Dallas' Hankinson, Levinger Named Among State's Top Appellate Attorneys by Chambers USA

Dallas law firm founding partners of Hankinson Levinger Deborah Hankinson and Jeffrey Levinger were recognized as two of the state's top appellate lawyers by the Chambers USA 2010 legal directory. End Quote

Dallas, TX (1888PressRelease) July 20, 2010 - Deborah Hankinson and Jeffrey Levinger, founding partners in the Dallas-based civil appellate firm of Hankinson Levinger LLP, are recognized as two of the state's top appellate lawyers in the prestigious Chambers USA 2010 legal directory. The U.K.-based publication exclusively lists law firms and attorneys who are strongly recommended based on in-depth interviews with peers and clients.

Ms. Hankinson, a former Texas Supreme Court Justice, practices appellate law and serves as a mediator and arbitrator in cases involving a variety of complex legal issues. In addition to her work at Texas' highest civil appellate court, Ms. Hankinson previously served as a Justice on the Fifth District Court of Appeals in Dallas.

The publication notes that the "incredibly talented" Ms. Hankinson "is recommended for her intimate knowledge of judiciary procedures and her seasoned approach." She was recognized earlier this year as one of the 500 Leading Lawyers in America by Lawdragon; one of D Magazine's Best Women Lawyers in Dallas; and as one of the country's top appellate attorneys in The Best Lawyers in America. She has been recognized among Texas' top lawyers each year since the Texas Super Lawyers list first was published in 2003, and is ranked by Texas Lawyer newspaper as one of the state's "Go-To" appellate attorneys.

Mr. Levinger, who has practiced appellate law for more than 25 years, is cited by Chambers as a "highly experienced, talented and knowledgeable appellate specialist". Earlier this year, Mr. Levinger was named to "The Defenders," an elite list of North Texas' top business defense attorneys published by the Dallas Business Journal. He currently serves as Chairman of the State Bar of Texas Committee on Pattern Jury Charges (Malpractice, Premises, and Products) and is an officer of the State Bar of Texas Appellate Section. He has been recognized among Texas' top lawyers each year since the Texas Super Lawyers list first was published in 2003, and also was honored earlier this year in D Magazine's Best Lawyers in Dallas listing. Mr. Levinger also is listed in The Best Lawyers in America as one of the nation's top lawyers in both appeals and commercial litigation.

Hankinson Levinger, the preeminent civil appellate firm in the Southwest, provides clients with innovative legal insights and judicial perspective in all phases of litigation. The firm's attorneys work with trial teams to develop strategies designed to put a case in the best position before, during, and after trial. Hankinson Levinger represents national clients, regional companies, governmental bodies, and individuals with trial and appellate matters, and offers mediation and arbitration services as well.
Learn more about the firm at http://www.hanklev.com.

For more information on Hankinson Levinger and the Chambers honor, please contact Mark Annick at 800-559-4534 or mark ( @ ) androvett dot com.

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