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Donald E. Godwin is considered one of the most respected and tenacious trial lawyers in Texas. For over 40 years Don has tried significant jury cases in courts throughout Texas and across the United States. He has the ability to translate complex matters of law and fact into easily understandable language for courts and juries. Don's practice covers a broad range of areas with an emphasis on complex litigation, including oil and gas, environmental, fiduciary duties, will contests, major famil...

Chuck Dougherty's practice is focused on intellectual property and technology issues. He prepares and prosecutes patent applications, federal and state trademark registration applications and copyright registration applications. For those clients with international portfolios, he oversees and coordinates foreign filings with local counsel in appropriate jurisdictions. He also assists clients with licensing and other issues related to the protection of their intellectual property. In addition,...

Nijole Olson brings more than 30 years of courtroom experience to Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski LLP , where she is a partner and trial lawyer focusing on Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs . Based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, Nijole represents individuals and families who have suffered catastrophic harm due to negligence and wrongful conduct. Her practice includes medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, and birth trauma cases involving complex medical and scientific issues. W...

With more than 25 years of experience, Randy’s practice has focused on serving as bond counsel for municipal clients in general obligation and revenue bonds, special taxing district bonds, utility revenue bonds, tax increment financing (TIF) and economic development bonds. He also has served as bond counsel in conduit financing for healthcare, educational institutions, senior living and multifamily housing projects. Moreover, Randy has served as underwriter’s counsel and trustee&r...

Brittany Sakowitz is a corporate partner in the Houston and Austin offices of Kirkland & Ellis LLP, concentrating her practice on mergers and acquisitions and private equity. Brittany advises private equity and venture capital investors, their portfolio companies, and other public and private companies across a broad range of industries, including infrastructure, energy and energy-related services, renewables, technology and digital infrastructure. She primarily counsels clients on public...

Ms. Murphy has been recognized as one of the best real estate practitioner’s in the country. She leads the firm’s Corporate & Real Estate Department. Ms. Murphy practices primarily in areas of real estate finance and loan restructurings, real estate acquisitions and development, real estate leasing and commercial transactions. With a background in real estate matters, she is frequently sought out for her vast knowledge in commercial real estate loans and real estate developmen...

Luis Lluberas’ multidisciplinary practice encompasses a wide range of financial services matters with a focus on the resolution of troubled credits. Luis has extensive experience representing key stakeholders in connection with all aspects of financial restructuring matters in a myriad of industry sectors, including agriculture, commercial real estate, commercial services, consumer discretionary, energy, healthcare, government contracting, manufacturing, retail, technology and transport...

Sawan Patel is a shareholder and the chair of the Corporate and Transactions department at Larkin Hoffman. He helps businesses grow by protecting their interests, promoting and selling their products and services, and franchising their brands. Clients appreciate his ability to provide responsive legal solutions that make practical business sense. As a business and franchise attorney, Sawan ensures that his clients are protected from startup through all phases of their growth. Sawan advises cl...

Eleanor Vaida Gerhards is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Franchise Law. Eleanor Vaida, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Eleanor Vaida is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alexis G. Chardon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Alexis G., who practices law in Portland, Maine, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alexis G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.