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Hunter Johnson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Hunter, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hunter is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Charles Siegel leads the appellate and qui tam whistleblower practices at Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel. A veteran litigator, he has argued appeals in nine of the federal circuits, seven state supreme courts, and in numerous intermediate appellate courts around the country. In addition, he has appeared in state or federal trial courts in more than 30 states and in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. An authority on asbestos exposure and qui tam whistleblower litigation and appellate issues...

Michael L. Malone has a business and finance practice that focuses primarily on the representation of health care clients and institutions engaged in the issuance and administration of public debt offerings. Mike represents hospitals, hospital districts, physicians, physician groups, physician practice management companies, and other health care industry clients in a variety of transactional matters. These include mergers and acquisitions, the development of hospitals and other facilities, le...

Laurie Dahl Rea, partner for the Firm, has more than two decades of experience in bankruptcy law representing debtors, creditors, Committees, trustees, and litigants. She also served as law clerk to the Honorable Russell F. Nelms and the late Honorable Harold C. Abramson , both former bankruptcy judges in the Northern District of Texas.

Mr. Cox represents leading financial institutions, businesses, and agricultural producers in northwest Texas and the Texas Panhandle. His practice is focused on loan documentation (including syndicated loans), complex commercial and agricultural bankruptcies, trustee litigation, restructuring and workouts, commercial real estate, and representation of franchised motor vehicle dealerships. Mr. Cox is the author of Texas Creditors' Rights Laws Annotated (Thomson Reuters / West 2017-21). Board C...

Wes Black’s practice combines the determination of a high-stakes trial lawyer with the exacting focus of a veteran appellate attorney. Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Wes represents clients involved in catastrophic injury cases and high-stakes business disputes. He has briefed and argued cases before both state and federal appellate courts, including numerous Texas Courts of Appeals, the Texas Supreme Court, and the Fifth Circuit Court ...

Sharon S. Millians represents clients in transactions in all areas of real estate ownership, real estate-based financing, and development of various real estate products, including office, hotel, resort, retail, ranch land, industrial and multi-family uses. She also has represented various clients in the acquisition of millions of dollars of troubled asset portfolios consisting of real estate, loans, and other assets. Additionally, Ms. Millians’ practice includes representation of clien...

Amy Curtis's practice focuses on mergers, acquisitions, and securities matters. Her expertise includes public and private debt and equity offerings; tender offers, mergers, and stock and asset acquisitions; SEC reporting and general securities compliance; and general corporate, partnership, limited liability company, and contract matters. In addition, Amy has advised clients on the adoption and implementation of corporate governance policies and procedures.

George Parker is a family law attorney serving clients in McKinney, Texas and throughout Collin County, Dallas County, and North Texas. For nearly four decades, he has represented individuals and families in divorce, child custody, and other family law matters before Texas family courts. George approaches each case with careful planning and practical judgment, developing strategies that reflect his clients’ goals, priorities, and long-term concerns. He is a founding partner of Mueller F...

Richard B. Phillips, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. Richard B., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Richard B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.