Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann

Commercial Litigation Firm based in Dallas, Texas

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Congratulations to Mary Goodrich Nix and Eric Pinker on being named Lawyer of the Year in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Mary was recognized for Trade Secrets Law and Eric for Bet-the-Company Litigation.

Learn more here: https://t.co/KzBFkL7HoD

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The 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognize 18 LPHS attorneys across commercial litigation, appellate law, employment, intellectual property, trusts and estates, health care and more.

See the full list here: https://t.co/HElCN9NZ0m

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LPHS partner Mary Nix has been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers. One of just 10 Dallas attorneys selected, Mary's recognition reflects the skill, strategy and relentless advocacy she brings to every case. https://t.co/eudwy7uilX

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What shaped Mary Goodrich Nix's career as a trial lawyer? The Dallas Morning News has published an article discussing some of the mentors who influenced her, lessons from her early trials, advice for young attorneys, and the evolving role of AI in litigation.

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Today, LPHS partners Chris Patton and Yaman Desai will present "House of Cards: How Antitrust Litigation Dismantled the NCAA's Foundational Myths" during the Dallas Bar Association's Business Litigation Section CLE.

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LPHS partners Eric Pinker and Britta Stanton were selected by Chambers and Partners to draft an in-depth overview on general commercial litigation in DFW, examining why trial boutiques are uniquely positioned to meet the speed, efficiency, and demands of the Texas Business Court.

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LPHS attorneys Michael K. Hurst and Jamie Drillette recently participated in the Women's Mentoring Circles, a jointly sponsored program of the Dallas Women Lawyers Association and the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers. Read more: https://t.co/kO7KJ1TU8f

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Congratulations to LPHS Managing Partner Chris Schwegmann on his election to the American Board of Trial Advocates, one of the nation's most respected organizations of trial lawyers and judges.

Learn more about Chris’ invitation here: https://t.co/U9XuXfMkFi

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Future lawyers and leaders. Congratulations to Nina Maldonado and Marco Hernandez, recipients of the 2026 LPHS Scholarship Award. Alan Dabdoub recently presented the scholarships at an awards ceremony honoring this year's recipients. Learn more here: https://t.co/bggMCwnGtC

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In a recent article for Dallas Bar Association Headnotes, LPHS attorneys Michael Hurst and Chelsea Till share their perspectives on managing the pressures of legal practice and maintaining balance both in and out of the office. Read more here: https://t.co/1NjCOZzTyM

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During SMU’s Tate Distinguished Lecture Series in Dallas, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson spoke about the importance of protecting an independent judiciary and preserving public trust in the courts. Learn more about the lecture here: https://t.co/gK9BfzdYQx

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Q2 marked another quarter of crossing the finish line first.

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Lawdragon has named Jonathan Childers, Michael Hurst and Mike Lynn to its 2026 Lawdragon 500 Global Leaders in Energy guide for their work in Energy Litigation. This is the third consecutive year that Childers, Hurst, and Lynn have made the list. https://t.co/jI0JUqrFeB

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What shaped Mary Goodrich Nix's career as a trial lawyer? In a new Q&A with Texas Lawbook, the LPHS partner discusses the mentors who influenced her, lessons from her first trial, advice for young attorneys and the evolving role of AI in litigation. https://t.co/n7yZtOaJ84

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Congratulations to LPHS managing partner Chris Schwegmann on being named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global IP Lawyers list for the second consecutive year. Chris was recognized for his work in IP litigation, trademark and copyright infringement.
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LPHS attorneys Jessica Cox and Kristopher Ruiz earned Champion Team honors in the En Banc Courtroom at the inaugural Young Lawyers Moot Court Competition hosted by the Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit. Kris was also named Best Advocate in the En Banc Courtroom.

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After nearly 10 years of pro bono work, LPHS attorneys Andres Correa, Chelsea A. Till, & Shirley Xu secured asylum for a Venezuelan national seeking safety. While courtroom victories matter, some of the most meaningful work we do is measured by the impact it has on a life.

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LPHS partner David Coale has been named to the board of directors of the National Speech & Debate Association for the 2026–2027 academic year.
The appointment reflects David's connection to debate. Learn more about David and his son Camden's championships: https://t.co/ZN64w6GIcX

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A Dallas County jury returned a defense verdict for LPHS client Ronny Hecht in a real estate dispute involving North Dallas property near the future Dallas Mavericks arena. Congratulations to Michael Hurst, Daniela Holmes, Erin Elms-Nemec and David Coale on the favorable outcome.