At his February 29 memorial service, many of us said our final farewells to Richard McGary, a member of Scheef & Stone, L.L.P. since 2008. Richard is fondly remembered for his infectious smile and good humor, culinary interests, and of course his skill and experience as premises liability lawyer. Richard was recognized nationally at fire-scenes, as the “Texas lawyer” in his white cowboy hat. He was a trusted counselor and friend who will be deeply missed.
Scheef & Stone, L.L.P. is proud to announce the kick-off of our inaugural Women to Women Business Luncheon Series. The series is designed to provide professional women with a forum to network, learn, and share best practices. At today’s luncheon, Alison Hughes and Rhonda Freeman from FreemanHughes presented “Communication Strategies for Women”, providing the audience with tips on how to prepare for high-stakes conversations. Our event was at capacity and we thank all the women who came out to join us. We look forward to seeing everyone again at our next luncheon.
We would like to congratulate Partner Charlene Koonce on being elected to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Federal Equity Receivers. The National Association of Federal Equity Receivers is an organization that provides a forum for federal equity receivers to consult and discuss best practices regarding the legal issues they face on a regular basis. Please join us in congratulating Charlene in this outstanding recognition.
We would like to congratulate Partner Charlene Koonce on being elected to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Federal Equity Receivers. The National Association of Federal Equity Receivers is an organization that provides a forum for federal equity receivers to consult and discuss best practices regarding the legal issues they face on a regular basis. Please join us in congratulating Charlene in this outstanding recognition.
Dallas, TX, United States — Thursday, October 8, 2015 – The Texas Rangers clinched the American League West title last week and are now in the AL Division Playoffs. The first team the Rangers face on their path to the Pennant are the Toronto Blue Jays. Dallas area law firm, Scheef & Stone, L.L.P., will be hosting the Consulate General of Canada in Dallas for a watch party over a traditional baseball-themed lunch. Scheef & Stone, L.L.P. is excited to invite our office building “neighbours” to enjoy the friendly rivalry between the U.S. and Canadian teams.
“Both the Rangers and Blue Jays had very exciting comeback seasons,” the firm’s Administrator, Brenda Conine, said. “But I know the Rangers will make us proud. At the very least we get to meet our ‘northern’ (two floors up) neighbors from Canada.”
The Consulate General of Canada in Dallas represents Canada in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas. It is one of 13 Canadian diplomatic offices across the United States supporting Canada/U.S. relations in areas such as security and defense, energy, trade and investment, environment and the border. The Dallas Consulate General also provides assistance to Canadians living or traveling in these states.Founding Partner, Bill Stone, confirms everyone in the firm is excited to network with the local Consulate General at the upcoming watch party.
“Visiting with the Consulate will be an excellent opportunity for us to gain additional international perspective on issues facing Canadian businesses and Americans doing business in Canada,” said Stone. “We also look forward to providing insight on the various domestic industries and commercial legal matters we counsel our clients on daily, all over some hot dogs, apple pie, and baseball, of course.”
Dallas, TX — Tuesday, August 14, 2015 – Scheef & Stone, L.L.P. awarded the first Diversity LSAT Prep Course Scholarship as part of the firm’s Diversity Program. The scholarship was awarded to Claudia Segura, legal assistant to Partners Tom Kulik, Peter Lewis and Brad Whitlock.
One of the objectives of Scheef & Stone, L.L.P.’s Diversity Program is to inspire and assist young minds entering the legal industry. The firm’s Diversity Program has previously sponsored internship and clerkship programs through local law schools for minority students. Recently, Scheef & Stone, L.L.P. decided to expand the Diversity Program in order to provide assistance to undergraduate students entering law school.
Pictured with Claudia, from L to R are: Diversity Committee member James Stafford, Partner Kelly Crawford, Claudia, Partner and Diversity Committee member Bill Stone, and Partner and Diversity Committee member Peter Lewis.
Congratulations to Mark L. Hill and Mitch Little on their newly elected positions in the Collin County Bar Association. Partner Mark L. Hill was elected Vice President and Partner Mitch Little was elected Treasurer for the 2015-16 bar association year.
The Collin County Bar Association is the largest association of lawyers, judges and other legal professionals practicing in the Frisco, McKinney, Plano, Allen and surrounding areas. The Collin County Bar Association is comprised of lawyers from a broad range of practice areas, advocating for clients in courts located in and around Collin County, at both Federal and State levels; and whom counsel individuals, businesses, governmental entities, and non-profit organizations. The Collin County Bar Association works closely with the judiciary in Collin County to create a professional, cordial, and efficient court system for all Collin County citizens. Members are committed to equal access tojustice, and many regularly participate in legal clinics offered through Legal Aid of Northwest Texas and other pro bono programs. The Collin County Bar Association also has numerous Sections and Committees in which its members regularly participate.
