News Archive

Hubenak Elected to Texas Society of CPAs Board of Directors

January 31, 2012 - Looper Reed & McGraw is pleased to announce that Looper Reed attorney Deidra Wilson Hubenak was elected to the Board of Directors for the Texas Society of CPAs.  Hubenak will represent the Houston chapter and will serve a three-year term. read more

Sofia Adrogue Appointed to Texas Supreme Court Advisory Committee

January 25, 2012 - The law firm of Looper Reed & McGraw is proud to announce Sofia Adrogué has been appointed to the Texas Supreme Court Advisory Committee. Adrogué is one of only 52 lawyers (Texas has over 80,000 licensed attorneys), including many of the state's finest jurists, selected to serve on this prestigious committee. She will serve a three-year term, which began in January 2012. read more

Looper Reed Attorneys Attain Board Certification in Tax Law

January 23, 2012 - Looper Reed & McGraw is pleased to announce that Looper Reed attorneys Deidra Wilson Hubenak and David Gair have received their Board Certification in Tax Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.  This accomplishment puts Hubenak and Gair among a select group as only four people passed the tax specialization test in 2011 and only 27 passed in the last 10 years. read more

What's Working in Human Resources: Kelsheimer Discusses How Employers Should Handle Snow Days

January 23, 2012 - What's Working in Human Resources interviewed Looper Reed employment law attorney Michael Kelsheimer on how employers should handle inclement weather days.    read more

Looper Reed Named as a 2012 Go-To Law Firm for Fortune 500 Companies

January 9, 2012 - Looper Reed & McGraw is pleased to announce it was recognized as a 2012 Go-To Law Firm for the Top 500 Companies in the United States. The data used to make this list comes directly from in-house legal departments at the Fortune 500 companies. This honor puts Looper Reed in an exclusive group of firms that deliver exceptional work for the Fortune 500. read more

Martindale-Hubbell and Fortune Magazine Recognizes Looper Reed as a 2012 Top Law Firm

January 6, 2012 - Looper Reed & McGraw has been recognized by Fortune Magazine and Martindale-Hubbell as one of the top nationally ranked law firms in the United States.  This honor was determined by having at least 33 percent of its attorneys achieving a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating.  According to Martindale-Hubbell, the firm's lawyers are "part of a select group recognized for exceptional legal abilities and professional ethical standards." read more

Looper Reed Attorney Attains Board Certification in Commercial Real Estate Law

January 4, 2012 - Looper Reed & McGraw is pleased to announce that Lindsey Postula has received her Board Certification in Commercial Real Estate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. read more

Jim McGraw Wins Appeal Affirming Dismissal of Real Property Claim for Waste Management of Texas, Inc.

January 3, 2012 - The First Court of Appeals affirmed a summary judgment obtained by Looper Reed & McGraw litigation partner Jim McGraw for Waste Management of Texas, Inc.  read more

New Blog Focuses on Texas Employment Law

January 3, 2012 - Looper Reed & McGraw is pleased to announce the addition of Texas Employer Handbook (http://www.texasemployerhandbook.com) to its blogging network. read more

KRLD Radio: Acosta Discusses American Airlines Bankruptcy Implications

December 12, 2011 - KRLD Radio interviewed Looper Reed bankruptcy attorney Joe Acosta on the implications of the American Airlines bankruptcy.    read more

LXBN TV: Travis Crabtree on Allegations Google is Illegally Favoring Own Products in Search Results

November 22, 2011 - Lexblog TV interviews Looper Reed attorney Travis Crabtree on the allegations that Google is illegally favoring its own products when placing search results. read more

U.S. News/Best Lawyers Name Looper Reed Among Top Law Firms

November 15, 2011 - Looper Reed & McGraw is pleased to announce that it ranked among the very best firms in the United States in the 2011 U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers' "Best Law Firms" rankings. read more

Looper Reed Attorney Appointed to the American Institute of CPA’s International Tax Resource Panel

November 9, 2011 - Deidra Wilson Hubenak, a member at Looper Reed & McGraw, was appointed to the American Institute of CPA's (AICPA) International Tax Resource Panel for 2011-1012.  She is one of three new members to the nationwide panel of 10. read more

Texas Lawyer Profiles Looper Reed's New Hires

November 9, 2011 - For the third year in row, Texas' largest firms have brought on fewer first-year associates than they did the prior year.  However Looper Reed and McGraw has been bucking this trend in its continued growth as shown in a recent Texas Lawyer article.  read more

KTRH and KRLD Radio: Ruth Ann Daniels Gives Employment Law Perspective for Hermain Cain Harassment Claims

November 9, 2011 - Looper Reed's Labor and Employment Section Leader, Ruth Ann Daniels spoke to KTRH Radio of Houston and KRLD Radio of Dallas about the unfolding sexual harassment claims against 2012 Republican Presidential candidate hopeful, Herman Cain. read more

Houston Chronicle: The Realities Behind Corporate Executives' Golden Parachutes

November 6, 2011 - The Houston Chronicle publishes Looper Reed attorney Terry Sabom as he explains the reality behind corporate executives' high-dollar severance payouts.  read more

Looper Reed Retrieves Another Domain Name for Client through UDRP Win

November 4, 2011 - Someone other than the Berkeley Eye Center had been using the domain name www.berkeleyecenter.com since 2003.   When the local media reported prominent physician, Dr. Ralph Berkeley, was going to set up shop with that name, a cybersquatter claimed the domain name prior to the registration of Berkeley Eye Center's trademark.  Concerned that it would never be able to obtain its first domain name of choice, Berkeley Eye Center settled on www.berkeleye.com as its domain.  Looper Reed attorneys Travis Crabtree and Carol Wilhelm won a Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution ("UDRP") arbitration with the World Intellectual Property Organization to win back the name for the Houston-based medical practice despite the fact the original owner had owned the domain name since 2003 and it was claimed prior to Berkeley Eye Center's trademark registration. read more

Dallas Morning News: Relatives Generally Not on the Hook for Debts of the Deceased

October 28, 2011 - Looper Reed attorney Norm Lofgren discusses with the Dallas Morning News on paying off outstanding debts when settling an estate.  read more

Acosta Explains Lessons from Enron

October 24, 2011 - Looper Reed & McGraw Bankruptcy attorney, Joe Acosta, spoke with KTRH Houston radio about the supposed lessons learned and issues that persist years after the collapse of Enron.  read more

Adrogue, Crabtree and Kelsheimer Published in The Advocate

October 4, 2011 - Looper Reed attorneys Sofia Adrogue, Travis Crabtree and Michael Kelsheimer are published in the Fall 2011, 56th Volume of The Advocate. read more

MedStaff News: Souter explains the Ryskin v. Banner Health, Inc. decision

October 3, 2011 - Looper Reed's Pat Souter was published in the September 2011 issue of MedStaff News.  Pat's discussion explains the Ryskin v. Banner Health, Inc. decision affecting the nexus between Peer Review and Human Resource Issues as they apply to hospital employed physicians. read more

Nineteen Looper Reed & McGraw Attorneys Selected as Super Lawyers

October 3, 2011 - Looper Reed & McGraw is pleased to congratulate its 19 attorneys selected for inclusion in Texas Super Lawyers,which will be published in the October 2011 issue of Texas Monthly and Texas Super Lawyers magazine.  The list reflects only the top five percent of lawyers in Texas. read more

Three New Associates Join Looper Reed in Houston

October 3, 2011 - Looper Reed & McGraw welcomes new associates David Leonard, Brock Niezgoda and Carter Stern to the firm.  Leonard and Stern will practice with the Litigation section.  Niezgoda will practice with the Corporate section. read more

Looper Reed & McGraw Attorneys Listed as Best Lawyers in America

September 14, 2011 - Looper Reed & McGraw attorneys Andrew Meyercord, Joseph Royce, Charles Sartain, Tom Rhodus and Kyle Sanders were listed in the 2012 Edition of Best Lawyers of America. Selection to Best Lawyers in America is based on a peer-review survey comprising more than 2.5 million evaluations by the top attorneys in the country. read more

Looper Reed Attorney Appointed to International Tax Committee of State Bar

September 13, 2011 - Deidra Wilson Hubenak, a member at Looper Reed & McGraw, was appointed Vice Chairman of the International Tax Committee of the Tax Section of the State Bar of Texas. read more

Four New Attorneys Join Looper Reed & McGraw

September 13, 2011 - Looper Reed & McGraw welcomes new associates Tara Flume, Taylor Grove, Shruti Krishnan and Andrew Neal to the firm.  Grove, Flume and Neal will practice with the Oil & Gas section; Grove in Houston, and Flume and Neal in Dallas.  Krishnan joins the Healthcare section in Dallas. read more

Is it Unethical to Use a Competitor's Name to Drive Traffic to Your Website on Search Engines

September 8, 2011 - Travis Crabtree authored "Buying Another Lawyer's Name to Trigger Search Engine Ads - Illegal or Unethical" in The Bureau of National Affairs' BNA Insights magazine. His article addresses the legal complexities when using another attorney's name to drive traffic to a firm's website through search engine ads.  read more

Jim Ormiston Elected a Fellow of International Society of Barristers

August 23, 2011 - Looper Reed Shareholder Jim Ormiston was elected a  Fellow of the well-respected International Society of Barristers. The prestigious society's membership is limited to 800 lawyers worldwide adjudged by their peers and judges to be outstanding in the field of advocacy. read more

Looper Reed Delivers Jury Verdict for Jani-King

August 19, 2011 - Looper Reed attorneys Ken Stone and Jonathan Hyman obtained a $350,000 jury verdict on behalf of Jani-King International, Inc. in a suit against a New York franchisee. read more

