Dallas, TX -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/25/2012 -- The Dallas-based law firm of Gruber Hurst Johansen Hail Shank LLP is pleased to announce that name partners Michael Gruber, Michael Hurst and Mark Shank have earned recognition in D Magazine's 2012 listing of the "Best Lawyers in Dallas."

The annual listing of the city's top attorneys is featured in the May 2012 issue of D Magazine, and is available on the publication's website, http://dmagazine.com.

Mr. Gruber, recognized in the business litigation practice area, has represented clients in several of the largest verdicts, settlements and judgments in Dallas County during the past two decades. Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, he is consistently recognized as one of the Top 100 lawyers in Texas and Dallas/Fort Worth in the annual Texas Super Lawyers listing. Mr. Gruber recently was named as the 2012 recipient of the Justinian Award from the Dallas Bar Auxiliary for his longstanding commitment to community service.

Mr. Hurst represents clients in a wide range of business disputes, including theft of trade secrets, non-compete agreements, employment discrimination, and breach of fiduciary duty. Named by the magazine in the area of business litigation, Mr. Hurst is also Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He has been recognized by his peers each year since 2003 in the Texas Super Lawyers list, where he also has been named one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Texas and the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Earlier this year he was named to the BTI "All Star" list for his outstanding client service.

Mr. Shank is recognized by D Magazine based on his labor and employment law expertise. He routinely represents companies and executives in disputes and transactions involving executive compensation and related issues as well as other business and litigation matters. Mr. Shank is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law and Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is annually recognized among the Top 100 lawyers in Texas and Dallas/Fort Worth in the Texas Super Lawyers listing, and was recently recognized as a national "Leader in the Field" of Employment Law by the prestigious Chambers USA directory.

To compile the 2012 listing of the top attorneys in Dallas, D Magazine solicited nominations from lawyers across North Texas. The magazine's editors made the final selections in conjunction with a blue-ribbon panel of attorneys.

Gruber Hurst Johansen Hail Shank LLP focuses on the business needs of its clients in trying complex commercial litigation in courtrooms across Texas. The firm's experience includes matters involving securities, financial services, employment, intellectual property, technology, products liability and other commercial cases. Clients include leading companies — large and small — and individuals in the fields of private equity, real estate, manufacturing, professional services, energy and retail.

For more information, contact Barry Pound at 214-559-4630 or barry@androvett.com.

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Six attorneys from the Dallas litigation firm of Gruber Hurst Johansen Hail Shank LLP have been named to the 2012 Texas Rising Stars list of the state’s top young legal minds.

Dallas, TX -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/15/2012 -- Six attorneys from the Dallas litigation firm of Gruber Hurst Johansen Hail Shank LLP have been named to the 2012 Texas Rising Stars list of the state's top young legal minds.

The firm's Jonathan Childers, Trey Crawford, Steven Hopkins, Michael Lang and Dave Wishnew are recognized in the exclusive listing based on their work in business litigation. Dena DeNooyer Stroh earned selection based on her representation of clients in insurance coverage disputes.

"This group represents almost a third of our attorneys, reflecting the talent of these young lawyers and the depth of courtroom experience they provide for our clients," says Mark Johansen, a name partner in the firm. "We are proud to have them as our colleagues, and applaud the skill and confidence they deliver to our clients every day."

The Texas Rising Stars list, which includes the state's top attorneys age 40 or younger and those who have been in practice for fewer than 10 years, is published in the April 2012 edition of Texas Monthly magazine. Less than 2.5 percent of all Texas lawyers earn the Texas Rising Stars distinction.

Those honored are selected based on nominations by members of the elite Texas Super Lawyers list, who are asked to nominate young lawyers based on personal interaction and observation.

Gruber Hurst Johansen Hail Shank LLP focuses on the business needs of its clients in trying complex commercial litigation in courtrooms across Texas. The firm's experience includes matters involving securities, financial services, employment, intellectual property, technology, products liability and other commercial cases. Clients include leading companies – large and small – and individuals in the fields of private equity, real estate, manufacturing, professional services, energy and retail.

For more information contact Barry Pound at 214-559-4630 or barry@androvett.com.

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