Posts Tagged ‘Judge Daryl Moore’
Texas Supreme Court Rules for AZA Client in Downtown Lease Case
HOUSTON – The Supreme Court of Texas ruled in favor of AZA’s client in a dispute over appraisals and the eventual rent for space at the Bank of America Center in downtown Houston. The high court reversed and remanded the case to the trial court. At issue was whether a third–party appraiser hired as a neutral had a duty to disclose that one of the parties had contacted him about […]
AZA and Four Lawyers Ranked Highly by Legal 500 City Elite
HOUSTON – The AZA law firm and four of its leading trial lawyers were among those ranked highly for Houston commercial disputes by Legal 500. John Zavitsanos, Todd Mensing, Tim Shelby and Daryl Moore were all ranked in the award platform’s City Elite rankings. Legal500 has been benchmarking excellence in law since 1987, focusing mainly on global law firms with corporate clients. They have recently […]
Prestigious Chambers USA Ranks AZA for 12th Year and Honors Seven Firm Lawyers
HOUSTON – Chambers USA, the gold standard of legal ratings, gave AZA top ratings in Texas for two practice areas and ranked seven lawyers. This is the12th year AZA was rated in the general commercial litigation category and the fifth year for its intellectual property (IP) practice. “The firm sets the bar for excellence in […]
Three AZA Partners on 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America List
HOUSTON – AZA co-founders Joe Ahmad and John Zavitsanos and their partner Daryl Moore have been named to the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America list. Messrs. Ahmad and Zavitsanos were cited for their excellence in commercial litigation, and Mr. Ahmad, who represents executives in employment matters, was also named for his expertise in […]
Ben & Jerry’s Sues Corporate Parent Over Gaza Stance Censorship
NEW YORK – The board of the Vermont-based premium ice cream company Ben & Jerry’s has once again sued its corporate parents for breaching contractual agreements by censoring and blocking the board’s efforts to support a cease fire and peace for the crisis in Gaza. In 2022, the brand known for its social awareness confidentially […]
Ten AZA Lawyers Make 2023 Super Lawyers List; Two are Top in Texas
HOUSTON – Ten AZA lawyers earned 2023 recognition by Texas Super Lawyers for excellence in business litigation, general litigation and appellate work. Firm co-founders Joe Ahmad and John Zavitsanos were once again listed among the Top 100 lawyers in Texas and in Houston. Mr. Zavitsanos is listed for business litigation expertise. Mr. Ahmad, who writes […]
AZA Wins Appeal to Keep Injured Client’s Case in Texas
HOUSTON – AZA won its appeal to keep a client’s personal injury claim in Houston, rejecting the defendant company’s effort to move the case out of state. The lawsuit involves a seaman who sued his employer over the unseaworthiness of the vessel he was working on and the lack of safety procedures and crew. AZA […]
AZA Will Cover Travel Costs for Reproductive Healthcare Not Available in State
HOUSTON – Boutique trial law firm AZA, or Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing, will institute a program to reimburse employees for travel expenses incurred to access reproductive healthcare and pregnancy-related decisions as a result of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. Because AZA’s home state of Texas will no longer allow abortions and may […]
Daryl Moore and AZA Win Two SCOTX Victories in Cases Argued the Same Day
AUSTIN – The Supreme Court of Texas today handed AZA’s Daryl Moore two victories for client the City of San Antonio in immunity cases he argued back-to-back to the court in the fall of 2021. Both cases filed against San Antonio involved the immunity of law enforcement officers under the Texas Tort Claims Act and […]
Judge Daryl Moore Joins AZA’s Appellate Practice
HOUSTON – Accomplished appellate and trial lawyer and former Harris County Judge Daryl Moore joins AZA’s appellate practice in 2021. Judge Moore was called one of the best judges in Harris County when he served on the bench in the 333rd District Court. He has been lauded for his performance on the bench, for his service to the Houston Bar Association and as an advocate for law libraries. “Judge Moore has […]
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