Pianelli Law Firm News:
2018
October 2018
Firm successfully resolves major litigation in defense of one of the largest businesses in Houston's Hospitality Industry.
September 2018
Firm resolves credit card charge back based litigation recovering full amount of the disputed claim on behalf of it's commercial client.
July 2018
Firm completes discovery responses in major litigation that included the processing of 54,000 documents.
June 2018
Firm successfully defends significan bar/restauratn in conte4sted temporary injunction hearing.
Firm settles automible injury claim for our client.
Firm retained to defend Houston business against an EEOC claim
May 2018
Firm retained to represent significant bar/restaurant in litigation seeking injunction and closure of the business.
April 2018
Firm prevails in contested temporary injunction hearing in which the opponent sought to close one of the largest businesses in Houston's Hospitality Industry.
Senior paralegal Ms. Nadja Moore elected as President of the Houston Metropolitan Paralegal Association.
March 2018
Firm achieves complete victory in a contested SOAH matter involving dispute between the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and a Houston business.
January 2018
Firm negotiates motorcycle injury case settlement for severely injured motorcyclist.
October 2018
Firm successfully resolves major litigation in defense of one of the largest businesses in Houston's Hospitality Industry.
September 2018
Firm resolves credit card charge back based litigation recovering full amount of the disputed claim on behalf of it's commercial client.
July 2018
Firm completes discovery responses in major litigation that included the processing of 54,000 documents.
June 2018
Firm successfully defends significan bar/restauratn in conte4sted temporary injunction hearing.
Firm settles automible injury claim for our client.
Firm retained to defend Houston business against an EEOC claim
May 2018
Firm retained to represent significant bar/restaurant in litigation seeking injunction and closure of the business.
April 2018
Firm prevails in contested temporary injunction hearing in which the opponent sought to close one of the largest businesses in Houston's Hospitality Industry.
Senior paralegal Ms. Nadja Moore elected as President of the Houston Metropolitan Paralegal Association.
March 2018
Firm achieves complete victory in a contested SOAH matter involving dispute between the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and a Houston business.
January 2018
Firm negotiates motorcycle injury case settlement for severely injured motorcyclist.
2017
December 2017
Firm negotiates and handles transnational matters for $300,000.00 buy out of founder shares in newly acquired corporate merger.
Firm negotiates and settles for limits of policy a personal injury claim involving motorcycle injury.
November 2017
Firm negotiates motorcycle injury case settlement for the insurance policy limits of the responsible driver.
September 2017
Firm files lawsuit in Austin against the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts on a tax dispute involving a Houston bar.
July 2017
H Magazine awards James Pianelli with "H Texas Top Lawyers in Houston."
June 2017
James Pianelli is recognized by Martaindale-Hubbel with the highest rating "AV" for professional ability and ethics.
May 2017
Firm wins contested tax assessment case for client where Comptroller of Public Accounts had imposed jeopardy determinations with tax, penalties and interest of $705,075.00 against the client. The award in favor of firm client resulted in no tax, penalty or interest due.
April 2017
Senior paralegal Nadja Moore (12 years with firm) was elected President-Elect of the Houston Metropolitan Paralegal Association.
March 2017
Firm negotiates and settles personal injury claim involving motor vehicle collision.
Mr. Pianelli retained as an expert in Dallas litigation involving a dispute between lawyers on a breach of contract matter.
February 2017
Pianelli appears to litigate the two additional tax disputes between the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and Houston restaurant/bars. The hearings are in Austin before the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
December 2017
Firm negotiates and handles transnational matters for $300,000.00 buy out of founder shares in newly acquired corporate merger.
Firm negotiates and settles for limits of policy a personal injury claim involving motorcycle injury.
November 2017
Firm negotiates motorcycle injury case settlement for the insurance policy limits of the responsible driver.
September 2017
Firm files lawsuit in Austin against the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts on a tax dispute involving a Houston bar.
July 2017
H Magazine awards James Pianelli with "H Texas Top Lawyers in Houston."
June 2017
James Pianelli is recognized by Martaindale-Hubbel with the highest rating "AV" for professional ability and ethics.
