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Mr. Cox represents leading financial institutions, businesses, and agricultural producers in northwest Texas and the Texas Panhandle. His practice is focused on loan documentation (including syndicated loans), complex commercial and agricultural bankruptcies, trustee litigation, restructuring and workouts, commercial real estate, and representation of franchised motor vehicle dealerships. Mr. Cox is the author of Texas Creditors' Rights Laws Annotated (Thomson Reuters / West 2017-21). Board C...

Mitzi S. Mayfield is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Mitzi S., who practices law in Amarillo, Texas, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mitzi S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ann Manning is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Education Law. Ann, who practices law in Lubbock, Texas, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ann is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dirk Murchison is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law & Personal Injury Trial Law Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is licensed in New Mexico and Texas. Frank E. “Dirk” Murchison earned his BBA in Finance from Texas Tech University in 1971 and his J.D. from Texas Tech University School of Law in 1974. From 1974 to 2001, he tried over 125 cases to jury verdict as lead counsel. Since 2001 his practice has been limited to arbitration and mediation with emphasis on catastroph...

Gavin Gadberry is devoted to serving the legal needs of health care providers and improving the future of health care, especially the long-term care profession. He currently serves as general counsel of and issue lobbyist for the Texas Health Care Association. Gavin is also a member of the American Health Care Association Legal Subcommittee, where he previously served as its chair. His health care practice encompasses government relations, long-term care and health care law, administrative an...

William B. Burford is a partner in the firm's Oil & Gas/Energy practice. He is a leader in the field of oil and gas title examination and is a past chair of the Texas State Bar Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Law Section. His experience includes all aspects of oil and gas title and transactional matters, involving fee, state and federal lands in both Texas and New Mexico. Mr. Burford has been a frequent speaker on oil and gas topics before legal and industry groups and has been a member, si...

Harold L. Hensley, Jr. is a partner in the Oil & Gas/Energy and Litigation Sections of the firm. He is a skilled trial lawyer with a legacy of victories in both state and federal courts. He is a member of the Roehl Circle of Honor of trial lawyers in New Mexico and served the New Mexico Supreme Court as a member of its Uniform Jury Selection Committee. Mr. Hensley received his BBA degree from Rice University and his law degree from the University of Texas. He is a member of the State Bar ...

David Backus is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Education Law. David, who practices law in Lubbock, Texas, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Anna Brandl’s practice covers a broad range of complex litigation, with a primary focus on oil and gas and intellectual property litigation. Ms. Brandl has experience practicing in various federal and state courts. She also has extensive transactional experience in intellectual property counseling due diligence matters. Ms. Brandl has a Master of Science in biotechnology and is well versed in working with experts in various technological fields. She has represented clients in the oil an...

Thomas C. Riney is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Thomas C., who practices law in Amarillo, Texas, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas C. is held...