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Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence: Keating Wagner Polidori Free Attorneys Shine as ‘Lawyer of the Year’ Honorees

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Denver, Colorado, August 23, 2025 – Keating Wagner Polidori Free, P.C., a specialized trial advocacy firm, is marking its 50th anniversary with notable accolades from Best Lawyers in America. In a prestigious recognition, three attorneys from the firm have earned the title of “Lawyer of the Year” for 2026 in their fields. Furthermore, every attorney at the firm has received a Best Lawyers ranking this year. The distinguished attorneys include Larry Free, honored as Lawyer of the Year for Workers’ Compensation – Plaintiffs, Ross Pulkrabek for Legal Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, and Zach Warzel for … Read more

Celebrating Excellence: 34 Bradley Attorneys Earn Coveted ‘Lawyer of the Year’ Titles for 2026

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Birmingham, Alabama — Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP has announced that 420 of its attorneys have been included in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers, further solidifying its reputation in the legal community. This prestigious acknowledgment features 321 attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America and 99 in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. In a notable achievement, 34 attorneys from Bradley have been awarded the title of “Lawyer of the Year” in 38 different practice areas across various regions. This accolade is given to one attorney per practice area and geographic location who garners … Read more

Justice Champion: McLennan County’s Tara Avants Honored as Baylor Law’s Young Lawyer of the Year

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MCLENNAN COUNTY, Texas — Tara Avants, an Assistant District Attorney in McLennan County, has been recognized by Baylor Law School as the 2025 “Young Lawyer of the Year” for her dedicated work in the pursuit of justice and her commitment to mentoring law students. Avants leads the Crimes Against Children Unit in the District Attorney’s Office, having built her career as a prosecutor since graduating from Baylor Law in 2017. Over her tenure, she and her team have successfully prosecuted numerous cases, with more than thirty cases being tried before juries. The team, under Avants’ … Read more

New School Year in North Texas Sparks Changes: Phone Policies and Controversial Laws Take Center Stage

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Dallas, Texas — As the new academic year begins, students and parents in North Texas are adjusting to several significant changes, including the implementation of new laws affecting school policies. Amid the excitement of returning to class, educators are navigating various regulations that impact everything from personal device usage to classroom decor. One of the new laws, House Bill 1481, mandates that school boards create policies limiting the use of personal electronic devices during class hours. While the law takes effect on September 1, many districts have proactively established guidelines for the current school year. … Read more