Dania D. Moreno

After 15 years at two nationally-recognized law firms in Dallas and Louisville, a formative early role as a Dallas County Assistant District Attorney, over a decade leading his own award-winning commercial litigation and corporate law firm, and being recommended to the Governor for a state judgeship, Blaine is proud to return to his Texas roots as a Partner at Johnston Clem Gifford—a Chambers USA–ranked and U.S. News Tier 1–recognized firm for Commercial Litigation. With 30 ...

George Parker is a family law attorney serving clients in McKinney, Texas and throughout Collin County, Dallas County, and North Texas. For nearly four decades, he has represented individuals and families in divorce, child custody, and other family law matters before Texas family courts. George approaches each case with careful planning and practical judgment, developing strategies that reflect his clients’ goals, priorities, and long-term concerns. He is a founding partner of Mueller F...

Ms. Ohlenforst has engaged in a broad tax practice with extensive experience in state and federal tax planning and controversy matters and in legislative work. Her transactional practice includes contract negotiation, e-commerce, internet, and technology transactions, and large lease and financing transactions. Ms. Ohlenforst also has significant experience with aircraft related work. Ms. Ohlenforst served as chair of the firm's Diversity Committee at Hughes & Luce LLP and also works with...

Georganna L. Simpson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Family Law. Georganna L. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Georganna L. Simpson since 2010. 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 Georganna L. Simpson is held by other lawyers.

James L. Baker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. James L. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized James L. Baker 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 James L. Baker is held by other lawyers.

Gregg Davis counsels clients in the areas of real estate, capital markets, finance, business transactions, and environmental transactions. His experience includes: acquisitions, sales, lending, leasing, and brokerage; capital markets (CMBS and CDO), distressed real estate receiverships, sales and management; and construction. Gregg adeptly deals with a broad range of commercial real estate issues including conservation easements, wetlands, LEED certification, transfer fees, platting, zoning a...

Businesses and health care providers across the country rely on Brad Smyer for sound advice during their most difficult commercial disputes, whistleblower suits, and government enforcement actions. He uses his experience as a multiyear federal law clerk and his Certification in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) to help clients navigate high-stakes investigations and address corporate compliance concerns. Brad helps clients navigate complex litigation, government investigations, and whistleblower la...

Clients, including private equity funds, seeking to expand operations, divest businesses, or commit capital benefit from Mitchell’s transactional experience across various industries, including oil and gas, manufacturing, renewable energy, and telecommunications. Mitchell Griffith focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital, securities offerings, corporate governance, and other corporate matters. His experience includes equity financings for priv...

Steve Baron, a Baron & Budd shareholder, is an accomplished litigator known for his tenacity in pursuing justice for victims of corporate misconduct. He currently heads Baron & Budd’s mesothelioma and asbestos practice. As lead of one of the nation’s most aggressive litigation teams, Mr. Baron represents clients in cases that have resulted in some of the largest verdicts and settlements for people with mesothelioma and asbestos diseases, as well as clients who have been ha...

With nearly 30 years of experience, Attorney Cindra Dowd focuses her practice on helping individuals affected by personal injury or defective products and employees who have suffered from illegal workplace practices or who are whistleblowers for false claims actions. “Many people feel confused and helpless. They don’t know what to do and feel that they have no choice but to endure the situation. I have been working with victims for years to protect their rights and obtain compensa...