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Five Wick Phillips Attorneys Recognized for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2019 Edition

Dallas, Texas, August 15, 2018 – Michael Bailey, Erika Bright, Andrew Gould, Brant Martin and Bryan Wick have been selected for inclusion in the...
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Erika Bright to Speak on Insurance Concepts at 2018 Graduate Texas Trust School

Dallas, Texas, July 16, 2018 – Erika Bright will speak on Insurance Concepts for professionals and entities serving as trustees at the 2018 Graduate...
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Brant Martin Honored by the Texas Bar Foundation

Fort Worth, Texas, July 12, 2018 – Litigation partner Brant Martin has been elected to membership in the Fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation....
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Erika Bright to Serve as a Featured Panelist at 15th Annual Course on Advanced Insurance Law

Dallas, Texas, June 27, 2018 – Erika Bright will serve as a featured panelist on “Menchaca - Texas Bad Faith's Return from the Ashes”...
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The Supreme Court Signals That Overtime Exemptions Will Be Interpreted Fairly (not Stringently), Marking a Shift in Favor of Employers

Last month, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of treating automobile service advisors as exempt from overtime and, in so doing, appears to have...
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D Magazine Names Six Wick Phillips Partners to Its Best Lawyers List

Dallas, Texas, April 30, 2018 – D Magazine has named Michael Bailey, Erika Bright, David Drez, Andrew Gould, Jerry Harris and Amy LaValle to...
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Four Wick Phillips Partners Speak at ACC In-House Symposium

Dallas, Texas, April 27, 2018 – Four Wick Phillips partners spoke today at the Association of Corporate Counsel’s Annual In-House Symposium at the Westin...
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Fort Worth Business Press Honors Wick Phillips Partner Jacob Fain with 40 Under 40 Recognition

Fort Worth, Texas, April 16, 2018 – The Fort Worth Business Press (FWBP) has recognized Wick Phillips litigation partner Jacob Fain as one of...
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Bryan Wick and Jason Rudd Co-Author Chapters in Prominent Bankruptcy Publications

Dallas, Texas, March 26, 2018 – Bryan Wick and Jason Rudd recently co-authored chapters in Commercial Bankruptcy Litigation and Strategic Alternatives for and Against Distressed...
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In Memoriam – Kristin Jordan Harkins (1959-2018)

Collin County, Texas, March 23, 2018 – It is with great sadness that Wick Phillips announces the passing of intellectual property partner Kristin Jordan...
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Super Lawyers Names Six Wick Phillips Attorneys to Rising Stars List

Dallas, Texas, March 19, 2018 – Six Wick Phillips attorneys have been named to the Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers for 2018. The list...
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Dodd-Frank “Whistleblowers” Must Report to SEC to Bring a Valid Retaliation Claim

“Whistleblower” anti-retaliation protections under the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act only apply to employees who actually report information to the SEC, according to a unanimous U.S....
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Wick Phillips Opens New Office in Collin County

Dallas, Texas, March 5, 2018 – Wick Phillips is pleased to announce the opening of its Collin County office. The Collin County office strengthens the...
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Wick Phillips Expands Intellectual Property Practice

Dallas, Texas, March 1, 2018 – Wick Phillips announced today the expansion of its Intellectual Property practice with former Conley Rose group. “The new...
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Year in Review

Wick Phillips had a tremendous year in 2017, thanks to the trust of our valued clients and the dedication of our team members. We...
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Top Five 2017 Employment Law Developments You Need to Know for 2018

1. Another Employer Targeted for Background Check Violations Pays the Price. Add Target to the list of employers who have had to pay big settlement...
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Brant Martin Speaks to Dallas-Fort Worth’s Channel 5 News About Climate Change Case in Tarrant County

Brant Martin, a litigation partner in the firm's Fort Worth office, spoke to Dallas-Fort Worth's Channel 5 News on January 11, 2018, about this week's climate...
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Jordan Bethea and Molly Jones Elevated to Partner

