Texas lawyer's seven-case fee dispute revived after appeals court questions firms' evidence

R Kent Livesay, a former Texas attorney, is involved in a legal dispute regarding unpaid fees from several cases. After his disbarment, Livesay sought compensation from law firms for referrals made while licensed.

The law firms argued that paying him would violate professional conduct rules. However, the appeals court found that sufficient evidence was not presented to support their claims.