David E. Grove

Charles Siegel leads the appellate and qui tam whistleblower practices at Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel. A veteran litigator, he has argued appeals in nine of the federal circuits, seven state supreme courts, and in numerous intermediate appellate courts around the country. In addition, he has appeared in state or federal trial courts in more than 30 states and in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. An authority on asbestos exposure and qui tam whistleblower litigation and appellate issues...

As a seasoned litigator, Mitchell Chaney's practice focuses on civil and commercial litigation. His career, spanning over 30 years, includes trying cases on both the federal and state level for leading manufacturers of automotive products, ATVs, firearms and other product liability cases in South Texas. Additionally, Mitchell has tried railroad crossing cases as well as legal malpractice cases on the defense side. Before joining McGinnis Lochridge he was a partner in his own firm in Brownsvil...

Robert Alden has practiced law since 1987 and became a partner at Byrd Davis Alden & Henrichson LLP in 2001. Based in Austin, Texas, Robert represents individuals and businesses in complex litigation matters in state and federal courts throughout Texas. Robert’s practice includes Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. He has handled more than 30 trials and has presented arguments before both federal and state courts of appeals...

Celeste R. Yeager is board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in labor and employment and represents employers across the country in employment disputes before local, state and federal administrative agencies and courts. With over 18 years of experience, Celeste maintains a vibrant labor and employment practice litigating and consulting on behalf of management regarding a variety of employment topics, including: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act The Americans with Disabiliti...

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. ...

G. Alan Rafte is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law, Natural Resources Law, Oil and Gas Law and Project Finance Law. G. Alan practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized G. Alan Rafte since 2007. 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 G. Alan Rafte is held by other lawyers.

Alicia Sienne Voltmer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Alicia Sienne practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Alicia Sienne Voltmer 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 Alicia Sienne Voltmer is held by other lawyers.

Donald Waltz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Donald practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Donald Waltz 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 Donald Waltz is held by other lawyers.

Casey Roy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Casey practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Casey Roy 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 Casey Roy is held by other lawyers.

Laura Benitez Geisler is an experienced trial lawyer with a focus on catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and civil rights litigation. Her courtroom experience has led to multi-million-dollar jury verdicts and substantial settlements on behalf of her clients, including a $21.375 million-dollar federal jury verdict in 2024 obtained on behalf of a terminated law enforcement officer who was the subject of a retaliatory conspiracy by elected public officials in violation of the officer's First Am...