Dallas, Texas, January 10, 2018 – Wick Phillips announced today it has promoted Jordan Bethea and Molly Jones to partners of the firm, effective...
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The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Elects Daniel McCarthy as New Fellow

Fort Worth, Texas, November 29, 2017 – Fort Worth partner Daniel McCarthy has been elected as a Fellow of the American College of Trust...
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Wick Phillips Included in 2018 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”

Dallas, Texas, November 7, 2017 – The 2018 Edition of U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" has ranked Wick Phillips among top...
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Wick Phillips Expands Labor and Employment Capabilities with Brett Myers

Dallas, Texas, September 19, 2017 – Wick Phillips has bolstered its Labor and Employment practice by adding partner Brett Myers, who is Board Certified...
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Texas Super Lawyers Names 11 Wick Phillips Partners to its 2017 List

Dallas, Texas, September 8, 2017 – Eleven Wick Phillips partners have been named to Texas Super Lawyers for 2017. Erika Bright, Andrew Gould, Jeffrey...
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After the Storm: What You Need to Know Now to Preserve and Maximize Your Insurance Claim

As insured businesses and individuals grapple with the massive property damage and income losses resulting from Hurricane Harvey, keep these basic points in mind...
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Insurance Claims for Hurricane Harvey-Last Chance to Limit Application of HB 1774

Insureds that have suffered property damage or business interruption losses because of Hurricane Harvey should strongly consider making their insurance claims today to limit...
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Hurricane Harvey, Insurance Claims and HB 1774—Waiting May Cost You

Hurricane Harvey is causing unprecedented destruction in Texas. To best protect themselves, insureds should be aware of a new Texas law that limits recovery...
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The Best Lawyers in America© 2018 Recognizes Three Wick Phillips Attorneys

Dallas, Texas, August 15, 2017 – Wick Phillips announced today that Erika Bright, Brant Martin and Bryan Wick have been selected for inclusion in...
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Daniel McCarthy to be a Featured Panelist for ABA’s Webinar on Equity Compensation Issues for Employees of Partnerships and Corporations

Wick Phillips partner Daniel McCarthy will be a co-panelist for "Equity Compensation and Executive Compensation Issues for Partnerships and Other Privately Held Business," a webinar hosted...
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Five Fort Worth Attorneys Selected as Top Attorneys by 360 West Magazine

Fort Worth, Texas, July 5, 2017 – 360 West Magazine has selected five Fort Worth-based Wick Phillips’ attorneys as “Top Attorneys,” including partners David...
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Andrew M. Gould Inducted as Fellow of the College of Labor & Employment Lawyers

Dallas, Texas, June 26, 2017 – Dallas partner Andrew M. Gould has been elected as a Fellow of the College of Labor & Employment...
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Wick Phillips Wins M&A Deal of the Year Award for Krestmark Sale

Dallas, Texas, May 25, 2017 – Wick Phillips was awarded D CEO Magazine’s “M&A Deal of the Year” award for its work advising Krestmark...
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Wick Phillips Recognized as One of the Largest Firms in North Texas

Dallas, Texas, May 25, 2017 – The Dallas Business Journal’s “The List” has recognized Wick Phillips as one of the largest law firms in...
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Three Wick Phillips Partners Recognized as “Best Lawyers in Dallas” by D Magazine

Dallas, Texas, May 15, 2017 – Wick Phillips is honored to announce three of our attorneys have been recognized by D Magazine as “Best...
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Do You Need E&O Coverage?

