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Sarah Morton concentrates her legal practice on the representation of employers in issues related to labor and employment law, and is the managing partner of FordHarrison's Houston office. Sarah Morton defends management clients in individual and multi-plaintiff actions alleging violations of federal, state, and local discrimination, harassment, and leave and accommodation laws, and in class and collective actions arising under the FLSA and related state wage and hour laws. Sarah is an accomp...

Matt Thompson is a Principal in the Houston office of Cokinos | Young with a focus on construction disputes and business litigation. Matt has been named a Texas Super Lawyer in Construction Litigation (2025-2026), a Texas Rising Star in Construction Litigation (2018-2023) by Thomson Reuters, and recognized in The Best Lawyers in America ® for Construction Law (2026). He currently serves as Chair of the Houston Bar Association Construction Law Section, where he has served as a Board Member...

Amy M. Pepke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. Amy M. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Amy M. Pepke since 2012. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Amy M. Pepke is held by other lawyers.

Rob Fowler is an executive compensation partner in the Houston office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. He has extensive experience in the negotiation and drafting of employment and consulting agreements, restrictive covenants, clawback arrangements, golden parachute arrangements and other executive compensation and incentive programs, including the various forms of equity compensation arrangements, and regularly advises clients on issues under Sections 409A and 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code...

William K. Luyties is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Insurance. William K. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized William K. Luyties since 2008. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which William K. Luyties is held by other lawyers.

Judith Sadler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Judith practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Judith Sadler since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Judith Sadler is held by other lawyers.

Marni Zarin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Marni practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Marni Zarin since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Marni Zarin is held by other lawyers.

Robert R. Wisner is a Houston-based shareholder at Crain Caton & James. Robert practices extensively in banking regulations , financial services law, commercial and consumer real estate , and structural corporate transactions. Robert represents financial service providers ranging from localized community banks and credit unions to multi-state holding corporations and independent finance entities. Robert advises financial institutions on the structural design, compliance verification, and ...

Patrick Gaas is a Director in the Construction/Surety section of the Texas based law firm Coats Rose and Section Head of one of the largest and most accomplished construction practice groups in the USA. With over 25 years of experience, Patrick is regularly engaged by owners, contractors, engineering / design professionals and lenders to handle some of the largest and most challenging commercial and industrial disputes and transactions in the USA and internationally. Patrick's professional me...

Adam Robertson is a seasoned litigator with a practice focused on construction, business, and real estate disputes. He regularly represents clients in defects claims, schedule delays, warranty issues, payment disputes, lien actions, and claims involving changes in scope of work. His real estate practice encompasses disputes over boundaries, easements, partitions, adverse possession, good faith claims for mineral rights, restrictive covenants, and lease agreements. Adam also has significant ex...