Courtney D. Bristow

Cassidy Pearson is a Partner at Goranson Bain Ausley and a Fort Worth-based family law attorney who has exclusively practiced in this field for more than 15 years. Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, she represents clients in complex and high-stakes divorce and custody matters throughout Tarrant County and surrounding areas. Her practice includes contested divorce, high-conflict custody disputes, high-asset property division, business valuation issues, pr...

Stephanie is a skilled and seasoned litigator focusing on complex commercial litigation and government investigations, enforcement, and compliance. She has been recognized by Chambers USA and The Best Lawyers in America ® for her commitment to delivering resolutions in courtrooms and before government and regulatory agencies on behalf of her clients. Stephanie is a seasoned trial lawyer who has successfully represented clients in both federal and state courts across the U.S. in major bet-...

Rachael L. Smiley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Rachael L., 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 Rachael L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Scott G. Edwards is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Scott G., 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 Scott G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Chu's practice focuses on U.S. and cross-border M&A, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions for clients ranging from Fortune 500 serial acquirers to private equity funds to high-growth, high-profile technology companies in the United States and abroad. While he has deal experience in a wide range of industries, Mr. Chu's practice is heavily-weighted in the technology sector (including, social media, software, cloud, and data storage). In a scorecard on www.infostor.com, for ...

P. Keith Staubus is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. P. Keith, 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 P. Keith is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Chalk is a 1973 graduate of University of Texas School of Law (J.D.), with prior M.A. (1967) and B.S. (1962) degrees from Tennessee Tech University, and A.A. degree (1956) from Freed-Hardeman College. Prior to joining in 1986 Whitaker Chalk Swindle & Schwartz PLLC, Fort Worth, Texas, and its predecessors, Chalk was President of Dabney Capital, Dallas, Texas (1984-86) (real estate finance), General Counsel and Vice President of LaJet, Inc., Abilene, Texas (1978-84) (petroleum refining and ...

Stuart C. Atwell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Stuart C., 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 Stuart C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Matthew E. Yarbrough is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Electronic Discovery and Information Management Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Matthew E., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.