By Erika L. Bright, Partner/Head of Insurance Coverage Practice erika.bright@wickphillips.com 214.740.4050 It is widely known that certain professionals - doctors, lawyers, accountants, architects, engineers, etc. – need...
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Making the Most of Additional Insured Coverage

By Erika L. Bright, Partner/Head of Insurance Coverage Practice erika.bright@wickphillips.com 214.740.4050 “Additional insured” status means that your company is insured under the policy of another entity, the...
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2017: Review Your Insurance Coverage and Make It Work for You

By Erika L. Bright, Partner/Head of Insurance Coverage Practice erika.bright@wickphillips.com 214.740.4050 As 2017 begins, decision makers should take two key steps to protect your company through insurance:...
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Wick Phillips Promotes Three Attorneys to Partners

Wick Phillips named three new partners to the firm’s Dallas office. Darla Gabbitas, Noah Nadler, and Rob Wills have been promoted by the firm,...
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2016: Millions in Insurance Recoveries for Wick Phillips Clients

Wick Phillips’ Insurance Coverage Group represented corporate clients in recovering more than $18 million of insurance payments under liability and property policies in 2016....
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Wick Phillips Partner Andrew Gould Named to The Dallas 500

Wick Phillips proudly announces that Partner Andrew Gould is featured in D CEO Magazine’s The Dallas 500, a special publication from D Magazine Partners,...
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Wick Phillips Ranks Among U.S. News – Best Lawyers 2017 “Best Law Firms”

Wick Phillips, a Texas-based business law firm with locations in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Austin, is proud to receive National and Dallas/Fort Worth rankings...

Wick Phillips Advises Krestmark Industries in its $240 million Sale to Headwaters Incorporated

Wick Phillips, a full service business law firm based in Dallas, Texas, served as the legal counsel to Krestmark Industries, L.P. (“Krestmark”) in its...
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Three Wick Phillips Partners Recognized by Best Lawyers®

Wick Phillips is proud to announce that three of its partners were recognized in the 2017 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. The...
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Ten Wick Phillips Attorneys Named 2016 Super Lawyers

Ten Wick Phillips attorneys have been named 2016 Texas Super Lawyers in six different practice areas: Appellate, Business Litigation, Employment and Labor, Intellectual Property...
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Wick Phillips Attorney Ethan Minshull Leads Effort to Build Habitat for Humanity homes with Dallas Bar Association

Ethan Minshull, a litigation attorney with Wick Phillips, has been an integral part of the Dallas Bar Association’s Home Project, leading the project as...
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Wick Phillips Attorneys Named 2016 “Best Lawyers in Dallas” by D Magazine

The law firm of Wick Phillips congratulates three of its partners selected for inclusion in D Magazine’s “Best Lawyers in Dallas 2016.” The Firm’s...
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State Representative Morgan Meyer Joins Wick Phillips as Partner

Wick Phillips announced today that Texas State Representative Morgan Meyer (R – Dallas) has joined the firm as a partner in the Dallas office....
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Wick Phillips Welcomes Jason Rudd as Head of Bankruptcy Practice

Jason Rudd, a highly regarded bankruptcy lawyer, joins Wick Phillips with more than 16 years of experience in all stages of the commercial Chapter...
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Wick Phillips Welcomes New Associate to Corporate Section

Summer Allen joins Wick Phillips as a transactional associate in the firm’s expanding Corporate section. She will be representing both public and private clients...
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Wick Phillips Bolsters Corporate and Finance Practices by Adding Partner John Adolph

Wick Phillips continues its course of strategic growth by adding hand-picked talent. The firm’s most recent addition is John Adolph, a partner in the...
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Wick Phillips Strengthens Insurance Coverage and Commercial Litigation Practice Groups with New Partner

Wick Phillips has strengthened its insurance coverage and commercial litigation practices with the addition of Charles “Chuck” Keeble, Jr., joining the firm as a...
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Eight Attorneys from Wick Phillips Selected to the Super Lawyers 2016 Texas Rising Stars List

Eight attorneys from Wick Phillips have been selected to the 2016 Texas Rising Stars list. Each year, Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters publication, selects...
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Wick Phillips Adds Two Commercial Litigation Attorneys