May 2017
Firm wins contested tax assessment case for client where Comptroller of Public Accounts had imposed jeopardy determinations with tax, penalties and interest of $705,075.00 against the client. The award in favor of firm client resulted in no tax, penalty or interest due.
April 2017
Senior paralegal Nadja Moore (12 years with firm) was elected President-Elect of the Houston Metropolitan Paralegal Association.
March 2017
Firm negotiates and settles personal injury claim involving motor vehicle collision.
Mr. Pianelli retained as an expert in Dallas litigation involving a dispute between lawyers on a breach of contract matter.
February 2017
Pianelli appears to litigate the two additional tax disputes between the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and Houston restaurant/bars. The hearings are in Austin before the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
2016
December 2016
Pianelli appears to litigate a tax dispute between the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and a restaurant/bar. The hearing is in Austin before the State Office of Administrative Hearings. The dispute is won by our client in the Proposal for Decision.
Firm negotiates and settles for limits of policy a personal injury claim involving motorcycle injury.
November 2016
Pianelli appears at a contested hearing to litigate a tax dispute between the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and a Houston restaurant/bar. The hearing is in Austin before the State Office of Administrative Hearings. The dispute is won by our client in the Proposal for Decision
August 2016
Firm negotiates and settles for limits of policy a personal injury claim involving motorcycle injury.
April 2016
Mr. Pianelli is retained as personal counsel to represent Houston Corporation sued for alleged advertising/trademark violation. General liability carrier issued a reservation of rights on the coverage of advertising injury claim which prompted client desire for individual and personal representation in the litigation.
March 2016
Firm negotiates and settles personal injury claim involving motor vehicle collision.
February 2016
Firm intervenes and successfully resolves impasse between injured claimant and third party liability carrier.
January 2016
Mr. Pianelli organizes and attends complex mediation in disputes between 4 corporations with $1.6 million in controversy.
Mr. Pianelli meets with his former law partner of 22 years Jack McGehee in expansive discussion of the current challenges and opportunities in the practice of law.
December 2016
Pianelli appears to litigate a tax dispute between the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and a restaurant/bar. The hearing is in Austin before the State Office of Administrative Hearings. The dispute is won by our client in the Proposal for Decision.
Firm negotiates and settles for limits of policy a personal injury claim involving motorcycle injury.
November 2016
Pianelli appears at a contested hearing to litigate a tax dispute between the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and a Houston restaurant/bar. The hearing is in Austin before the State Office of Administrative Hearings. The dispute is won by our client in the Proposal for Decision
August 2016
Firm negotiates and settles for limits of policy a personal injury claim involving motorcycle injury.
April 2016
Mr. Pianelli is retained as personal counsel to represent Houston Corporation sued for alleged advertising/trademark violation. General liability carrier issued a reservation of rights on the coverage of advertising injury claim which prompted client desire for individual and personal representation in the litigation.
March 2016
Firm negotiates and settles personal injury claim involving motor vehicle collision.
February 2016
Firm intervenes and successfully resolves impasse between injured claimant and third party liability carrier.
January 2016
Mr. Pianelli organizes and attends complex mediation in disputes between 4 corporations with $1.6 million in controversy.
Mr. Pianelli meets with his former law partner of 22 years Jack McGehee in expansive discussion of the current challenges and opportunities in the practice of law.
2015
December 2015
Firm successfully resolves appeal at US Curt of Appeals for the 5th Circuit involving commercial dispute.
Mr. Pianelli secures settlement of the limits of the liability policy of the drunk driver who collided with his client.
November 2015
Firm secures complete vindication on behalf of a corporation that was assessed over $1.8 million in alleged unpaid Taxes by the Texas Comptroller.
Firm successful in negotiating a 5 year extension impacting 16 large Harris County corporations and City of Houston.
October 2015
Firm settles personal injury claim arising out of auto-motorcycle collision involving severe foot injury.
Firm successfully resolves complex medical malpractice litigation regarding failure to diagnose and treat appendicitis.
September 2015
Mr. Pianelli attends Texas Bar Association Advanced Personal Injury Law CLE Course.
Firm resolves TABC dispute on behalf of rural bar and tavern.
