Thompson and Knight LLP has elected five lawyers to partner status.  The lawyers are Todd E. Chen, Tye C. Hancock, J. Michael Heinlen, Richard B. Phillips Jr., and Glen A. Reitman.

These attorneys represent a diversity of professional focus, coupled with the intellect, experience, and educational backgrounds that we seek at Thompson & Knight,” says Pete Riley, the Firm’s Managing Partner. “We are pleased to acknowledge the success and positive influence they have made on our Firm and on the legal needs and business objectives of our clients.”
Todd E. Chen, a member of the Firm’s Corporate and Securities Practice  Group in Houston, focuses his practice on corporate and securities matters, with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, public and private offerings of securities, and securities reporting requirements.
Tye C. Hancock, a member of the Firm’s Corporate Reorganization and Creditors’ Rights Practice Group in Houston, focuses his practice on creditors’ rights, business bankruptcy, and commercial litigation.

J. Michael Heinlen, a member of the Firm’s Intellectual Property and Trial Practice Groups in Dallas, focuses his practice on commercial litigation and appellate matters, specifically focusing on intellectual property and insurance coverage disputes.

Richard B. Phillips, Jr., a member of the Firm’s Trial Practice Group in Dallas, focuses his practice on appellate matters.

Glenn A. Reitman, a member of the Firm’s Real Estate and Banking Practice Group in Houston, focuses his practice on commercial transactions with an emphasis on real estate and banking matters.

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Blank Rome LLP today announced the Firm will open an office in Los Angeles, California with five new partners, Lawrence C. Hinkle, Andrew F. Kim, Warren A. Koshofer, Glen A. Rothstein and William S. Small.

In addition to complementing the Firm’s corporate and commercial litigation, dispute resolution, product liability, toxic tort defense, environmental, insurance coverage, real estate, and labor and employment practices, Blank Rome hopes to use the Los Angeles office to expand their presence in entertainment law and new media.

“California is one of the most dynamic markets in the country. Our Los Angeles office will provide the initial launch for our West Coast growth strategy,  as well as natural synergy with our growing office in Hong Kong, as we continue to build our national and international platform,”  noted Carl M. Buchholz, Managing Partner and CEO. “Blank Rome is already serving more than 200 clients with a California presence, and we are pleased to welcome this team of exceptional lawyers to Blank Rome.  Their reputations and experience will add to the depth and breadth of our well-established national litigation and real estate practices, providing additional value and service to our clients across the Firm.”

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