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Houston Court of Appeals holds governmental immunity bars water supply contract lawsuit

The Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston issued an opinion today holding that governmental immunity barred a lawsuit against two governmental entities seeking a declaratory judgment construing a contract and an injunction enforcing the contract as construed.  Mike McKetta and Robin Melvin represented the Upper Leon River Municipal Water District, one of two governmental defendants, in the trial court and on appeal.  Read the Court’s opinion and visit our Appellate and Water Law practice pages for more information on GDHM’s experience.

Aug 31, 2010

Top 10 Insurance Tips For Lenders: There’s no such thing as “too careful.”

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GDHM welcomes Nicholas Miller

May 02, 2012READ MORE

Discussions on Texas Supreme Court Decision on Groundwater Ownership

Apr 27, 2012READ MORE

Robin Melvin moderates panel on New Texas Supreme Court Ruling on Groundwater Resources

Apr 23, 2012READ MORE

Patrick Thompson helps client in state licensing dispute

Apr 20, 2012READ MORE

Preliminary injunction motion for hearing set in Planned Parenthood case

Apr 17, 2012READ MORE

Mike McKetta to participate in panel discussion on Sundance Documentary “Hot Coffee”

Apr 05, 2012READ MORE

Ed McHorse to be honored for his work with the homeless in Austin

Mar 27, 2012READ MORE

Clarke Heidrick honored by University Medical Center Brackenridge

Mar 12, 2012READ MORE

Pete Kennedy works with client on security issues spurred by unauthorized changes

Feb 27, 2012READ MORE

Tom Mason comments on Supreme Court’s Groundwater decision

Feb 24, 2012READ MORE

Chris Elliott moderates panel on Ethical Implications of Developments in Human Memory

Feb 23, 2012READ MORE

GDHM Partners with Austin Gives

Feb 15, 2012READ MORE

Tribute to Mike McKetta, Austin Bar Association 2012 Distinguished Lawyer

Feb 06, 2012READ MORE

Clarke Heidrick answers questions about Central Texas healthcare and transportation issues

Feb 03, 2012READ MORE

Mike McKetta honored as Distinguished Lawyer

Jan 30, 2012READ MORE

Texas Supreme Court Rules in Worker’s Comp Case Regarding Temporary Employees

Jan 27, 2012READ MORE

Chris Elliott comments on lingering issues surrounding Guantanamo Bay, Cuba prison

Jan 16, 2012READ MORE

Helen Foster speaking at Water Rights conference

Jan 06, 2012READ MORE

Tom Mason comments on the 2012 State Water Plan

Jan 04, 2012READ MORE

GDHM welcomes David Smith

Jan 03, 2012READ MORE

Jim Hemphill remarks on Texas Disposal’s challenge to the City

Dec 30, 2011READ MORE

GDHM Clients Prevail in Beer Lawsuit

Dec 29, 2011READ MORE

Clarke Heidrick next chairman of the Austin Chamber of Commerce

Dec 08, 2011READ MORE

GDHM Shareholder Jim Hoeffner Displays Photography

Dec 07, 2011READ MORE

GDHM WELCOMES TOM MASON

Nov 30, 2011READ MORE

Pete Kennedy to speak on First Amendment beer case

Nov 28, 2011READ MORE

Tom Mason, Former General Manager of the LCRA, to join GDHM

Nov 15, 2011READ MORE

GDHM recognized at Texas Appleseed dinner

Nov 08, 2011READ MORE

GDHM clients challenge beer laws

Oct 25, 2011READ MORE

Susan Burton to speak at AHRMA

Oct 17, 2011READ MORE

Mike McKetta selected as Distinguished Lawyer

Oct 04, 2011READ MORE

Celebrating sixty-five years of service

Oct 03, 2011READ MORE

Another successful Engaging Conversations event

Sep 26, 2011READ MORE

Texas Supreme Court issues major decision recognizing the importance of state’s Workers’ Comp Law

Aug 31, 2011READ MORE

Mary Keeney named Appellate Lawyer of the Week by Texas Lawyer

Aug 29, 2011READ MORE

GDHM welcomes Lauren D. Damen to regulatory section

Aug 19, 2011READ MORE

Austin Court of Appeals recognizes vested private property rights

Aug 18, 2011READ MORE

2011 Engaging Conversations Table Host Line-up is announced

Aug 10, 2011READ MORE

MALDEF wins judgment in case regarding state-issued identification for legal immigrants

Jul 28, 2011READ MORE

Major telecommunications carrier wins summary judgment in federal court

Jul 25, 2011READ MORE

GDHM gets dismissal of breach of fiduciary duty case

Jul 22, 2011READ MORE

GDHM named finalist in Chamber of Commerce Awards

Jul 19, 2011READ MORE

GDHM remembers Judge Will Garwood

Jul 18, 2011READ MORE

Andy Martinez to share insights on business opportunities with Mexico

Jul 12, 2011READ MORE

Texas Supreme Court Gives Employers Greater “Independence” To Enter into Non-Competes

Jul 01, 2011READ MORE

Bob Hearon represents AEP in favorable Texas Supreme Court reversal

Jul 01, 2011READ MORE

GDHM Client Wins Take-Nothing Judgment in United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Jul 01, 2011READ MORE

GDHM and clients work in tandem to accomplish goals

Jun 27, 2011READ MORE

Employees contribute to help elderly neighbors keep cool this summer

Jun 27, 2011READ MORE

Eric Behrens’ article on Covenants Not to Compete cited in Texas Supreme Court case

