Spencer Fane attorneys J.B. Fishman and Laurie Patton were instructors for the recent 2025 LawPracticeCLE course, Everything’s Bigger in Texas (Business Court): An In-Depth Discussion.
The On-Demand program, which went live on May 1, provides legal professionals with a deeper understanding of the recently created Texas Business Court, including its structure, jurisdiction, and procedural rules, as well as practical considerations for businesses and their legal counsel. J.B. and Laurie provide an overview of HB 19 – the statute that engendered the Texas Business Court; compare Texas with other state’s business courts; and explain court components such as structure, divisions, jurisdiction, eligibility, and procedural aspects. They also discuss current case trends for the Texas Business Court.
At Spencer Fane, J.B. and Laurie are both valued members of the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution team. J.B. harnesses experience externing with a federal magistrate judge and interning with a state district judge to further enhance his ability to achieve favorable outcomes for his clients. Laurie represents companies and individuals in a wide range of business and employment disputes and litigation matters, helping to identify and minimize potential risks and liabilities. The team continues to provide thought leadership to the legal industry on the Texas Business Court.
Purchase the webinar recording here.