August 2015
Firm retained by 2 Houston bars to challenge Texas Comptroller assessment of unpaid Taxes.
July 2015
Mr. Pianelli hit head on by a drunk and distracted driver incurring concussion, grade III shoulder separation, crushed hip, bilateral thumb injuries and multiple lacerations.
June 2015
Firm successfully resolves Medical Malpractice claim on behalf of a patient who sustained serious injuries in the failure to diagnose a ruptured appendix.
May 2015
Firm negotiates an agreed settlement and dismissal of Dram Shop litigation alleging liquor liability in connection with motor vehicle death.
March 2015
Firm secures dismissal of Harris County claims against a Houston based company involving Amusement Redemption Machines.
Firm successfully concludes claim of injury and property damage where client was rear ended by a distracted driver.
2014
December 2014
Mr. Pianelli selected to present 2 day series of lectures at his alma mater in support of the Alumni in the Classroom.
Firm settles injury claim involving auto-motorcycle collision.
November 2014
Mr. Pianelli resigns as President of Woodway Pines Homeowners Association completing 4 years of voluntary service.
October 2014
Firm successfully resolves motorcycle injury claim.
September 2014
Law firm negotiates and agreed settlement of personal injury claim arising from auto-motorcycle collision.
April 2014
Mr. Pianelli represents injured client and secures agreed settlement for the limits of the responsible party’s insurance policy.
January 2014
Firm retained by Amusement Redemption Machine Company to defend commercial claims arising out of Texas-Florida contract.
December 2014
Mr. Pianelli selected to present 2 day series of lectures at his alma mater in support of the Alumni in the Classroom.
Firm settles injury claim involving auto-motorcycle collision.
November 2014
Mr. Pianelli resigns as President of Woodway Pines Homeowners Association completing 4 years of voluntary service.
October 2014
Firm successfully resolves motorcycle injury claim.
September 2014
Law firm negotiates and agreed settlement of personal injury claim arising from auto-motorcycle collision.
April 2014
Mr. Pianelli represents injured client and secures agreed settlement for the limits of the responsible party’s insurance policy.
January 2014
Firm retained by Amusement Redemption Machine Company to defend commercial claims arising out of Texas-Florida contract.
2013
November 2013
Firm negotiates landmark settlement with City of Houston impacting 16 businesses with commitment to donate $7.5 million over 6 years to Human Trafficking Task Force.
Mr. Pianelli is re-certified (for the 4th time going back to 1993 in Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization).
Firm sponsors Wendy Davis for Governor.
October 2013
Firm successful in challenge in litigation regarding contested insurance beneficiary.
Mr. Pianelli attends State Bar of Texas Civil Trial Law Course.
September 2013
Firm settles motorcycle injury claim involving severe neck and back injuries.
Mr. Pianelli attends State Bar of Texas Advanced Personal Injury Course.
August 2013
Firm successfully defends Wisconsin Utility Company sued by former customer and secures complete dismissal for lack of jurisdiction.
Firm settles motorcycle injury claim where client was struck in an intersection as other driver failed to yield at a stop sign. Collision recorded by a Houston Police Department unit that was at the intersection following the motorcycle.
Firm successfully defends El Paso business in a complex labor relations and gender based discrimination claim resolving matter at mediation.
June 2013
Firm successfully defends Houston business on a disputed account reaching amicable resolution.
April 2013
Firm retained to defend claim of failure to provide safe environment by a local business where a sexually assault was alleged to have occurred.
Firm retained to serve as personal counsel to local business and senior management in a dram shop claim.
March 2013
Firm successfully settles injury claim of passenger in rented town car T-boned at an intersection at high speed in North Harris County intersection.
Firm retained to represent state-wide business defending an EEOC complaint of sexual discrimination. Mediation unsuccessful.
February 2013
Firm mediates to successful conclusion EEOC complaint filed against local business.
January 2013
Firm successfully settles motorcycle passenger injury claim.
Firm negotiates landmark settlement with City of Houston impacting 16 businesses with commitment to donate $7.5 million over 6 years to Human Trafficking Task Force.
Mr. Pianelli is re-certified (for the 4th time going back to 1993 in Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization).
Firm sponsors Wendy Davis for Governor.
