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The final installment in this series on preferences discusses the new value defense. The premise behind the new value defense is to encourage vendors to extend unsecured credit to debtors…

Charles Jackson is a well respected real estate, estate planning and probate attorney with 49 years of experience practicing law in South Texas. Mr. Jackson is an active member of the legal community and we are excited to add his expertise to our team.

On Thursday, February 8th, Shareholder Bruce Toppin will present at the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) regional meeting in San Antonio. The event will update members on legislative and regulatory initiatives affecting the banking industry. Cocktail reception and meeting begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Plaza Club.

Elizabeth Kopecki and Justin B. Morley have been named Shareholders by the Firm. Ms. Kopecki’s practice focuses on oil, gas and energy matters and Mr. Morley’s practice focuses on family law and family law mediations.

On January 12th, 2018 Charla D. Davies officially became board certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Ms. Davies is now considered an expert in family law, joining 4 other L&B attorneys with this impressive certification.

Stephen J. Ahl has been promoted to Shareholder as of January 2018. The Firm is excited to add Stephen’s litigation and oil, gas and energy expertise to our shareholder roster.

Part 2 of this series discussed the importance of maintaining and collecting thorough records. Accurate and complete records will allow an attorney to determine whether a payment is actually a…

Natalie F. Wilson has been selected to the 2018 LEAD Academy class of the Bexar County Women’s Bar.  The LEAD Academy is a year-long leadership-development program designed to help women attorneys…

It is crucial to be proactive rather than bury the proverbial head in the sand after receiving a preference demand letter. Direct communication with the party asserting the preference early…

Shareholder Kristal Thomson was selected for the 43rd Class of Leadership San Antonio (LSA). LSA a premier leadership program done in partnership between the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. LSA focuses on providing leaders an opportunity to develop an understanding of the advantages and challenges our community faces.

Shareholder and Water Law guru Ruben Barrera wrote “A River Runs Through It” for the December issue of the Texas Bar Journal, published by the State Bar of Texas.  The…

As a vendor or supplier, it is frustrating to receive a letter from a lawyer claiming that you received a “preference” payment from a customer and demanding that you give…