James J. Waters

Practice Area : Civil litigation. Mr. Cracken represents businesses and individuals in civil litigation. He acts as general counsel for his clients, identifying their best claims, identifying and recruiting the best law firms to jointly represent his clients in the prosecution of their claims, and then participating in the related litigation. For example: Today, Mr. Cracken serves as co-counsel in the joint representation of: (1) more than 1,400 Georgia claimants in PFAS contamination litigat...

Jennifer has extensive experience tackling complex problems for clients in many types of commercial disputes, from IT outsourcing contract disputes to mortgage-backed security suits. She has also successfully litigated product liability class actions; antitrust claims; and patent, trademark, trade-secret, IP licensing and other IP litigation. She has represented Fortune 100 companies in “bet the company” disputes, as well as underdogs taking on some of the largest companies in the...

Jeff Hage is an attorney in Peckar & Abramson PC ’s Dallas, Texas office, where he focuses his practice on Commercial Litigation and Litigation – Construction . With more than 35 years of experience, Jeff represents clients in complex construction and commercial litigation matters involving significant financial and operational issues. His work spans matters throughout Texas, as well as cases across the United States and in international forums. Jeff represents clients in the ...

Shane O’Dell focuses his practice on driving value for his clients. Whether defending his clients, pursuing legal remedies, or evaluating to determine if litigation is necessary or avoidable, Shane’s focus remains on his clients best interest. A business-minded and enterprising approach helps to create long-term sustainable client relationships which are critical in sustained success for his clients. From drafting, reviewing, or revising documents to avoid litigation, or revising ...

Jeffrey S. Patterson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Jeffrey S. practices law in Plano, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey S. Patterson since 2015. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The reco...

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

In the last five years, Clayton Bailey has saved his clients approximately $500 million in potential exposure. His practice focuses on the litigation and trial of complex tort and commercial litigation matters. His experience includes handling contract disputes, business torts, RICO, ERISA, employment law, trade secrets, deceptive trade practices, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, antitrust, Packers and Stockyards Act, and wrongful death. Mr. Bailey’s litigation experience also includes ...

Mohammad M. Alturk is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Franchise Law. Mohammad M. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Mohammad M. Alturk 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 Mohammad M. Alturk is held by other lawyers.

Monica Lira Bravo is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and serves as the owner and managing attorney of Lira Bravo Law, PLLC. She has been recognized as a Rising Star in Immigration Law by Texas Super Lawyers Magazine and was named to D Magazine’s Best Lawyers in Dallas from 2016 to 2021. In 2020, she was included in the Dallas Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 list. Her practice focuses on family-based visa petitions, citiz...

Carol Willis Butrus serves as Chair of the Estate Planning Practice Section within FBFK Law’s Taxation Group. With more than two decades of experience, her practice focuses on estate planning, wealth preservation, trust and estate administration, taxation, and charitable organizations. Carol advises individuals and families on planning strategies designed to preserve and transfer wealth efficiently across generations. Her work includes preparing estate planning documents for both large ...