Wick Phillips is pleased to announce the expansion of the firm’s commercial litigation team with the addition of Greg Brassfield and Zachary Farrar. Greg...
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Wick Phillips Secures Appellate Victory for California Employers in Case of First Impression

In a case of first impression, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has affirmed a decision denying a former temporary worker’s...
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Jacob Fain Promoted to Partner

Wick Phillips is pleased to announce that Jacob Fain was recently promoted to Partner of the firm in the Ft. Worth office. His experience...
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Wick Phillips Partner Andrew Gould Named to D CEO’s List of Most Influential Business Leaders in Dallas-Fort Worth

Andrew Gould, a board certified labor and employment partner at the law firm of Wick Phillips, has been selected for inclusion in “The Dallas...
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Wick Phillips Secures Complete Defense Verdict in Breach of Contract Case

On October 19, 2015, after nearly two weeks of trial, a 12-member Laredo, Texas jury took only a few hours to return a unanimous...
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Brad Mahanay, partner at Wick Phillips, represented Teakwood Capital in a major growth capital investment in Stratfor

Brad Mahanay, partner at Wick Phillips, represented Teakwood Capital in a major growth capital investment in Stratfor. Teakwood Capital is a Dallas, Texas private...
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Wick Phillips Expands Intellectual Property Practice

Wick Phillips is pleased to announce the expansion of the firm’s intellectual property practice with the addition of Amy LaValle and Jerry C. Harris,...
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Eleven Attorneys from Wick Phillips Selected to the 2015 Texas Super Lawyers List

DALLAS, TX, 2015 Wick Phillips LLP is pleased to announce that eleven attorneys have been selected to the 2015 Texas Super Lawyers list in seven...
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Noah Nadler Joins Wick Phillips as Senior Associate

DALLAS, TEXAS - JUNE 19, 2015 Wick Phillips, a full-service business law firm with offices in Dallas, Fort Worth and Austin, Texas, announces that Noah...
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Wick Phillips Secures Appellate Victory in Case Involving Allegations of Fraud and Breach of Fiduciary Duty

DALLAS, TX, 2015 On July 31, 2015, the Fifth District Court of Appeals in Dallas, Texas affirmed a trial court’s ruling on behalf of the...
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Three Attorneys from Wick Phillips Listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2016

Three attorneys from Wick Phillips have been named in The Best Lawyers in America® 2016, a peer-review honor for the legal profession. Erika Bright,...
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David Drez, Wick Phillips Partner, Prevails in Oil and Gas Dispute at Texas Supreme Court

(June 23, 2015) Wick Phillips earned another victory in a five year legal battle with Oklahoma-based energy giant Chesapeake Energy. On June 12, the Supreme...
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Six Wick Phillips Lawyers Honored by Texas Super Lawyers as 2015 Rising Stars

DALLAS, TX-MARCH 30, 2015 Six Wick Phillips lawyers—Michael Bailey, Joseph Callister, Jacob Fain, Rob Schroeder, Seema Tendolkar, and Rob Wills—from the firm’s Dallas and Fort...
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David Drez, Wick Phillips Partner, Comments on Gas Royalty Payments Case before the Texas Supreme Court

(Fort Worth Star-Telegram, March 28, 2015) In an appeal to the Texas high court, Chesapeake Energy is defending how it deducted post-production costs from royalty...
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Chesapeake Fights Royalty Ruling at Texas High Court

(Law 360, March 26, 2015) During oral argument before the Texas Supreme Court, Chesapeake and the Hyder family, represented by Wick Phillips, were sharply at...
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Chesapeake Suit To Decide Who Foots The Gas Delivery Bill

(Law 360, March 23, 2015) The Texas Supreme Court justices heard arguments on March 24 in a Chesapeake Energy Corp. royalty dispute that has the...
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Wick Phillips Promotes Two Attorneys to Partner