Looper Reed Attorneys Recognized by State Bar of Texas

July 11, 2011 - Looper Reed & McGraw attorneys Alex Fuller and Greg Sampson were recognized by the State Bar of Texas for articles they authored in the Dallas Bar Association Headnotes publication. read more

Bayer settles suit with rice farmers in Texas, other states

July 1, 2011 - Attorneys for U.S. Farmers, Bayer Cropscience, LP agree to landmark $750 million settlement in genetically modified Rice Case read more

Looper Reed's Claude Wilson Named Honorary Fellow by TSCPA

June 27, 2011 - Claude Wilson, a CPA and Member at Looper Reed & McGraw, was recently named Honorary Fellow for 2010-2011 by the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA). read more

H-Texas Magazine Recognizes Looper Reed & McGraw Attorneys as Top Lawyers

June 27, 2011 - Seven attorneys from Looper Reed & McGraw's Houston office were named "Top Lawyers" by H Texas Magazine. The "Top Lawyers" will be listed in the June 2011 issue. read more

Looper Reed & McGraw Welcomes New Hires

June 10, 2011 - Looper Reed & McGraw welcomes J. Wayne Ballew and Katie Ressler to the Oil & Gas Section and Olga Rodriguez as HR Director in their Houston Office. read more

Jani-King Awarded Over $4 Million in Damages

June 9, 2011 - Looper Reed lawyers Jonathan Hyman and J. Cary Gray successfully represented Jani-King in the prosecution of a lawsuit against its Singapore franchisee for breach of the franchise agreement and fraud.  The 160th Dallas County District Court awarded Jani-King over $4 million dollars in damages, including all of its attorneys' fees.　 read more

D Magazine Names Best Lawyers in Dallas

June 6, 2011 - Dallas, Texas - The law firm of Looper Reed & McGraw is pleased to congratulate Tom Rhodus, Ruth Ann Daniels and Greg Sampson for their inclusion in D Magazine's "Best Lawyers in Dallas 2011" list, which is featured in the magazine's June issue. read more

Former Harris County Judge Robert Eckels Joins Looper Reed

June 1, 2011 - Looper Reed & McGraw this week announced that former Harris County Judge Robert Eckels, the Chief Executive of Harris County from 1995 until 2007, has joined the firm as a Member.  His legal practice will focus on the issues he tackled in public service:  transportation, public finance/public private partnerships, homeland security, the environment and health care. read more

Lofgren Elected as Chair of the DBA Probate, Trusts & Estates Section

May 25, 2011 - Norm Lofgren, a Member of Looper Reed & McGraw, has been elected as Chair of the Dallas Bar Association's Probate, Trusts & Estates Section.  read more

Hubenak Appointed To TSCPA Relations With The IRS Committee

May 20, 2011 - Looper Reed & McGraw congratulates Deidra Wilson Hubenak on her invitation to join the Texas Society of CPA Committee: Relations with the IRS.  While on the committee, Deidra will build and maintain communication with IRS, exchange ideas and information with IRS officials and among TSCPA members. read more

Can Websites Be Held Liable for the Criminal Acts of Their Users?

April 18, 2011 - Crabtree discusses a website's liability for criminal acts of their users on KRLD Radio. read more

All Bonds Are Not Alike

April 15, 2011 - Contractors working on public works projects are no doubt familiar with performance and payment bonds. By the performance bond, the surety promises to the government owner, as "obligee," that if the contractor, as "principal," defaults in its performance, the surety will either make good on the contractor's default or pay the resulting damages. By the payment bond, the surety promises that if the contractor fails to pay subcontractors and suppliers in a covered tier, the surety will make payment on the contractor's behalf.  read more

Jury Verdict Among Top 100 in 2010

April 14, 2011 - In April 2010, Drew York, an Associate for the litigation section at Looper Reed & McGraw, was a member of the plaintiffs' trial team in Randy Schafer et al. v. Bayer CropScience LP, et al., in which a Lonoke County, Arkansas jury returned a $47,975,605.00 verdict for a dozen Arkansas rice farmers after two different types of Bayer CropScience's experimental genetically modified rice were found in the United States rice supply in 2006  and 2007. read more

Will the Current State of the Economy Increase Government Audits?

April 13, 2011 - Will the Current State of the Economy Increase Government Audits?  Norm Lofgren discusses this on KTRH Radio. read more

Sofia Adrogue Selected as a 2011 Most Powerful and Influential Woman of Texas

April 13, 2011 - Sofia Adrogué has been selected as a 2011 Most Powerful and Influential Woman of Texas by the National Diversity Council. read more

Anderson Discusses the Reality Behind President Obama's Latest Energy Policy Speech

April 1, 2011 - Kenneth Anderson discusses the reality behind President Obama's latest energy policy speech on KRLD Radio. read more

Eleven Looper Reed & McGraw Attorneys Recognized in Super Lawyers - Rising Stars Edition

March 22, 2011 - Eleven attorneys at Looper Reed & McGraw have been selected for inclusion in the April 11 edition of Texas Super Lawyers - Rising Stars Edition. Individuals selected are: Mitch Ackal, Amy Allen, Travis Crabtree, Jonathan Hyman, Caroline Akers, David Gair, Ashley Johnston, Michael Kelsheimer, Matt Sanderson, Josh Weaver, and Drew York. read more

Jim Ormiston Awarded a Class Action Settlement on Behalf of 17,800 Consumers

March 21, 2011 - Jim Ormiston was awarded a class action settlement on behalf of 17,800 consumers in New Mexico. read more

Travis Crabtree's Second Dream Job

March 21, 2011 - Travis Crabtree is the focus of this month's edition of Texas Rising Stars in Super Lawyers Magazine. read more

Kenneth Anderson Discusses Policy Changes on Drilling in the Gulf on KRLD Radio

March 2, 2011 - Kenneth Anderson discusses policy changes on drilling regulations in the Gulf on KRLD Radio. read more

Looper Reed Expands Employment Practice Group with Three New Hires

March 2, 2011 - Ruth Ann Daniels, Amanda Inabnett and Jonni Walls join Members Brent Dyer and Michael Kelsheimer in Looper Reed's Employment Law practice group in Dallas, expanding Looper Reed's expertise into virtually all areas of Employment Law. read more

Can Colleges Opt in to Concealed Carry Laws on Their Campuses?

February 23, 2011 - Alex Fuller explains the new circumstances surrounding concealed handguns laws on public university campuses. read more

Looper Reed Helps Client Protect Online Reputation and Employees

February 18, 2011 - Looper Reed filed suit on behalf of  Zadok Jewelers,  a high-end Houston Jewelry store, and obtained a temporary restraining order against an Austin, Texas, man.    read more

Crabtree Discusses the Government's Involvement in Teen-Texting Issues

February 16, 2011 - Travis Crabtree discusses the issues surrounding the Government's involvement in the punishment of teenagers for sexting.  read more

Crabtree Discusses the Consequences of Online Harassment on KRLD

January 24, 2011 - Travis Crabtree discusses the issues surrounding online harassment and bullying on KRLD Radio. read more

Crabtree Discusses the New FCC Regulations in the HBJ

January 14, 2011 - In his article, "FCC's Net Neutrality Rules Fix Problems That Don't Exist", Travis Crabtree discusses the new regulations being put into place by the FCC. read more

Patrick D. Souter Becomes Board Certified

January 6, 2011 - Patrick D. Souter, a member of the Healthcare Section of the Dallas office of Looper Reed & McGraw has been designated as a specialist in healthcare law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. read more

Government Intervenes in School District Fraud Case Spearheaded by Looper Reed

December 30, 2010 - The Federal Government intervened in a False Claims Act, or qui tam, lawsuit filed by Looper Reed & McGraw, P.C. attorneys James L. Reed and Travis Crabtree on behalf of David Richardson, David Gills and Barry Clauss.  Looper Reed represents the whistleblowers in their efforts to assist the federal government in recovering hundreds of millions of dollars related to E-Rate technology purchases at Houston Independent School District and Dallas Independent School District. read more

Kelsheimer Discusses Class Action Lawsuit Against Wal-Mart on KRLD Radio

December 17, 2010 - Michael Kelsheimer discusses the issues surrounding the class action lawsuit that has been filed against Wal-Mart on KRLD radio. read more

U.S. Should Be Cautious in Going After WikiLeaks

December 9, 2010 - Travis Crabtree discusses why the U.S. should be cautious in going after Wikileaks in the Houston Chronicle.  read more

Crabtree Explains the Use of Internet Cookies on KRLD Radio

December 3, 2010 - Travis Crabtree discussed the use of internet cookies on KRLD Radio on Friday morning. read more

Crabtree Discusses Surveillance Camera Privacy on KRLD

November 29, 2010 - Travis Crabtree discussed privacy rights surrouding surveillance cameras in schools on KRLD Radio. read more

Looper Reed Assists Government in Recovery of $16.25 Million Related to Bid Rigging at Texas Schools

November 11, 2010 - Looper Reed represented whistleblowers David Richardson, David Gills and Barry Clauss in their whistleblower claims related to bid rigging and imporper gift giving at Texas' two largest school districts, HISD and DISD related to E-Rate funds.  On November 10, 2010, Hewlett Packard settled by agreeing to pay the federal government $16.25 million for their role in the scheme.  Under the False Claims Act, also known as a qui tam suit, Looper Reed clients sued on behalf of the federal government after they discovered problems with the competitive bidding process at the two school districts in 2005.  For their role in uncovering the graft and corruption, the clients will receive a portion of the recovery.  The Federal Government has intervened in the suit and may continue to pursue claims against other defendants who were part of a consortium that caused the school districts to pay more for technology purchases than they otherwise should have.  read more

Houston Chronicle Names Looper Reed a Best Place to Work

November 5, 2010 - We are pleased to announce that the Houston Chronicle ranked Looper Reed & McGraw #14 as a Top Workplace in Houston. Of the law firms that competed, Looper Reed & McGraw ranked first. read more

