Amy E. LaValle

Jessica Dunne is a partner at Farrow-Gillespie Heath Witter. Jessica’s practice consists of probate, guardianship, and trust litigation, with a special interest in adoptions. In addition to representing individuals in various probate matters, Jessica has been appointed attorney ad litem in numerous heirship and guardianship proceedings in Dallas, Collin, and Kaufman Counties. Jessica is a problem-solver who aims to achieve her clients’ goals in the most expeditious and cost-effect...

Clayton Bryant is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Clayton practices law in Granbury, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Clayton Bryant 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 Clayton Bryant is held by other lawyers.

Peter S. Wahby partners with his clients to develop and implement creative strategies across a broad range of disputes, including complex business litigation, financial services litigation and medical device litigation in venues across the country. While some disputes are best resolved with a quick, negotiated agreement, others may require a full adjudication on the merits, or further relief through the appellate courts. Whatever the need, Peter works to develop a value-based approach to ensu...

Esther R. Donald is a family law attorney at Goranson Bain Ausley in Dallas. She has been admitted to the Texas Bar since 1988 and has practiced family law for 38 years. Esther is a Master Credentialed Collaborative Professional through Collaborative Divorce Texas and is admitted to practice in the Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas. Esther has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© for Family Law from 2017 through 2026 and for Collaborative Law: Family Law from 2024 throug...

Jeremy Fielding is a litigation partner in Kirkland’s Dallas office. He is an experienced trial lawyer, having tried dozens of complex commercial cases in state and federal courts, arbitrations, and other evidentiary proceedings across the country. Known for his energy, creativity, relentlessness and extraordinary ability to connect with and persuade a jury, Jeremy has been recognized as one of the top trial lawyers in America and Texas by Chambers & Partners, Super Lawyers, Benchma...

Before attending law school, Scott Rewak studied accounting. Although he learned many valuable lessons during that time, he would eventually veer away from that field, thinking there were other places he could put his skills to better use. Family Law has given him the opportunity to work with and help others in ways he believes few other areas could match. Mr. Rewak understands those who need the services of a Family Law attorney may be going through a particularly low point in their lives. O...

R. Barrett Richards is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Health Care Law. R. Barrett practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized R. Barrett Richards since 2016. 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 R. Barrett Richards is held by other lawyers.

Al Ellis, Of Counsel, is known in legal circles for his leadership and integrity in the practice of law, as well as his service to the community. At Sommerman, McCaffity, Quesada & Geisler, L.L.P., he focuses his practice on personal injury, products liability, dram shop, medical malpractice litigation and mediation/arbitration. Al vigorously advocates for his clients, having tried more than 175 jury trials. He is Board Certified in Personal Injury and Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board o...

Brandon M. Hill’s practice focuses on the representation of lenders, borrowers and investors in interim, permanent, tax-exempt bond, reserve-based, construction, and other types of financing transactions, whether secured or unsecured. His public finance practice includes serving as bond counsel, underwriter’s counsel, disclosure counsel, and bank’s counsel in tax-exempt and taxable financings for municipalities and non-profit entities including school districts, cities, coun...

Member, UT Harry Ransom Center Advisory Council