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Direct Selling Practice Group Ranked No. 3 in North America by Social Selling News

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Brent KuglerScheef & Stone is pleased to announce that the firm’s Direct Selling practice group, which is chaired by Partner Brent Kugler, was ranked third in North America on the 2023 Social Selling News “The Ranks” law firm list. Firms are ranked by the number of active direct selling clients.

“Our direct sales, multi-level and affiliate marketing clients across the U.S. face a variety of complex business issues in a fast-paced niche industry,” Brent said. “Our team is dedicated to providing strategic advice on rapidly evolving regulatory issues, distributor policies, compensation structures, independent contractor classification, enforcement of non-solicitation restrictions, trade secret protection, risk management, and more. We’re delighted to see this commitment to client service recognized on such a prestigious list.”

Scheef & Stone’s Direct Selling practice attorneys have extensive experience in representing direct sales, multi-level (MLM) and affiliate marketing companies in lawsuits, arbitrations and regulatory matters. They also provide comprehensive legal representation to direct sales companies, including advice on federal and state regulatory issues. Scheef & Stone has been a Supplier Member of the Direct Selling Association since 2008 and Brent is a frequent speaker and author on regulatory developments in the direct selling industry and preparing direct sales companies for litigation.

Social Selling News is a monthly publication targeted to direct sales industry professionals. The publication covers direct sales news, trends and developments. The full “The Ranks” law firm list is available to subscribers here.

Scheef & Stone Welcomes Anthony Vecchione to the Firm

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Anthony VecchioneScheef & Stone is pleased to announce that Anthony Vecchione has joined the firm’s Dallas office. Anthony will practice as a member of the firm’s Litigation team.

Anthony has more than a decade of experience handling complex business and intellectual property litigation matters, with a focus on patent infringement. He spends significant time advising large corporations, entrepreneurs, and inventors on challenges that arise in the ever-changing technology industry. Anthony’s clients appreciate his diverse experience and innate ability to devise the solutions necessary to keep their business objectives in line. Anthony’s many hats afford him a variety of perspectives, which he uses to provide insight and balanced judgement. He has successfully represented both plaintiffs and defendants in district court litigation, appellate litigation, and complex commercial arbitration.

As a complement to his successes in business and IP litigation, Anthony also previously served as general counsel for a burgeoning multi-office family dental practice. In this role, in addition to advising on strategic growth, he managed all legal matters that arose in daily practice operations, including those involving contracts, labor and employment, and real estate law.

Anthony is a member of the State Bar of Texas. He earned his J.D. from the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law. He simultaneously obtained his M.A. from New York University and M.S. from Brooklyn College. He earned a B.S. from the University of Florida.

Scheef & Stone Elevates Heather Kay to Partner

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Heather KayScheef & Stone is pleased to announce that, effective Jan. 1, 2023, Heather Kay has been promoted to partner.

“Heather is a talented practitioner, respected leader in her field, and unwavering client advocate who lives out the core values of our firm,” said John Scheef. “We are proud of her successes and pleased to welcome her to the ranks of partner.”

Heather practices on the firm’s Banking, Corporate & Business, Real Estate, and Securities & Finance teams, with a focus on matters involving transactional banking and real estate law. She is experienced in all aspects of lending transactions and real estate transactions, such as documenting and negotiating complex financial transactions, including U.S. Small Business Administration loans, handling debt collection matters on behalf of creditors, and researching regulatory issues. She also has experience with real estate acquisition transactions and leasing transactions.

Heather is a member of the Texas Association of Bank Counsel and Collin County Women’s Association. She earned her J.D., cum laude, from Oklahoma City University School of Law and her B.S. from the University of North Texas.

Scheef & Stone Partner Earns Fourth Consecutive D Magazine Best Lawyers Recognition

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T. Chase GarrettScheef & Stone Partner T. Chase Garrett has been named to D Magazine‘s 2023 Best Lawyers Under 40 list, which recognizes up-and-coming attorneys in the Dallas region. Chase has been named to the list every year since 2020.

The list, published in D Magazine’s January 2023 issue, is compiled based on peer nominations and an independent panel review. Honorees will be recognized at a celebratory event being hosted by D Magazine on Jan. 26.

In his practice, Chase represents high-net-worth individuals and businesses in high-stakes cases. Chase focuses on early strategic planning for his clients to help them avoid the courtroom; however, when necessary, he has the experience to handle complex litigation matters. He advises on issues related to breach of contract, employment law, shareholder and partnership disputes, breach of fiduciary duty, misappropriation of trade secrets, violations of non-compete agreements, deceptive trade practices, interference with contracts, Fair Labor Standards Act claims, construction disputes, and business disparagement. Chase also has a niche practice representing the business interests of individuals going through divorce.

Dallas/Fort Worth Tier One ranking category for Best Lawyers (Woodward/White) “Best Law Firms” 2022 Edition published in U.S. News & World Report

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Scheef & Stone is proud to announce that the firm was selected in the Dallas/Fort Worth Tier One ranking category for Best Lawyers (Woodward/White) “Best Law Firms” 2022 Edition published in U.S. News & World Report. Firms included in this selection are recognized for professional excellence with consistent peer reviews. To be eligible for a ranking, a firm must have a lawyer recognized in The Best Lawyers in America©, which recognizes the top 5% of private practicing lawyers in the United States. You can view the list here.

Fourteen Scheef & Stone Attorneys Recognized in “Super Lawyers” 2021 List

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Congratulations to the fourteen Scheef & Stone attorneys recognized in the 2021 “Super Lawyers” list published by Thomson Reuters.  The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area. No more than five percent of the lawyers in Texas are selected by Super Lawyers.

Joe Baker
Matt Bracy
Rebekah Steely Brooker
Kelly Crawford
John Fischer
Chase Garrett (Rising Star)
Taylor Harris (Rising Star)
Byron Henry
Mark Hill
Mitch Little
John Scheef
Michael Smith
Bill Stone
Richard Wallace

Jessica Rolls Accepted to DAYL 2021 Leadership Class

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Congratulations to Jessica Rolls for being accepted into the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (DAYL) 2021 Leadership Class. The leadership program started in 1997 as a way to reach out to young lawyers who wanted to make a difference in the community and the bar. Only 40 attorneys are selected for the program each year.

Jessica Rolls is a commercial litigator who counsels businesses and individuals in a broad range of multifaceted civil disputes. Jessica is well versed in reviewing, editing, and executing subcontractor and purchase order agreements, as well as analyzing Medical and Medicare regulatory matters in regards to overpayment defense cases.

Twelve Scheef & Stone Attorneys Named in 2022 “Best Lawyers in America” list by Best Lawyers

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We are proud to announce that twelve Scheef & Stone attorneys are named in the 2022 “Best Lawyers in America” list by Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White).  The attorneys recognized in the list were peer-nominated and only 5% of attorneys in private practice are recognized in this prestigious list.  Please join us in congratulating these attorneys on this noteworthy recognition.

Robert Banta
Roger Crabb
John Fischer
Jim Griffin
Byron Henry
Mike Knapek
Mitch Little
John Scheef
Mark Simon
Micheal Smith
Bill Stone
Brad Whitlock

Scheef & Stone Opens Office in Marshall

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We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended our ribbon-cutting ceremony at our Marshall office. Thank you to the Greater Marshall Chamber of Commerce and the rest of the Marshall community for the warm welcome.  We are incredibly honored and excited to be a part of this amazing community.