LRM Welcomes New Hires

November 3, 2010 - Looper Reed & McGraw welcomes attorneys Travis Booher and Patrick D. Souter in the Dallas office, and Robert Slater in the Houston office.  Travis has joined as a member in the Oil and Gas section, Patrick has joined as a member in the Healthcare section, and Robert will be working as an associate in the Corporate section. read more

Bayer Agrees to 'Watershed' Settlement in 7,000-Plaintiffs Rice Crop Contamination Litigation

October 21, 2010 - On Oct. 14, Bayer Crop Science finished the fourth day of a projected four-week bellwether trial in the 7,000-plaintiffs mass tort over its alleged contamination of the U.S. long-grain rice crop with an experimental strain of genetically modified rice. The case, involving a trio of Texas farmers (some of which were represented by Looper Reed & McGraw attorneys William Chaney and Drew York), was the last of four bellwether trials ordered by St. Louis federal district court judge Catherine Perry, who is overseeing the rice contamination multidistrict litigation. Each of the three preceding federal court bellwether trials, involving farmers from Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana, resulted in damages verdicts against Bayer of between $500,000 and $2 million. read more

Sofia Adrogue Selected for 2010 Greater Houston Women's Chamber Hall of Fame

October 20, 2010 - Sofia Adrogue has been selected into the 2010 Greater Houston Women's Chamber Hall of Fame. read more

Cary Gray Named Baylor Alumnus of the Year

October 18, 2010 - Cary Gray was named the 2010 Baylor Alumnus of the Year by Baylor Magazine. Cary Gray, BBA '79, BA '80, JD '83, doesn't have any memories of life apart from the Baylor family. His parents, Lanella Spinks Gray, BA '54, and the late Tom Gray, BBA '54, met at Baylor, and his mother hosts Baylor Line Camp freshmen each year at Independence, the site of Baylor's original campus. In many ways, the Grays are about as "Baylor" as a family can be. "I never imagined going to college anywhere else, and Baylor's always been part of my life," says Gray. "Baylor's a great place, and in my mind, it's done nothing but get greater. I made lifelong friends at Baylor, my best friends in the world, and I got a great education." read more

In Memoriam - Lew W. Harpold

September 28, 2010 - Looper Reed & McGraw, P.C., mourns the loss of our law partner, Lew W. Harpold, who passed away on Sept. 25, 2010.  read more

KRLD Radio Interviews Acosta on Blockbuster's Recent Bankruptcy

September 24, 2010 - Joe Acosta discusses Blockbuster's Bankruptcy situation with Scott Braddock on KRLD Radio. read more

Acosta Discusses Blockbuster's Future on KTRH Radio

September 21, 2010 - Joe Acosta discussed Blockbuster's possible bankruptcy on KTRH Radio. read more

LRM Awarded Tier 1 Ranking

September 17, 2010 - Looper Reed & McGraw has been recognized as a "Metropolitan Tier 1" law firm by U.S. News and World Report. Looper Reed's Houston Family Law Section and Dallas Health Care Law Section have been ranked as Tier 1, and Looper Reed's Houston Trusts & Estate Section has been ranked at Tier 3.  read more

LRM Welcomes New Hires

August 25, 2010 - Looper Reed & McGraw welcomes Ryan McKenzie and Jonathan Worbington as associates in its Oil & Gas Energy practice in the Houston office, Favad Bajaria as an associate in Dallas, and Greg Sampson as a member in Dallas. read more

Looper Reed & McGraw Announces New Members of Board

August 25, 2010 - The law firm of Looper Reed & McGraw is pleased to announce that Paul Yale was elected to the firm's Board of Directors, and Michael Kelsheimer and Matthew Sanderson were named Members and elected to the firm's Board of Directors. read more

Crabtree Discusses Online Relationships Between Teachers and Students

August 23, 2010 - Travis Crabtree contributes to KRLD Radio in Dallas on the topic of online relationships between teachers and students. read more

Joel Thompson Gives Opinion on CNBC

August 10, 2010 - Joel Thompson, Looper Reed & McGraw, weighs in on how effective HP and BP have been handling crisis. read more

Caroline Peterson is Named One to Watch

August 10, 2010 - Caroline Akers Peterson has been named "The One to Watch" by the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers. read more

Norm Lofgren Contributes to Dallas Morning News

August 9, 2010 - Norm Lofgren contributes to an article in the Dallas Morning News, "Estate planning lets your will rule after you're gone". read more

Looper Reed Completes Transaction for Houston American Energy Corp.

August 1, 2010 - Effective July 31, 2010, Houston American Energy Corp entered into a Farmout Agreement with SK Energy Co. LTD pursuant to which SK Energy Co agreed to assign to theman additional 12.5% interest in the approximately 345,452 acre CPO 4 Block in the Llanos Basin of Colombia, increasing the Company's current interest in the CPO 4 Block from 25% to 37.5%.  Looper Reed & McGraw assisted with the transaction. read more

Seven Looper Reed & McGraw Attorneys Recognized by H-Texas Magazine

July 22, 2010 - H-Texas Magazine designated seven Looper Reed & McGraw Houston lawyers as "Top Lawyers" in 2010. read more

Looper Reed Joins Lexwork International

July 16, 2010 - Looper Reed & McGraw was welcomed to Lexwork International, a global alliance of mid-sized law firms. The addition of Looper Reed brings Lexwork's total membership to 41 firms with representation in 36 countries around the world. read more

Coleman Appointed to Institutional Advancement Task Force

July 7, 2010 - Joe Coleman was appointed by Baylor University President, Ken Starr, to the  Institutional Advancement Task Force. The task force brings together a small group with historic ties to Baylor who will collaborate to identify a set of specific, highly practical suggestions focused on moving the university forward quickly in its institutional advancement goals. read more

Kelsheimer Interviewed for Educational Video Regarding Sexual Harassment

July 6, 2010 - Michael Kelsheimer was interviewed by the Fire and Emergency Training Network on the topic of sexual harassment for a continuing education program designed for firefighters.  The interview covers topics including actions constituting harassment and plans to avoid violations. read more

Crabtree Discusses the Role of Social Media in the Hiring Process

July 1, 2010 - Travis Crabtree discusses the role social and web media plays in the interview process.  He covers privacy, discrimination, and other topics that are relevant to the employer as they use social media to research potential hires.   read more

Acosta Reviews 9th Circuit Court's Opinion on Anna Nicole Smith Bankruptcy Case

June 30, 2010 - H. Joseph Acosta contributed the article "Probate Judgment Precludes Anna Nicole's Claim," included in the July issue of Headnotes.  The article explains the 9th Circuit Court's opinion concerning the Anna Nicole Smith bankruptcy case.  read more

Looper Reed & McGraw Welcomes Jason Emmitte

June 29, 2010 - Looper Reed & McGraw welcomes Jason Emmitte as an associate in the Oil & Gas section of its Dallas office. read more

Gabe Vick Joins Looper Reed & McGraw

June 29, 2010 - Looper Reed & McGraw welcomes Gabe Vick as an associate to its Houston office.  Mr. Vick has experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts, and has successfully handled various matters including cases of personal injury, complex commercial litigation, toxic torts, class actions, product liability, contractual disputes, employer/employee disputes, premises liability, and maritime claims. read more

Ben Aderholt Elected as Chair of the Mayor’s International Trade And Development Council - Americas

June 25, 2010 - Ben Aderholt was elected Chair of the Mayor's International Trade And Development Council - Americas for the year 2010-2011.  With over 40 years of experience, Ben's practice is primarily commercial transactions and litigation in the construction industry. read more

Sanderson Comments on Distressed Assets in Today's Economy

June 15, 2010 - The Dallas Business Journal interviewed Matthew Sanderson on recent legal opportunities relating to distressed assets. read more

Looper Reed Named One of the Best Places to Work

June 14, 2010 - Looper Reed & McGraw was honored as one of the "Best Places to Work for 2010" by the Houston Business Journal.  With an overall score of 91.77 (out of 100) in a survey conducted by the Houston Business Journal, Looper Reed & McGraw's score was the top score of all law firms with more than 50 attorneys. read more

Travis Crabtree Discusses Employer's Right to Fire Over An Employee's Facebook Postings

June 11, 2010 - KRLD Radio in Dallas interviewed Travis Crabtree on whether employees can be fired over postings on social networking sites such as facebook, linkedin, or myspace. read more

Adrogue Selected as Honorary Chair of the Annual Strong, Smart, and Bold Celebration Luncheon benefiting Girls Inc. of Greater Houston

May 21, 2010 - Sofia Adrogue, a Member at Looper Reed & McGraw, was an honorary chair of the 14th Annual Strong, Smart, and Bold Celebration Luncheon benefiting Girls Inc. of Greater Houston. The luncheon featured a keynote speech by Houston Mayor Annise Parker. The annual Strong, Smart, and Bold Celebration Luncheon is the most significant fundraiser for Girls Inc. of Greater Houston.  Funds raised will allow Girls Inc. to continue providing and implementing researched-based programs that encourage girls between the ages of six and 18 to fulfill their dreams. read more

Ormiston Elected to Executive Committee of UT Law Alumni Association

May 19, 2010 - Jim Ormiston was elected to a three-year term on the Executive Committee of the University of Texas School of Law Alumni Association, which is the principal governing body of the Law School's alumni organization.  One of  the principal responsibilities of the AAEC is to encourage and organize  alumni to participate in the Law School's Annual Fund, which is important to the welfare and high standing of the Law School. read more

Looper Reed & McGraw Announces a New Logo

May 3, 2010 - On behalf of our firm's members and colleagues, I am reaching out to respected clients and business leaders like you to share the happy news that Looper Reed & McGraw is celebrating our 25th anniversary this year. As you can see, to help mark this milestone we are unveiling a new company logo to take us into the next phase of our Texas legacy.   read more

