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noemail@haysmcconn.com — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT

HAYS MCCONN SHAREHOLDER GAINS STATE AND NATIONAL RECOGNITION

noemail@haysmcconn.com — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT

David V. Wilson II, shareholder with the Houston-based law firm of Hays, McConn, Rice & Pickering, P.C. has been appointed the 2012 Chair of the DRI Construction Law Committee, which consists of approximately 1,200 lawyers across the United States who defend construction litigation. Wilson has served as Vice Chair of the committee for the past two years. DRI is the largest international membership organization of attorneys defending the interests of business and individuals in civil litigation.

In addition, Wilson has been named a Texas Super Lawyer for 2011, as published in Texas Monthly magazine.

Hays, McConn Adds Three New Lawyers

noemail@haysmcconn.com — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMT

The Houston-based law firm of Hays, McConn, Rice & Pickering, P.C. is pleased to announce that Preston Hutson has joined the firm as Of Counsel, while Brianne Watkins and Sara Banks have joined the firm as associates. Mr. Hutson has spent the last 8 years with Kacal, Adams & Law, P.C. His practice areas concern general civil litigation with an emphasis on both personal injury and products liability. He is a fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, and a member of both the Houston and Jefferson County Bar Associations. He is also a member of DRI, the national organization for the civil defense bar.

Brianne Watkins received her Doctorate of Jurisprudence in 2006 from South Texas College of Law where she graduated cum laude. Prior to law school, she graduated cum laude and with University Honors from Texas A&M University in 2002 with a Bachelor’s of Business Administration. During her time in law school, Ms. Watkins participated on two award-winning, varsity moot court teams, was a member of the South Texas Law Review and the Construction Law Journal, and received two American Jurisprudence Awards for excellence in the subjects of Evidence and Corporations. Since graduating from law school, Ms. Watkins has primarily practiced in the area of trial and appellate litigation, and has successfully represented clients in a wide variety of legal matters.

Sara Banks received her Doctorate of Jurisprudence in 2008 from The University of Houston Law Center. Prior to law school, she graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology. During her time in law school, Ms. Banks participated on two environmental law Moot Court teams, became a Certified Mediator, and is now a current coach for the University of Houston Moot Court team. Since graduating from law school, Ms. Banks has primarily practiced in the area of trial and appellate litigation, admiralty and inland transportation, has argued before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and has successfully represented clients in a wide variety of legal matters.

Hays, McConn, Rice & Pickering, P.C. Shareholder Elected to Board of Directors of Crime Stoppers of Houston

noemail@haysmcconn.com — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:00:00 GMT

David V. Wilson II, shareholder with the Houston-based law firm of Hays, McConn, Rice & Pickering, P.C., was recently elected to the Board of Directors of Crime Stoppers of Houston, a non-profit organization devoted to preventing and solving serious crimes in the Greater Houston area, in partnership with citizens, the media, and the criminal justice system.

Hays, McConn, Rice & Pickering, P.C. is pleased to announce new shareholders.

noemail@haysmcconn.com — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 18:00:00 GMT

The Houston-based law firm of Hays, McConn, Rice & Pickering, P.C. is pleased to announce that Michael Gallagher, who has been an associate with the firm since 2004, and Maria Fox, of counsel with the firm since 2008, have been elected shareholders at the firm effective January 1, 2011. Mr. Gallagher graduated from the University of Houston Law Center in 2003. He began his legal career as a law clerk to Judge Richard A. Schell of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. His practice focuses on real estate litigation, professional liability defense, and products liability litigation. Ms. Fox is a 1990 graduate of the Baylor Law School and has been practicing in the area of civil litigation, with a focus on personal injury, wrongful death, premises liability and products liability defense, for the last 21 years.

Michael Gallagher

Maria Fox

Hays, McConn, Rice & Pickering, P.C. Shareholder Assumes Helm of American Bar Association Committee

noemail@haysmcconn.com — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:00:00 GMT

Hays, McConn, Rice & Pickering, P.C. Shareholder Assumes Helm of American Bar Association Committee

David V. Wilson II, shareholder with the Houston-based law firm of Hays, McConn, Rice & Pickering, P.C., was recently appointed Chair of the Appellate Advocacy Committee of the American Bar Association Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section. He also serves as Vice Chair of the DRI Construction Law Committee for 2010.

