Bobby M. Rubarts

Bill Neal handles the most complex family law cases but his approach is very simple: protect the client at every turn. Sometimes that means delicate settlement negotiations; other times it’s fighting a court battle. In every situation, Bill is aggressive and thorough and he represents every client with the same unwavering dedication. Bill specializes in divorce cases involving large estates, family-owned businesses and complicated custody arrangements. He takes special interest in prote...

Highly regarded for his skillful resolution of bankruptcy and insolvency matters, David Parham represents corporate and partnership debtors, creditor committees, equity holders, secured and unsecured creditors, lessors, and trustees in bankruptcy proceedings, litigation, and workouts. His representations have spanned a range of sectors including restaurants, health care, insurance, real estate, retail, aviation, telecommunications, distribution, manufacturing, energy, and mining. David’...

Raymond Kane, a founding director of the Firm, practices in the Real Estate, Business & Corporate, Financial Services, Restaurant & Hospitality and Distressed Assets Practice Areas. He focuses on general business, banking and real estate law, including development, partnership, leasing and lending law matters. His principal practice area involves the representation of developers and operators in all aspects of development transactions, including land use, planning, construction and le...

John Thompson is a partner in the firm's Oil and Gas/Energy practice. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from Vanderbilt University in 1997 and graduated in 2000 from the University of Texas School of Law, where he was a member of the law journal, The Review of Litigation. Mr. Thompson represents clients in litigation involving a wide variety of oil and gas matters before state and federal courts at both the trial and appellate levels.

Patricia F. Meadows has over 40 years of experience in commercial real estate acquisitions and developments, including the Sundance Square project in downtown Fort Worth. She is a partner and former co-chair of the firm's Real Estate practice group and has handled the purchase, development, and sale of major office buildings, mixed-use projects, retail centers, multi-family projects, public venues, and hotels. She has a special focus on office and retail commercial leasing and public/private ...

Aaron C. O'Dell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Aaron C. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Aaron C. O'Dell 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 Aaron C. O'Dell is held by other lawyers.

Leslie Echols Pitts is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. Leslie Echols practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Leslie Echols Pitts since 2023. 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 Leslie Echols Pitts is held by other lawyers.

Jenny L. Martinez is the Managing Partner of MWM’s Dallas office and a member of MWM’s executive committee. Jenny represents both plaintiffs and defendants in business disputes involving banking, real estate, intellectual property, employment, fiduciary liability, and corporate governance. Notably, Jenny was a key member of the legal team defending Halliburton in connection with all civil litigation and investigations arising out of BP’s Macondo well (Deepwater Horizon) blow...

Ashley E. Johnson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. Ashley E. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Ashley E. Johnson 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 Ashley E. Johnson is held by other lawyers.

Kristin L. Bauer is a principal in the Dallas, Texas, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She represents management exclusively in workplace law and related litigation. In addition to handling an active employment litigation docket, Kristin counsels management on preventive strategies, including termination decisions, investigations, employment agreements, non-compete and non-solicitation issues, wage and hour laws, policies and handbooks, and other issues affecting the workplace. She also provides ...