Charla Truett

Alicia represents and advises insurance companies in complex coverage and extracontractual third- and first-party matters. Alicia leads a legal team focusing on the representation of insurers and the defense of their insureds. Her emphasis on early development of factual issues, innovative case positioning, problem resolution, and timely information assists her clients in obtaining positive case results. Now concentrating her practice in the areas of bad faith insurance litigation, insurance ...

Rachel Ziolkowski Ullrich is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Rachel Ziolkowski practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Rachel Ziolkowski Ullrich 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 Rachel Ziolkowski Ullrich is held by other lawyers.

Mark Johansen's practice focuses on complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts. He also regularly represents clients in arbitration proceedings before the American Arbitration Association (AAA), Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services (JAMS), and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Mark has handled litigation and arbitrations involving mergers and acquisitions, contract disputes, business torts, labor/employment, trade secrets, securities/shareholder litiga...

David C. Greenstone is an experienced trial lawyer and a founding member of Simon Greenstone Panatier, PC. Mr. Greenstone has been the Managing Shareholder of the firm since its inception in 2006. Mr. Greenstone has spent more than two decades fighting in court on behalf of those who have been harmed by the negligence and recklessness of others. Passionate about representing clients through trial work, David tried his first case within six months of getting his law license. He was trying case...

Robert E. Goodman Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Robert E. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Robert E. Goodman Jr. since 2016. 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 Robert E. Goodman Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Michael D. Emerson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Michael D. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Michael D. Emerson since 2026. 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 Michael D. Emerson is held by other lawyers.

M. Spencer Turner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. M. Spencer practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized M. Spencer Turner 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 M. Spencer Turner is held by other lawyers.

Thomas E. Brannen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Thomas E. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas E. Brannen since 2026. 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 Thomas E. Brannen is held by other lawyers.

With nearly 30 years of experience, Attorney Cindra Dowd focuses her practice on helping individuals affected by personal injury or defective products and employees who have suffered from illegal workplace practices or who are whistleblowers for false claims actions. “Many people feel confused and helpless. They don’t know what to do and feel that they have no choice but to endure the situation. I have been working with victims for years to protect their rights and obtain compensa...

Peter Kraus is a nationally respected trial lawyer, known for his advocacy on behalf of individuals injured by asbestos exposure, toxic contamination and other negligent and harmful corporate practices. Over the course of his career, he has earned significant verdicts and settlements for workers, their family members and others, holding corporations and powerful business interests accountable when they place profits over people. As co-founder and managing partner of Dallas-based Waters Kraus ...