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Nicholas Earles is a partner in SBSB’s Houston office and has been a knowledgeable resource in the maritime space for more than 20 years. While his practice focuses in admiralty, his experience also extends to general and premises liability, workers’ compensation, subrogation and transportation. Additionally, he has navigated difficult cases for energy companies and overseas defense contractors covered by the Defense Base Act. A member of SBSB’s original roster in February 2...

For almost two decades, Ryan has defended clients throughout Texas, in state, federal, and administrative actions, with a focus on litigated disputes involving transportation, personal injury, commercial, employment and business claims. He began his legal career in 1997 while in law school as a judicial clerk for the Honorable T. Edward Page with the Superior Court of Lake County, Indiana. During his final two years of law school, Ryan clerked for one of the preeminent employment law firms in...

W. Cleland Dade is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Energy Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. W. Cleland practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized W. Cleland Dade since 2019. 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 W. Cleland Dade is held by other lawyers.

Jane Langdell Robinson offers decades of experience in appeals and litigation, primarily in complex commercial matters. A board-certified civil appellate specialist, Jane represents clients in mandamus proceedings, interlocutory appeals, and appeals of final judgments in Texas and other state appellate courts as well as the Fifth Circuit, other federal circuit courts, the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, and the United States Supreme Court. Trial lawyers often rely on Jane for legal anal...

Robert R. Wisner is a Houston-based shareholder at Crain Caton & James. Robert practices extensively in banking regulations , financial services law, commercial and consumer real estate , and structural corporate transactions. Robert represents financial service providers ranging from localized community banks and credit unions to multi-state holding corporations and independent finance entities. Robert advises financial institutions on the structural design, compliance verification, and ...

Mingda Zhao is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Mingda practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Mingda Zhao since 2023. 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 Mingda Zhao is held by other lawyers.

Pete F. Andarsio is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Pete F. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Pete F. Andarsio 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 Pete F. Andarsio is held by other lawyers.

Taylor Toombs Imel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Collaborative Law: Family Law and Family Law. Taylor Toombs practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Taylor Toombs Imel 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 Taylor Toombs Imel is held by other lawyers.

Robert M. Browning is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Robert M. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Robert M. Browning 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 M. Browning is held by other lawyers.

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