Taline Manassian
Taline Manassian focuses her practice on business litigation, arbitrations, and appeals. Her litigation experience includes addressing issues of governmental immunity and handling alleged violations of city ordinances by business owners. Her involvement in complex litigation matters has led to extensive experience with obtaining foreign subpoenas across the United States. She also handles open records matters and copyright applications.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts, with highest honors, University of Texas (1995)
- Juris Doctor, University of Texas School of Law (1998)
Professional Experience
- Special Counsel, George Brothers Kincaid & Horton, LLP (2016-present)
- Of Counsel, George Brothers Kincaid & Horton, LLP (2011-2016)
- Attorney, Richards Rodriguez & Skeith LLP (2009-2010)
- Special Counsel, Sedgwick Detert Moran & Arnold LLP (2007-2009)
- Attorney, George & Brothers, LLP (2004-2007)
- Attorney, George & Donaldson, LLP (1998-2004)
Bar Admissions
- State Bar of Texas (1998)
- United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Professional Associations & Activities
- Austin Bar Association, Member
- Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow
- American Gateways, Pro Bono Attorney
- Seton Cove, Leadership Pilgrimage, Class of 2015
- First Amendment Institute, First Amendment Leadership Program, Class of 2007
Publications & Presentations
Articles
- Taline Manassian, Texas Public Information Act, Southwest Super Conference of the Texas Association of Licensed Investigators (August 2008)
- Peter Kennedy and Taline Manassian, Attorney-Client Interaction on the Internet: E-mail Communications, Client Confidentiality and Privilege, National Business Institute, The Law of the Internet in Texas (June 2001)
- Gary Lewis and Taline Manassian, Covenants Not to Compete Since Light v. Centel, Employment Litigation Seminar (October 2000)
- Peter Kennedy and Taline Manassian, Malpractice by Lack of Technical or Specialized Knowledge: A Review of the Standards of Competence for Lawyers Practicing in Subject Matters that Require Technical or Specialized Knowledge or “I’m in Over My Head – What Now?” University of Texas, 13th Annual Computer Law Conference (May 2000)
- David Donaldson assisted by T. Manassian, Marking the Boundaries Between State Law and Federal Patent Law, Advanced Patent Law Institute (November 1999)
Speeches
- Co-Presenter, Texas Land Conservancy “Competitive Renewable Energy Zone Utility Line Workshop,” Shamrock and Floydada, Texas (April 27 and 28, 2011)
- Co-Presenter, Texas Land Conservancy “Condemnation Workshop,” Graham and Weatherford, Texas (April 18 and 19, 2011)
- Presenter, Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas “Open Government 2010,” Public Information Act and Open Meetings Act Scenarios and Question & Answer Session in Corpus Christi, Texas (April 23, 2010)
- Presenter, Southwest Super Conference of the Texas Association of Licensed Investigators, “Texas Public Information Act,” in Corpus Christi, Texas (August 8, 2008)
- Presenter, Society of Professional Journalists, Texas State chapter, “Open Records,” “The Public Information Act” in San Marcos, Texas (March 19, 2008)
- Presenter, Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas “Responsible Rights: Government in the Sunshine,” “Open Meetings Under Texas Law,” in Harlingen and Houston, Texas (October 17-18, 2007)
Significant Cases
Texas Courts of Appeals
- PKWF GP, LLC v. Aqua Land Lakeway Med. Dev., LLC, 03-14-00253-CV, 2014 WL 2522390 (Tex. App.—Austin May 30, 2014, no pet.)
- Block House Mun. Util. Dist. v. City of Leander, 291 S.W.3d 537, 540 (Tex. App.—Austin 2009, no pet.)
- Goldstein v. Mortenson, 113 S.W. 3d 769 (Tex. App.—Austin 2003, no pet.)
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Black v. Option One Mortg. Corp., 357 Fed. Appx. 593, 594 (5th Cir. 2009)
- Swiney v. Texas, 285 Fed. Appx. 196, 197 (5th Cir. 2008)
Federal District Courts
- Posey v. Pastrano, Civil Action No. A-05-CA-466 LY, 2007 WL 2752070 (W.D. Tex. Sept. 20, 2007)
- Busch v. Williams, Civil Action No. 3:06-CV-1352-D, 2007 WL 2254939 (N.D. Tex. Feb. 7, 2007)
Community Involvement
- WeViva, Board Member (2015-2016)
- Austin Bat Cave, Board Member (2010-2012)
- LBJ Library Future Forum, Board Member (2009-2012)
- Mamma Jamma Ride Against Breast Cancer, Member of Production Team (2009-2011)
- Artists’ Legal and Accounting Assistance of Austin, Board Member (1999-2000)
