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Peter Kraus is a nationally respected trial lawyer, known for his advocacy on behalf of individuals injured by asbestos exposure, toxic contamination and other negligent and harmful corporate practices. Over the course of his career, he has earned significant verdicts and settlements for workers, their family members and others, holding corporations and powerful business interests accountable when they place profits over people. As co-founder and managing partner of Dallas-based Waters Kraus ...

Kate Smith earned her J.D. from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law and later earned her LL.M. from Pepperdine University School of Law. She is skilled in representing a variety of complex legal issues, including planning and zoning, family law, contract disputes, corporate formation, and more. Kate has also received several honors and has been consistently recognized by Super Lawyer Fort Worth Texas Magazine since 2007. In 2014 and 2015, Kate was also nominated as a Texas Super Lawyer &l...

After 30 years of defending health care providers and hospital systems in medical malpractice cases, David Olesky now proudly represents victims of medical malpractice and their families. David and his medical-legal team have joined Les Weisbrod in the National Birth Injury & Medical Negligence practice at Miller Weisbrod Olesky. Prior to joining Miller Weisbrod Olesky, David was Vice Chair of the Health Care Professional Liability practice at an Am Law 100 firm. David has handled complex...

Thomas A. Greenwald is a Board Certified Family Law attorney by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and co-managing partner at Goranson Bain Ausley. With more than 30 years of experience, he focuses his practice on complex divorce and custody matters for professionals, executives, business owners, and their spouses throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth area. Tom is recognized for bringing judgment, financial discipline, and long-term thinking to high-stakes family law cases. He regularly...

Robert S. Hill is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Robert S., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Todd Shadle has more than 30 years of experience in labor and employment law. He is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, reflecting his depth of experience in the field. Todd advises employers on a wide range of workplace matters, including employment counseling, policy and handbook preparation, internal investigations, and administrative proceedings before state and federal agencies. When disputes cannot be resolved outside of litigation, he...

Andrew Sommerman represents clients in personal injury cases. A highly experienced trial lawyer, Andrew specializes in catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, and defective product cases. Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization , Andrew has tried numerous complex cases involving car accidents, truck wrecks, house and apartment fires, slip and falls, and workplace injuries. He is an advocate for victims of damaging pharmaceutical drugs such as Yaz...

Phillip W. McCrury is the chair of the firm’s Estate, Trust, Probate, and Asset Protection section. He assists individuals, families, and family offices with all varieties of estate planning, generational wealth transfer strategies, trusts, life insurance strategies, and asset protection planning. In addition, he is involved in probate matters throughout Texas, including contested probate matters. Mr. McCrury is an active member of a number of bar sections involving estate and probate m...

Michael D. Emerson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Michael D., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gary L. Nickelson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Gary L., who practices law in Fort Worth, Texas, has been recognized since 1995. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gary L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.