FH&M Newsletter
Summer 2003

SECOND ANNUAL CONTINUING EDUCATION SEMINAR
OCTOBER 23, 2003

Fanning, Harper, & Martinson, P.C. has scheduled its Second Annual Continuing Education Seminar. Thanks to your great (!) response last year, our seminar will be bigger this year. The seminar will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Addison on Thursday, October 23, 2003. We will be sending email invitations soon, but you can make advanced reservations by emailing Mark Dyer at MDyer@fhmlaw.com. Please RSVP because the seminar is limited to the first 250 registrants. If you prefer not to receive our newsletter, please reply with the term "UNSUBSCRIBE."

If you would like to review recent case summaries, please click on your topic of choice:

Insurance Law Update

Municipal Law Update

Premises Liability Update

Class Action Update

Products Liability Update, and

Employment Law Update

These abbreviated summaries are provided for information only and are not intended as legal advice.

At Fanning, Harper, & Martinson, P.C. we evaluate cases early, work with our clients to develop a litigation plan, and execute on that plan. We believe our pretrial discovery and thorough preparation consistently translate into positive results for our clients. Some of our victories are summarized below.

RECENT NEWS and SUCCESSES

JOHN H. ROEHM, III has become a DIRECTOR at FHM. John joined the firm in December 2002 and his primary practice area is litigation. John works in the FHM's governmental section and represents public officials, school districts, counties, and municipalities in state and federal court. John also represents property owners on property tax matters. Prior to joining FHM, John worked at Nichols, Jackson, Dillard, Hager & Smith representing municipalities and appraisal districts. When not practicing law, John enjoys traveling, snow skiing, and golf.

ROBERT FUGATE has become a DIRECTOR at FHM. His primary practice area is civil appellate law. Since joining FHM in August of 2001, Robert has worked on a broad range appeals with FHM’s trial lawyers, including commercial litigation, insurance coverage, personal injury, civil rights, and school law. Prior to joining FHM, Robert worked as a staff attorney at the Dallas Court of Appeals. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Houston Law Center and has an undergraduate degree from UTA in civil engineering. Away from work, Robert enjoys saltwater fishing and family trips to national parks.

DEAN FOSTER has joined FHM as an associate as of March 10, 2003. Dean’s primary practice area is civil litigation, with an emphasis on insurance coverage litigation. Dean graduated from South Texas College of Law in December of 2001, and was a member of the South Texas Law Review. Dean obtained his undergraduate degree in Biology from The University of Texas. Away from the office, Dean enjoys hunting and bicycling. Dean and his wife, Wednesday, and their son, Blake (born May 9, 2003), live in Coppell.

LINDY WOODS joined FHM as an Associate as of July 21, 2003. Lindy’s primary practice area is civil litigation, with an emphasis on personal injury litigation. He graduated from University of Tulsa College of Law in 1991. He also earned his MBA from East Texas State University in 1988 and his undergraduate degree from Baylor University in 1983. Away from the office he enjoys hunting, fishing and coaching his kids in their sports. Lindy his wife Brenda and three kids, Meredith, Wes and Carson live in the Lake Highlands area.

BARRY FANNING and ROBERT FUGATE obtained an APPELLATE VICTORY in Doe v. Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. Louis, before the Dallas Court of Appeals. After FHM filed a special appearance, the trial court dismissed the Archdiocese of St. Louis from the suit for lack of personal jurisdiction. The Dallas Court of Appeals affirmed and held that bringing the Archdiocese into the Texas court system would not comport with traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice. The Court focused on the fact that both plaintiffs were Missourians, the Archdiocese resides in Missouri, and the alleged tort occurred in Missouri. The opinion was written by Justice Joseph Morris and is designated for publication.

View more Additional Successes here.

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If you have any questions about any of the cases discussed in our case summaries or would like copies of specific cases, please contact Robert Fugate at RFugate@fhmlaw.com.

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