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

Raed Gonzalez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Raed, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Raed is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Erick Sandlin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy). Erick, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Erick is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David Cole is a tax partner in the Houston office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. David focuses his practice on tax disputes with trial experience in both federal and state courts. The tax matters David has litigated include disputes with taxing authorities and between private parties. The clients David represents include large and small partnerships, public and private partnerships, corporations, and high net worth individuals. His clients operate across an array of industries, including privat...

Wesley E. Wright is a native Houstonian, and has been practicing law in the Houston area since 1982. He is a graduate of the University of Houston and South Texas College of Law. Mr. Wright is a Board Certified attorney in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and is a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation. His legal practice focuses exclusively in the areas of elder law, Medicaid planning, estate planning with an emphas...

Jeff Golub has significant trial experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in complex litigation matters. A lifelong Houstonian, Jeff comes from a family of business owners, and he focuses his practice on helping business owners and companies resolve disputes successfully and efficiently. He has achieved favorable outcomes for clients in courts not only in Texas, but throughout the country. His litigation skill has been recognized by his peers, including as one of the Best Lawyers in ...

Alexandre A. Afanassiev is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Alexandre A., who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alexandre A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Juan F. Vasquez, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law. Juan F., who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Juan F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Douglas C. Atnipp is the Texas Co-Regional Managing Shareholder, Co-Managing Shareholder of the Houston office and Co-Chair of the firm's national Energy and Natural Resources Practice. Doug has more than 25 years of experience representing clients engaged in all facets of the energy business. He is involved in a wide range of energy-related transactions including energy finance, joint ventures and strategic alliances, and acquisitions and dispositions of energy-related assets. In addition to...

Linda Broocks is a trial and appellate lawyer at Kean Miller in Houston, Texas, where she focuses her practice on commercial litigation and related disputes. Her work includes complex commercial matters, securities disputes, toxic tort and premises liability claims, real estate controversies, employment-related lawsuits, and serious personal injury claims. She also advises clients on securities regulatory matters and represents individuals and businesses before administrative bodies, includin...