Hopkins Comments on United-Continental Merger

May 2, 2010 - KTRH Radio in Houston interviewed Jeff Hopkins on United Airlines merger with Continental Airlines in a share swap valued at more than $3 billion, a deal that would create the world's largest airline. read more

Looper Reed & McGraw Climbs Up the Ranks of the Texas Lawyer Top Law Firms List

April 30, 2010 - Looper Reed & McGraw continued climbing up the ranks of Texas' Top 100 law firms, cracking the top 30 for the first time in the annual survey just released by Texas Lawyer.  The survey ranked firms based on the number of attorneys employed in Texas, along with other performance criteria. The Texas Lawyer 2010 Top 100 Law Firms Ranking also singled Looper Reed & McGraw out as the fastest growing law firm (growing 6.82% during 2009) in Texas of the top 40 law firms.  As recently as 2004, the firm ranked 58th. read more

Looper Reed & McGraw Hires Chief Operating Officer

April 28, 2010 - Looper Reed & McGraw is pleased to announce Mark Gargiulo has accepted a position as the firm's new Chief Operating Officer.  Mark has an extensive history in the energy and chemical industries as a former senior executive / partner at Accenture.  read more

Looper Reed & McGraw Ranked a Top Law Firm in Houston

April 27, 2010 - The Houston Business Journal's 2010 ranking of Largest Houston-Area Law Firms ranked Looper Reed and McGraw the 21st largest law firm in Houston. The ranking is based on the number of local attorneys, of which Looper Reed & McGraw has 50 local attorneys (97 firm-wide). Creating an upward trend, Looper Reed & McGraw's ranking is an increase over the 2009 ranking of 23.  read more

Sofia Adrogue Named a 2010 Texas Blazing Star Award Finalist

April 23, 2010 - Sofia Adrogue, a Member at Looper Reed and McGraw, was selected by the Women's Chamber of Commerce of Texas as a finalist for the 2010 Blazing Star Award. The ten finalists were selected by a panel of distinguished judges based on their professional achievement, community leadership, support for the economic advancement of business and professional women, awards and honors and core professional values. read more

New Blog Focuses on Texas Healthcare Law for Physicians

April 19, 2010 - Looper Reed & McGraw is pleased to announce the addition of Texas Physician Law (http://www.lrmlawblog.com/texasphysicianlaw/) to its blogging network. Darrell Armer and Joseph Nelson, attorneys with Looper Reed & McGraw, started the blog to help physicians with the unique legal and business issues that face medical practices. read more

Norm Lofgren selected as 2010 Texas Monthly Five Star Wealth Manager

April 19, 2010 - Norm Lofgren has been selected as a 2010 Texas Monthly Five Star Wealth Manager. read more

Sofia Adrogué Named a 2010 Texas Blazing Star Award Finalist

April 15, 2010 - Sofia Adrogué was named a 2010 Texas Blazing Star Award Finalist by the Women's Chamber of Commerce of Texas. read more

Lofgren Discusses How to Ensure Your Estate Wishes are Followed

April 11, 2010 - Norm Lofgren was quoted in Wills and Trusts Can Make Sure Your Estate Wishes are Followed in the Dallas Morning News. read more

Gray Discusses Toyota's $16.4 Million U.S. Fine

April 7, 2010 - KRLD Radio in Dallas interviewed Cary Gray on the U.S. seeking a $16.4 million fine against Toyota Motor Corp., saying the auto maker "knowingly hid" safety problems from regulators. read more

Twenty Looper Reed & McGraw Attorneys Recognized in Super Lawyers - Rising Stars Edition

March 30, 2010 - Twenty attorneys at Looper Reed & McGraw have been selected for inclusion in the April 2010 edition of Texas Super Lawyers - Rising Stars Edition. read more

Ormiston Obtains $1.7 Million Judgement in Class Action Case

March 22, 2010 - In February 2010, Jim Ormiston, head of LRM's litigation section, obtained a Final Judgment of over $1.7 million in an oil and gas class action case.  The Final Judgment was rendered by a state court in Roswell, New Mexico, against Yates Petroleum Corporation, and followed a trial held in September 2009.  The Class alleged, and the court found, that Yates failed to pay interest on proceeds held in suspense in violation of the New Mexico Oil & Gas Proceeds Payment Act.  The Class consists of over 6,000 royalty owners and non-operating working interest owners who own interests in wells operated by Yates in New Mexico. read more

Looper Reed & McGraw Wins Jury Verdict that Exonerates Landlord

March 22, 2010 - Looper Reed & McGraw is pleased to announce that a State District Court jury in Harris County, Texas has rejected all claims brought against its client, Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (NYSE: MPW), by a group of physicians whose efforts to create and operate a new hospital in Houston failed in 2006.  Jurors in the court of state District Judge Al Bennett found against six doctors who filed a lawsuit accusing Medical Properties Trust, Inc. and others of contributing to the demise of doctor-owned Houston Town & Country Hospital. read more

Crabtree Explains New Email Marketing Regulations

March 10, 2010 - Travis Crabtree discusses CAN-SPAM, the basic regulations for Federal and State marketing regulations, in the Spring issue of Visibility Magazine. read more

Looper Reed & McGraw a Finalist in Best Real Estate Deal of 2009

March 8, 2010 - Looper Reed & McGraw was named a finalist by the Dallas Business Journal for Best Real Estate Deals of 2009 - Most Creative Deal. Looper Reed & McGraw attorneys Tom Rhodus and Lindsey Postula handled the negotiations and drafting on behalf of the Dallas office, with assistance from the firm's broker, Sanders Thompson with Transwestern. read more

Andy Meyercord Awarded 2010 TAHSA Board Leadership Award

March 4, 2010 - Andy Meyercord, a member at Looper Reed & McGraw, was presented the 2010 Texas Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (TAHSA) Board Leadership Award for outstanding service and innovative contributions in the field of aging services. read more

Should You Use Social Media to Hire?

March 4, 2010 - Travis Crabtree, a member at Looper Reed & Mcgraw, published "Should You Use Social Media to Hire?" in the March 2010 issue of the Texas Bar Journal. read more

Jack Rains Elected President of “C” Club of Houston; Cary Gray Becomes Member

February 18, 2010 - Jack Rains was elected President of the "C" Club of Houston. In addition, Cary Gray, was selected to become a member of the organization. read more

Wigder Discusses NY AG Hitting Bank Of America With Fraud Charges

February 9, 2010 - KRLD Radio in Dallas interviewed Mark Wigder on New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo filing fraud charges against Bank of America and its former top executives, alleging the bank manipulated the company's shareholders and the federal government in order to carry out a merger with Merrill Lynch. read more

Rice Farmers Win Second Critical Verdict In Case Against German Maker Of Genetically Modified Rice

February 5, 2010 - For the second time in three months, a Missouri jury Friday found Germany-based Bayer Cropscience AG and two of its affiliates negligent in the second of several "bellwether trials" scheduled for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, and awarded $1.5 million to three long-grain rice farmers from Arkansas and Mississippi. Their  crops and their livelihood, the jury determined, were harmed by Bayer's genetically modified rice. The jury also found Bayer AG liable. read more

Crabtree Discusses the Parent's Right to Monitor Their Kid's Internet Use

February 4, 2010 - KRLD Radio in Dallas interviewed Travis Crabtree on a whether parents have the right to monitor their children's text messaging, emails and internet surfing. read more

Joseph Acosta Appointed Co-Chair of Education Committee for Commercial Finance Association

January 26, 2010 - Joseph Acosta, a member at Looper Reed and McGraw, was selected to serve as a co-chair on the education committee for the Commercial Finance Association (CFA), a trade group for agencies involved in the asset-based financial services industry. read more

Reducing Restaurant Liability in Texas

January 26, 2010 - Matthew Sanderson and Ralph Perry-Miller published "Reducing Restaurant Liability in Texas" in the January 2010 edition of the Texas Bar Journal. read more

Looper Reed & Mc Graw a Top 20 Firm

January 25, 2010 - The Houston Business Journal published an article ranking Looper Reed and McGraw's Houston office as placing 20th for law firms in Houston. read more

Looper Reed & McGraw Attorneys Discuss Collaborative Law and Divorce on KHOU's Great Day Houston

January 20, 2010 - Jack Emmott and Kate McConnico were guests on KHOU's Great Day Houston where they discussed collaborative law as an option for couples seeking a divorce. In collaborative law, couples mutually agree to voluntary disclosure of relevant information, which is much faster and less expensive than formal discovery. Financial advisers and communications coaches help couples find mutual grounds for what they want out of the divorce, and the lawyers and advisors try to make sure both parties leave happy. read more

Dyer Discusses 'Pay Czar' in the Houston Business Journal and Austin Business Journal

January 4, 2010 - Brent Dyer published "Fat cats make ‘pay czar’ watchdog look like puppy" in the Houston Business Journal and the Austin Business Journal. The article discusses the Obama administration's pay czar, who promised to rein in excessive salaries and bonuses of the “fat cats” on Wall Street, has not done what he has promised. read more

WIPO Awards Domain Name to Looper Reed & McGraw Pro Bono Client the PBS NewsHour

December 22, 2009 - The World Intellectual Property Organization issued a ruling today ordering the transfer of the domain name www.pbsnewshour.org to the producers of the venerable news show PBS NewsHour.  Looper Reed & McGraw, P.C. internet lawyer Travis Crabtree and trademark lawyer Carol Wilhelm represented the producers, MacNeil Lehrer Productions in the arbitration and also assisted with the purchase of the domain name www.pbsnewshour.com on a pro bono basis.  read more

