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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...

Jerry Fellows prepares and implements intellectual property protection and enforcement strategies that help clients achieve their business goals. His practice includes acquiring and enforcing United States and foreign patent rights, particularly for alternative energy innovations, sustainable technologies, software, Internet, business methods, seismic detection systems, and electrical, mechanical, biomedical and electromechanical technologies. Jerry also has experience patenting material scie...

Emily A. Parker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law. Emily A. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Emily A. Parker since 1983. 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 Emily A. Parker is held by other lawyers.

Jonathan J. Macke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Jonathan J. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan J. Macke since 2023. 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 Jonathan J. Macke is held by other lawyers.

John Thompson is a partner in the firm's Oil and Gas/Energy practice. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from Vanderbilt University in 1997 and graduated in 2000 from the University of Texas School of Law, where he was a member of the law journal, The Review of Litigation. Mr. Thompson represents clients in litigation involving a wide variety of oil and gas matters before state and federal courts at both the trial and appellate levels.

Nicole’s litigation practice includes commercial litigation, ethics advice, state bar grievances, and alternative dispute resolution. She is dedicated to mentorship and enjoys providing young professionals with numerous development opportunities. Nicole is committed to educating future lawyers. She serves as an adjunct professor at UNT Dallas College of Law, teaching Deposition Skills, Strategies, and Techniques. For many years, she also lectured at the UT Dallas Naveen Jindal School of...

Henry Wehrmann is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Henry practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Henry Wehrmann 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 Henry Wehrmann is held by other lawyers.

Michael Considine represents clients in connection with significant corporate events, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, carve-out divestitures/acquisitions, joint ventures and corporate restructurings. He has extensive experience in a variety of industries, including consumer products, energy, manufacturing, professional sports teams, real estate, and software and technology. Michael is a founding partner of the Firm’s Dallas office, which opened in July of 2018. Michael has been re...

Mr. Biermacher, a director of the Firm, is the most senior member of the Litigation Section in the Dallas office. His general broad trial and appellate practice and experience representing clients on both sides of the docket not only encompass personal and bodily injury defense provided on behalf of insureds and self-insured entities arising out of catastrophic injury, wrongful death, toxic and mass tort, sick building, false arrest, rape, defamation and professional negligence claims, but al...

Carol Willis Butrus serves as Chair of the Estate Planning Practice Section within FBFK Law’s Taxation Group. With more than two decades of experience, her practice focuses on estate planning, wealth preservation, trust and estate administration, taxation, and charitable organizations. Carol advises individuals and families on planning strategies designed to preserve and transfer wealth efficiently across generations. Her work includes preparing estate planning documents for both large ...