Thompson and Knight Attorney Selected for Annual List of the Nation`s `Top 100 Attorneys`
Released on = November 28, 2006, 10:09 am
Press Release Author = Thompson & Knight LLP
Industry = Law
Press Release Summary = Thompson & Knight is proud to announce that Partner Terry L. Simmons has been named to Worth magazine's 2nd annual list of "Top 100 Attorneys" for estates, wealth planning, and philanthropy for high net-worth families for the second consecutive year. He is one of only four attorneys in Texas selected for this honor.
Press Release Body = Thompson & Knight is proud to announce that Partner Terry L. Simmons has been named to Worth magazine's 2nd annual list of "Top 100 Attorneys" for estates, wealth planning, and philanthropy for high net-worth families for the second consecutive year. He is one of only four attorneys in Texas selected for this honor.
"I feel truly honored to be included in this prestigious list," says Mr. Simmons. "Serving as an attorney and counselor for affluent families and their charities is both challenging and rewarding, and this selection speaks volumes to the outstanding service that our team of estate and exempt organizations lawyers provide to our clients."
Worth is the only magazine devoted exclusively to the best interests and unique challenges of readers who possess substantial wealth. For its "Top 100 Attorneys" list, Worth solicited input from clients, financial advisors, family office executives, accountants, consultants, academics, and others who work with or closely monitor attorneys in this area of the law. Nominees then completed a detailed questionnaire regarding their educational credentials, professional affiliations, publishing history, and client references. The Worth editorial staff focused on finding attorneys who combined exceptional legal expertise with outstanding interpersonal skills, great tact, and the ability to think creatively in order to provide exceptional client service.
Mr. Simmons is a Partner in the Tax department of Thompson & Knight where he has a national practice in charitable gift planning, exempt organizations law, and estate planning. He speaks frequently on charitable gift and estate planning matters, having given over 250 presentations to various professional and civic organizations throughout North America over his 28 years in practice. Simmons is resident in the Dallas office.
About Thompson & Knight
Since 1887, Thompson & Knight LLP has consistently made a positive impact on its clients' successes. With its practice focused on the energy industry, the Firm has extensive resources in litigation, tax, insolvency, and international energy matters. The Firm has approximately 420 attorneys, and has offices and alliances in North America, South America, Europe, and Africa. Thompson & Knight represents companies, government entities, and individuals in local, regional, and national markets around the world.
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Contact Details = Becky S. Jackson Director of Marketing Thompson & Knight LLP 1700 Pacific Avenue, Suite 3300 Dallas, Texas 75201 214.969.1478 becky.jackson@tklaw.com
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