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Jenny L. Gruber is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Jenny L. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Jenny L. Gruber since 2023. 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 Jenny L. Gruber is held by other lawyers.

R. Daniel Settle, Jr. has more than 40 years of experience in public finance, representing cities, counties, special districts, nonprofit corporations, investment bankers and other financial institutions in connection with structuring financings for a variety of projects including public infrastructure, economic development, affordable housing and health care. Mr. Settle is a member of the National Association of Bond Lawyers and the Texas Association of Bank Counsel.

Linda Moore’s goal is simply to be more prepared than those she goes up against. Knowing a case inside and out is something she takes very seriously. Over the years it’s paid off. Ask those Ms. Moore represents – and even some she doesn’t – and they will tell you how good she is at her job. A former client summed it up best: “I’d hate to go to battle against her. I’m glad she’s on my team.” Ms. Moore brings a unique set of skills to ...

Charles M. Persons is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Charles M. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Charles M. Persons 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 Charles M. Persons is held by other lawyers.

Labry Welty is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Labry practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Labry Welty 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 Labry Welty is held by other lawyers.

Robert A. Simon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Robert A. practices law in Fort Worth, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Robert A. Simon 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 professional regard in which Robert A. Simon is held by other lawyers.

Michael D. Anderson is a seasoned trial attorney and co-chairs Kelly Hart’s Litigation section. With over 22 years of legal practice, Michael has navigated a diverse array of high-stakes litigation cases. His extensive trial experience encompasses cases involving breach of contract, breach of warranty, breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference, trade secret theft, and fraud.

Throughout his career, Thomas R. Stauch has helped numerous clients throughout Dallas and northern Texas with complex commercial litigation cases, including construction, real estate and business tort litigation, as well as other matters. A partner at Nowak & Stauch, PLLC, in Dallas, Texas, he devotes the majority of his practice to litigation, but is often asked to review and draft contracts for his clients as well. In 2018, Tom was added to the Roster of Arbitrators for the American Arb...

Wade McClure, a Partner of the Firm in the Dallas office, primarily represents companies and individuals in complex commercial litigation, including business divorce cases, fiduciary duty litigation and fraud litigation. Wade also works on matters involving claims of minority shareholder oppression, investment fraud, and oil and gas disputes. Over the past thirty years, Wade has also represented manufacturers in products liability matters throughout Texas and the Southwest. Wade is a seasoned...

Ms. Cowdrey’s practice focuses on transactions involving private equity funds. She represents PE sponsors, especially those focused on energy-related investments, in transactions involving the full life cycle of their funds, including fund structuring and formation, fund investments in portfolio companies, and the realization of portfolio investments through M&A transactions and other monetization events. Given her fluency with market fund terms, Ms. Cowdrey regularly advises instit...