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Michael Gavito knows the tactics and strategies of defense lawyers from the inside, having spent his early career working for Texas defense law firms litigating, among other types of cases, construction defect claims made by a variety of Texas businesses and civic entities. Now representing property owners, both public and private, Mr. Gavito uses his experience to anticipate defense strategies and minimize or defeat their efforts to delay, deny or otherwise deprive his clients of full and fa...

Mark Burck is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Insurance. Mark practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Mark Burck 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 Mark Burck is held by other lawyers.

Jody S. Sanders obtains his clients’ goals by telling their stories and legal arguments through concise, well-written legal briefing and informative and persuasive oral presentations. His effective legal writing has been recognized by his clients, colleagues, co-counsel, and opposing counsel. But, successful presentations are only part of the process. He also ensures the best outcome by preparing strategies that bring success in litigation and throughout the appellate process—whet...

Jim M. Perdue, Jr. specializes in catastrophic personal injury cases including commercial motor vehicles , worksite injuries , medical malpractice , and product liability . Mr. Perdue is recognized by Best Lawyers in areas of both Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. Mr. Perdue is a leading voice for clients and the profession on issues of personal injury and wrongful death cases in Texas and nationally. He has tried cases to jury verdict across th...

Georganna L. Simpson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Family Law. Georganna L. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Georganna L. Simpson since 2010. 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 Georganna L. Simpson is held by other lawyers.

Kristen A. Algert is a Board-Certified family law Partner at Goranson Bain Ausley in Austin and one of the most peer-distinguished collaborative law practitioners in Texas. She has been included in The Best Lawyers in America© in the fields of Family Law, Family Law Mediation, and Collaborative Law: Family Law continuously since 2007, representing nearly two decades of sustained peer recognition. Best Lawyers has named Kris “Lawyer of the Year” in Austin for Collaborative Law...

Michael Abcarian is the managing partner of the Dallas office of Fisher Phillips. In addition to national recognition as an elite labor lawyer, Michael is an exceptional defense trial lawyer with a track record to prove it. Michael represents employers in many complex lawsuits, some with “bet the company” and/or precedent-setting implications. These have included class actions and multiple-plaintiff cases. He often surprises clients with early, knock-out wins even when lengthy tri...

Board Certified in Construction Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Jason Walker currently leads the litigation team at Andrews Myers. He is a litigator and trial lawyer whose practice focuses on the trial and arbitration of construction law disputes including breach of contract, mechanic’s liens, payment bonds, performance bonds, collections and creditor’s rights, fraud, construction defect claims, termination of contracts, differing site conditions, bid protests, sch...

Bina Palnitkar is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Bina practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Bina Palnitkar 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 Bina Palnitkar is held by other lawyers.

Sarah A. Nicolas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Sarah A. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Sarah A. Nicolas 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 Sarah A. Nicolas is held by other lawyers.