Yale Publishes Article on Title Opinion Requirements

December 21, 2009 - Paul Yale published "To Waive or Not to Waive: Analyzing Oil and Gas Title Opinion Requirements" in the December 2009 issue of Landman Magazine.   read more

Lofgren Receives Philanthropic Leadership Award From Baylor Health Care System Foundation

December 18, 2009 - The Baylor Health Care System Foundation this month honored Norman Lofgren, a Member at Looper Reed & McGraw, with its Philanthropic Leadership Award for his role in helping complete one of the largest series of non-corporate gifts ever to benefit the Baylor Health Care System. read more

Gray Successfully Settles High Profile Condemnation Lawsuit

December 11, 2009 - Looper Reed & McGraw attorney Cary Gray successfully settled a lawsuit over the City of Houston's condemnation of a small piece of land adjacent to a mixed-use project being developed by a major campaign donor to Mayor Bill White. The city development agency has paid $990,000 to Gray's client to settle the case. read more

Crabtree Interviewed on Facebook's New Privacy Settings

December 11, 2009 - KRLD Radio in Dallas interviewed Travis Crabtree on facebook's recent changes to their user's privacy settings. read more

Farmers Win Verdict in Case Against German Maker of Genetically Modified Rice

December 8, 2009 - A Missouri jury found German-based Bayer Cropscience AG and two of its affiliates negligent in the first of several "bellwether trials" scheduled for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, and awarded over $2 million to two Missouri long-grain rice farmers whose crops and their livelihood, the jury determined, were harmed by Bayer's genetically modified rice. William Chaney of the law firm of Looper Reed & McGraw in Dallas was a critical member of the legal team and represents clients - including farmers, mills and exporters - in Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas with similar claims, and has served on the court-appointed plaintiffs' executive committee. Drew York of the firm also supported the trial team. read more

Thompson Interviewed on KTRH on Tiger Wood's Latest Crisis

December 1, 2009 - KTRH Radio in Houston interviewed Joel Thompson on the recent media frenzy surrounding Tiger Woods and what he could have done to reduce his public exposure. read more

Hyman and Ormiston Successfully Prosecute an Arbitration for Choice Energy

November 30, 2009 - Jonathan Hyman and Jim Ormiston successfully prosecuted an arbitration on behalf of Choice Energy in a proceeding against a former executive.  read more

Cleve Clinton Discusses Whether Terrorists Have a Right to a US Criminal Trial

November 26, 2009 - KRLD Radio in Dallas interviewed Cleve Clinton on whether 9/11 terrorist have a right to a U.S. criminal trial vs. a war tribunal. read more

Paul Yale, Julie Clark and Elizabeth Pinion Expand Looper Reed & McGraw’s Oil and Gas Title Examination Practice to Houston

November 20, 2009 - Looper Reed & McGraw is proud to announce it has continued to strengthen its Houston Oil & Gas section with the addition of Paul Yale as a Member and Julie Clark and Elizabeth Pinion as Associates. Their practices focus on representation of oil and gas companies in connection with oil and gas title examination and operations, and compliments Looper Reed & McGraw's already existing Dallas-based oil and gas title examination practice. The two groups combined include ten oil and gas attorneys and places Looper Reed & McGraw as one of the largest oil and gas title examination practice areas in Texas. read more

Looper Reed & McGraw Successfully Negotiates Settlement Between Medical Properties Trust and Stealth, L.P.

November 20, 2009 - Jim McGraw and Scott Funk, partners with Looper Reed & McGraw, have acted as lead trial counsel for Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPT) and its affiliates during the course of this litigation.  The Plaintiff was a partnership of 109 doctors represented by Rusty Hardin, and it sought more than $300 million in damages from the firm's clients for various tort claims.  Mr. Funk and Mr. McGraw were able to successfully represent the clients and negotiate a settlement for less than the cost to try the case. read more

Chance Decker and Ebony Rivon Join Looper Reed & McGraw

November 19, 2009 - Looper Reed & McGraw welcomed two new associates to the firm. Chance Decker will be an associate in the firm's Corporate Section in Houston and Ebony Rivon will be an associate in the firm's Corporate Litigation Section in Dallas. read more

Protecting and Managing Your Online Reputation

November 19, 2009 - Travis Crabtree, a Member of Looper Reed & McGraw, published "They Can't Do That on the Internet! - Online Reputation Management or Sue" in the Fall 2009 issue of Visability Magazine, which focuses on online marketing strategy. read more

Kelsheimer Discusses Company Policies Keeping Employees From Trying to Stop Thieves

November 17, 2009 - KRLD Radio in Dallas interviewed Michael Kelsheimer on a gas station employee in Fort Worth who was fired for following some thieves who took five cases of Coors Light from the store. The employee, who had worked for the company for 23 years, was trying to get some information on the thieves' vehicle. read more

Crabtree Comments on Facebook Policy on Memorializing Facebook Profiles

November 12, 2009 - KTRH Radio in Houston interviewed Travis Crabtree on a recent Facebook policy on "memorializing" profiles of users who have died, taking them out of the public search results, sealing them from any future log-in attempts and leaving the wall open for family and friends to pay their respects. Though most media reports claimed this was a new Facebook feature, a spokeswoman for the company told TIME that it's an option the site has had since its early days. read more

Texas Supreme Court Firms Up Playing Field for Subcontractors in Texas

November 3, 2009 - Ben Aderholt, a Member at Looper Reed & McGraw,published "Texas Supreme Court Firms Up Playing Field for Subcontractors in Texas" in the October 2009 issue of Modern Contractor Solutions magazine. With over 40 years of experience, Ben's practice is primarily commercial transactions and litigation in the construction industry. read more

Crabtree Discusses the Danger of Posting Controversial Photos to Facebook

November 3, 2009 - KRLD Radio in Dallas interviewed Travis Crabtree on a the recent controversy of a Dallas Cowboys Cheeleader who dressed up as soon-to-be incarcerated rapper Lil' Wayne in black-face. read more

Thornton Interviewed on Homeowner Rights Relating to Treehouses

October 21, 2009 - KRLD Radio in Dallas interviewed Terry Thornton on a recent verdit from the University Park City Council forcing a homeowner to tear down his family's front yard treehouse. read more

New Blog Focuses on Texas Restaurant Law

October 20, 2009 - Looper Reed & McGraw is pleased to announce the addition of Texas Restaurant Law (http://TexasRestaurantLaw.com) to its blogging network. Matthew Sanderson and Ralph Perry-Miller, attorneys with Looper Reed & McGraw, started the blog to help people manage the legal requirements to develop and operate restaurants and clubs in Texas. read more

Charlie Sartain Appointed to Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association’s Sunset Task Force

October 19, 2009 - Charlie Sartain was appointed to the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association Sunset Task Force. The TIPRO Sunset Task Force's primary focus will be on the State's sunset review of the Texas Railroad Commission, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and the Texas Water Development Board. read more

Crabtree on KRLD Radio - Is the Sale of Dogfight Videos Legal Under Free Speech

October 6, 2009 - KRLD Radio in Dallas interviewed Travis Crabtree on the U.S. Supreme Court who heard arguments over whether free speech covers the sale of dogfighting videos. The case involves Robert J. Stevens of Virginia, who became the first person convicted under a federal law banning the sale of materials depicting animal cruelty. A federal jury in Pittsburgh convicted Stevens in 2005 for selling three dogfighting videos through an underground magazine that promoted the blood sport. An appeals court later overturned the conviction. read more

Houston Chronicle Publishes OpEd Piece on Concern for Internet Regulation

October 6, 2009 - Travis Crabtree published an OpEd  in the Houston Chronicle on the recent "poll" posted on Facebook that asked users whether President Obama should be assassinated?. read more

Sanderson Discusses the Rights of an Apartment Tenant In Relation to Secondhand Smoke

September 30, 2009 - KRLD Radio in Dallas interviewed Looper Reed & McGraw attorney Matthew Sanderson on a recent lawsuit where a Dallas woman is seeking six figures from a former neighbor and landlord for damage she says was caused by cigarette smoke wafting through adjoining walls of her high-end townhome. read more

Crabtree Comments on Facebook Poll on Presidential Assassination

September 29, 2009 - KRLD Radio in Dallas interviewed Travis Crabtree on a recent "poll" posted on Facebook that asked users the most unsocial, unspeakable question: Should President Obama be assassinated?. read more

Crabtree Published on How to Protect Your Online Reputation

September 28, 2009 - Travis Crabtree, a Member of Looper Reed & McGraw, published "They Can't Do That on the Internet" in the Fall 2009 issue of Visability Magazine, which focuses on online marketing strategy. read more

Looper Reed & McGraw Named One of the Best Places to Work

September 23, 2009 - Looper Reed & McGraw was honored as one of the "Best Places to Work for 2009" by the Dallas Business Journal.  With an overall score of 93.10 (out of 100) in a survey conducted by the Dallas Business Journal, Looper Reed & McGraw's score was the top score of all law firms with more than 15 attorneys. read more

Kelsheimer Interviewed on if Companies are Required to Hire Back Those They Laid Off as the Economy Improves

September 22, 2009 - KTRH Radio in Houston interviewed Michael Kelsheimer on whether companies are required to hire back those they laid off as the economy improves.  read more

Jack Emmott Discusses the Value of Collaborative Law

September 18, 2009 - Jack Emmott was interviewed by the Houston Business Journal as he discusses collaborative law as an option for couples seeking a divorce. In collaborative law, couples mutually agree to voluntary disclosure of relevant information, which is much faster and less expensive than formal discovery. Financial advisers and communications coaches help couples find mutual grounds for what they want out of the divorce, and the lawyers and advisors try to make sure both parties leave happy. read more

Dyer Interviewed On If Employers Can Require Flu Shots

September 17, 2009 - With some hospitals requiring their workers to have seasonal flu shots and even more considering it, a big question looms: Can employers do that?  KRLD Radio in Dallas interviews Brent Dyer on whether companies can require their employees to have flu shots.  read more

