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LPHS is recognized as a firm that values and promotes the opinions and work of younger attorneys, providing opportunities to be actively involved in litigation as well as formal and informal training to support that culture. As an example, the firm recently hosted an intensive and interactive two-day deposition training program for associates. Conducted by […]

LPHS partner Greg Brassfield, with associate Dan Polese, secured a notable appellate court victory for a Dallas contractor seeking to recover expenses for construction of a local fast-food restaurant. The Fifth Circuit court reinstated a $117,182 verdict against the defendant, finding that the jury’s rationale for the award was sound despite a reversal of the […]

In a bylined article published by The Texas Lawbook, the firm’s David Coale examines how a concurring opinion in the Fifth Circuit focusing on the “right to earn a living” leans into the historical context of constitutional intent but seemingly ignores the principles of modern economics. The concept of supply-and-demand curves for example – the […]

In a bylined article published by The Texas Lawbook, the firm’s David Coale summarizes a recent ruling by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals which found that the funding structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is unconstitutional. While the court’s opinion relies on the concept of originalist principles, David notes that interpretative stance presents […]

The firm’s David Coale and Chris Schwegmann have been named to the list of the Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America. Inclusion in the prestigious legal publication recognizes attorneys who excel in litigating claims involving Antitrust, Securities, Financial, M&A, Intellectual Property and Patents, Product Liability, Mass Tort, White Collar, Government Investigations and Energy disputes. Attorneys on this year’s list come from […]

The price of gasoline has been a topic of discussion all summer. LPHS partner Andrés Correa talks on Telemundo 39 Dallas podcast “Descifrando la Ciencia” to explain who determines the price of gasoline, OPEC’S role, the geopolitical process and what part the governments play in determining gas prices.   Watch the interview with Telemundo 39 Dallas […]

A Dallas County Court at Law Judge recently ruled that part of the Texas Property Code is unconstitutional, finding that some provisions violate tenants’ rights when seeking an appeal of an eviction. LPHS appellate and constitutional law attorney David Coale explains what the ruling means for future cases.  Coale said this ruling doesn’t have a […]

The nationally recognized trial litigation firm of Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann has announced that longtime Dallas attorney and former partner Britta Stanton has rejoined the firm.  “Britta is an experienced and insightful attorney and a consummate strategist, and we’re pleased that she made this decision,” says the firm’s managing partner Chris Schwegmann. “As courts in Texas […]

In a Law360 review of important federal, state and appellate court cases for the fall, LPHS appellate partner David Coale provides his perspective on an appeal involving Dallas strip clubs and their hours of operation in the article “6 Texas Cases To Watch This Fall.”    “Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann LLP partner David Coale said […]

Texas House Bill 1280, also labeled as the trigger law, recently went into effect, banning abortion in the state of Texas and making it a felony for those who perform the procedure. LPHS David Coale provides insight to KDFW FOX 4 Dallas, Texas Tribune and KXAS NBC 5 Dallas on the new law and future […]