October 2013
Firm successful in challenge in litigation regarding contested insurance beneficiary.
Mr. Pianelli attends State Bar of Texas Civil Trial Law Course.
September 2013
Firm settles motorcycle injury claim involving severe neck and back injuries.
Mr. Pianelli attends State Bar of Texas Advanced Personal Injury Course.
August 2013
Firm successfully defends Wisconsin Utility Company sued by former customer and secures complete dismissal for lack of jurisdiction.
Firm settles motorcycle injury claim where client was struck in an intersection as other driver failed to yield at a stop sign. Collision recorded by a Houston Police Department unit that was at the intersection following the motorcycle.
Firm successfully defends El Paso business in a complex labor relations and gender based discrimination claim resolving matter at mediation.
June 2013
Firm successfully defends Houston business on a disputed account reaching amicable resolution.
April 2013
Firm retained to defend claim of failure to provide safe environment by a local business where a sexually assault was alleged to have occurred.
Firm retained to serve as personal counsel to local business and senior management in a dram shop claim.
March 2013
Firm successfully settles injury claim of passenger in rented town car T-boned at an intersection at high speed in North Harris County intersection.
Firm retained to represent state-wide business defending an EEOC complaint of sexual discrimination. Mediation unsuccessful.
February 2013
Firm mediates to successful conclusion EEOC complaint filed against local business.
January 2013
Firm successfully settles motorcycle passenger injury claim.
2012
November 2012
Firm settles personal injury claim of passenger on motorcycle rear ended by an inattentive driver within 8 months of the wreck.
October 2012
Firm files suit against City of Houston on behalf of Commercial Business Group challenging the newly enacted occupation tax for each patron visiting the targeted industry.
September 2012
Firm settles remainder of Hurricane Ike insurance commercial property damage claim. Terms confidential.
Firm settles motorcycle personal injury claim where client was run over by a commercial vehicle while fueling his Harley Davidson,
August 2012
Firm retained to represent seller of commercial property to prepare transactional documents and negotiate the terms of the sale to include Phase I environmental assessment.
July 2012
Firm defends Houston business sued by out of state plaintiffs on breach of contract claim reaching a confidential settlement of all claims.
Firm represents large commercial enterprise before the TABC securing a compromise resolution of issues asserted by the Commission.
June 2012
Mr. Pianelli consults with several members of Houston City Council and makes a presentation in the Public Session in an attempt to protect industry clients who are about to be subjected to new fees and taxation.
April 2012
Firm settles catastrophic motorcycle injury claim for the limits of the insurance coverage of the negligent driver.
March 2012
Mr. Pianelli presents oral argument before the Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas, Houston in a complex commercial matter involving labor management issues.
February 2012
Firm defends commercial business in contract dispute.
January 2012
Mr. Pianelli appointed attorney ad litem in a case involving a profoundly brain damaged child and testifies before the court in the minor settlement hearing that the proposed settlement is in the best interests of the minor.
Firm settles personal injury claim of passenger on motorcycle rear ended by an inattentive driver within 8 months of the wreck.
October 2012
Firm files suit against City of Houston on behalf of Commercial Business Group challenging the newly enacted occupation tax for each patron visiting the targeted industry.
September 2012
Firm settles remainder of Hurricane Ike insurance commercial property damage claim. Terms confidential.
Firm settles motorcycle personal injury claim where client was run over by a commercial vehicle while fueling his Harley Davidson,
August 2012
Firm retained to represent seller of commercial property to prepare transactional documents and negotiate the terms of the sale to include Phase I environmental assessment.
July 2012
Firm defends Houston business sued by out of state plaintiffs on breach of contract claim reaching a confidential settlement of all claims.
Firm represents large commercial enterprise before the TABC securing a compromise resolution of issues asserted by the Commission.
June 2012
Mr. Pianelli consults with several members of Houston City Council and makes a presentation in the Public Session in an attempt to protect industry clients who are about to be subjected to new fees and taxation.
April 2012
Firm settles catastrophic motorcycle injury claim for the limits of the insurance coverage of the negligent driver.
March 2012
Mr. Pianelli presents oral argument before the Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas, Houston in a complex commercial matter involving labor management issues.