Sixteen Looper Reed & McGraw Attorneys Selected as Texas Super Lawyers

September 16, 2009 - Looper Reed & McGraw is pleased to congratulate its 16 attorneys selected for inclusion in Texas Super Lawyers® 2009,which will be published in the October 2009 issue of Texas Monthly and Texas Super Lawyers magazine.  The list reflects only the top five percent of lawyers in Texas. read more

Travis Crabtree Interviewed on Law and the Internet

September 14, 2009 - KRLD Radio in Dallas interviewed Travis Crabtree on the dismissal of all claims against a Tarrant County police officer who placed an advertisement on Craig'sList inviting people to take a basketball goal and other sporting equipment at no cost because he no longer wanted them.  The problem was the items did not belong to the police officer.  They belonged to a neighbor. read more

Cooper Appointed to AICPA Energy Tax Policy Task Force

August 28, 2009 - Michael Cooper was appointed to serve on the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Energy Tax Policy Task Force as co-chairman of the Energy Producer Work Group.  read more

Looper Reed & McGraw Announces New Members of Board

August 26, 2009 - The law firm of Looper Reed & McGraw is pleased to announce that Aaron Ball, J.J. Hardig, Charles Koerth, Andy Landry, and Ken Rhodes, of the Houston office were elected to the firm's Board of Directors, and James Jeffers of the Dallas office was named a Member and elected to the firm's Board of Directors. read more

David Montgomery Joins Looper Reed & McGraw

August 24, 2009 - Looper Reed & McGraw has further expanded its Real Estate Practice Group with the addition of David Montgomery as a Member in the firm's Houston office. read more

Thompson Comments on KTRH on Disney's Latest Crisis

August 20, 2009 - Walt Disney World in Orlando, had to cancel a stunt show on Tuesday, after an employee died during the practice. According to Associated Press, this is now the theme park’s third worker, that has been killed on the job this summer. Although Disney have said that the three deaths are not related in any way, and federal investigators are treating them as separate accidents. Disney spokeswoman Zoraya Suarez said, that they feel a sense of loss for their valued cast members. read more

Crabtree Interviewed on KRLD on Facebook Privacy

August 19, 2009 - KRLD Radio in Dallas interviewed Travis Crabtree on a recent law suit against facebook that alleges the social-networking site is violating California consumer privacy laws. read more

William Morris Elected to Texas Family Law Foundation Board of Directors

August 13, 2009 - William Morris, a Member at Looper Reed & McGraw, was elected to the Board of Directors for the Texas Family Law Foundation. With over 35 years of experience, Mr. Morris is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. His practice focuses on Family Law Litigation, Collaborative Family Law, and Mediation. read more

Looper Reed & McGraw Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America

August 11, 2009 - Looper Reed & McGraw attorneys Andrew Meyercord, Joseph Royce, Charles Sartain, Tom Rhodus and Kyle Sanders were listed in the 2010 Best Lawyers of America. Selection to Best Lawyers in America is based on a peer-review survey comprising more than 2.5 million evaluations by the top attorneys in the country. read more

Travis Crabtree Interviewed on Libel Through Twitter

July 29, 2009 - KRLD Radio in Dallas interviewed Travis Crabtree on a recent law suit against a women who posted a "tweet" on Twitter that accuses her apartment management company of being OK with moldy apartments. read more

Matthew Sanderson of Looper Reed & McGraw Licensed as Solicitor

July 16, 2009 - The law firm of Looper Reed & McGraw has announced that attorney Matthew Sanderson was licensed as a solicitor.  There are only about 60 Texas attorneys who are also licensed solicitors practicing law in Texas today. read more

Don Looper Drills into the Thick of Major Global Energy Deals

July 10, 2009 - Don Looper was quoted and profiled in the Houston Business Journal article "Don Looper drills into the thick of major global energy deals".  read more

Joe Acosta Interviewed on KRLD on the Latest Issues in the GM Bankruptcy

July 10, 2009 - Joseph Acosta was interviewd on KRLD AM Radio in Dallas on the latest issues in the GM bankruptcy. read more

Aaron Ball Discusses Frac Bill in E&P Magazine

July 7, 2009 - Aaron Ball was quoted in the article "Frac bill bent on hurting both operators and service companies" in E&P Magazine. Aaron said US-based gas producers are right to be anxious about passage of the legislation. “We represent independent oil and gas producers,” Aaron said. “The IPAA [Independent Petroleum Association of America] and others predict this bill’s passage would add to producers’ costs, slow time to market, and decrease the overall supply of natural gas. This will be particularly harmful to small- and medium-sized producers.” read more

Texas Supreme Court Evens Playing Field For Unpaid Subcontractors In Texas

July 7, 2009 - The Texas Supreme Court last week, in a ruling in Dealers Electrical Supply Co. v. Scoggins Construction Co., Inc., confirmed the right of a construction subcontractor to bring a claim against a general contractor when the sub has missed the strict notice requirements for a claim on a McGregor Act bond.  Ben Aderholt of the Houston office of Looper Reed & McGraw represented Dealers Electrical Supply before the Supreme Court. read more

Looper Reed & McGraw Attorneys Discuss Pre-Salt Contracts in Brazil

July 1, 2009 - Aaron Ball and Paula Galhardo were published in Oil & Gas Investor on Brazil's massive pre-salt reserves and how the need for development will open up opportunties for service provides. read more

Lofgren Teaches Estate Planning Class at SMU

July 1, 2009 - Norm Lofgren is currently teaching an Estate Planning course in Southern Methodist University's Certification Program in Financial Planning.  He has been teaching at SMU since 2004. read more

Looper Appointed to Advisory Committee for Australia/America Energy Conference

June 30, 2009 - Donald Looper was appointed to the Advisory Committee for the Australia-America Chamber of Commerce Energy Conference in Houston, Texas. read more

Storm of Litigation Brews Over Open-Beach Exemption

June 27, 2009 - Daryl Bailey, a Member of Looper Reed & McGraw, published "Storm of Litigation Brews Over Open-Beach Exemption" in the June 27, 2009 issue of the Houston Chronicle. read more

Shelton Discusses Jackson Kids Custody Issues

June 26, 2009 - As Michael Jackson's legacy comes to an end, court battles are sure to ensue, possibly including the custody of his children. Looper Reed & McGraw attorney Will Shelton weighs in on this issue on KRLD Dallas radio. read more

H-Texas Magazine Recognizes Four Looper Reed & McGraw Attorneys as "Top Lawyers"

June 25, 2009 - Four attorneys from Looper Reed & McGraw's Houston office were named "Top Lawyers" in the city by H Texas Magazine. read more

Lofgren Elected Secretary/Treasurer of the Probate, Trust & Estates Section of the Dallas Bar Association

June 24, 2009 - Norm Lofgren was elected Secretary / Treasurer of the Probate, Trust & Estates Section of the Dallas Bar Association.  Last year he served as Program Chair responsible for the monthly continuing legal education offerings to the Section. read more

Hopkins Discusses Obama's Finacial Regulatory Reform Plan

June 19, 2009 - Will the financial reforms President Barack Obama proposed avert another financial meltdown? Looper Reed & McGraw attorney Jeffrey Hopkins was interviewed on KTRH Houston Radio on Obama's financial overhaul plan for a system that has barely changed since Franklin Roosevelt sat in the Oval Office. read more

Looper Reed & McGraw Ranks Top 30th Law Firm in Texas

June 1, 2009 - Looper Reed & McGraw is pleased to announce Texas Lawyer has ranked the firm number 30 on the list of the 100 largest law firms in Texas. read more

General Motors Files for Bankruptcy Protection

June 1, 2009 - General Motors filed for bankruptcy protection June 1. The U.S. automaker follows Lehman Bros. and WorldCom as the third-biggest bankruptcy in U.S. history. Looper Reed & McGraw attorney Rosa Orenstein was interviewed on Dallas's KRLD Radio and KTRH Houston Radio about what GM faces. read more

Attorney Joseph Acosta Joins Looper Reed & McGraw

May 29, 2009 - Looper Reed & McGraw has further expanded its Bankruptcy Practice Group with the addition of Joseph Acosta as a Partner in the firm's Dallas office. read more

Looper Reed & McGraw Attorneys Elected to the Texas Wesleyan School of Law Alumni Association Board

May 28, 2009 - Caroline Akers and Mark Bohon were elected to the Texas Wesleyan School of Law Alumni Association Board of Directors. Ms. Akers was elected President and Mr. Bohon was elected a Board Member. read more

Ben Aderholt Appointed to City of Houston’s Mayor's International Affairs and Development Council-Americas

May 21, 2009 - Ben Aderholt was appointed to the City of Houston's Mayor's International Affairs and Development Council-Americas (MIADC) read more

Latino Leaders Magazine Profiles Sofia Adrogué

May 20, 2009 - Latino Leaders Magazine profiled Sofia Adrogué P.C. in its April/May 2009 issues. read more

Aaron Ball Recognized in Houston Business Journal’s 40 Under 40

May 1, 2009 - Aaron Ball was honored as one of the Houston Business Journal's 40 Under 40 recipients.  The business publication created the list to pay homage to business, community, government and non-profit leaders who have achieved impressive milestones in their careers and make significant contributions to Houston's overall quality of life. read more

Travis Crabtree Writes on Protecting your Online Image

May 1, 2009 - Travis Crabtree, a Member of Looper Reed & McGraw, published "Protecting Your Reputation Online: Sue or SEM?" in the May 2009 issue of Visability Magazine, which focuses on online marketing strategy. read more

