Deborah G. Hankinson

Rich is a patent attorney and intellectual property (IP) litigator having extensive experience in handling disputes involving all types of IP rights, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Rich has litigated over 150 IP cases, including more than 100 patent disputes involving technologies such as industrial & oilfield equipment, cellular and wireless communications protocols, electronic commerce and payment systems, video encoding and streaming, distributed computin...

Rebecca is a fighter. She fights for her clients, her clients’ children, her clients’ financial well-being, and her clients’ futures. And she fights to win. Her prowess in the courtroom is well known throughout the legal community. She’s prepared, astute, quick-witted, and good on her feet. Even attorneys on the other side of the table appreciate working with her; yes, she’s an ardent advocate for the people she represents, but she’s also fair, good-natured...

Christin Jones is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Christin, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Regina Vasquez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Regina, who practices law in Fort Worth, Texas, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Regina is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Clark H. Rucker is a partner in the Oil & Gas/Energy division of the firm, where he focuses on litigation and transactions related to the oil, gas, and energy industries. His clientele includes a variety of entities such as oil and gas exploration firms, midstream companies, propane and liquefiable fuel companies, mineral funds and companies, and large landowners. Additionally, Mr. Rucker extends his legal expertise to non-energy litigation, real estate transactions, intellectual property...

Susannah Chester Schindler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Susannah Chester, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Susannah Chester is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Leslie Maclean is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Leslie, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Leslie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ryan Segall is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Ryan, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ryan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Phillip Aurentz is a skilled trial attorney who focuses his practice on complex, technical litigation for companies across a variety of industries including computing, oil and gas, water treatment, heavy equipment, medical, and banking industries. He represents plaintiffs and defendants, has tried numerous cases to verdict, handles appeals, and advises on licensing and strategic decisions tied to business and intellectual property. Prior to practicing law, he worked as a production gas plant ...

Member, UT Harry Ransom Center Advisory Council