February 2012
Firm defends commercial business in contract dispute.
January 2012
Mr. Pianelli appointed attorney ad litem in a case involving a profoundly brain damaged child and testifies before the court in the minor settlement hearing that the proposed settlement is in the best interests of the minor.
2011
June 2011
Mr. Pianelli again honored as one of Houston’s Top Lawyers by H Texas Magazine in the area of Personal Injury.
Firm files appeal on behalf of personnel service company providing workforce for turn around work in the oil and gas sector.
March 2011
Firm settles motorcycle injury claim for limits of liability policy of responsible driver.
Mr. Pianelli again honored as one of Houston’s Top Lawyers by H Texas Magazine in the area of Personal Injury.
Firm files appeal on behalf of personnel service company providing workforce for turn around work in the oil and gas sector.
March 2011
Firm settles motorcycle injury claim for limits of liability policy of responsible driver.
2010
October 2010
Firm resolves TABC complaints against commercial client.
June 2010
Firm secures temporary injunction for vendor of retail fireworks impacted by extended jurisdiction of City Of Brenham asserting taking of property without adequate compensation. Case is settled.
Firm settles breach of contract and conversion claims concerning industrial sign damaged during Hurricane Ike at mediation.
April 2010
Firm unwinds equity investment in start up company under terms agreeable to all parties.
May 2010
Firm settles wrongful death claim in a dram shop action for the limits of the policies of the drunk driver and the bar that over served the drunk who drove over a pedestrian.
February 2010
Firm successful in challenging amortization extension of commercial business allowing continued and uninterrupted operation thru December 2011.
January 2010
Firm successfully recovers funds for a furniture accessory provider against a large furniture chain on claim of breach of contract.
Firm resolves TABC complaints against commercial client.
June 2010
Firm secures temporary injunction for vendor of retail fireworks impacted by extended jurisdiction of City Of Brenham asserting taking of property without adequate compensation. Case is settled.
Firm settles breach of contract and conversion claims concerning industrial sign damaged during Hurricane Ike at mediation.
April 2010
Firm unwinds equity investment in start up company under terms agreeable to all parties.
May 2010
Firm settles wrongful death claim in a dram shop action for the limits of the policies of the drunk driver and the bar that over served the drunk who drove over a pedestrian.
February 2010
Firm successful in challenging amortization extension of commercial business allowing continued and uninterrupted operation thru December 2011.
January 2010
Firm successfully recovers funds for a furniture accessory provider against a large furniture chain on claim of breach of contract.
2009
November 2009
Firm initiates litigation on breach of contract and conversion claims concerning industrial sign damaged during Hurricane Ike.
Firm initiates action on behalf of a vendor of retail fireworks impacted by extended jurisdiction of City Of Brenham asserting taking of property without adequate compensation...
October 2009
Firm initiates commercial litigation asserting tortuous interference of contract.
September 2009
Firm successfully negotiates settlement in commercial case on breach of contract claims.
August 2009
Mr. Pianelli appointed attorney ad litem in a medical malpractice claim of a brain damaged child and testifies before the court in the minor settlement hearing that the proposed settlement is in the best interests of the minor.
May 2009
Firm successful in securing temporary injunction on enforcement of Houston Fire Code in an area of limited annexation.
April 2009
Firm retained by commercial association of vendors of retail fireworks to challenge the impact of limited annexation of unincorporated areas of Harris County by a Strategic Partnership Agreement.
March 2009
Mr. Pianelli tries medical malpractice claim to verdict involving a nurse who sustained a ruptured testicle due to untreated and progressive infection following vasectomy.
February 2009
Mr. Pianelli honored as one of Houston’s Top Lawyers by H Texas Magazine in the area of Business Law.
April 2009
Firm retained by commercial association of vendors of retail fireworks to challenge the impact of limited annexation of unincorporated areas of Harris County by a Strategic Partnership Agreement.
Firm initiates litigation on breach of contract and conversion claims concerning industrial sign damaged during Hurricane Ike.
Firm initiates action on behalf of a vendor of retail fireworks impacted by extended jurisdiction of City Of Brenham asserting taking of property without adequate compensation...
