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SA Scene published its annual “Best Lawyers” list and Langley & Banack attorneys were listed 40 times in 22 different practice areas. We are so proud to be a part of the distinguished legal community in San Antonio.

The San Antonio Business Journal came to L&B for a first-hand look at our newly renovated space at 745 E. Mulberry. We were honored to give Ryan Salchert a tour of our space and a bird’s-eye view tour of our city from our four 9th floor balconies.

Shareholder James J. Aycock is the 2017 REPTL Distinguished Probate Attorney Lifetime Achievement Award winner. The award recognizes distinguished Texas probate attorneys who have made significant and sustained contributions to the Texas probate, estate and trust law bar throughout their careers.

In 2011, the Texas legislature passed a bill that provides an expedited dismissal remedy to citizens who are wrongfully sued for speaking out about matters of public concern regarding the…

Shareholder Joyce W. Moore will present at the State Bar of Texas’ “Governance of Non-profits” course August 24-25, 2017.

The bill will require an insured consumer who has suffered a storm loss to their home or real property to provide 61 days advance written notice to their insurance carrier before filing a lawsuit.

The San Antonio Restaurant Association (SARA) has selected Langley & Banack as its 2017 Industry Partner of the Year. The Firm’s involvement with SARA is led by Shareholder Sylvia Cardona who has worked closely with the group to improve its legal education and ensure the continued success of those in the hospitality industry in our community.

Shareholder Chris Hodge is giving the “Fiduciary Litigation Case Law Update” at the 41st annual course on Thursday, June 8th. Mr. Hodge’s presentation will discuss the most influential cases of the past year plus the current trends in fiduciary litigation.

The President of the State Bar of Texas has appointed Shareholder Joyce W. Moore Chair of the Texas Pattern Jury Charge (PJC) committee on Family, Probate and Trust for the 2017-2018 term. Ms. Moore will continue to serve as Vice-chair of the Probate and Trust sub-committee, as she has for many years.

Shareholder Joyce W. Moore will present on two topics at the 41st Annual Advanced Estate Planning & Probate seminar in Houston June 7-9, 2017.

Shareholder Marc J. Schnall was named one of the Jewish Family Service’s 2017 “People Who Inspire Us”. Marc was honored based on his community service, professional success and outstanding character. Congratulations, Marc.

Shareholders Bill Sommers and Steve Treu will present on “Construction Law Pitfalls & Collections from a Different Prospective” to the Association of Corporate Counsel’s South/Central Texas Chapter on May 10th. Presentation will begin at 11:45 at Oak Hills Country Club with an introduction by Firm liaison Chris Hodge.