Daniel H. "Dan" Branch

Jennifer M. Duplissey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Jennifer M., 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 Jennifer M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Richard is the Head of the Dallas Litigation Practice Group. He is an experienced trial lawyer who has first-chaired dozens of complex cases in state and federal courts, arbitrations and other proceedings—many of which he joined as trial counsel at the 11th hour. His extensive courtroom experience includes cases involving product and environmental liability, trade secrets, breach of fiduciary duty, insurance coverage, False Claims Act allegations, partnership disputes and other business...

Will Snyder’s practice focuses on business litigation disputes in which he represents plaintiffs and defendants in matters tried in state and federal courts (including bankruptcy courts) or in arbitrated matters. He represents clients in matters related to breach-of-contract claims, breach-of-fiduciary-duty claims, business torts (including securities fraud and other transactional fraud), claims arising from disputes between partners or LLC members or from mergers and acquisitions, lega...

Tim Matheny is a Partner in Peckar & Abramson PC ’s Dallas office. He focuses his practice on Construction Law , providing transactional counsel and representation in disputes and litigation, with extensive experience in all phases of public procurement law, including bid and proposal preparation, contract award controversies, performance-related disputes, and contract claims. Clients value his exceptional legal acumen as well as his results-oriented and no-nonsense approach on impo...

Andrew Payne graduated at the top of his class in law school and started his career working for a prestigious international firm representing large insurers and corporations. But it did not take long for Andy to realize that he wanted to help people who had suffered harm through no fault of their own, not protect negligent corporations whose actions harmed people. Andy’s passion for handling significant personal injury cases stems from this desire to help people who truly need justice. ...

Michael D. Anderson is a seasoned trial attorney and co-chairs Kelly Hart’s Litigation Section. With over 22 years of legal practice, Mr. Anderson has navigated a diverse array of high-stakes litigation cases. His extensive trial experience encompasses cases involving breach of contract, breach of warranty, breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference, trade secret theft, and fraud.

Ben Martin has dedicated his career to helping individuals and families whose lives have been shattered by catastrophic injury and wrongful death. He has represented thousands of clients, from people injured in the oilfield to those harmed by medical negligence and dangerous products, including defective machinery, medical devices and pharmaceuticals. He has tried numerous cases to verdict in Texas, Mississippi, Wisconsin, California and Arkansas and has represented people in all 50 states. A...

Frank D. Davis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Frank D., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Frank D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

William T. Reid, IV (“Bill”) is a founding member of Reid Collins & Tsai LLP (“RCT”). A true trial lawyer, Bill has tried a wide range of civil and criminal cases to verdict before judges and juries for over 25 years. For example, in 2014-15, Bill tried tandem jury and bench trials over two, three-week trials against Credit Suisse winning both and proving that Credit Suisse fraudulently syndicated a $540 million real estate development loan. In September 2015, the ...

Andrea Cook is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Andrea, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. Andrea represents clients in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Business Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Employment Law, Insurance Defense, Investigations, and Labor and Employment matters. She approaches each case with strategy and precision, along with a relentless commitment to her clients’ goals. A true...