Eric T. Haitz

I was born and raised in Denton, Texas. After graduating from Denton High School, I attended Texas A&M University where I was a three-year Letterman tight end for the Texas A&M Football team and a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. My top memory from my playing days was playing in the upset victory over the number-one ranked Oklahoma Sooners in 2002. After graduating cum laude from Texas A&M in 2004 with a degree in Finance, I immediately went to law school at Baylor Un...

One of the most honored and respected attorneys in Texas, Steve Laird has long been recognized for his tough negotiating skills, a trial-tested ability to connect with juries, and high ethical standards in the complex world of personal injury litigation. Steve is one of the few lawyers to be Board Certified in both Personal Injury Trial Law and Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, as well as designated as a Specialist in both Civil Trial and Truck Accident Law by the Na...

Patricia F. Meadows has over 40 years of experience in commercial real estate acquisitions and developments, including the Sundance Square project in downtown Fort Worth. She is a partner and former co-chair of the firm's Real Estate practice group and has handled the purchase, development, and sale of major office buildings, mixed-use projects, retail centers, multi-family projects, public venues, and hotels. She has a special focus on office and retail commercial leasing and public/private ...

Christopher R.J. Pace is a partner in Weil Gotshal's Litigation Department and a member of the firm's Complex Commercial Litigation and Appellate practice groups. Mr. Pace has litigated cases in federal and state courts throughout the country as well as in foreign jurisdictions. He represents clients in large class action lawsuits (including those alleging securities fraud and unfair competition), criminal/grand jury matters, regulatory agency investigations, electronic media/copyright/defama...

Maeghan E. Whitehead is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Maeghan E. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Maeghan E. Whitehead 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 Maeghan E. Whitehead is held by other lawyers.

Michael Abcarian is the managing partner of the Dallas office of Fisher Phillips. In addition to national recognition as an elite labor lawyer, Michael is an exceptional defense trial lawyer with a track record to prove it. Michael represents employers in many complex lawsuits, some with “bet the company” and/or precedent-setting implications. These have included class actions and multiple-plaintiff cases. He often surprises clients with early, knock-out wins even when lengthy tri...

Gregory D. Binns is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Oil and Gas Law. Gregory D. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Gregory D. Binns since 2018. 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 Gregory D. Binns is held by other lawyers.

Gary L. Nickelson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Gary L. practices law in Fort Worth, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Gary L. Nickelson since 1995. 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 Gary L. Nickelson is held by other lawyers.

Bruce W. Steckler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Bruce W. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Bruce W. Steckler 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 prof...

John B. Brown is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. John B. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized John B. Brown since 2025. 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 John B. Brown is held by other lawyers.