Charles H. Smith

Jessica began her law career as a paralegal, and it shows: Paralegals get things done. She’s smart, too. Jessica graduated magna cum laude from Texas Woman’s University, and later, while earning her law degree at the Texas A&M University School of Law, she served as Vice President of the Family Law Student Association and represented clients in the school’s Family Law Legal Clinic. “I knew from the start that I wanted to be a family law attorney,” says Jessic...

Craig Cherry is a distinguished trial attorney based in Waco, Texas, at Cherry Johnson Siegmund James PC. Throughout his career, Craig has represented a diverse array of clients, including individuals, families, small to midsize businesses, local governments, and major corporations like Fortune 500 companies. Craig handles a nationwide trial practice emphasizing complex civil litigation, notably in the areas of catastrophic personal injury litigation, wrongful death cases, business litigation...

Todd W. Spake is the chair of Kelly Hart's Oil & Gas/Energy Practice Group and represents oil and gas operators and interest owners across the state in his broad-based energy practice. Mr. Spake's primary focus is on transactional matters, including the purchase and sale of oil and gas producing properties, farm-outs, joint development agreements, natural gas processing and sale agreements, seismic agreements, complex rural and urban oil and gas leases and surface use agreements, pipeline...

Kristen Carr is a Senior Associate in Varghese Summersett’s Family Law Division, where she represents clients in divorce, child custody, property division, adoption, and other complex family law matters. Having handled hundreds of family law cases, Kristen has extensive experience navigating matters through negotiation, mediation, and trial. She combines a thoughtful, client-centered approach with strong courtroom advocacy, tailoring her strategy to each family’s unique circumstan...

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David C. Schulte is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property. David C. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized David C. Schulte since 2022. 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 David C. Schulte is held by other lawyers.

Christian S. Kelso is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Christian S. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Christian S. Kelso 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 Christian S. Kelso is held by other lawyers.

Trey Cox a litigation partner with Gibson Dunn. He is an accomplished and sought after advocate and trial lawyer. He has spent his entire professional life as a courtroom attorney and litigator helping clients resolve large, complicated and often high-profile business disputes. His courtroom experience is unusually broad and extensive. He has tried over 35 cases involving trade secrets, breach of fiduciary duty, securities fraud, product liability, trademark, insurance coverage, energy, oil a...

Jeffrey Fisher is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Jeffrey practices law in Addison, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey Fisher 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 Jeffrey Fisher is held by other lawyers.

Businesses and health care providers across the country rely on Brad Smyer for sound advice during their most difficult commercial disputes, whistleblower suits, and government enforcement actions. He uses his experience as a multiyear federal law clerk and his Certification in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) to help clients navigate high-stakes investigations and address corporate compliance concerns. Brad helps clients navigate complex litigation, government investigations, and whistleblower la...