About the Author

William Allensworth is the managing partner of Allensworth and Porter, LLP, in Austin, Texas. Ross J. Altman is a partner in the Chicago office of DLA Piper, LLP (U.S.). Allen L. Overcash practices law with Woods & Aitken, LLP, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Carol J. Patterson is a partner in the New York City office of Zetlin & De Chiara, LLP