DALLAS, TEXAS, JANUARY 29, 2015 Mr. Callister practices in the Firm’s commercial litigation department and has represented clients in a variety of complex litigation disputes,...
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Wick Phillips Named to Best Law Firms 2015

DALLAS – NOV. 17, 2014 Wick Phillips has been named to the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® list of Best Law Firms in 2015. Jointly...
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Best Lawyers in America Names Three Wick Phillips Attorneys to 2015 List

DALLAS OCT. 17, 2014 Three lawyers from Wick Phillips have been listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2015. Peer-selected for inclusion in the publication’s...
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Super Lawyers Names Nine Wick Phillips Attorneys to 2014 Texas List

DALLAS SEPT. 6, 2014 Nine Wick Phillips attorneys have been recognized by Texas Super Lawyers for 2014. Named to the 2014 list are Erika L. Bright,...
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Wick Phillips Moves Dallas Office to 3131 McKinney

DALLAS, TEXAS – MAY 29, 2014 Wick Phillips has moved its Dallas headquarters to 3131 McKinney Avenue, Suite 100. The new headquarters features 12,736 square...
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Texas Board Certifies Jeffrey W. Hellberg, Jr. in Civil Trial Law

DALLAS, TEXAS – MAY 12, 2014 Jeffrey W. Hellberg, Jr., a partner in the litigation section of Wick Phillips and head of its appellate section,...
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Wick Phillips Co-Founder Todd Phillips Honored by the Texas Bar Foundation

DALLAS, APRIL 30, 2014 Todd Phillips, a Partner and co-founder of Wick Phillips, L.L.P., has been elected to membership in the Fellows of the Texas...
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Five Wick Phillips Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine

DALLAS, TEXAS – MARCH 18, 2014 Five Wick Phillips attorneys have been named Texas Rising Stars in 2014 by Super Lawyers Magazine–Joseph Callister, Mario Perez...
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Chesapeake Loses Appeal of Royalty Suit Brought by Fort Worth Family

FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MARCH 7, 2014 BY JIM FUQUAY - JFUQUAY@star-telegram.com Chesapeake Energy improperly deducted expenses from royalty payments and violated other terms of its...
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Wick Phillips Wins Oil and Gas Appeal Against Chesapeake

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – MARCH. 7, 2014 Wick Phillips has won a significant oil and gas appeal and a judgment in excess of $1 million...
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D.C Sauter Joins Wick Phillips as Partner

DALLAS - FEB. 20, 2014 D.C. Sauter has been named a partner with Wick Phillips, a full service business law firm based in Dallas, where...
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Erika Bright Joins Wick Phillips as Partner

DALLAS - FEB. 18, 2014 Erika Bright has been named a partner with Wick Phillips, a full service business law firm based in Dallas. A...
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Super Lawyers Names Seven Wick Phillips Attorneys to 2013 Texas List

DALLAS, TEXAS – SEPT. 9, 2013 Seven Wick Phillips attorneys have been recognized by Texas Super Lawyers for 2013. Named to the 2013 list are David...
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Wick Phillips Advises Holland Services In H.I.G. Capital Transaction

DALLAS - JULY 31, 2013 Wick Phillips, a full-service business law firm with offices in Dallas, Fort Worth and Austin, Texas, represented Holland Services in...
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The U.S. Supreme Court Has Spoken on 401(k) Liability – Are You Covered?

Now more than ever, fiduciary-related exposures and fiduciary liability coverage should be top of mind for companies administering 401(k) plans. This month, the U.S....
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Executive People on the Move — Andrew M. Gould — Dallas Business Journal

Partner - Labor and Employment at Wick Phillips Andrew M. Gould, partner with Wick Phillips, a full-service business law firm with offices in Dallas, Fort...

