HOUSTON – Dykema, a leading national law firm, has expanded its Houston office, adding seven attorneys across key practice areas. This significant expansion doubles the office’s headcount, reinforcing Dykema’s presence in energy, bankruptcy and restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, business taxation and planning, corporate and finance, labor and employment, and business immigration.
The firm welcomes Arthur Nathan, William Hotze, Kari Lutringer, James Prappas, and Michael Twomey, who all join from Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC, as well as Michael Durrschmidt and Kim Lewinski, who come from Hirsch and Westheimer P.C.
Strategic Expansion in Texas
Len Wolfe, Dykema’s Chair and CEO, stated:
“Our expansion in Houston exemplifies our strategic commitment to growth in key markets that matter to our clients. The legal landscape in Texas—particularly in Houston — continues to evolve as a hub for energy, finance, and corporate transactions, drawing national and international attention. By adding this talented group of attorneys, we’re enhancing the firm’s ability to serve businesses nationally across industries with sophisticated counsel to help them thrive in today’s environment.”
Dykema opened its Houston office in 2022, marking its fourth location in Texas, following Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio. The new attorneys bring decades of experience representing financial institutions, energy companies, private equity firms, real estate developers, and Fortune 500 corporations.
Isaac Villarreal, Managing Member of Dykema’s Houston Office, added:
“Houston is the largest legal market in Texas and a commercial powerhouse influencing industries nationwide. With this exceptional group of attorneys, we significantly enhance our capabilities in critical practice areas, allowing us to better serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Each of these lawyers brings a wealth of experience that aligns perfectly with our strategic vision for growth while maintaining the culture of excellence that defines Dykema.”
Meet the New Attorneys
- Arthur Nathan – Mergers and Acquisitions, Business Tax, Corporate and Finance
- Over 40 years of experience advising on corporate transactions, tax strategies, and business planning.
- Former partner at Jones Day and Haynes and Boone.
- Ranked in Chambers USA for Corporate/M&A.
- Michael Durrschmidt – Restructuring and Bankruptcy
- Nearly 40 years at Hirsch and Westheimer, serving as President of the firm.
- Focuses on creditors’ rights, bankruptcy, debt restructures, and banking litigation.
- William Hotze – Restructuring and Bankruptcy
- Experienced in bankruptcy litigation, corporate restructurings, and financial disputes.
- Has first-chaired contested hearings and represented debtors, trustees, and creditors.
- Kim Lewinski – Restructuring and Bankruptcy
- Specializes in complex Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases and creditors’ rights.
- Extensive experience advising Fortune 500 oilfield service companies on vendor bankruptcies.
- Kari Lutringer – Corporate and Finance
- Represents buyers and sellers in M&A transactions, restructurings, and capital transactions.
- Advises energy, real estate, banking, and financial services clients.
- James Prappas – Labor and Employment, Business Immigration
- Over 30 years of experience in employment-based and family-based immigration.
- Regularly advises Fortune 500 and middle-market companies on global talent strategies.
- Ranked in Chambers USA for Immigration Law.
- Michael Twomey – Labor and Employment
- Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
- Litigates employment-related claims, trade secret disputes, and corporate lawsuits.
Dykema’s expansion in Houston reflects its long-term commitment to Texas’ business community, enhancing its ability to provide top-tier legal counsel across a diverse range of industries.
