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Unmasking Medical Mistakes

David Carter

Use of electronic medical records has exploded in recent years. Their adoption has brought forth an unintended consequence: the ability for unscrupulous caregiv

Getting Schooled

Janice Zhou

Public-education policy is fraught throughout the United States, and Texas is certainly no different.

Amy Warr - Austin 2020 Lawyer of the Year

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Appellate Practice Austin, TX

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Trial Law Leadership

Justin Smulison

Daniel J.T. Sciano, twice-named Best Lawyers® San Antonio “Lawyer of the Year” for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (2010, 2012), discusses how his recor

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Big Case Warriors

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The co-founders of Lyons & Simmons, LLP discuss their relentless dedication to pursuing justice for clients while also invoking change.

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A Trial Icon

Sean Stonefield

Dan Cogdell on his almost four decades of courtroom success.

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Brophy & Devaney, PLLC

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Joseph F. Brophy embraces his reputations for his zealous representation of his clients and is passionate about learning their businesses and problems and ensur

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Should No Longer Be Considered as Only a Mental Disorder

Steven Weston

Patients suffering from PTSD may have undergone significant neurochemical and neurobiological shifts, leading one lawyer to argue we need to rethink our percept

Changing for the Better

Justin Smulison

Joseph Brophy's success with BESW comes from having a team of litigators experienced with business and employment law, the SEC, real estate, FINRA, and more.

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