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“ The Best Lawyers in Dallas ” – Since 2005, Chad Ruback has consistently been named one of “The Best Lawyers in Dallas” by D Magazine. This is true of only four other appellate lawyers. “ The Best Lawyers in America ” – Chad is included in the “Appellate Practice” section of The Best Lawyers in America. “ Texas Super Lawyers ” – Chad is included in the Thomson Reuters “Texas Super Lawyers” list, which i...

Hunter Johnson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Hunter practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Hunter Johnson since 2021. 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 Hunter Johnson is held by other lawyers.

Emily A. Parker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law. Emily A. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Emily A. Parker since 1983. 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 Emily A. Parker is held by other lawyers.

Dean Hinderliter focuses his practice on a wide range of tax matters, including all the tax aspects of corporate mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, private equity investments, public offerings, tax-free reorganizations, leveraged buyouts, the formation of joint ventures, and S corporation issues. His practice also concentrates on tax advisory work for partnerships, private equity funds, hedge funds, and limited liability companies in connection with ongoing operations, acquisitions, rest...

For over two decades, Kirsten M. Castañeda has briefed and argued state and federal appeals and original proceedings that raise issues critical to businesses and industries across Texas and the nation. In pursuing appellate relief, she never loses sight of the fact that every appeal involves more than just the law. Learning a client’s business and ultimate goals allows Kirsten to craft legal arguments and strategy that serve not only the case at hand, but also the client’s ...

Chandler Rice Winslow is a Board Certified family law attorney at Goranson Bain Ausley in Dallas. She has been admitted to the Texas Bar since 2009 and certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2023. Chandler joined Goranson Bain Ausley as a Partner in 2021 after practicing family law with two prior Dallas firms. Chandler has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© for Family Law in 2026 and for Collaborative Law: Family Law in 2025 and 2026, select...

Jerry Harris’ practice covers a broad and complex range of intellectual property issues with a primary focus on patents and trademarks. His straightforward yet persuasive communication style is key to understanding what his clients want and helping them achieve their desired goals. With substantial experience representing both patentees and alleged infringers, Jerry possesses a unique perspective regarding IP litigation. He has also developed a significant trademark practice advising cl...

Based in Dallas, Texas, I practice with Shellist Lazarz Slobin LLP , representing businesses, professionals, and individuals in complex litigation and dispute resolution matters in Texas and throughout the United States. My practice includes Employment Law - Management , commercial litigation, employment litigation , oil and gas litigation, receivership matters, real estate litigation, and banking litigation. For more than 45 years, I have handled disputes in state and federal courts, as well...

I help businesses solve problems involving intellectual property (IP) law, business strategy, and technology law with an emphasis on intellectual property rights, patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, anti-counterfeiting, IP portfolio strategy, and commercial litigation. Intellectual Property Litigation & Business Litigation I have handled more than 500 intellectual property disputes, including over 40 patent infringement cases and hundreds of IP enforcement actions. I also have...

Matthew Nielsen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Matthew practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew Nielsen since 2024. 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 Matthew Nielsen is held by other lawyers.