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Sean A. Bryan is a partner and is chair of the firm’s Tax Law practice. Mr. Bryan’s primary practice involves the formation, structuring, and maintenance of entities used in business transactions (including partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations), as well as the federal and state tax aspects of those transactions. Mr. Bryan has handled complex tax and transactional matters for over 25 years, representing individuals, private business interests, and passive inv...

Matthew E. Yarbrough is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Electronic Discovery and Information Management Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Privacy and Data Security Law. Matthew E. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew E. Yarbrough since 2017. 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 ...

Lindsay D. Murphy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Lindsay D. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Lindsay D. Murphy 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 Lindsay D. Murphy is held by other lawyers.

Russell D. Cawyer is a partner and chair of the firm's Labor and Employment Practice. Board-certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2000, Russell defends and advises employers in complex workplace matters. His extensive litigation experience spans jury and bench trials in state and federal courts, as well as arbitrations and class actions involving thousands of collective members. He frequently represents management before major regulatory agenci...

As a founding partner of Lyons & Simmons, Christopher Simmons focuses his practice on representing clients in complex civil litigation involving wrongful death, catastrophic personal injuries, product liability, complex business disputes, construction defects, and professional liability. He has a well-earned reputation as a trial lawyer who combines a tireless work ethic with a creative, “outside the box” approach to achieve outstanding results for his clients. Simmons believe...

Michael W. Stockham is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Securities. Michael W. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Michael W. Stockham since 2018. 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 Michael W. Stockham is held by other lawyers.

Fred Fulton focuses his practice on the representation of public and private retail and distribution companies in connection with such general corporate matters as corporate governance, disclosure, and contract negotiation. He represents both purchasers and sellers in numerous industries in mergers and acquisitions and other significant transactions. Fred also represents issuers and underwriters in initial public offerings and other public and private offerings of equity and debt securities.

In the last five years, Clayton Bailey has saved his clients approximately $500 million in potential exposure. His practice focuses on the litigation and trial of complex tort and commercial litigation matters. His experience includes handling contract disputes, business torts, RICO, ERISA, employment law, trade secrets, deceptive trade practices, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, antitrust, Packers and Stockyards Act, and wrongful death. Mr. Bailey’s litigation experience also includes ...

As the proud father of six and grandfather of five children, the traits that make Keith Nelson such an effective and empathetic family law attorney—including problem-solver, crisis manager, communicator, mediator, and peacemaker—come naturally. Keith uses these skills, honed over a 30-year career, to make a difference in clients’ lives, obtaining results that match their goals. Keith is responsive to his clients while guiding them through the legal process in an easy-to-unde...

Jonathan C. Leatherberry is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law and Public Finance Law. Jonathan C. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan C. Leatherberry since 2014. 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 Jonathan C. Leatherberry is held by other lawyers.