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Arthur E. Anthony provides creative solutions for our clients in the Firm’s Litigation and Construction sections. He was recently involved in a trial team that represented the national owner/manager of a high-end apartment complex in property casualty coverage litigation. Mr. Anthony has reached settlements and summary judgments for a number of large companies, including mortgage companies, banks and other financial institutions, and has a longstanding relationship with the North Texas Tollway Authority. In the community, Mr. Anthony is a member of the J.L. Turner Legal Association and has worked to expand global relations in Dallas through his involvement in the Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations and on the board of the North Texas Council for International Visitors. Mr. Anthony is also Chair of the Firm's Pro Bono Services Committee. Education J.D., The University of Texas School of Law, 1997 B.S.F.S., cum laude, Georgetown University, 1994 Université Cheikh Ante Diop de Dakar, Senegal, 1992-1993 Rhodes Scholarship Finalist, 1993 Bar Admissions Texas, 1997 Admitted To Practice U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Languages French Representative Experience Representation of a national owner manager of high-end apartment complex in property casualty coverage litigation, having argued evidentiary motions and presented evidence through damage witness at trial. Representation of both insureds and insurers in declaratory judgment disputes and disputes involving alleged violations of the Texas Insurance Code and the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act in state and federal court. Representation of national mortgage lender in a racial discrimination claim under the Fair Housing Act, prevailing on a Motion for Summary Judgment. Representation of owner in a multi-million dollar claim asserted by a contractor for alleged damages caused by owner-induced delays on a highway construction project. Representation of air filtration unit manufacturer in post-judgment collection. Representation of national bank in mortgage litigation involving allegations of erroneous credit reporting. Prosecute claim for breach of contract arising out of ad valorem tax dispute on commercial property owner, resulting in mediated settlement. Representation of investment banking firms in litigation arising out of commercial mortgage-backed securities transaction, including organization and management of several large document productions. Representation of professional employment organization in litigation brought by national insurance carrier concerning worker’s compensation premiums, including dispositive motion practice and mediation. Representation of national mortgage servicing firm in litigation brought by consumer plaintiffs, prevailing several times by way of dispositive or procedural motion practice. Reported Decisions Isaac v. Norwest Mortgage, 153 F. Supp.2d 900 (N.D. Tex. 2001) Isaac v. Norwest Mortgage, No. 3:00 cv 00989, 2002 WL 1119854 (N.D. Tex. 2002) Publications & Presentations Preparation and Presentation of paper entitled "Employee Background Investigations" (with Carlyle H. Chapman, Jr.) in connection with Labor and Employment Law Update (April 1998) Author, "Beyond the Paper Tiger: The Challenge of a Human Rights Court in Africa," 32 Tex. Int'l L. J. 511 (1997). Press Release Locke Liddell & Sapp Elevates 11 Associates to Partners 12/12/2005 Professional History Partner in the law firm of Locke Liddell & Sapp Acting General Counsel, North Texas Tollway Authority, Fall of 1999 Professional Affiliations Member, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Member, Dallas Bar Association Member, J.L. Turner Legal Society Correspondence Secretary, 2000 Chair; Co-Chair, Newsletter Committee, 2002; Mentor Committee, 2001 Participant, Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program Distinguished Pro Bono Service Award, 2001 Community Leadership Member, Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations, 2003-2006 Member, World Affairs Council of Greater Dallas, 2004-2006 Board Member, North Texas Council for International Visitors, 2006 Chairman, Communications Committee Member, Steering Committee, Dallas Committee for International Visitors, 2005 | 