Texas Judge Blocks Romance Questions for Jackson Walker Attorney

Aug. 19, 2024, 9:14 PM UTC

A Texas bankruptcy judge shut down questioning of a Jackson Walker attorney surrounding his knowledge of the romance between former bankruptcy judge David R. Jones and another Jackson Walker lawyer.

A Monday hearing on Jackson Walker’s fees for its work as co-counsel in the bankruptcy of oil producer Cox Operating grew contentious when Johnie Patterson, a lawyer for creditors, asked Jackson Walker partner Matthew Cavenaugh about when he knew about Jones’ relationship with Elizabeth Freeman, a onetime partner at the firm.

The once-secret relationship has been the source of intense scrutiny since it was revealed last year, as Jackson Walker ...

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