TBH Honors Sofia Adrogué as Female Corporate Executive of the Year

April 30, 2009 - Talento Bilingüe de Houston is honoring Sofia Adrogué P.C., a Member at Looper Reed & McGraw, as Female Corporate Executive of the Year at the 2009 Annual Cinco de Mayo Luncheon on May 5, 2009. read more

Kate McConnico Interviewed on Collaborative Law

April 27, 2009 - It seems as if another famous couple's marriage ends every other day and for some of those, it can end in a pricey divorce, but there is a new trend taking place in divorces. Kate McConnico, a Member at Looper, Reed & McGraw, explains what a collaborative divorce is and how it is different from standard divorce procedures. read more

Sofia Adrogué Hosts Television Talk Show

April 23, 2009 - Sofia Adrogué is now a co-host on Latina Voices on Houston PBS Ch. 8.  read more

Mark Wigder Joins Looper Reed & McGraw

April 20, 2009 - Looper Reed & McGraw has further expanded its Securities and Corporate sections with the addition of Mark Wigder as a Member in the firm's Dallas office. read more

Houston Business Journal Interviews Looper Reed & McGraw on How The Firm Saves Its Clients Money

April 17, 2009 - Jim Ormiston, a Member at Looper Reed & McGraw, was quoted in the April 17th edition of the Houston Business Journal on what law firms are doing to help clients save money in litigation. read more

Rosa Orenstein Discusses Possible GM Bankruptcy

April 13, 2009 - According to recent media reports, the Treasury Department is supposidly directing General Motors to lay the groundwork for a bankruptcy filing by a June 1 deadline, despite G.M.'s public contention that it could still reorganize outside court. Looper Reed & McGraw attorney Rosa Orenstein was interviewed on Dallas's KRLD Radio and KTRH Houston Radioabout what GM faces with a possible bankruptcy. read more

KTRH Radio Interviews Cary Gray On The Right To A Trial By A Jury

March 30, 2009 - KTRH News Radio's Michael Berry interviews Looper Reed & McGraw attorney Cary Gray on the "right to a trial by your peers" concept; what it is, and what we think it should be. read more

Ten Looper Reed & McGraw Attorneys Recognized in Super Lawyers - Rising Stars Edition

March 27, 2009 - Seven business litigation attorneys at Looper Reed & McGraw have been selected for inclusion in the April 2009 edition of Texas Super Lawyers - Rising Stars Edition.  Individuals selected are Caroline Akers, Darrell Armer, Travis Crabtree, Jonathan M. Hyman, Michael Kelsheimer, Kate McConnico, Jamie Ribman, Kyle Sanders, Matthew Sanderson; Drew York. read more

LRM Attorneys Speak on Legislative Issues facing Employers

March 27, 2009 - Looper Reed & McGraw Attorneys Daryl Bailey, Brent E. Dyer and Michael Kelsheimer were quoted in the March 20, 2009 issue of the Houston Business Journal in the article "What Upcoming Legislation is Causing Employers Stress."  read more

Aaron Ball Quoted in Houston Chronicle on Obama's Tax Plan

March 21, 2009 - Aaron Ball, a Member at Looper Reed & McGraw, was quoted on President Obama's tax plan in the March 21st edition of the Houston Chronicle. read more

Attorney Paul Leitner Joins Looper Reed & McGraw

March 20, 2009 - Looper Reed & McGraw has further expanded its Corporate Practice Group with the addition of Paul Leitner as an Associate in the firm's Houston office. read more

Rotary International Honors Ben Aderholt

March 17, 2009 - Rotary International has announced that Looper Reed & McGraw Member Ben L. Aderholt is the recipient of its prestigious Global Service to Humanity Award for 2009, which recognizes individuals who have contributed to greater understanding and peace through service to humanity, and whose significant achievements have enriched their profession or vocation. read more

Looper Reed Attorney Publishes Article on Internet Marketing

March 11, 2009 - Travis Crabtree published "Courts' Inability to Keep Pace Leaves Little Legal Guidance for Online Marketers" in the March 2009 issue of Visability Magazine, which focuses on online marketing strategy.   read more

Scott Funk Quoted on Foreign Workers Labor Issue

March 11, 2009 - Scott Funk was quoted on foreign workers labor issue in the March 11, 2009, edition of the Houston Chronicle. read more

Texas Lawyer Quotes Tom Rhodus on Taxes Discrepancies

March 9, 2009 - Tom Rhodus was quoted in the Texas Lawyer on discrepancies in U.S. trade representative nominee Ron Kirk's taxes. read more

Attorney Christopher Harris Joins Looper Reed & McGraw

March 8, 2009 - Looper Reed & McGraw has further expanded its Taxation Practice Group with the addition of Christopher Harris as an Associate in the firm's Dallas office. read more

Attorney Michael Cooper Joins Looper Reed & McGraw

March 4, 2009 - Looper Reed & McGraw has further expanded its Energy Practice Group with the addition of Michael Cooper as a Partner in the firm's Dallas office. read more

Lofgren Quoted In Dallas Morning News on Cabinet-Pick Ron Kirk's Back Taxes

March 3, 2009 - Norm Lofgren was quoted in the Dallas Morning News article "Cabinet-pick Kirk owes $10,000 in back taxes". read more

McConnico Quoted in Houston Business Journal on the Economy's Impact on Families

February 27, 2009 - Kate McConnico, a Member in the Houston office of Looper Reed & McGraw, was quoted in the Houston Business Journal's article on "Recession runs legal gamut." read more

Brent Dyer quoted in Dallas Business Journal on Labor Law Disputes

February 20, 2009 - Brent E. Dyer was quoted in the Dallas Business Journal article "Employees may gain in labor law disputes" on Feb. 20, 2009. read more

Seven Looper Reed & McGraw Attorneys Recognized in Super Lawyers - Corporate Counsel Edition

February 19, 2009 - Seven Looper Reed & McGraw attorneys were listed in the March 2009 Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition featuring business litigation attorneys from across the country. LRM attorneys who were honored include: Sofia Adrogué, P.C., Scott Aston, Cary Gray, James McGraw, James Ormiston, James Reed, and Charles Sartain. read more

Aaron Ball Published on the new Stimulus Bill

February 17, 2009 - Aaron Ball was published by the Insitute for Energy Law in an Energy Law Advisor E-Alert on the new Stimulus Bill. read more

Vernon Howerton Publishes Article on the False Claims Act

February 15, 2009 - Vernon Howerton was published in Construction Executive magazine on "Narrowing the Reach of the False Claims Act" . read more

Norm Lofgren quoted in Dallas Morning News on Income Taxes

February 9, 2009 - Norm Lofgren, a Member at Looper Reed & McGraw, was quoted in the Dallas Morning News article "IRS softens measures against taxpayers in hardship". read more

Sofia Adrogué Hosts Television Talk Show

January 30, 2009 - Sofia Adrogué, a Member of Looper Reed & McGraw, is a co-host for Latina Voices: Smart Talk, an English language, half-hour television and internet streamed talk show with a Latina perspective but addressing universal topics such as politics, business, pop culture, health trends, entertainment, women's issues, and other newsworthy topics. read more

LRM Attorney Aired on Houston News Broadcast

January 19, 2009 - Kate McConnico, a Member in the Houston office of Looper Reed & McGraw, appeared on Houston’s Fox 26 News’s “Ask a Divorce Lawyer” where she answered viewer’s questions and concerns relating to divorce and other family law issues. The issue aired January 19. read more

Looper Reed & McGraw Announces Two New Board Members

January 15, 2009 - The law firm of Looper Reed & McGraw is pleased to announce that Terry L. Thornton of the Dallas office was elected to the firm's Board of Directors, and Jonathan M. Hyman of the Houston office was named a Shareholder and elected to the firm's Board of Directors. read more

LRM Attorney Publishes Article on Crossborder Taxation

January 7, 2009 - Oil & Gas Investor Magazine - Aaron Ball, a Member at Looper Reed & McGraw, was published in the January 2009 issue of Oil & Gas Investor Magazine on "The Crossborder Tax Solution". read more

Dwindling Capital Weighing on Commercial Construction

December 19, 2008 - Houston Business Journal - Kevin McInnis, a Member at Looper Reed & McGraw, is quoted in the December 19th Houston Business Journal article on the real estate market and new developments. read more

New Blog Focuses on Distressed Assets

December 10, 2008 - Looper Reed & McGraw is pleased to announce the addition of Distressed Assets Law (http://DistressedAssetLaw.com) to its blogging network. Matthew Sanderson, an attorney with Looper Reed & McGraw, started the blog to help people in buying and selling troubled assets, including businesses, real estate, and personal property. read more

Landry Presents at NYC Conference

December 9, 2008 - A.M. "Andy" Landry, a Member at Looper Reed & McGraw, was one of 25 lawyers and experts selected from across the country to present Harris Martins "Trial of a Benzene Case Conference" on Dec. 8-9 in New York City. Mr. Landry was part of the defense team in this CLE based trial that was attended by over 150 practicing attorneys and in-house corporate representatives. His presentation focused on the workplace safety and chemical exposure aspects of the seminar. read more

Road To Recovery: Everything Goes In Cycles, But Those Looking At Retirement Are Left To Pick Up The Pieces

December 5, 2008 - Houston Business Journal - Norm Lofgren, a Member at Looper Reed & McGraw, is quoted in the December 5th Houston Business Journal article on the economy, retirement plans and estate taxes. read more

New Blog Focuses on Texas Metal Recycling Law

November 17, 2008 - Looper Reed & McGraw is pleased to announce the addition of Texas Metal Recycling Law (www.texasmetallaw.com) to its blogging network. Matthew Sanderson, an attorney with Looper Reed & McGraw, started the blog with a focus on cutting-edge news and legal topics related to metal recycling. read more

Large Reserves of Texas Gas Shale Looking Better all the Time

November 14, 2008 - Houston Business Journal - Charlie Sartain is quoted in the November 14th Houston Business Journal article on gas shale plays. read more

