published in the January issue, is compiled based on peer nominations, followed by close review by an independent panel of distinguished attorneys working in conjunction with the magazine’s […]

Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann has once again been named one of the best law firms in Texas in the prestigious Best Law Firms guide assembled by U.S. News and World Report  and The Best Lawyers in America.  The firm is listed in the top tier of regional rankings for litigation in the following practice areas: Researchers from U.S. News  and  Best Lawyers  evaluate thousands of responses from law […]

Chris Akin, a longtime partner of Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann and a highly experienced business litigator, has been named general counsel for the firm. In this important role Chris will monitor and respond to any ethical and client management issues for the firm, as well as oversee other administrative and operational matters. “Chris is highly respected […]

Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann is pleased to announce that attorney Cory Johnson has been selected to the National Black Lawyers Top 100 Lawyers in Texas. The National Black Lawyers recognizes the top 100 attorneys in each state who excel in their respective practice areas. The invitation-only group is based on current member referrals and independent research. […]