(Dallas) – According to the July 2007 edition of Texas Monthly, Mills & Williams is home to three of the top lawyers in the state.  For the third time, Tom Mills and Christie Williams have been named to the magazine's annual list of "Texas Super Lawyers".  Joining them, partner Teresa Cain made her second appearance on this year's list of “Texas Rising Stars” – an honor roll of up-and-coming attorneys who have proven their legal mettle and earned the respect of other esteemed Super Lawyers.  Ms. Cain also made the list in 2005.

"Obviously this is a great honor for the three of us to be so recognized," says Teresa Cain.  "I think it speaks to the consistent quality of our firm.  Together we strive to be the best, and this validates our firm's philosophy."

"Super Lawyers" selections are based on surveys sent to lawyers across Texas and a review conducted by a blue ribbon panel of their peers.  "Texas Rising Star" selections are based on surveys sent to Super Lawyers across Texas and a review conducted by an attorney-led research department.  The Super Lawyers were asked to vote for the best promising young lawyers they had personally observed in action.  Results from balloting and the screening process were tabulated and the candidates with the highest point totals were named Texas Rising Stars.  Fewer than 2.5 percent of lawyers in Texas receive this honor.

The Texas Rising Stars list includes attorneys in private practice, as well as those in other types of practice, such as prosecutors, in-house counsel, and public service lawyers.  All Rising Stars are 40 or younger and have been practicing law for 10 years or less.

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