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Litigation issues and industry commentary from Herman Howry and Breen


Recent Case Successes
for Herman Howry and Breen
Reflect Busy Season
for Firm

Like the summer temperatures that are steadily rising, so too is the workload at Herman, Howry and Breen, and the successes that are coming from those cases. Just a few weeks ago all six lawyers at Herman, Howry and Breen were involved in different trials. Two of the cases resulted in victories and one will be continued in Fort Worth next month. Following is a sampling of recent successes for the firm:

Breach of Contract - Tim Herman tries case to verdict with the help of Matt Beatty. Three million dollar verdict is secured for client, Longhorn Railroad, against Capital Metro.
Commercial Lease Dispute - Sean Breen and Lisa Clute tried case to verdict and won client's right to retain possession of premises in commercial lease dispute.
Breach of Merger Agreement - Randy Howry obtained a $450,000 arbitration award for client by proving breaches of the representations and warranties provisions of a merger agreement.
Breach of Partnership Agreement - Randy Howry obtained an award of $650,000 for client in a small business group dispute.

 

 

Getting to Know One of Our Own
Matt Beatty

Matt Beatty knew what he was looking for when he graduated from law school six years ago. "I wanted to be a trial attorney who actually tried cases. I was looking for some mentors who knew their way around the courthouse and I figured that a smaller firm would provide me with the best opportunity," he says. "After getting to know the partners at Herman, Howry and Breen (HH&B), LLP, I knew I had found a great fit." READ MORE


Tort Reform Update
Preparing for the Future

The saga of lawsuit reform has come to an end with the passing by both the Texas House and Senate of the legislation that ushers in sweeping changes. READ MORE

 

 

 


Lawyers Building Houses
Instead of Cases
Habitat for Humanity Legal Build
in Full Swing

In May 2003, the lawyers of Herman, Howry and Breen, LLP wielded power tools and tape measures rather than cell phones and Palm Pilots at the Austin Habitat for Humanity Legal Build at 2003 East 8th Street. READ MORE

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Useful Links

Travis County Bar Association - Offers information on upcoming legal and professional events, job opportunities and continuing legal education. http://www.travisbar.com/

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Rules of the District Court in Travis County http://www.co.travis.tx.us/
district_courts/local_rules.pdf

Travis County Docket Call Announcement Form http://www.co.travis.tx.us/
district_courts/docket_call.pdf

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