A Texas lawyer spent 2011 a little bit busier than most people: He ran 113 marathons.
"This was one of those deals that appeared to be prearranged," said a Texas lawyer involved in related proceedings who spoke on the condition of anonymity.
The NYT reports that 5 Texas lawyers will split fees of $3.3 billion.
The company soon withdrew its legal challenge and now settles claims with Mr. Baron's firm for more than it previously did, the Texas lawyer said.
It is a prospect few Texas lawyers find very enticing.
During the 1850s, a Texas lawyer acquired a small herd of cattle on Matagorda Island.
He was replaced by Leon Jaworski, a Texas lawyer.
Howell Cobb (December 7, 1922 - September 16, 2005) was a Texas lawyer and federal judge.
Earlier this year, the state Supreme Court called on Texas lawyers to bring more legal services to the poor.
With Texas lawyers largely dug in for the defense, many crucial roles challenging Enron and its advisers are being filled by out-of-towners.