October 2009
Firm initiates commercial litigation asserting tortuous interference of contract.
September 2009
Firm successfully negotiates settlement in commercial case on breach of contract claims.
August 2009
Mr. Pianelli appointed attorney ad litem in a medical malpractice claim of a brain damaged child and testifies before the court in the minor settlement hearing that the proposed settlement is in the best interests of the minor.
May 2009
Firm successful in securing temporary injunction on enforcement of Houston Fire Code in an area of limited annexation.
April 2009
Firm retained by commercial association of vendors of retail fireworks to challenge the impact of limited annexation of unincorporated areas of Harris County by a Strategic Partnership Agreement.
March 2009
Mr. Pianelli tries medical malpractice claim to verdict involving a nurse who sustained a ruptured testicle due to untreated and progressive infection following vasectomy.
February 2009
Mr. Pianelli honored as one of Houston’s Top Lawyers by H Texas Magazine in the area of Business Law.
April 2009
Firm retained by commercial association of vendors of retail fireworks to challenge the impact of limited annexation of unincorporated areas of Harris County by a Strategic Partnership Agreement.
2008
November 2008
Firm settles motorcycle injury claim for limits of liability policy of responsible driver.
September 2008
At mediation, firm settles catastrophic injury claim where defendant rear ended client’s vehicle at 60 MPH causing profound neurological injuries, repeat surgeries, 6 week rehabilitation at TIRR and long term medical needs.
October 2008
Firm concludes litigation involving motorcycle injury claim following depositions with confidential settlement.
August 2008
Firm settles motorcycle injury claim for limits of liability policy of responsible driver.
May 2008
Firm settles claims of two pedestrians struck by a drunk driver.
Firm settles claims motorcyclist injured by a driver who made an illegal left turn.
March 2008
Firm settles motorcycle personal injury claim.
Firm settles motorcycle injury claim for limits of liability policy of responsible driver.
September 2008
At mediation, firm settles catastrophic injury claim where defendant rear ended client’s vehicle at 60 MPH causing profound neurological injuries, repeat surgeries, 6 week rehabilitation at TIRR and long term medical needs.
October 2008
Firm concludes litigation involving motorcycle injury claim following depositions with confidential settlement.
August 2008
Firm settles motorcycle injury claim for limits of liability policy of responsible driver.
May 2008
Firm settles claims of two pedestrians struck by a drunk driver.
Firm settles claims motorcyclist injured by a driver who made an illegal left turn.
March 2008
Firm settles motorcycle personal injury claim.
2007
December 2007
Firm represents targeted industry in a claims of violations of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FELA) and resolves all the claims within 8 months of litigation.
September 2007
Firm settles personal injury claim involving catastrophic injuries to motorcyclist. Client sustained three pelvic fractures requiring multiple surgeries and over a year in rehabilitation. Settlement details confidential. (See cautionary disclaimer below regarding how cases are not to be construed as indicative of future results).
August 2007
Pianelli appears before the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals for Oral Argument in a complex commercial litigation matter.
August 2007
Nadja Moore, firm paralegal presents ethics seminar to paralegals at large Houston law firms.
July 2007
Firm selected to join an appellate team lead by the country’s foremost First Amendment Attorneys, John Weston, Beverly Hills California to participate in preparing the expedited briefs for appeal of commercial matter to the US Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit.
June 2007
Firm settles medical malpractice suit involving unabated infection leading to amputation. Settlement details confidential. (See cautionary disclaimer regarding how cases are not to be construed as indicative of future results below).
May 2007
Pianelli selected by H-Texas Magazine as one of “Houston’s Top Lawyers” in the area of business litigation.
May 2007
Nadja Moore, paralegal of the firm elected as Ethics Chair, Houston Metropolitan Paralegal Association.
April 2007:
Firm settles serious injury claim of passenger on Harley Davidson motorcycle struck by a car driven by a 17 year old.
March 2007
Firm settles motorcyclist catastrophic injury claim. Settlement details confidential. . (See cautionary disclaimer regarding how cases are not to be construed as indicative of future results below).
March 2007
Firm joins in preparing and filing appeal to the United States Supreme Court in a critical case involving the defective artificial heart valve recalled by St. Jude’s Medical.
