Dallas Attorneys from Fanning Harper Martinson Brandt & Kutchin Named Among Texas' Best Young Lawyers

DALLAS, March 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorneys Joshua A. Skinner and Francisco J. Valenzuela from the Dallas law firm Fanning Harper Martinson Brandt & Kutchin, P.C., have been selected to the 2015 Texas Rising Stars list, marking the sixth consecutive time they have been honored among the state's top young lawyers.

A trial and appellate attorney, Mr. Skinner focuses his practice on school litigation and employment litigation, as well as representing cities, municipalities and governmental entities in litigation and other legal matters. He also is a frequent speaker on civil rights and employment law issues. Mr. Skinner earned his law degree from the Ave Maria School of Law in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He is licensed to practice in all state and U.S. District Courts in Texas, the 2^nd and 5^th U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Mr. Valenzuela concentrates on employment litigation in addition to civil rights and federal constitutional claims. He represents private companies and governmental entities in a variety of matters, from grievance investigations to representation before administrative agencies and courts. He earned his law degree from the Notre Dame Law School. He is licensed to practice in all Texas state courts, the 5^th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, and all U.S. District Courts in Texas.

The Texas Rising Stars list is based on nominations from attorneys across Texas and extensive editorial review by the publication's editors. The annual list honors the state's top lawyers age 40 or younger or those who have been practicing law for no more than 10 years. The complete 2015 Texas Rising Stars list is published by Thomson Reuters' legal division and appears in the May 2015 issues of Texas Monthly and Texas Rising Stars magazines. The complete list can be found online at www.superlawyers.com.

Celebrating more than 50 years of service, Fanning Harper Martinson Brandt & Kutchin, P.C., is a Dallas-based law firm serving clients inside and outside the insurance industry, with legal expertise in areas that include contract disputes, labor and employment, governmental entities, construction, business and commercial disputes, professional liability, premises liability, motor vehicle and trucking accidents, products liability, toxic tort, school issues, appellate law, arbitration, and estate planning. More information on the firm is available at http://www.fhmbk.com.

For more information on the honors for Mr. Skinner and Mr. Valenzuela, please contact Rhonda Reddick at 800-559-4534 or [email protected].

SOURCE Fanning Harper Martinson Brandt & Kutchin, P.C.

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