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Lauren Black is a partner in the firm’s Litigation Practice Group with more than a decade of experience handling a diverse array of matters. While her practice is “industry agnostic,” she has represented clients in the energy, construction, manufacturing, healthcare, shipping, technology, and logistics industries. Lauren has achieved favorable results for clients facing all aspects of civil litigation, from a strategic approach to early dispute resolution to a favorable sett...

Richard D. Deutsch is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Arbitration, Commercial Litigation and International Arbitration - Commercial. Richard D. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Richard D. Deutsch since 2018. 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 Richard D. Deutsch is held by other lawyers.

David Thrasher is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. David practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized David Thrasher 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 David Thrasher is held by other lawyers.

Charles C. Foster is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Charles C. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Charles C. Foster since 1991. 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 Charles C. Foster is held by other lawyers.

Blake D. Royal is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Blake D. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Blake D. Royal since 2021. 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 Blake D. Royal is held by other lawyers.

Donald H. Kidd is a Houston, Texas, trial lawyer with more than 30 years of legal experience. He is board-certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a designation held by fewer than 10% of Texas lawyers. Mr. Kidd began his legal career at Fulbright & Jaworski, LLP in Houston, where he represented defendants in personal injury and products liability cases. After five years, he began representing people injured by the negligence of others and later se...

Anthony Laporte is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Insurance. Anthony practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Anthony Laporte 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 Anthony Laporte is held by other lawyers.

Christopher C. Wan is an attorney in the Houston office of Cokinos | Young. His practice focuses primarily on resolving complex commercial and industrial construction disputes through litigation and arbitration. Chris’s experience covers a variety of disputes involving refineries, chemical plants, pipelines, water treatment plants, high-rise condominiums, and university buildings, among other commercial and industrial projects. Chris graduated from the South Texas College of Law, where ...

Kerry E. Notestine represents employers in all aspects of employment matters, including litigation under federal, state, and local anti-discrimination statutes, as well as the common law; administrative proceedings before various federal and state government agencies; and counseling employers regarding employment issues, particularly leaves and reductions-in-force. Kerry’s book, Employment Law Trials: A Practical Guide, published in 2005 by LexisNexis Publishing, is a leading work on th...

Brittany Cooperrider’s practice focuses on construction law, litigation, alternative dispute resolution and labor and employment matters. She represents general contractors, subcontractors, and small and mid-sized companies in a variety of construction and employment related disputes and also provides guidance in their labor and employment needs. Prior to joining the firm, Brittany worked for a civil litigation boutique, the Attorney General of Texas, and The Office of the Attorney Gene...