Thompson & Knight Adds Four Attorneys in Austin Office

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Thompson & Knight LLP today announced the addition of Rex D. VanMiddlesworth and Phillip G. Oldham as Partners and Katie Coleman and Benjamin B. Hallmark as Associates in the Government/Regulatory Practice Group of the Firm's Austin office.

"These attorneys offer expertise that adds a new dimension to our Austin office and to the Firm," said James C. Morriss III, the Firm's Government/ Regulatory Practice Group Leader and Austin Office Leader. "Their practice will complement our service to existing clients, many of which we have in common, and will expand the Firm's client base. While we have a longstanding involvement in the energy industry and have served an industrial and manufacturing client base for many years, this group of attorneys brings these two elements together with their unparalleled experience in electricity-related regulatory matters, power market and electric project development issues, and in other related energy matters."

"Thompson & Knight is one of the preeminent firms in the country on energy issues, and we look forward to working with our new colleagues to better serve all of our clients," said Rex VanMiddlesworth. 

VanMiddlesworth focuses his practice on commercial litigation, administrative law, energy, and alternative dispute resolution; and Oldham focuses his practice on regulatory and administrative law, federal and state government affairs, and project development. Coleman focuses her practice on regulatory and administrative law, with an emphasis on state and federal energy regulations, energy markets, energy litigation, and government affairs and appeals; and Hallmark focuses his practice on litigation and administrative law matters. For full attorney bios, please visit www.tklaw.com. 

Prior to joining the Firm, the attorneys practiced in the Austin office of Andrews Kurth, where VanMiddlesworth was Managing Partner.

About Thompson & Knight

Established in 1887, Thompson & Knight is a full-service firm providing legal solutions to public and private companies, governments, and individuals in all areas. The Firm has approximately 330 attorneys with offices in Texas, California, and New York, and international offices and associations in the Americas, North Africa, and Europe.

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Becky S. Jackson
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