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Barry Brooks concentrates his practice on construction law, employment law, and general commercial litigation matters. He represents a broad range of commercial and construction clients in both heavy civil and vertical construction. His clients include general contractors, specialized subcontractors, and owners, based both in the U.S. and international corporations. Barry maintains a strong reputation for vigorously protecting and advancing his clients’ sensitive business interests. As ...

Sanford Brown, a partner in the Financial Services & Products Group, counsels and represents financial institutions and specialty finance companies, as well as their shareholders and holding companies, in matters involving state and federal banking laws, regulations and enforcement actions; in corporate transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions, securities offerings, holding company formations and Subchapter S corporation elections; and in matters involving privacy and identity theft. M...

Robert A. Simon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Robert A. practices law in Fort Worth, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Robert A. Simon 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 A. Simon is held by other lawyers.

Julie K. Blankenship is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Julie K. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Julie K. Blankenship since 2021. 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 Julie K. Blankenship is held by other lawyers.

Frank D. Davis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Frank D. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Frank D. Davis since 2026. 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 Frank D. Davis is held by other lawyers.

Seth McCloskey is a dedicated trial lawyer who has made a career out of seeking justice for victims of negligence, particularly when a large company’s conduct is the root cause of his client’s injuries. Seth is one of only a handful of lawyers in Texas with a national Board Certification in Truck Accident Law. Additionally, Mr. McCloskey is one of the even fewer number of lawyers across the nation with Board Certifications in both Truck Accident Law and Personal Injury Trial Law. ...

Eric W. Kimball is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Eric W. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Eric W. Kimball since 2026. 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 Eric W. Kimball is held by other lawyers.

Russell W. Budd, a mainstay of the plaintiff’s bar with more than forty-five years’ experience representing victims of corporate wrongdoing, has been a trailblazer for the entirety of his career. Serving as a Baron & Budd shareholder since 1985 and president and managing shareholder since 2002, Mr. Budd presides over one of the nation’s largest plaintiffs’ firms. Founded in 1977, Baron & Budd has nearly 200 full-time employees and is headquartered in Dallas, Te...

Kristin L. Bauer is a principal in the Dallas, Texas, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She represents management exclusively in workplace law and related litigation. In addition to handling an active employment litigation docket, Kristin counsels management on preventive strategies, including termination decisions, investigations, employment agreements, non-compete and non-solicitation issues, wage and hour laws, policies and handbooks, and other issues affecting the workplace. She also provides ...

Abby Foster joined Mueller Family Law Group in 2013 and is now a Partner in the firm. Based in McKinney, Texas, Abby is actively involved in the local legal community. She previously served as President of the Collin County Young Lawyers Association and continues her involvement as a member of the CCYLA Board of Directors. Abby is also a member of the Collin County Women Lawyers Association and the Curt B. Henderson Inn of Courts. Abby’s legal practice is devoted exclusively to Family L...