Clifton M. Dugas

Sarah Wirskye has been defending clients in white-collar criminal, False Claims Act and civil fraud disputes with the government for over 25 years. A strategic problem solver who is results focused and detail oriented, she works proactively with the government to help clients avoid an indictment or lawsuit. Sarah is an experienced courtroom litigator who has successfully tried white-collar criminal, civil, and other criminal cases in federal and state court. Sarah also has represented clients...

Gene Blanton represents clients across the construction industry in matters involving commercial construction projects throughout Texas and in jurisdictions across the country. Based in Dallas, Texas, Gene works with large commercial general contractors, owners, developers, and specialty subcontractors on a wide range of construction-related legal matters. His practice focuses on Construction Law and Litigation - Construction, including claims involving payment disputes, project delays, const...

Adrienne E. Dominguez is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Adrienne E. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Adrienne E. Dominguez 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 Adrienne E. Dominguez is held by other lawyers.

John DeGroote is a former global company general counsel who has mediated and arbitrated complex and significant commercial and business disputes nationwide since 2013. Having served as outside counsel, chief litigation counsel, general counsel, company president, and corporate director, he understands the legal, business, and practical decisions that often determine whether a case settles or not. As a mediator, John has been named the Lawyer of the Year for Mediation in Dallas/Fort Worth by ...

Jessica Dunne is a partner at Farrow-Gillespie Heath Witter. Jessica’s practice consists of probate, guardianship, and trust litigation, with a special interest in adoptions. In addition to representing individuals in various probate matters, Jessica has been appointed attorney ad litem in numerous heirship and guardianship proceedings in Dallas, Collin, and Kaufman Counties. Jessica is a problem-solver who aims to achieve her clients’ goals in the most expeditious and cost-effect...

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.

Marcos Hazan-Cohen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Insurance. Marcos practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Marcos Hazan-Cohen 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 Marcos Hazan-Cohen is held by other lawyers.

Brandon Joseph is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Brandon practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Brandon Joseph 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 Brandon Joseph is held by other lawyers.

Jeff Domen is a Board Certified family law attorney at Goranson Bain Ausley in Plano. His inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© for Family Law from 2013 through 2026 reflects more than a decade of sustained peer recognition in complex family law matters across North Texas. Jeff has also been named to LawDragon’s 500 Leading Family Lawyers list (2024–2026), selected to Texas Super Lawyers every year from 2014 through 2025, and recognized by D Magazine’s Best Lawyers ...

Gordon Russell, a founding Director of the Firm, is a member of the Financial Services Practice Group and of the Business and Corporate Transactional Practice Group. Gordon has concentrated his practice on banking and financial institutions, business and corporate, real estate and resolution of distressed assets. He has extensive experience in commercial lending, real estate development and finance, and business transactions. Gordon also maintains a regular general business practice, includin...