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Craig Cherry is a distinguished trial attorney based in Waco, Texas, at Cherry Johnson Siegmund James PC. Throughout his career, Craig has represented a diverse array of clients, including individuals, families, small to midsize businesses, local governments, and major corporations like Fortune 500 companies. Craig handles a nationwide trial practice emphasizing complex civil litigation, notably in the areas of catastrophic personal injury litigation, wrongful death cases, business litigation...

Mark A. Melton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Tax Law. Mark A. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Mark A. Melton 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 Mark A. Melton is held by other lawyers.

Forest Nelson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Forest practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Forest Nelson since 2021. 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 Forest Nelson is held by other lawyers.

John DeGroote is a former global company general counsel who has mediated and arbitrated complex and significant commercial and business disputes nationwide since 2013. Having served as outside counsel, chief litigation counsel, general counsel, company president, and corporate director, he understands the legal, business, and practical decisions that often determine whether a case settles or not. As a mediator, John has been named the Lawyer of the Year for Mediation in Dallas/Fort Worth by ...

Robert Long is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Litigation - Securities. Robert practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Robert Long 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 Robert Long is held by other lawyers.

John Podvin Jr. is a partner in the firm with more than 25 years of regulatory agency, law firm, and corporate experience. He is based in Dallas, Texas, where he works nationally with the firm’s clients. His practice areas include banking and financial services, litigation, corporate governance, finance, financial crisis advisory and litigation, financial regulatory, government relations strategy, and mergers and acquisitions. As outside counsel, Mr. Podvin works closely with the firm&r...

Shawn McCaskill is a member of the Godwin Bowman PC Appellate Section. Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, he is experienced in litigation support, appeals and original proceedings in business contracts and torts, insurance coverage, medical malpractice, product liability and premises liability cases in state and federal courts. Within the Firm, Mr. McCaskill chairs the Opinion and Audit Committee, and is a member of the Conflicts & Ethics Co...

Dan Jason Hopper is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Dan Jason practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Dan Jason Hopper 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 Dan Jason Hopper is held by other lawyers.

Sean A. Bryan is a partner and is chair of the firm’s Tax Law practice. Mr. Bryan’s primary practice involves the formation, structuring, and maintenance of entities used in business transactions (including partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations), as well as the federal and state tax aspects of those transactions. Mr. Bryan has handled complex tax and transactional matters for over 25 years, representing individuals, private business interests, and passive inv...

Ladd Sanger has over 25 years of experience advising and representing clients in aviation legal matters, including crash litigation, aviation insurance coverage issues, airport use, international aviation conventions, and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigations. As a pilot with experience flying both fixed-wing planes and helicopters, Ladd understands the technical aspects of aviation crashes and applies that knowledge to all his clients’ matters. Ladd is an FAA-licen...