Both Case Donovan and John Garcia joined Cain & Skarnulis PLLC in early May. Case joins the firm as a senior associate whose practice focuses on civil litigation and defending lawsuits involving commercial and tort-based claims in state and federal courts across Texas. He also represents clients with matters involving contract disputes, construction defects, and professional negligence. John joins the …
New Episode of Council of Firsts with U.S. Rep. Pete Gallego (ret.)
In the next episode of the Council of Firsts, Amanda Arriaga, first Latina president of the Austin Bar, talks to Pete Gallego, retired U.S. congressman and Texas representative for District 23.
April 2025 District & County Court Jury Trial Verdicts
Here are the April jury trial verdicts in Travis County civil and criminal court cases.
New Episode of Stop the Stigma with David Courreges & Katy Sutton
In the latest episode of Stop the Stigma podcast, we talk with past Austin Bar President David Courreges and licensed clinical psychologist Katy Sutton, both of whom discuss living with attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD).
The Texas Bar Foundation Awards $25,000 to the Veterans Legal Assistance Program
The Austin Bar Foundation is honored to receive a $25,000 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation in support of its Veterans Legal Assistance Program (VLAP).
AYLA Recognizes Outstanding Contributions
Each year, AYLA presents three awards to honor leaders in the Travis County legal profession: The Outstanding Young Lawyer Award, the Outstanding Mentor Award, and the Liberty Bell Award.
Great Turnout at February Docket Call
The Administrative Law Section of the Austin Bar sponsored AYLA’s February Docket Call at Mean Eyed Cat. The cold weather did not deter Austin lawyers from venturing out to network and learn about each other’s practice areas. Huge thanks for the Admin Law Section for an awesome event!
AYLA Annual Crawfish Boil A Great Success
On Saturday, March 29, AYLA hosted its 4th Annual Crawfish Boil. This award-winning event has become a staple in the Austin legal community as an opportunity to enjoy the spring weather, connect with friends and colleagues, and raise money to support the Austin Young Lawyers Foundation.
Texas Supreme Court Update May 2025
The following are summaries of selected opinions issued by the Texas Supreme Court in March and April 2025. These summaries are prepared by court staff as a courtesy. They are not a substitute for the actual opinions. The summaries are overviews; please review the entire opinions.
2025 Annual Bench Bar Conference a Success
The 2025 Austin Bar and AYLA Bench Bar Conference took place on April 11 at the Hotel Viata. Nearly 180 attendees took part in the day-long CLE presentations. Of particular note was the session put on by Third Court of Appeals Justices Chari Kelly and Rosa Lopez Theofanis, which was standing room only as they talked about 10 things that will get your case reversed.