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Bill Benitez is a partner in the Houston office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. His practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, equity investments, recapitalizations, joint ventures and corporate governance, with a particular emphasis on the energy and infrastructure sector. Clients have described Bill as a “great practitioner” who provides “incredible client service” in connection with his recognition in various industry publications, including Chambers Global, The Wor...

Charles is a board-certified civil trial lawyer and primarily represents property owners in securing just compensation when government takes private property for public use. While his experience has included takings projects for highway expansion, pipelines, electric transmission lines, and flood control, Charles’s principal practice is focused on highway and roadway widening projects impacting retail, commercial, and industrial uses. Charles has obtained successful special commissioner...

Co-chair of both Winston Taylor's nationally recognized Intellectual Property Practice and its Houston Litigation Practice, Dustin is an intellectual property trial litigator with experience across a range of industries, including financial services, computer science, oil and gas, and biotechnology. Learn more about their practice.

Cristy C. Edwards is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Public Finance Law. Cristy C. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Cristy C. Edwards 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 Cristy C. Edwards is held by other lawyers.

Consistently recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America, Sanford L. Dow, a third-generation Houston attorney, has, during his 33 year legal career, represented a diversity of individuals from all walks of life and businesses of all sizes. He has successfully represented prominent national religious leaders, a former United States Congressman, professional athletes, members of a Middle East Royal Family, an international fashion model, New York Stock Exchange companies, a restaurant fran...

Neal A. Davis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Neal A. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Neal A. Davis since 2015. 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 Neal A. Davis is held by other lawyers.

Erik Garza is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Admiralty and Maritime Law. Erik practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Erik Garza since 2027. 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 Erik Garza is held by other lawyers.

Shane Osborn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Shane practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Shane Osborn since 2025. 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 Shane Osborn is held by other lawyers.

Sydney Alexandra Scott is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Sydney Alexandra practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Sydney Alexandra Scott since 2025. 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 Sydney Alexandra Scott is held by other lawyers.

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...