On July 22, 2022, Chris Wrampelmeier presented his paper “Family Law Primer for School Lawyers” at the 36^th Annual School Law Section Retreat in San Antonio, Texas. Chris is board certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and a frequent speaker on family law topics. Underwood school lawyers Fred Stormer, David Backus, and Ronnie Garcia attended the two-day retreat, which featured other continuing legal education as well as meetings of the School Law Section.

Jennie C. Knapp served as co-chair of the Texas Association of Defense Counsel Summer Meeting in Big Sky, Montana July 13-17. The TADC is a professional organization of civil trial attorneys dedicated to promoting excellence in its members, fairness in our judicial system, and preserving the right to jury trial for all citizens.

Attorneys from Underwood’s Fort Worth office were recently recognized as 2022 Top Attorneys by 360West Magazine. Top attorneys are selected from peer nominations by colleagues within the region. A recognition well deserved, congratulations!

Cara Kennemer-Construction 

Richard Schellhammer– Construction

Janet Bubert– Education

Mitchell Moses– Real Estate

Underwood attorney Slater C. Elza’s article “Understanding the Fifth Amendment in the Context of Civil Litigation” was recently selected for publication in the Texas State Bar Litigation Section’s Summer 2022 edition of The Advocate. 

The Litigation Section is comprised of almost 9000 members from all parts of the state. It is a neutral organization consisting of plaintiff’s attorneys, defense attorneys, judges, arbitrators, mediators and law students. Slater is currently serving his second term as an elected member of the Litigation Council and also serves as the Chair of the Council’s Legislative Committee. Special thanks goes to Underwood Shareholder Brad Timms for his help in researching and drafting the article.