On March 15, 2019, John Palter presented a paper on Business Dissolution, Termination and Winding-Up to the 10th Annual Course on “Essentials of Business Law: Practical Considerations,” co-sponsored by the Business Law Section of the State Bar of Texas.

John’s paper (co-authored with Jim Phillips) was entitled Closing Time — Issues to Consider when Terminating a Business, and outlined the various ways for ending a partnership or corporation under the Texas Business Organization Code. There are remarkably few judicial decisions providing definitive guidance on these issues, and Closing Time summarized the most helpful ones for course attendees.

For those interested in attending the course, there will be a video replay version presented in Houston on May 2 and 3, 2019 at the Hilton Houston Westchase, and the course will also be made available online in the near future.  To register, visit here.

Palter Sims Martinez PLLC is a proud sponsor of the annual 5K “Heart & Sole” Fun Run sponsored by Attorneys Serving the Community (ASC), an organization of female attorneys, founded in 1987, to support causes that help women, children and families in the North Texas area. This year’s Fun Run is on February 9, 2019, with proceeds benefiting Mosaic Family Services, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to serving survivors of human rights abuses from around the world and within our community. Mosaic Family Services serves domestic abuse survivors, refugees, and human trafficking victims, creating access to opportunities and empowering them toward independence. Mosaic’s mission is to equip future leaders with the skills to impact their own diverse communities for a stronger, more vibrant North Texas.

Kimberly Sims serves on the ASC 5K Fun Run committee and she and Kathy Palter are sustaining members of ASC. For more information about ASC or the “Heart & Sole” 5K Fun Run, click here.

Dallas native Jim C. Phillips joins the firm as Senior Associate, bringing impressive experience handling a wide variety of complex commercial litigation cases, as well as a keen aptitude for assisting clients with strategic business transactions.

A graduate of St. Mary’s University School of Law, Jim began his career in San Antonio, later moving to Columbus, Ohio to work with the Isaac Wiles law firm while his wife, Dr. Rachel Kovac, completed her residency in veterinary oncology at The Ohio State University. We warmly welcome Jim and Rachel back to Dallas, and are delighted Jim is joining our practice.

Palter Sims Martinez PLLC is proud to announce that members John Palter, Kimberly Sims and Nathanial Martinez have once again been designated “Super Lawyers,”  as just announced in the 2018 edition of Super Lawyers magazine. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations obtained and tabulated by research firm Thomson Reuters. Mr. Martinez received the special designation “Rising Star.” While up to 5 percent of the lawyers in Texas are named to Super Lawyers, no more than 2.5 percent are named to Rising Stars. To be eligible for Rising Stars, a lawyer must be 40 years old or younger, or in practice for 10 years or less.

Kimberly Sims became a member of CREW Dallas (an association of commercial real estate women professionals) in 2017.  With an average membership of 350 each year, CREW Dallas is the leading organization for decision-making executive women, providing opportunities for networking, education, leadership development and civic/philanthropic involvement. As part of CREW Network, the industry’s premier networking coalition, CREW Dallas is transforming the commercial real estate industry by advancing women globally, showcasing member expertise and successes and serving as a resource to its members and the industry.

Recently, Ms. Sims was mentioned in a profile of Eliza Solender  in the August 2018 edition of D Magazine (CEO edition).

John T. Palter, Kimberly Sims and Nathanial Martinez are pleased to announce the addition of Nathanial Martinez to the firm name. Effective July 1, the firm’s name will change to Palter Sims Martinez PLLC.

A graduate of Brigham Young University’s J. Reuben Clark Law School, Mr. Martinez joined PalterLaw in 2012. While associated with the firm, he has developed a litigation and arbitration practice focusing on complex commercial matters, including intellectual property disputes, trade secret misappropriation, breach of contract, and business torts. Mr. Martinez has also cultivated a special expertise in employment law, representing several small businesses and medical professionals in a variety of employment-related disputes.​  Mr. Martinez was an integral member of the PalterLaw litigation team, whose work over two years resulted in a favorable $2.4 million jury verdict on June 20, 2018.

“Coming off multiple successful jury verdicts and a very busy first and second quarters, we wanted to take a quick breather to recognize the accomplishments and commitment of our newest equity member Nathanial Martinez by adding his name,” said founding member John Palter. “Kimberly, Nathanial and I make a great team, and we look forward to serving our clients with innovative legal solutions, whether in the courtroom or the boardroom.”

PalterLaw was a Bronze Sponsor for the Annual Attorneys Serving the Community “Pot of Gold” Luncheon at the Hilton Anatole on June 22, 2018, 2018.  ASC’s 2018 Beneficiary was Rainbow Days, a 501(c)(3) organization, helping children and youth in adversity build coping skills and resilience to create positive futures. The keynote speaker was Liz Murray, who inspired luncheon attendees with her Honeless-to-Harvard life story and call to action.  Nicole Karam, Kathy Palter and Kimberly Sims, all members of Attorneys Serving the Community, attended the luncheon.

A Dallas County, Texas, jury reached a verdict [June 21, 2018] that puts two ex-executives for liquor distribution giant Glazer’s Inc. in line to receive nearly $2.4 million [read the full story at Law360 . . .]

With great pleasure, PalterLaw announces that experienced commercial litigator Nathanial Martinez has been named an equity member of the Firm.

The firm was founded in 2013. Effective January 1, 2018, Mr. Martinez became an equity member of the limited liability company. Mr. Martinez received his law degree from J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University in 2010. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Government from the University of Texas at Austin in 2006.

Mr. Martinez began his legal career at the high-stakes commercial litigation firm of Brewer Attorneys & Counselors, formerly Bickel & Brewer, before joining PalterLaw in 2012. As an associate, Mr. Martinez was lead attorney on several complex litigation matters and participated in many jury trials as second chair. Mr. Martinez’s litigation and arbitration practice focuses on a variety of complex commercial matters, including intellectual property disputes, trade secret misappropriation, breach of contract, and business torts. Mr. Martinez also cultivated a special expertise in employment law, representing several small businesses and medical professionals in a variety of employment-related disputes.

“Nathanial is creative, client-focused and extremely dedicated,” said John Palter, founding member. “Nathanial understands that complex legal issues deserve thoughtful analysis so that a cost-effective solution can be achieved for our clients. We are excited that he has accepted the offer and welcome him as an owner of our firm.”

“I have great respect and admiration for what Craig, Kimberly, and John have put together with this firm and I am excited to help them accomplish great things for our clients,” said Mr. Martinez. “I look forward to further developing my talents and skills as a member.”

To see Mr. Martinez’s full bio, click here: https://palterlaw.com/attorneys/22/nathanial-l-martinez