Recent Lateral Additions

Haynes and Boone Adds Two Attorneys to Tax Practice

Haynes and Boone, LLP has bolstered its Business Planning, Taxation and Benefits Practice Group with the addition of veteran tax attorneys Jeffrey E. Raley and Robert Reetz, Jr. In Houston, Mr. Raley will be of counsel in the private clients and estate planning section. Mr. Reetz is a partner in Austin focusing on business planning. >>

Haynes and Boone Adds Glenn Westreich to San Jose Office

Haynes and Boone, LLP has added Glenn Westreich as a litigation partner in its San Jose office. Mr. Westreich has more than 28 years of experience in general business and intellectual property litigation. He was previously a partner in the San Francisco office of Winston & Strawn LLP.

“Glenn is a powerful player in California’s legal and technology markets,” said David Harper, head of Haynes and Boone’s Intellectual Property Litigation Section. “His experience and contacts will further strengthen our growing team. We are thrilled to have him on board.” >>

Six Prominent New York Real Estate Finance and Restructuring Lawyers Welcomed to Expanding Haynes and Boone Office

NEW YORK – In a major expansion of its East Coast real estate, finance and real estate restructuring practices, Haynes and Boone, LLP announces the addition of six partners who bring a wealth of experience, particularly representing top-tier New York financial institutions, real estate funds and private equity groups.

All six partners are making the move to the Haynes and Boone Finance Practice from the Paul Hastings New York-based real estate finance and restructuring practices. Four of the six are focused on real estate finance. They are Kenneth J. Friedman, Robert J. Grados, Steven Koch and Walter F. Schleimer. The other two – Lawrence Mittman and Carolyn E. Sullivan – concentrate on real estate restructurings. The group’s collective experience will be invaluable to Haynes and Boone clients for real estate finance, and as restructurings, workouts and bankruptcies continue to create opportunities. >>

Government Affairs Counsel Michael Jewell Moves to Haynes and Boone Austin

AUSTIN – Michael Jewell, a lawyer involved in Texas government and public policy for more than 25 years, has been named to a new government affairs counsel position with the Haynes and Boone, LLP Austin office.

Mr. Jewell will help shape and advocate the public policy positions of Haynes and Boone clients with state legislators, key executive officials and state regulatory agencies. >>

Houston Real Estate Leader Melvin Dow Joins Haynes and Boone

HOUSTON – Melvin Dow, described by Chambers and Partners USA as “the dean of Texas real estate,” has moved his extensive practice to Haynes and Boone, LLP.

“We are excited to welcome an attorney of Melvin’s background and reputation to our partnership,” said Terry Conner, Haynes and Boone managing partner. >>