George R. Murphy

As a board-certified civil appellate attorney, Whitney Brieck is uniquely qualified to assist trial teams in seeking dispositive rulings, exploring procedural nuances, and preserving the record from the outset of litigation through post-judgment proceedings, and to pursue and defend relief sought in interlocutory and final appeals and emergency mandamus proceedings. Whitney studies the tenor of recent judicial decision-making to comprehensively counsel her clients about complex legal issues a...

Adam Larson is a partner in the Houston and Austin offices of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Adam’s primary practice areas include mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and capital markets. He has counseled private equity investors, their portfolio companies, and other public and private companies in connection with mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures and offerings of equity and debt securities. Adam also advises clients in connection with the negotiation of partnership a...

Based in Houston, TX, Matt Moore is the Co-Managing Partner of Peckar & Abramson’s Texas offices and sits on the Executive Committee. He is a member of the firm’s Construction and Surety practice groups, and chair of the firm’s Power, Energy & Industrial practice. Matt represents general contractors, construction managers, EPCs, sureties, owners, developers, and subcontractors in all phases of construction and on a wide variety of construction-related issues, includi...

“Board Certified, 30 Years Experience, AV Rated Preeminent, Super Lawyer, Best Lawyers-Criminal Defense” Houston Criminal Defense Lawyer John T. Floyd, a board-certified criminal law expert as recognized by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, offers premier legal defense for individuals and businesses facing serious criminal charges. Acknowledged by Best Lawyers: Criminal Defense and Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, and holding an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale Hubbell...

Jonathan began his education at Abilene Christian University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science, highest honors, from the Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Department in 2004. There he distinguished himself as a Jack Pope Fellow, student body president, SGA Treasurer and as a leader for a variety of other student organizations. He was also honored with the University Scholar Award, Trustee Award, Young American Award, and National Eagle Scout Scholarship. In addition, he was s...

Jeff Golub has significant trial experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in complex litigation matters. A lifelong Houstonian, Jeff comes from a family of business owners, and he focuses his practice on helping business owners and companies resolve disputes successfully and efficiently. He has achieved favorable outcomes for clients in courts not only in Texas, but throughout the country. His litigation skill has been recognized by his peers, including as one of the Best Lawyers in ...

Brian M. Moss is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Brian M., who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tye Conrad Hancock is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Tye Conrad, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tye Conrad is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

G. Alan Rafte is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law, Natural Resources Law, Oil and Gas Law and Project Finance Law. G. Alan, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which G. Alan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.