Jun 24, 2011READ MORE

Texas Supreme Court agrees to review case involving workers’ compensation for temporary workers

Jun 13, 2011READ MORE

Amarillo Court of Appeals affirms trial court’s denial of a request for class certification

May 27, 2011READ MORE

Graves Dougherty Case Recognized Among 2010’s Top Verdicts

May 24, 2011READ MORE

Graves Dougherty to host Judge Suzanne Covington Pro Bono Service Award Reception

May 22, 2011READ MORE

Bill Locke to present CLE webcast hosted by ALI-ABA and ACREL

May 19, 2011READ MORE

Susan Burton to speak at Austin Human Resource Management Association

May 17, 2011READ MORE

Client Highlight: Stormont Williams Fish Supply Co.

May 15, 2011READ MORE

GDHM supports Zebra Imaging in their ride for charity

Apr 15, 2011READ MORE

Terry Bray honored as ABA Distinguished Lawyer

Jan 31, 2011READ MORE

Susan Burton honored by Volunteer Legal Services

Jan 26, 2011READ MORE

GDHM selected as a recipient of inaugural Dell Pro Bono Law Firm Award

Jan 20, 2011READ MORE

Clarke Heidrick selected as Chairman-Elect of Austin Chamber of Commerce for 2011

Dec 07, 2010READ MORE

Ed McHorse Recognized by Austin City Council and Colleagues

Nov 19, 2010READ MORE

Rod Edens and Pete Schenkkan selected as Austin Lawyers of the Year

Nov 02, 2010READ MORE

Pete Kennedy’s recent article on Internet Libel published in State Bar Litigation Section Report

Oct 15, 2010READ MORE

Eric Behren’s recent article on Covenants Not to Compete published in Texas Bar Journal

Oct 15, 2010READ MORE

Andrea Stover selected to participate in Leadership Austin program

Oct 08, 2010READ MORE

GDHM attorneys recognized by the Texas Civil Rights Project for pro bono efforts

Oct 05, 2010READ MORE

Graves Dougherty assists in sale of residential community propane systems business

Sep 20, 2010READ MORE

McKetta to argue against dismissal of Justice Sharon Keller death penalty judicial misconduct case

Sep 16, 2010READ MORE

Graves Dougherty among Best Law Firms ranked by U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers

Sep 15, 2010READ MORE

Houston Court of Appeals holds governmental immunity bars water supply contract lawsuit

Aug 31, 2010READ MORE

Jim Hoeffner to speak at seminar on Mastering the Art of Collecting Debts and Judgments

Aug 30, 2010READ MORE

Austin Court of Appeals Upholds Validity of Workers’ Compensation Rule

Aug 27, 2010READ MORE

GDHM represents Owner Resource Group, LLC in its acquisition of Gila Corporation

Aug 24, 2010READ MORE

Texas Supreme Court grants petition for review in case regarding Texas Public Information Act

Aug 23, 2010READ MORE

David Spiller selected as a member of the 2010-2011 class of LeadershipSBOT

Aug 16, 2010READ MORE

Administrative and Regulatory lawyers participate in the Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar

Aug 12, 2010READ MORE

Real Estate lawyers assist client in purchase of land parcel in master-planned community

Aug 11, 2010READ MORE

Helen Foster speaks on Environmental Ethics at the 22nd Annual Texas Environmental Superconference

Aug 06, 2010READ MORE

Employment lawyers obtain a summary judgment in FMLA retaliation case

Jul 29, 2010READ MORE

Graves Dougherty welcomes Tax lawyer, Raleigh Johnston

Jul 27, 2010READ MORE

Employment lawyers resolve discrimination claim

Jul 23, 2010READ MORE

San Antonio Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of Graves Dougherty client

Jul 22, 2010READ MORE

Numerous “friends of the court” join GDHM in seeking reversal of Fifth Circuit’s “car art” opinion

Jul 09, 2010READ MORE

GDHM receives Certification in the Mayor’s Fitness Council

Jun 14, 2010READ MORE

GDHM Bankruptcy attorneys speak at the Texas State Bar Advanced Bankruptcy Seminar

Jun 11, 2010READ MORE

GDHM seeks US Supreme Court review in “car art” lawsuit

Jun 08, 2010READ MORE

David Lein teaches Trial Skills at NITA

May 13, 2010READ MORE

Rick Yeomans to speak on Escrow Agent Liability at the Texas Advanced Real Estate Law Course

May 12, 2010READ MORE

Mike McKetta receives the Ronald D. Secrest Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award

Mar 25, 2010READ MORE

Thomas Queen to speak at ABA CLE on “Deal Points” Study

Mar 15, 2010READ MORE

Pete Kennedy to Speak at Event Commemorating Anniversary of Raid on Steve Jackson Games

Mar 01, 2010READ MORE

Three Graves Dougherty Lawyers Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law

Jan 07, 2010READ MORE

Chris Elliott joins the Board of Austin Habitat for Humanity

Jan 01, 2010READ MORE

Helen Foster and Bill Locke presented at Texas Land Title Institute in San Antonio

Dec 07, 2009READ MORE

Two GDHM Lawyers named Best Lawyers of the Year in Austin

Nov 03, 2009READ MORE

Graves Dougherty Ranked #1 in Austin in The Best Lawyers in America 2010

Aug 12, 2009READ MORE