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Jonathan J. Bates is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Jonathan J., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jonathan J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Todd Shadle has more than 30 years of experience in labor and employment law. He is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, reflecting his depth of experience in the field. Todd advises employers on a wide range of workplace matters, including employment counseling, policy and handbook preparation, internal investigations, and administrative proceedings before state and federal agencies. When disputes cannot be resolved outside of litigation, he...

Paula Bennett represents clients in a wide range of Family Law matters, including divorce and complex property issues, but has a particular commitment to working with parents to resolve issues that impact the welfare of their children. This focus includes parental custody disputes, the termination of parental rights, custody modification, custody relocation and child support matters. Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Paula is a member of the Texas Acade...

James (Jim) Davis is a trial lawyer who helps businesses navigate complex disputes with practical, strategic guidance focused on efficient and cost-effective resolution. With more than 35 years of courtroom experience, Jim has handled significant matters in federal, state, and appellate courts throughout the United States, as well as in arbitration proceedings. Jim’s practice spans a broad range of complex commercial disputes, including commercial and financial transactions litigation, ...

Throughout his career, Thomas R. Stauch has helped numerous clients throughout Dallas and northern Texas with complex commercial litigation cases, including construction, real estate and business tort litigation, as well as other matters. A partner at Nowak & Stauch, PLLC, in Dallas, Texas, he devotes the majority of his practice to litigation, but is often asked to review and draft contracts for his clients as well. In 2018, Tom was added to the Roster of Arbitrators for the American Arb...

Ryan R. Bauerle is a Partner at Goranson Bain Ausley in Plano, Texas, Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© for Family Law (2024–2026), following inclusion in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch© (2020–2023). Ryan is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the International Academy of Family Lawyers, and the American Bar Foundation, and is also active in the International ...

Jo Allison Stasney is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. Jo Allison, who practices law in Plano, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jo Allison is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Maeghan E. Whitehead is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Maeghan E., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Maeghan E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jim Mueller is the owner and managing partner of Mueller Family Law Group , a Dallas, Texas family law firm. He is board certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the International Academy of Family Lawyers, and the author of the book Divorce in Texas: The Legal Process, Your Rights, and What to Expect . Jim is a Diplomate of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers, an invitation-only organization limit...

Harry Joe ’s clients receive the benefit of over forty years of experience in immigration and nationality law. For corporate clients, Harry provides support and advice in nonimmigrant visa matters, permanent residence filings, immigration-related corporate compliance issues, due diligence review, and immigration program development. Harry also represents employers in Worksite Enforcement proceedings under IRCA, and in litigation in the United States Immigration Courts, Board of Immigrat...