As one of the largest law firms in Collin County, Scheef & Stone, L.L.P. has made a commitment to actively serving the community in which they practice. Lending years of experience and leadership is one of the many ways the firm seeks to leave a positive impact on the community they serve.
Mark L. Hill is a business-oriented Partner with extensive experience handling complex business disputes including claims for breach of contract, fraud, violations of fiduciary duties, breach of non-compete covenants, theft of trade secrets, and regulatory compliance. Mr. Hill has represented clients in claims arising in all of the following industries: construction, commercial lending and financing, technology, health care, hospitality, manufacturing, and real estate development.
Mitch Little counsels individuals and business organizations in state and federal courts in Texas and beyond, with an emphasis on cases involving securities fraud. Having a variety of experience dealing with victims of oil and gas promotional fraud, Ponzi schemes, and all types of investment theft, Mr. Little has represented investors from all over the United States in disputes across a wide array of other industries including real estate, construction, retail, manufacturing, and technology.
Scheef & Stone, L.L.P. is a full-service business law firm with offices in both downtown Dallas, and Frisco, Texas that provides clients with a wide range of legal services. The firm represents individuals, publicly and privately held corporations, partnerships, financial institutions, and government entities in sophisticated transactions and complex litigation. Learn more about Mark L. Hill here. Learn more about Mitch Little here.
We are excited to announce that Charlene Koonce, Bill Stone and Eric Wood have been elected to membership in the Fellows of Texas Bar Foundation. Each year only one-third of a percent of attorneys in Texas are invited to become Fellows. Fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation are selected for their outstanding professional achievement and their demonstrated commitment to the justice system throughout the state of Texas.
The Texas Bar Foundation is the largest charitably-funded bar foundation in the country. Since 1965, the Texas Bar Foundation has distributed more than $15 million throughout Texas to assist nonprofit organizations with a wide range of justice related programs and services.
Charlene, Bill and Eric join several other Scheef & Stone, L.L.P. attorneys who have received this recognition. Please join us in congratulating Charlene, Bill and Eric in this outstanding recognition.
Frisco, TX – The Frisco Chamber of Commerce and their ambassadors joined members from Scheef & Stone, L.L.P. in a ribbon cutting ceremony commemorating the new office on February 10, 2015. The ceremony was followed by a reception and champagne toast.
Scheef & Stone, L.L.P.’s new office is located in Frisco’s award winning Hall Office Park. Since January 2014, the firm has welcomed nine new attorneys in both their Dallas and Frisco offices. Now, in their new space, the Frisco office has expanded from 14 to 20 attorneys.
“Scheef & Stone, L.L.P.’s Frisco office is now one of the largest law firms in Frisco. The growth our firm has experienced is a testament to the integrity and diligence of our attorneys and the quality services they provide to our clients,” founding partner Kelly Crawford said. “Our unique and innovative business model allows us to provide a variety of legal services across a broad range of commercial practice areas. We have found this to be attractive not only to clients, but other attorneys interested in taking their practice to the next level.”
The new office is located right off the North Dallas Tollway, conveniently located for its Collin County and Denton County clients. The firm’s profile has always been a top priority. Several attorneys hold leadership roles and are heavily active within the Collin County Bar Association and Frisco Chamber of Commerce.
“We feel it is vital to invest in the community in which we do business. Many of our attorneys have roots in Collin County and our children go to school here,” founding partner John Scheef said. Investing in the City of Frisco gives us the opportunity to create a deeper bond with the clients we serve.”
Scheef & Stone, L.L.P. is a full-service business law firm with offices in downtown Dallas, and Frisco, Texas that provides clients with a wide range of legal services. The firm represents individuals, publicly and privately held corporations, partnerships, financial institutions, and government entities in a wide spectrum of sophisticated transactions and complex litigation.
Scheef & Stone, L.L.P. was formed by attorneys who worked in some of the nation’s largest law firms, but wanted to serve their clients from a more personal setting. From the beginning, its focus has been on providing high quality representation to each client, regardless of the size or nature of the representation. Scheef & Stone, L.L.P. has continued to grow by attracting attorneys from diverse practice areas, most with large firm backgrounds. Scheef & Stone, L.L.P. attorneys have experience resolving complex commercial problems for their clients, but have chosen to utilize that experience in a more flexible, efficient environment. The structure and the experience and integrity of their attorneys allow them to provide the highest quality services with responsiveness, efficiency, and economies not possible in larger environments.
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The holiday season gives all of us time to reflect on the previous year and fill our hearts with thanksgiving from the opportunities and lessons we received throughout the course of the year. Mitch Little recently wrote an article titled “The Little Things that Make Lawyering Worth It”. In the article, Mitch tells of a heartwarming expression of gratitude he received from a client and how it served as a reminder of why he finds joy in practicing law. Read the article published by Texas Lawyer here. Learn more about Mitch Little here.