Executive People on the Move — Bryan J. Wick — Dallas Business Journal

Bryan J. Wick, founding partner of Wick Phillips, a full-service business law firm with offices in Dallas, Fort Worth and Austin, Texas, has been...
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Wick Phillips Partners Named to D Magazine’s Best Lawyers List

DALLAS, TEXAS – MAY 28, 2013 Bryan J. Wick and Andrew M. Gould, partners with Wick Phillips, a full-service business law firm with offices in...
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Michael Baum Joins Wick Phillips as Partner

DALLAS, TEXAS – MAY 2, 2013 Wick Phillips announces that Michael L. Baum has joined the Dallas office as a partner in the employment and...
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Five Wick Phillips Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine

DALLAS, TEXAS – MARCH 14, 2013 Wick Phillips, a full-service business law firm with offices in Dallas, Fort Worth and Austin, Texas, announces that five...
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Wick Phillips Lands Ex-McKool Smith Litigation, IP Whiz — LAW 360

Law360, New York (March 6, 2013, 1:22 PM ET) -- Texas law firm Wick Phillips has landed a commercial litigation and intellectual property wizard...
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Litigator David Anderson Joins Wick Phillips as Partner

DALLAS, TEXAS – MARCH 5, 2013 Wick Phillips, a full-service business law firm with offices in Dallas, Fort Worth and Austin, Texas, announces that David...
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Wick Phillips Successfully Defends Client in a $200 Million Lawsuit

DALLAS , TEXAS – FEB. 26, 2013 Wick Phillips, announces a significant legal victory on behalf of their client in a matter pending in the...
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Greg Young Joins Wick Phillips Team in Austin

AUSTIN, TEXAS – FEB. 11, 2013 Wick Phillips, a full-service business law firm with offices in Dallas, Fort Worth and Austin, Texas, announces the addition...
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Daniel McCarthy Joins Wick Phillips Team

DALLAS, TEXAS – FEB. 7, 2013 Wick Phillips, a full-service business law firm with offices in Dallas, Fort Worth and Austin, Texas, announces the addition...
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Wick Phillips Wins $3.275 Million Tortious Interference Case

DALLAS, TEXAS – JAN. 22, 2013 Wick Phillips, a full-service business law firm with offices in Dallas, Fort Worth and Austin, Texas, announces a significant...
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Wick Phillips Wins Complete Defense Verdict for Local Electric Company

DALLAS, TEXAS – JAN. 15, 2013 Wick Phillips, announces a complete defense verdict for one of the largest regional electric companies, serving both residential and...
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Wick Phillips Yields Record Year in Transaction Practice

DALLAS, TEXAS – JAN. 7, 2013 Wick Phillips, a full-service business law firm with offices in Dallas, Fort Worth and Austin, Texas, announces that the...
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FOX 19 – Wick Phillips Defeats Chesapeake Energy in Case on Behalf of Royalty Owners

Wick Phillips, a full-service business law firm with offices in Dallas, Fort Worth and Austin, Texas, took on Chesapeake Energy, the nation's second largest...
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Wick Phillips defeats Chesapeake Energy in case on behalf of royalty owners

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – NOV. 29, 2012 Wick Phillips, a full-service business law firm with offices in Dallas, Fort Worth and Austin, Texas, took on...
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Wick Phillips Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine

DALLAS – SEPT. 20, 2012 Wick Phillips, a full-service business law firm with offices in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Austin, Texas, announces Andrew M. Gould,...
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Wick Phillips Named Award Finalist

DALLAS - AUG. 13, 2012 Wick Phillips, a full-service business law firm with offices in Dallas, Fort Worth and Austin, was named among the top...
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NDCC Recognizes Wick Phillips among Top Ten Businesses of 2012

DALLAS - AUG. 2, 2012 Wick Phillips, a full-service business law firm with offices in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Austin, Texas was named among the...
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Collin County Business Press Names Bryan Wick to Top 40 Under 40

DALLAS - JULY 19, 2012 Bryan Wick, co-founder and managing director of Wick Phillips, has been named to Collin County Business Press's 40 Under 40...