Dentons announces today the return of Matt Nickel as a partner in its Commercial Litigation practice. Based in the Dallas office, Nickel brings vast experience in complex litigation, particularly in the areas of pharmaceutical litigation and product liability, and represents clients in individual and class action litigation in Texas and across the country. Nickel rejoins Dentons from DLA Piper in Dallas.

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Frost Brown Todd (FBT) continues to expand its Dallas office with the addition of intellectual property litigator and Partner Amy LaValle. LaValle assists clients in a variety of industries, including health care and technology, on both sides of patent and trademark cases in both federal courts and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. LaValle practices with the firm’s Intellectual Property group and joins from Munck Wilson Mandala LLP.

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Winston & Strawn LLP announced today the addition of Matt Durfee as a partner in the firm’s Dallas office and as a member of the Litigation Department. His arrival closely follows that of longtime colleague and litigation Partner Stephanie Clouston, who joined the office in June. Durfee arrives from Alston & Bird LLP.

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Blank Rome LLP announced today the opening of a new office in Dallas-the firm’s 15th office and second in Texas-with the addition of seven attorneys. Aligning with Blank Rome’s core strengths, the Dallas team is a powerhouse combination of leading corporate, real estate, and finance attorneys with national practices. The new office is located at The Crescent in Uptown.

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Joseph M. Cox has joined Duane Morris LLP as a partner in the firm’s Trial Practice Group in its Dallas office. Prior to joining Duane Morris, Mr. Cox was a partner at Bracewell LLP.

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