Thompson & Knight Attorneys Elected State Bar of Texas Tax Section Officers

The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate Partners Kevin Thomason and Tyree Collier on their election as 2007-2008 officers for the State Bar of Texas Tax Section. Thomason will serve as Section Chair and Collier will be the Section’s Secretary. Their terms begin June 2007.

Thomason is a Partner in the Tax Practice Group in Thompson & Knight’s Dallas office. He provides advice and counseling on partnership, corporate, and real estate tax issues, with an emphasis on tenant-in-common syndications, master limited partnerships, and like-kind exchanges. Thomason most recently served as the Chair-Elect and has previously served as Section Secretary and Treasurer.

Collier is also a Partner in the Tax Practice Group in the Firm’s Dallas office. His practice focuses primarily on representation of non-profit organizations. He advises and represents many non-profit organizations in a variety of contexts. His clients include large and small private foundations, educational organizations, health care organizations, fundraising organizations, trade associations, title-holding companies, and other types of non-profit organizations. Collier previously served as Section Treasurer and Chair of its Exempt Organizations Committee.

About the State Bar of Texas Tax Section

The purpose of the Section is to promote the objectives of the State Bar of Texas within the field of taxation; provide leadership in the practice of tax law; create a better understanding and cooperation between attorneys engaged in the practice of tax law; improve the education of attorneys and related professionals in the laws of taxation; promote the economic and professional interests of the members of the Section; serve the public good; and participate actively in the drafting, review, and promotion of legislation and administrative rules affecting state and federal tax law.

About Thompson & Knight

Since 1887, Thompson & Knight LLP has consistently made a positive impact on its clients’ successes. With its practice focused on the energy industry, the Firm has extensive resources in litigation, tax, insolvency, and international energy matters. The Firm has approximately 420 attorneys, and has offices and alliances in North America, South America, Europe, and Africa. Thompson & Knight represents companies, government entities, and individuals in local, regional, and national markets around the world.

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Becky Jackson
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