Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Dallas-based Munck Carter adds James B. Hamilton and Laura A. Russell

By Pegasus News wire

DALLAS — The Dallas-based technology law firm of Munck Carter, P.C., announced today that it is strengthening its litigation section with the addition of attorneys James B. Hamilton and Laura A. Russell.

Laura Russell

“We are excited to welcome James and Laura to the firm,” says Jamil N. Alibhai, Chairman of the firm’s Litigation Section. “They bring outstanding real world experience and top notch legal skills, which will be great assets for our clients.”

Mr. Hamilton will focus on commercial litigation and large-loss subrogation. In addition to the firm’s primary focus on intellectual property litigation, Munck Carter has developed a national reputation for pursuing large subrogation cases where the firm helps insurers recover money from responsible parties when claims are paid.

Before earning his law degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law, Mr. Hamilton worked for Fortune 500™ and Fortune 100™ companies in the transportation and logistics sectors. A lieutenant in the U.S. Navy Reserve, he earned his undergraduate degree in Maritime Operations and Technology from the United States Merchant Marine Academy, and has served as a licensed cargo and navigation officer aboard supertankers and other vessels in domestic and international waters.

James Hamilton

Ms. Russell concentrates her practice on commercial litigation, intellectual property litigation, and appeals. She is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in Texas, as well as the U.S Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

Prior to her legal career, Ms. Russell worked in documentary television production for nine years. She earned her law degree from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, where she was a member of the Washington University Law Review editorial board. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English from Colgate University in Hamilton, N.Y.

Munck Carter, P.C. has carved out a practice devoted to trials, transactions and technology.

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