Energy Alternatives, Solutions Remain Work in Progress

November 14, 2008 - Houston Business Journal - Donald Looper is quoted in the November 14th Houston Business Journal article on energy alternatives. read more

Michael Hammond Joins Looper Reed & McGraw

November 13, 2008 - Looper Reed & McGraw, P.C. has announced the addition of Michael J. Hammond in the Dallas office as an associate.   read more

Looper Reed & McGraw Promotes Two Attorneys

November 5, 2008 - Looper Reed & McGraw, P.C. has announced the promotion of Travis Crabtree and Gabrielle Kickham to Members in the Houston and Dallas offices. read more

Attorney Joel C. Thompson Joins Looper Reed & McGraw

October 28, 2008 - Looper Reed & McGraw has further expanded its General Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation and Class Action practice groups with the addition of Joel C. Thompson as a Partner in the firm’s Houston office. read more

Looper Reed & McGraw Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America

October 7, 2008 - Looper Reed & McGraw attorneys Andrew Meyercord, Joseph Royce and Charles Sartain were listed in the 2008 Best Lawyers in America. Selection to Best Lawyers in America is based on a peer-review survey comprising more than 2.5 million evaluations by the top attorneys in the country. read more

Joe Coleman Named Baylor Lawyer of the Year

October 2, 2008 - Looper Reed & McGraw attorney Joe Coleman was named the 2008 Baylor Lawyer of the Year. The announcement was made by Brad Toben, Dean of Baylor Law School, in a surprise, impromptu assembly in the Looper Reed & McGraw Houston office lobby on October 2, 2008. The Baylor Lawyer of the Year award is given annually to an outstanding alumnus who has brought honor and distinction to Baylor Law School and the legal profession. Past recipients include Watergate Special Prosecutor Leon Jaworski, former Texas Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock, former F.B.I. director William Sessions, former U.S. Rep. Jack Hightower and Gov. Price Daniel, Sr., among others. The award has been presented by Baylor Law School since 1963. read more

Thirteen Attorneys Listed as Super Lawyers

October 1, 2008 - Thirteen Looper Reed & McGraw attorneys were listed as Super Lawyers in the October 2008 Texas Monthly and Texas Super Lawyers magazines. LRM attorneys who were honored include: Sofia Adrogué, P.C., Scott Aston, Cary Gray, Norman Lofgren, Donald Looper, James McGraw, Andrew Meyercord, James Ormiston, James Reed, Kenneth Rhodes, Tom Rhodus, George Rustay, and Charles Sartain. read more

Kate McConnico Published

September 9, 2008 - Kate McConnico, a Member at Looper Reed & McGraw, was published "Why I Like Being a Lawyer" in the September 1, 2008, issue of Texas Lawyer. read more

Five Attorneys Join Looper Reed & McGraw

September 5, 2008 - Looper Reed & McGraw has announced the addition of five attorneys from Kacal, Adams and Law, P.C., in the Houston office.A.M. “Andy” Landry III, Kenneth D. Rhodes, J.J. Hardig, Jr., and William R. Rustam, have joined the firm as members and Joshua R. Walker has joined as an associate. The five new attorneys are experienced in toxic torts, product liability and premise liability. read more

When the Form Manual is Silent

September 3, 2008 - William Morris, a Member at Looper Reed & McGraw, gave a speech entitled “When the Form Manual is Silent” to the Houston Bar Association Family Law Section. read more

Partner Selected as a 2008 Texas Executive Women

August 24, 2008 - Sofia Adrogué, P.C., a partner at the law firm of Looper Reed & McGraw, has been selected as a 2008 Texas Executive Women “Woman on the Move” and also as one of Houston’s 50 “Most Influential Women” by Houston Woman magazine. The “Women on the Move” awards were inaugurated by Texas Executive Women and the Houston Chronicle as a forum to honor outstanding women leaders in the Houston area. The purpose is to celebrate the accomplishments of women in their professional and community activities. Only 210 women have received this honor since 1985. The 50 “Most Influential Women” were all nominated by readers of Houston Woman magazine. Each was chosen because her sphere of influence was deemed to be “vast and powerful.” The women chosen come from many different walks of life, including energy, law, medicine, non-profits, oil and gas, media, politics, real estate and theology. Adrogué handles complex commercial litigation and multi-party proceedings in state and federal courts as well as in ADR proceedings throughout the United States and abroad. She represents clients in all industries, ranging from entrepreneurs in rural Texas to multinational conglomerates with diversified worldwide business holdings. She also represents parties in peer review proceedings and/or before state regulatory or licensing agencies in the healthcare arena. read more

Ralph Perry-Miller Appointed to the 2009 State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting Committee

August 20, 2008 - Ralph Perry-Miller, a Member at the Dallas office of Looper Reed & McGraw, was appointed to the 2009 State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting Committee. read more

Jorge Gutierrez Named Associate in Dallas Office

August 20, 2008 - Looper Reed & McGraw has further expanded its Oil & Gas section with the addition of Jorge Gutierrez as an Associate in the firm’s Dallas office. Jorge’s practice focuses on natural resources law with an emphasis on title examination. He primarily represents energy companies in their exploration and production operations. Prior to law school, Jorge enjoyed an eleven-year career in corporate and investment banking and corporate finance where he primarily advised companies in the oil and gas sector, with special emphasis on exploration and production, mid-stream, and service and supply companies. In that time, he advised over 20 clients in raising in excess of $2.0 billion of capital in syndicated bank transactions. Additionally, he has experience in corporate mergers and acquisitions, having worked with the Mergers & Acquisitions Group of the former Banc One Capital Markets, where he advised business owners and executive officers on long-term, growth strategies. Jorge’s industry experience includes the energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and commercial finance sectors. He received his J.D. from Baylor University and his B.B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin. read more

Aaron Ball Licensed as a Solicitor in England and Wales

August 15, 2008 - The law firm of Looper Reed & McGraw has announced that attorney Aaron Ball was licensed as a solicitor in England and Wales. There are only about 60 Texas attorneys who are also licensed solicitors practicing law in Texas today. Applicants must take a three-day Qualified Lawyers’ Transfer Test, the official bar exam for foreign attorneys, which tests familiarity with English statutes, cases, practice rules and the principles of common law, as well as the application of tax laws. Ball’s practice is concentrated in the manufacturing and oil and gas industries. He structures, negotiates and manages complex business transactions such as acquisitions and the planning and organization of business ventures. A majority of his practice involves corporate and tax planning in many different countries. read more

Kate McConnico Published in the Houston Business Journal

August 3, 2008 - Kate McConnico, a Member at Looper Reed & McGraw, was quoted in “Family Law: Digital Data Best Used, But Not Abused” in the Houston Business Journal. read more

Andrew York Published in Texas Contractor

August 1, 2008 - Andrew York, an Associate at Looper Reed & McGraw, published "Is Your City Contract Save?" in the August issue of Texas Contractor. read more

Amy Allen Named Associate in the Houston Office

July 24, 2008 - Looper Reed & McGraw has further expanded its Family Law Section with the addition of Amy Allen as an Associate in the firm’s Houston office. Ms. Allen focuses her practice on divorce proceedings, marital property valuation and characterization, child custody, modifications of court orders, enforcement actions, premarital agreements, adoptions and other child related issues, including CPS and Amicus appointments. read more

William Chaney and Drew York successfully opposed Bayer AG

July 17, 2008 - William Chaney and Drew York successfully opposed Bayer AG's challenges to the Court's jurisdiction over it in the In re Genetically Modified Rice Litigation multidistrict litigation proceedings. Bayer AG sought dismissal alleging it had insufficient contacts in Missouri and the other rice growing states to allow the court to exercise jurisdiction over the company. Mr. Chaney, who serves on the Plaintiffs' Executive Committee in the MDL proceedings, and Mr. York spent one year conducting extensive jurisdictional discovery and filing briefs opposing Bayer AG's motion to dismiss, which culminated with Mr. Chaney's persuasive oral arguments before the court in May. The court denied Bayer AG's efforts to avoid jurisdiction and found that Bayer AG acted through one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Bayer CropScience AG, which had already conceded the court's jurisdiction. read more

CIMA ENERGY, Ltd become the exclusive gas marketing arm for Mitsubishi Corp

July 10, 2008 - After months of negotiations and planning, Looper Reed & McGraw attorney Don Looper as counsel helped CIMA ENERGY, Ltd become the exclusive gas marketing arm for Mitsubishi Corp for liquid natural gas brought to the Gulf Coast from Qatar. As part of the deal, Mitsubishi Corp purchased 34 percent of CIMA ENERGY to further Mitsubishi’s reach in the natural gas market. Thus, Mitsubishi will own a portion of CIMA's existing gas marketing network throughout the southern U.S, with offices in St. Louis, Denver and Kentucky. Mitsubishi made the acquisition through two U.S.-based subsidiaries, Mitsubishi International Corp and MC Global Gas Corp. Under the terms of the deal, Houston-based CIMA will market and sell natural gas from Mitsubishi's import operation at the Freeport LNG terminal. read more

The Statute of Frauds in Oil and Gas Transactions

April 12, 2007 - Since its inception the law of Texas has recognized that to promote the stability of landtitles and to avoid fraud in transactions involving land, such transactions should be in writing.For these reasons, the Texas Statute of Conveyances and Texas Statute of Frauds require thatconveyances and contracts for sale of real property be in writing and signed by the conveyor orparty to be charged. The test for sufficiency of a writing is essentially the same in both the Statute of Fraudsand the Statute of Conveyances.2 Thus, when referring to Texas statutes requiring that a contractconveying real property be in writing, for the sake of simplicity the courts refer generally to theStatute of Frauds. read more