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Thank you to the University of Houston Law Center for hosting an outstanding Denney L. Wright International Energy Tax Conference & 25th Annual Houston Business and Tax Law Journal Symposium last week. It was a privilege for our team to sponsor and be part of this event that brought together leading legal and tax professionals to discuss the evolving energy landscape. A special thanks to everyone who participated, including Andrew Wright, who moderated an insightful panel on Energy Dispute Resolution Challenges. #uhlawcenter #energytax #buckkeenan #legalconference #houstonlawyers #taxlaw

Construction projects are complex, and disputes can arise over contracts, negligence claims, indemnity issues, and payment disputes. At Buck Keenan LLP, our team has a strong track record of resolving high-value construction cases, ensuring that our clients—from owners to contractors and suppliers—are protected and positioned for success. When legal challenges arise, having the right team on your side makes all the difference. We fight for favorable outcomes, whether through negotiation, arbitration, or litigation. #buckkeenan #constructionlaw #constructiondisputes #litigationstrategy #houstonlawyers #commerciallitigation #contractlaw

Congratulations to State Representative and Partner Mano DeAyala on hosting a successful West Houston Teen Leadership Summit. 230 students representing west Houston area high schools attended Saturday’s summit. The students gained insights from a dozen presenters including Comptroller Glen Hegar, Mayor John Whitmire, Sen. Paul Bettencourt, Jim “Mattress Mack” MacIngvale, Commissioner Tom Ramsey, Fox 26 Greg Groogan and other area subject matter experts and community leaders. The future looks bright. #westhouston #teenleadership #futureleaders #communityengagement #buckkeenan #houstonleaders #westhoustonteenleadershipsummit

We’re excited to support this year’s Denney L. Wright International Energy Tax Conference & 25th Annual Houston Business and Tax Law Journal Symposium on February 28, 2025 at the University of Houston Law Center. Buck Keenan LLP Partner Andrew Wright will be moderating a panel focused on Energy Dispute Resolution Challenges. This conference brings together top legal and tax professionals to discuss the evolving landscape of energy taxation, corporate structures, and global regulations. Learn more and register now at: https://lnkd.in/gd9BeUPH #buckkeenan #energytax #houstonlawyers #internationaltax #uhlawcenter #taxlaw #businesslaw #litigationstrategy

The expiration of key provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) at the end of 2025 is set to create significant changes for businesses and individuals alike. While corporate changes under the TCJA remain permanent, many individual provisions—such as reduced income tax rates, increased standard deductions, and the doubled child tax credit—are set to revert to pre-2017 rules unless Congress acts. The CBO’s estimated $4.6 trillion fiscal cliff presents challenges for policymakers as they navigate potential extensions or modifications. Read more at: https://heyor.ca/JyXZep #taxpolicy #2025taxcliff #tcja #buckkeenan #litigation

Buck Keenan LLP was honored to host City of Houston Mayor John Whitmire at our breakfast discussion last week. Our attorneys and invited guests enjoyed a substantive discussion of the state of the City, its future and the important partnership?between the state and its largest city. Buck Keenan partner and State Representative @Mano DeAyala and Mayor @John Whitmire discussed the challenges and opportunities facing our city and state and their commitment to work together to keep Houston #1 for business and families. Thank you to Houston’s Mayor for joining us. We appreciate the attendance and continued support of our business community.

Buck Keenan LLP mourns the loss and celebrates the life our founding partner and colleague, James Patrick Keenan. In 1990, Jim, along with John Buck, Bob Rouner and Glenn Ballard launched the firm now known as Buck Keenan, LLP. Jim saw an opportunity to practice law with his closest friends, deepen relationships with clients, and continue to provide extraordinary legal service on a more personal level. At Buck Keenan, LLP we seek to remain true to those foundational elements. Jim was a gifted trial lawyer. His western Pennsylvania roots served him well in the courtroom and in his practice. Jim could make the complex simple. He saw things in black and white with a clear line between right and wrong and was a masterful communicator. Jim was particularly skilled in the difficult art of cross-examination and deposition taking. He was a calm competitor, learned from his many years on the gridiron. Those qualities, and his affable character, made him a success, as a lawyer, but more importantly as a person. Jim was first and foremost a family man. Time with his wife and children was a priority and serves as a strong reminder to us in this profession which too often neglects home and family for work. In that regard, certainly Jim’s proudest years were those practicing with his son, Ted, at this firm. We will miss Jim, his wit, and his presence as a building block of this firm, but we are grateful for his gifts to us and his extraordinary contributions to this law firm. His full tribute can be found at: https://lnkd.in/exe5yceD In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston: https://lnkd.in/e3pqAkxk

As we usher in 2025, Buck Keenan LLP is excited to commemorate a major milestone—35 years of providing innovative legal solutions, reliable counsel, and steadfast advocacy. Since our inception in 1990, we have taken pride in serving clients throughout Texas and beyond, fostering enduring relationships and attaining remarkable outcomes. We extend our gratitude to our clients, colleagues, and community for being integral to our journey. Here’s to a new year brimming with success, growth, and continued excellence! Wishing everyone a Happy New Year! #happynewyear2025 #buckkeenan #35yearsinbusiness #companyanniversary #litigation #happynewyear #buckkeenan35

Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season. Happy Holidays from the team at Buck Keenan LLP. #happyholidays #merrychristmas #buckkeenan

We’re thrilled to celebrate Samuel Landingham on being officially sworn in to the Houston Bar Association! This milestone marks another exciting step in Sam’s legal career, and we’re proud to have him as part of the Buck Keenan LLP team. Join us in congratulating Sam on this incredible achievement! ?? #buckkeenan #houstonbarassociation #congratulations #legalcareer #lawyer #law #legal