The Appellate Advocacy Committee of the American Bar Association Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section is devoted to study and development of advocacy in appellate courts, particularly in cases involving tort and insurance law. The DRI Construction Law Committee consists of over 1,000 attorneys nationwide who practice construction law, and is sponsored by DRI, the leading national organization for civil defense attorneys.

Hays, McConn, Rice & Pickering, P.C. Shareholder Named to Two Leadership Posts

noemail@haysmcconn.com — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 22:00:00 GMT

David V. Wilson II, shareholder with the Houston law firm of Hays, McConn, Rice & Pickering, P.C., has recently been appointed to two national leadership posts. He has been named Chair-elect of the Appellate Advocacy Committee of the American Bar Association Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section. He has also been named Program Chair of the 2009 DRI Construction Law Seminar in San Francisco.

The Appellate Advocacy Committee of the American Bar Association Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section is devoted to study and development of advocacy in appellate courts, particularly in cases involving tort law and insurance law. The DRI Construction Law Seminar is a national program focusing on construction law, sponsored by DRI, the leading national organization for civil defense attorneys.

Hays McConn Announces New Shareholder

noemail@haysmcconn.com — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 18:00:00 GMT

The Houston-based law firm of Hays, McConn, Rice & Pickering, P.C. is pleased to announce that Jane Lea Haas, who has been an associate with the firm since 2003, will assume a position as shareholder effective January 1, 2009. Ms. Haas is a 2001 graduate of South Texas College of Law and practices a wide variety of civil litigation, primarily in the area of personal injury and construction defect defense.

Ms. Haas has also been named a member of the Board of Directors of the Texas Association of Defense Counsel ("T.A.D.C.") T.A.D.C. is a statewide professional association of personal injury defense, civil trial, and commercial litigation attorneys.

South Texas College of Law Names New Board Chair Hays McConn Partner Unanimous Choice

noemail@haysmcconn.com — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:00:00 GMT

December 8, 2008—Houston attorney and South Texas College of Law graduate Michael S. Hays begins his tenure as Chairman of the law school’s board of directors this month. Hays, a 1974 graduate of South Texas, is the named shareholder of Houston’s Hays, McConn, Rice & Pickering where he specializes in professional and products liability, legal ethics, personal injury, and general commercial litigation. “The faculty and staff are thrilled with the choice of Mike Hays as the new board chairman,” says South Texas President and Dean James Alfini. “Mike has consistently and passionately demonstrated his commitment to our law school.” Hays joined the board in April, 2005 and served on the executive committee, audit committee, building and technology committee, and the development committee.

Hays, McConn, Rice & Pickering, P.C. Proudly Announces Its New Houston Location

noemail@haysmcconn.com — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Hays, McConn, Rice & Pickering, P.C. is pleased to announce that its Houston office has relocated to the vibrant Uptown/Galleria area of Houston. The firm’s new address will be 1233 W. Loop South, Ste. 1000, Houston, Texas 77027. This is the first new location for the firm in its more than twenty-five years of operation. The move is effective April 28, 2008.

“As Houston continues to grow and expand, much of its economic and commercial activity has moved west, and it is only natural that legal service providers follow suit,” said David V. Wilson II, shareholder with the firm. While the firm continues its recognized role as a participant in Harris County courtrooms, the move away from downtown underscores the statewide and national focus of the firm. It maintains its other office in Las Vegas, Nevada. The firm’s telephone numbers, telecopier numbers and e-mail addresses remain unchanged.

For questions contact DavidV.WilsonII, 713-752-8360, dwilson@haysmcconn.com.

Hays McConn expands its commercial litigation capabilities

noemail@haysmcconn.com — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 18:00:00 GMT

Houston, Texas based Hays, McConn , Rice and Pickering, P.C. is both grateful and proud of having been chosen as a Go-To Law Firm by it's client Texas Mutual Insurance. In it's twenty-five year history, Hays, McConn had been recognized by it's peers as a leader in expanding it's presence by opening an office in Las Vegas, Nevada. While the firm has long prided itself in providing a wide range of legal services in Texas, representing businesses as varied as Shell Oil Company, Travelers Insurance, Enterprise Rent A Car, and the American Arbitration Association, it's particular emphasis in the Nevada office will be on providing representation in the area of business litigation and appeals, including construction litigation.

As Nevada expands it's profile as a home for corporations, with it's business-friendly incorporation procedures, it will be the venue for higher profile business disputes. Hays, McConn is available to assist in the resolution of those disputes in Nevada, as well as continuing to provide those services to it's clients in Texas.