Michael J. Durrschmidt was named to the "Super Lawers" list in Texas Monthly's publication, Texas Super Lawyers in 2009 in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Work-outs.  This marks Mike's sixth consecutive year to be on the list.

William ("Pat") Huttenbach received his B.A. from Rice University in 1992. During college and afterwards, Pat worked at Vector Marketing Corporation, where he was responsible for opening up sales training offices in Chattanooga, Tennessee; Charleston, South Carolina; and Savannah, Georgia. 

Additionally, he participates in volunteer activities, such as the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Speakers Committee and as a former officer of the Association of Rice Alumni.

The Firm congratulates Pat Huttenbach for being awarded the 2006 Rice University Alumni Builders Award.  The Award is to provide recognition for those young alumni who have rendered extraordinary service to the University.  Pat provided significant, sustained, voluntary contributions of energy, time, and creativity towards the advancement of the University.

Eric Lipper had a Howling Good Time in the Harvest Moon Regatta.

Cruising World Article

Eric is also committed to the growth of Houston as an international city.

Certificate of Recognition

Gordon Elementary

Joe Roady has written law review articles on litigation subjects and has participated as a writer and speaker in State Bar of Texas Continuing Legal Education programs on such diverse subjects as real estate litigation, banking litigation and advanced evidence and discovery. Joe has authored articles on professionalism in the legal profession which have been published in newspapers and legal magazines in Houston and in other parts of the country. Joe brings to Hirsch & Westheimer a wealth of experience in the handling of business litigation of all degrees of complexity. 

Joe and his lovely wife Edwina have written a book titled "Choose Love For Life." It is a non-fiction work based on the philosophies they have tried to apply in their marriage with the goal of having it last a lifetime.   For more information on this book please visit:  www.chooseloveforlife.com

Legal Lore -- A Supreme Effort

Lee, Land, Larson, and Malone-Sovereign Immunity Revisited

Res Judicata and the "Transaction" Test in the Texas Supreme Court:  An Opportunity Lost

Melissa N. Sternfels was recognized as the 2006 Chair of the HYLA's Aspiring Youth Program Committee.  The  Houston Young Lawyers Association was founded in 1937 to promote service to the community and the legal profession.  It is because of the ideas, enthusiam and commitment of HYLA Committee Chairs, like Melissa, that HYLA wins awards locally and nationally as an outstanding young lawyers association. Melissa is a well-recognized leader among the young lawyers in Houston.  HYLA and Hirsch & Westheimer appreciates her involvement.

Melissa was named one of the Texas Rising Stars Super Lawyers for 2006.