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Abbey Garber focuses his practice on tax litigation and providing advice in connection with applying tax laws to individuals, estates, corporations, and partnerships. Serving more than 30 years in the Office of Chief Counsel at the Internal Revenue Service, he tried cases of all sizes in Tax Court, earning significant favorable opinions in fraud, tax shelter, and many other cases; received a full Tax Court opinion in an attorneys’ fees case; and prosecuted criminal tax cases in United S...

Mattye G. Jones is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Mattye G., 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 Mattye G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jacob L. LaCombe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Jacob L., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jacob L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

A board-certified labor and employment lawyer, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Claudine Jackson practices in the areas of labor and employment, workplace injuries, medical and professional liability, as well as commercial litigation. Claudine has over 20 years of litigation and trial experience and has tried employment, personal injury, and commercial cases for both plaintiffs and defendants. She has represented parties in arbitration and in claims with the EEOC, Department of Labor, Tex...

Chalk is a 1973 graduate of University of Texas School of Law (J.D.), with prior M.A. (1967) and B.S. (1962) degrees from Tennessee Tech University, and A.A. degree (1956) from Freed-Hardeman College. Prior to joining in 1986 Whitaker Chalk Swindle & Schwartz PLLC, Fort Worth, Texas, and its predecessors, Chalk was President of Dabney Capital, Dallas, Texas (1984-86) (real estate finance), General Counsel and Vice President of LaJet, Inc., Abilene, Texas (1978-84) (petroleum refining and ...

J. Todd Kale , a shareholder in the Dallas offices of Baron & Budd, has dedicated his career to fighting the companies that knowingly exposed people to the deadly carcinogen known as asbestos. He enjoys partnering with patients and families to help them navigate the legal process during the most difficult time in their lives. Mr. Kale works on the front lines with the firm’s Asbestos Litigation Team. He meets with mesothelioma patients and their families across the country to gather...

Robert P. Dougherty III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Oil and Gas Law. Robert P., 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 Robert P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Shane O’Dell focuses his practice on driving value for his clients. Whether defending his clients, pursuing legal remedies, or evaluating to determine if litigation is necessary or avoidable, Shane’s focus remains on his clients best interest. A business-minded and enterprising approach helps to create long-term sustainable client relationships which are critical in sustained success for his clients. From drafting, reviewing, or revising documents to avoid litigation, or revising ...

Rob Friedman is board certified in labor and employment law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He advises and represents employers in virtually every aspect of the employee-employer relationship. His practice includes representing employers in litigation and administrative matters brought by employees and government agencies, as well as advising employers on employment-related issues, policies and procedures. Rob regularly advises employers on employment arbitration issues and has su...

Chad A. Key’s legal experience includes all aspects of real estate, with an emphasis on acquisitions and dispositions of real property, development of real property, financing, and commercial leasing transactions. He represents a variety of publicly traded and privately held corporate clients, real estate funds, and individuals in all types of complex real estate matters, including industrial, office, hotel, retail, ranch land, and multi-family projects. Mr. Key also has experience in t...