David C. Bakutis

Named a Super Lawyers “Rising Star” and D Magazine “Best Lawyer in Dallas,” David represents private and public companies and private equity funds on complex business transactions. His experience including mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital investments, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, senior and subordinated debt financings, securities offerings, and corporate governance matters. Learn more about their practice.

Kathryn J. Murphy is a Board Certified family law partner at Goranson Bain Ausley in Plano and one of the most highly credentialed family law attorneys in Texas. She has been named the Best Lawyers in America© Family Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Dallas three times — in 2015, 2017, and 2019 — a distinction awarded to only one lawyer per practice area in each community. Kathryn has also been recognized continuously in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of...

Dean W. Harvey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Information Technology Law and Privacy and Data Security Law. Dean W. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Dean W. Harvey since 2005. 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 Dean W. Harvey is held by other lawyers.

Robert Thackston is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Robert practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Robert Thackston since 2020. 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 Robert Thackston is held by other lawy...

James B. Greer is a founding partner of Randall | Greer PLLC, a Dallas commercial litigation boutique. He represents national banks, Fortune 500 companies, business executives, and defrauded investors in high-stakes commercial disputes, concentrating on financial services litigation, complex commercial disputes, and oil and gas litigation. Best Lawyers has recognized him in Commercial Litigation since 2024—a recognition that rests entirely on peer review by lawyers in the same region an...

John Palmer is a trial attorney and mediator. His primary areas of practice are family law, federal law, patent litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and general civil litigation. He is a published author and speaker on various topics including federal court litigation, mediation, family law, ethics and civility. Prior to joining Naman Howell, John served as a briefing attorney for the U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, Waco Division. He has since been involved in a variety...

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

Jonathan Kidwell leads Kirkland’s Global Environmental Practice on energy and infrastructure matters. Previously honored as both an “MVP of the Year” and a “Rising Star” by Law360 , Jonathan is also recognized by The Legal 500 U.S. as “a key name,” “crucial in the growth of [Kirkland’s] environmental practice in Texas” and “among the most commercial environmental attorneys in the market.” Jonathan’s clients rely on ...

David Guedry is a partner in the Dallas office. He is nationally recognized for more than 25 years of leadership in advising global service providers and Fortune 1000 companies on complex outsourcing relationships, including assisting with developing legal, operational, and business strategies, and translating strategy into the practical negotiation and documentation of deals. David has significant experience managing the complexities of IT and telecommunication outsourcing agreements; busine...

Mark Ticer is recognized as one of the state’s preeminent attorneys in matters involving insurance claims and coverage disputes on behalf of businesses and individuals. While primarily representing policyholders, his experience includes working with insurers, claims representatives, agents and agencies. He also represents clients in claims involving health insurance, life insurance, and disability benefits. In every case, Mark seeks to empower his clients with knowledge and information ...