Appeals
Death Sentence Vacated in Habeas Corpus Proceedings
Death Sentence Vacated in Habeas Corpus Proceedings
October 7, 2002 in Case Summaries
Jeff Levinger represented a Texas death row inmate in an appeal from a writ of habeas corpus granting a new sentencing trial based on ineffective assistance of counsel. The Fifth Circuit vacated and remanded the case to the district court. After additional proceedings in state court, the death sentence was vacated and commuted to life with eligibility for parole. Valdez v. Cockrell, 274 F.3d 941 (5th Cir. 2001), reh’g denied, 287 F.3d 392 (5th Cir. 2002), reh’g en banc denied, 288 F.3d 702 (5th Cir. 2002).
Court Upholds Denial of Sanctions and Fees Against Attorney
Court Upholds Denial of Sanctions and Fees Against Attorney
August 26, 2002 in Case Summaries
Jeff Levinger represented an attorney in the appeal of an order denying the opposing party’s request for sanctions and attorney’s fees under 28 U.S.C. § 1927. The Fifth Circuit summarily affirmed. Temple v. American Airlines, No. 01-11569 (5th Cir. 2002).
Subject Matter: Ethics & Professional Malpractice
Take-Nothing Judgment Upheld in Dispute Between Real Estate Partners
Take-Nothing Judgment Upheld in Dispute Between Real Estate Partners
January 17, 2002 in Case Summaries
Take-Nothing Judgment Upheld in Dispute Between Real Estate Partners
Jeff Levinger represented a real estate partner in the appeal of a take-nothing judgment in his favor in a partner/construction dispute. The Dallas Court of Appeals affirmed. Bullough v. Meyer, No. 050000772CV (Tex. App. – Dallas 2001, pet. denied) (unpublished opinion).
Subject Matter: Oil & Gas/Real Estate
Court Affirms Summary Judgment for DISD in Civil Rights Suit
Court Affirms Summary Judgment for DISD in Civil Rights Suit
January 25, 2001 in Case Summaries
Jeff Levinger represented the Dallas Independent School District in the appeal of a summary judgment dismissing civil rights claims asserted against DISD by its former trustee. The Dallas Court of Appeals affirmed. Dallas Independent School District v. Finlan, 27 S.W. 3d 220 (Tex. App. ‑‑ Dallas 2000, pet. denied).
Courts: Texas Intermediate Appellate Courts
Subject Matter: Business Litigation
Court Reverses Order Striking Down Arbitration Agreement
Court Reverses Order Striking Down Arbitration Agreement
November 29, 2000 in Case Summaries
Jeff Levinger represented AFC in the appeal of the district court’s order refusing to enforce AFC’s arbitration agreement on the ground that it violated Texas public policy under Worker’s Compensation Act. The Fifth Circuit reversed and remanded the case for arbitration. Strawn v. AFC Enterprises, Inc., No. 99-41384 (5th Cir. 2000) (unpublished opinion).
Subject Matter: Business Litigation