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Austin R. Wyker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Real Estate Law and Tax Law. Austin R. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Austin R. Wyker since 2022. 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 Austin R. Wyker is held by other lawyers.

Sawyer Neely is a Dallas trial lawyer. His practice is primarily focused on business and commercial litigation, but he also helps individuals to resolve significant personal disputes. Sawyer has tried cases in state and federal courts, and he has extensive experience in matters involving complex business disputes, employee and physician non-compete agreements, wrongful termination, breach of contract, fraudulent transfer, misappropriation of trade secrets, the False Claims Act, breach of fidu...

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

Matthew Nielsen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Matthew practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew Nielsen 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 Matthew Nielsen is held by other lawyers.

Paul F. Schuster is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law and Litigation - Health Care. Paul F. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Paul F. Schuster 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 Paul F. Schuster is held by other lawyers.

We are in a battle for the future of our democracy. The frontline is the courtroom. Sounds dramatic, doesn’t it? Maybe a little heavy-handed? I write and speak like this because it matters. And I care. At our founding, Thomas Jefferson said this: “I consider trial by jury as the only anchor ever yet imagined by man, by which government can be held to the principles of its constitution.” Access to our courts is the bedrock of our democracy. But the truth is that the civil jus...

William N. Warren joined Kelly Hart in 1993 and is a partner in the firm’s Litigation practice group. He attended Baylor University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in 1989, and Baylor University Law School, graduating with his Juris Doctor degree, cum laude , in 1993. Mr. Warren has considerable experience representing clients in state and federal courts in a broad range of complex civil litigation matters, including business torts, securities issues, construction claims, products...

Rick Harmon devotes much of his practice to the representation of insurance carriers in all aspects of contractual and extra-contractual litigation. He represents insurers in matters involving both commercial and personal lines policies, third-party disputes involving coverage, bad faith, and Stowers issues. He has also represented numerous insurers in large commercial property insurance cases involving hurricanes Rita, Katrina, Dolly and Ike. Rick represents insurers at both the state and na...

Kristopher L. Reed is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Kristopher L. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Kristopher L. Reed since 2017. 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 Kristopher L. Reed is held by other lawyers.

Al Ellis, Of Counsel, is known in legal circles for his leadership and integrity in the practice of law, as well as his service to the community. At Sommerman, McCaffity, Quesada & Geisler, L.L.P., he focuses his practice on personal injury, products liability, dram shop, medical malpractice litigation and mediation/arbitration. Al vigorously advocates for his clients, having tried more than 175 jury trials. He is Board Certified in Personal Injury and Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board o...