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Abby M. Foster is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Abby M., who practices law in McKinney, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Abby M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Deandra Grant, JD, GC, MS AV-rated attorney Deandra Grant is the Managing Partner of Deandra Grant Law’s 7 offices in Texas and is an international speaker on DWI law, science and trial skills. A graduate of Trinity University in San Antonio with a degree in business (Finance) and Southern Methodist University’s School of Law, Grant went on to earn a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Toxicology from the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine and a Master&rsquo...

Camille is a Board Certified labor and employment attorney who is committed to providing representation and counsel to businesses and employees within DFW and the surrounding Texas areas. She has vast experience defending employers and employees before state and federal courts, arbitration tribunals, and administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), U.S. Department of Labor, and the Texas Workforce Commission. Camille represents and counsels employers ...

Richard B. Hankins is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Richard B., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Richard B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jonathan S. Blum is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law and Nonprofit / Charities Law. Jonathan S., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jonathan S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brilliance, boundless energy, and laser focus – these are good traits to have in any profession – but add compassion and an innate desire to help people, and you’ll be describing the best kind of family law attorney; you’ll be describing Jennifer Uribe. “As an intern, extern, law clerk, volunteer, public servant, and in countless other ways, I’ve worked hard to do as much good as I could on my way to practicing family law,” says Jennifer. “My st...

Clark H. Rucker is a partner in the Oil & Gas/Energy division of the firm, where he focuses on litigation and transactions related to the oil, gas, and energy industries. His clientele includes a variety of entities such as oil and gas exploration firms, midstream companies, propane and liquefiable fuel companies, mineral funds and companies, and large landowners. Additionally, Mr. Rucker extends his legal expertise to non-energy litigation, real estate transactions, intellectual property...

Thomas E. Brannen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Thomas E., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Thomas Laughlin is one of the founding partners of the Dallas office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Thomas regularly represents clients in mergers and acquisitions (including controlling investments, preferred equity and other minority investments, and SPAC transactions), divestitures, joint ventures, debt and equity financings, restructurings and other corporate matters. Thomas has broad experience across many industries, but in particular, he has focused his practice representing clients in t...

Kenneth L. Betts is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Kenneth L., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kenneth L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.