February 2007
Pianelli completes a 4 city lecture tour sponsored by the New York Trial Lawyer’s Academy where papers he wrote were presented to trial lawyers on jury selection and opening statement.
February 2007
Pianelli selected by H-Texas Magazine as one of “Houston’s Top Lawyers for the People.”
Firm represents targeted industry in a claims of violations of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FELA) and resolves all the claims within 8 months of litigation.
September 2007
Firm settles personal injury claim involving catastrophic injuries to motorcyclist. Client sustained three pelvic fractures requiring multiple surgeries and over a year in rehabilitation. Settlement details confidential. (See cautionary disclaimer below regarding how cases are not to be construed as indicative of future results).
August 2007
Pianelli appears before the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals for Oral Argument in a complex commercial litigation matter.
August 2007
Nadja Moore, firm paralegal presents ethics seminar to paralegals at large Houston law firms.
July 2007
Firm selected to join an appellate team lead by the country’s foremost First Amendment Attorneys, John Weston, Beverly Hills California to participate in preparing the expedited briefs for appeal of commercial matter to the US Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit.
June 2007
Firm settles medical malpractice suit involving unabated infection leading to amputation. Settlement details confidential. (See cautionary disclaimer regarding how cases are not to be construed as indicative of future results below).
May 2007
Pianelli selected by H-Texas Magazine as one of “Houston’s Top Lawyers” in the area of business litigation.
May 2007
Nadja Moore, paralegal of the firm elected as Ethics Chair, Houston Metropolitan Paralegal Association.
April 2007:
Firm settles serious injury claim of passenger on Harley Davidson motorcycle struck by a car driven by a 17 year old.
March 2007
Firm settles motorcyclist catastrophic injury claim. Settlement details confidential. . (See cautionary disclaimer regarding how cases are not to be construed as indicative of future results below).
March 2007
Firm joins in preparing and filing appeal to the United States Supreme Court in a critical case involving the defective artificial heart valve recalled by St. Jude’s Medical.
February 2007
Pianelli completes a 4 city lecture tour sponsored by the New York Trial Lawyer’s Academy where papers he wrote were presented to trial lawyers on jury selection and opening statement.
February 2007
Pianelli selected by H-Texas Magazine as one of “Houston’s Top Lawyers for the People.”
2006
December 2006
Pianelli completes 10 day trial in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas involving commercial litigation.
October 2006
Firm settles serious injuries claims of Galveston brothers who were T-boned by a negligent driver. . (See cautionary disclaimer regarding how cases are not to be construed as indicative of future results below).
September 2006
After 4 hearings, firm completes complex settlement of highly publicized case involving the shooting death of a prominent emergency room physician. Details of settlement confidential. . (See cautionary disclaimer regarding how cases are not to be construed as indicative of future results below).
August 2006
Pianelli elected by peers to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).
Pianelli completes 10 day trial in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas involving commercial litigation.
October 2006
Firm settles serious injuries claims of Galveston brothers who were T-boned by a negligent driver. . (See cautionary disclaimer regarding how cases are not to be construed as indicative of future results below).
September 2006
After 4 hearings, firm completes complex settlement of highly publicized case involving the shooting death of a prominent emergency room physician. Details of settlement confidential. . (See cautionary disclaimer regarding how cases are not to be construed as indicative of future results below).
August 2006
Pianelli elected by peers to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).
2005
November 2005
Nadja Moore, Paralegal, joins the Pianelli Law Firm.
August 2005
Pianelli Law Firm acquires office building at 112 E. 4th St., Houston, Texas, in Houston's historic Heights District. Law practice is moved in and building named: "The Civil Justice Center."
April 1994 to July 2005
Mr. Pianelli is managing partner of the AV rated boutique law firm of McGehee & Pianelli LP.
Nadja Moore, Paralegal, joins the Pianelli Law Firm.
August 2005
Pianelli Law Firm acquires office building at 112 E. 4th St., Houston, Texas, in Houston's historic Heights District. Law practice is moved in and building named: "The Civil Justice Center."
April 1994 to July 2005
Mr. Pianelli is managing partner of the AV rated boutique law firm of McGehee & Pianelli LP.