Geoffrey L. "Geoff" Newton

Mr. Freeman is the founding and managing member of Freeman Law, PLLC. He is a dual-credentialed attorney-CPA, author, law professor, and trial attorney. Mr. Freeman has been recognized multiple times by D Magazine as one of the Best Lawyers in Dallas, and by Super Lawyers and Texas Monthly magazine. He was recently honored by the American Bar Association, receiving it’s “On the Rise – Top 40 Young Lawyers” in America award, and recognized as a Top 100 Up-And-Coming Att...

Honors graduate of University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas. Clerk to Judge Walter Ely, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Taught International Tax to SMU Law School international students in Masters Degree Program Former Chair and Council Member of State Bar of Texas International Law Section Currently Head of International Fiscal Association's Dallas Region Frequent author and lecturer, numerous accolades and honors as international tax and transactions practitioner.

Mark E. Bishop is board certified in commercial real estate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. His experience includes the negotiation, due diligence review, documentation, and closing of sophisticated real estate transactions, including the acquisition and disposition of office buildings, hotels, commercial tracts, ranch land, and multi-family properties. Mr. Bishop has also represented a national retailer in multi-state land acquisitions and development work; negotiated and clo...

Julie Melton Partain is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Economic Development Law and Public Finance Law. Julie Melton practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Julie Melton Partain since 2022. 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 Julie Melton Partain is held by other lawyers.

Cara Kennemer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Cara practices law in Fort Worth, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Cara Kennemer 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 Cara Kennemer is held by other lawyers.

Practice Areas Labor & Employment Law Arbitration/Mediation/ADR Practice Emphasis Ms. Carr is Board Certified in Labor & Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and is an experienced mediator and arbitrator. Her expertise is in representing employers in all matters arising out of the employment relationship, including litigation defense, risk management, training, consultation, and representation during government audits. Ms. Carr has first chair trial experience in...

David Genender is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. David practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized David Genender since 2026. 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 David Genender is held by other lawyers.

Chris is a seasoned trial attorney who represents clients in commercial disputes, antitrust and unfair competition cases, class actions, and government investigations. A former federal prosecutor and United States Supreme Court law clerk, Chris has been repeatedly recognized in Benchmark Litigation US , The Best Lawyers in America® , and Chambers USA , among others, for his work in commercial litigation. Learn more their practice.

William (Bill) Munck is the managing partner of Munck Wilson Mandala. He is a member of the executive committee and chairs the firm’s intellectual property group. Bill brings 30+ years of experience counseling clients regarding the development of offensive and defensive intellectual property portfolios. His technical expertise is in the hardware, software, firmware, gaming, wired/wireless communication, energy, defense, and medical device/healthcare fields. Bill is known as an attorney ...

Heather S. Bethancourt advises clients on business process and information technology outsourcing transactions, with a focus on complex commercial agreements and strategic technology matters. Based in Dallas, Texas, she represents healthcare systems, carriers and vendors in negotiating revenue cycle management outsourcing agreements and other commercial transactions involving Information Technology Law and IT Outsourcing Law. Heather’s practice includes advising clients on strategic sup...