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Leading Texas Firm Rebrands as Carter Arnett Stahl + Cho Hernandez, Elevating Two Elite Litigators as Name Partners

Name change signals a new era of diverse leadership and legal advocacy

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Dallas-based litigation and trial law firm Carter Arnett PLLC is pleased to announce it has changed its name to Carter Arnett Stahl + Cho Hernandez PLLC, adding the names of partners Linda Stahl and Stacey Cho Hernandez.

The name change recognizes the immense contributions and legal excellence of the new name partners, who join firm co-founders and principals E. Leon Carter and J. Robert Arnett as the firm solidifies its reputation as a trial powerhouse for complex, high-stakes litigation.

"Being named a name partner alongside Leon, Bob and Stacey is an incredible honor," said Ms. Stahl. "We have built a culture that values meticulous preparation and fierce, ethical advocacy. This new chapter allows us to continue expanding our footprint in high-stakes commercial and civil disputes while maintaining the standard of excellence our clients expect from us."

"Linda and Stacey represent the absolute best of the legal profession, and their elevation to name partners is a natural reflection of the leadership they’ve provided for years," said Mr. Carter. "As Carter Arnett Stahl + Cho Hernandez, we want to be known as a high-stakes and higher-standards law firm. Our clients come to us when the stakes are at their absolute greatest level. They stay with us because our rigorous standards deliver results.”

Carter Arnett was founded in Dallas with a mission of combining the courtroom depth and sophisticated capabilities of a national firm with the hyper-focused attention and agility unique to a trial boutique firm.

The transition marks a defining moment for the firm as it positions itself for a new era under a name that reflects its diverse leadership and top-tier capabilities.

"I am thrilled to step into this role as we continue to take on complex, business-critical matters," said Ms. Cho Hernandez. “Our team thrives under pressure, and we are ready to show the legal community what a firm dedicated to higher standards can achieve."

As Carter Arnett Stahl + Cho Hernandez, the firm will continue to counsel Fortune 500 companies, public entities, entrepreneurs and individuals across an array of practices, including commercial disputes, employment law, intellectual property and appellate litigation.

About Carter Arnett Stahl + Cho Hernandez PLLC

Based in Dallas, Texas, Carter Arnett Stahl + Cho Hernandez PLLC is a top-tier litigation firm representing domestic and international clients in state and federal courts. Renowned for combining big-firm quality with specialized attention and trial readiness, the firm handles diverse high-stakes disputes, from intellectual property and antitrust to commercial litigation and employment. Backed by an experienced team of former judicial clerks and proven trial attorneys, Carter Arnett Stahl + Cho Hernandez PLLC is consistently ranked among the nation's elite legal teams.

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Media Contact:
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800-559-4534

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