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Erec R. Winandy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Erec R. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Erec R. Winandy since 2013. 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 Erec R. Winandy is held by other lawyers.

John DeGroote is a former global company general counsel who has mediated and arbitrated complex and significant commercial and business disputes nationwide since 2013. Having served as outside counsel, chief litigation counsel, general counsel, company president, and corporate director, he understands the legal, business, and practical decisions that often determine whether a case settles or not. As a mediator, John has been named the Lawyer of the Year for Mediation in Dallas/Fort Worth by ...

Eric Hines is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Health Care. Eric practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Eric Hines 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 Eric Hines is held by other lawyers.

Bart A. Rue has over 30 years of trial practice in oil and gas related matters as well a complementary commercial litigation background. Since 2010, Mr. Rue has served as lead counsel in over 200 oil and gas litigation and commercial litigation matters, including lease interpretation issues, royalty underpayment issues, surface use disputes, lease termination disputes, and other issues affecting land and mineral ownership. Mr. Rue currently represents exploration companies and landowners in s...

Lon M. Loveless is a Partner in the family law firm of Orsinger Nelson Downing & Anderson, LLP, and is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Loveless is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell and was selected as one of the Best Lawyers in America in the practice area of Family Law for 2015-2021. Mr. Loveless is a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He has been honored by Texas Super Lawyers for the past 12 years, (2009-2020) in the area o...

As founder of Fears Law, Christopher Bryan Fears believes the law is here to serve everyone and should be accessible to all. It’s this steadfast belief, coupled with Bryan’s entrepreneurial spirit and lifelong love of complex problem solving, that led to the creation of the firm. Bryan’s passion for helping people is felt by every client that walks through his door. This same passion is found flowing through every aspect of the firm today. Sure he’s an esteemed attorne...

John Thompson is a partner in the firm's Oil and Gas/Energy practice. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from Vanderbilt University in 1997 and graduated in 2000 from the University of Texas School of Law, where he was a member of the law journal, The Review of Litigation. Mr. Thompson represents clients in litigation involving a wide variety of oil and gas matters before state and federal courts at both the trial and appellate levels.

Kenneth W. Stogdill’s practice involves a wide range of real estate transactions including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing and development of real estate projects. Mr. Stogdill represents purchasers and sellers in the sale of improved and unimproved real property, and landlords and tenants in office, industrial and tower lease negotiations.

Practice Areas Commercial & Business Litigation Temporary Restraining Orders & Temporary Injunctions Professional Liability Legal Malpractice & Legal Ethics Disqualification Disputes Appellate Practice Emphasis Carol helps businesses and individuals solve their commercial legal problems, everything from addressing disputes before a lawsuit is filed to aggressively pursuing full-blown litigation and trials. A lawyer for more than 20 years, Carol is experienced, creative, tough and ...

Clark H. Rucker is a partner in the Oil & Gas/Energy division of the firm, where he focuses on litigation and transactions related to the oil, gas, and energy industries. His clientele includes a variety of entities such as oil and gas exploration firms, midstream companies, propane and liquefiable fuel companies, mineral funds and companies, and large landowners. Additionally, Mr. Rucker extends his legal expertise to non-energy litigation, real estate transactions, intellectual property...