Barry J. Sorrels

In an era with few, true business trial lawyers, Eric Wood has tried dozens of cases in both state and federal court and argued appeals in Texas and U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals. He is a tireless and creative litigator who has represented clients in all kinds of business disputes for more than 20 years, including cases involving breach of contract, misappropriation of trade secrets, enforcement of non-competition agreements, deceptive trade practices (DTPA), fraud, breach of fiduciary duty,...

James L. Baker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. James L., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John Leininger joined Otteson Shapiro's Dallas office in January, 2016. Mr. Leininger is a key member of the firm’s Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights and Litigation practice areas. He focuses on core bankruptcy matters, bankruptcy litigation, and general civil litigation. He was named to The Best Lawyers in America© 2021 for his work in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. After graduating law school, Mr. Leininger served as a law clerk ...

Jason Krieser advises clients on all aspects of technology transactions, outsourcing matters, telecommunications and other complex commercial contracts. He is an internationally recognized advisor on business process and information technology outsourcing matters, including offshore outsourcing. He also handles technology development and licensing matters, joint ventures, key supply and distribution agreements, manufacturing arrangements, strategic alliances, ecommerce matters and other techn...

Carly G. Zablah is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Carly G., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Carly G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Wilson G. Jones is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law and Litigation - Health Care. Wilson G., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Wilson G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tonya Meier's practice is focused on resolving commercial disputes and challenges for real estate developers, landowners and a variety of other businesses, particularly in the areas of environmental law, land use, contract and employment disputes, fraud and DTPA violations. She spends the majority of her time advising clients and handling challenging litigation before state and federal courts, government agencies and municipalities throughout Texas. Toni is well-equipped to advise clients and...

Rebecca is a fighter. She fights for her clients, her clients’ children, her clients’ financial well-being, and her clients’ futures. And she fights to win. Her prowess in the courtroom is well known throughout the legal community. She’s prepared, astute, quick-witted, and good on her feet. Even attorneys on the other side of the table appreciate working with her; yes, she’s an ardent advocate for the people she represents, but she’s also fair, good-natured...

Kelly Almeter focuses her practice on commercial litigation in state and federal courts. She has experience litigating a wide variety of issues, including representing insurers in coverage and bad faith matters. Kelly regularly advises carriers on coverage issues under environmental and pollution, commercial liability, umbrella, excess, errors and omissions, commercial auto, property, and homeowners’ policies.

Member, UT Harry Ransom Center Advisory Council