Released on = November 28, 2006, 10:09 am

Press Release Author = Thompson & Knight LLP

Industry = Law

Press Release Summary = Thompson & Knight is proud to announce that Partner Terry L.
Simmons has been named to Worth magazine's 2nd annual list of "Top 100 Attorneys"
for estates, wealth planning, and philanthropy for high net-worth families for the
second consecutive year. He is one of only four attorneys in Texas selected for
this honor.

Press Release Body = Thompson & Knight is proud to announce that Partner Terry L.
Simmons has been named to Worth magazine's 2nd annual list of "Top 100 Attorneys"
for estates, wealth planning, and philanthropy for high net-worth families for the
second consecutive year. He is one of only four attorneys in Texas selected for
this honor.

"I feel truly honored to be included in this prestigious list," says Mr. Simmons.
"Serving as an attorney and counselor for affluent families and their charities is
both challenging and rewarding, and this selection speaks volumes to the outstanding
service that our team of estate and exempt organizations lawyers provide to our
clients."

Worth is the only magazine devoted exclusively to the best interests and unique
challenges of readers who possess substantial wealth. For its "Top 100 Attorneys"
list, Worth solicited input from clients, financial advisors, family office
executives, accountants, consultants, academics, and others who work with or closely
monitor attorneys in this area of the law. Nominees then completed a detailed
questionnaire regarding their educational credentials, professional affiliations,
publishing history, and client references. The Worth editorial staff focused on
finding attorneys who combined exceptional legal expertise with outstanding
interpersonal skills, great tact, and the ability to think creatively in order to
provide exceptional client service.

Mr. Simmons is a Partner in the Tax department of Thompson & Knight where he has a
national practice in charitable gift planning, exempt organizations law, and estate
planning. He speaks frequently on charitable gift and estate planning matters,
having given over 250 presentations to various professional and civic organizations
throughout North America over his 28 years in practice. Simmons is resident in the
Dallas office.

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.

Web Site = http://www.tklaw.com

Contact Details = Becky S. Jackson
Director of Marketing
Thompson & Knight LLP
1700 Pacific Avenue, Suite 3300
Dallas, Texas 75201
214.969.1478
becky.jackson@tklaw.com