James M. Stanton

George Barber advises and represents a broad range of clients in all forms of commercial bankruptcy related issues and disputes. Typical bankruptcy matters include plans of reorganization, confirmation hearings, liquidations, asset sales, compromises and settlements, cash collateral use, DIP financing, adequate protection, valuations, jurisdictional issues, dismissals and conversions, discharge and dischargeability, avoidance actions, and all other forms of contested matter and adversary proc...

We are in a battle for the future of our democracy. The frontline is the courtroom. Sounds dramatic, doesn’t it? Maybe a little heavy-handed? I write and speak like this because it matters. And I care. At our founding, Thomas Jefferson said this: “I consider trial by jury as the only anchor ever yet imagined by man, by which government can be held to the principles of its constitution.” Access to our courts is the bedrock of our democracy. But the truth is that the civil jus...

Stephanie is a skilled and seasoned litigator focusing on complex commercial litigation and government investigations, enforcement, and compliance. She has been recognized by Chambers USA and The Best Lawyers in America ® for her commitment to delivering resolutions in courtrooms and before government and regulatory agencies on behalf of her clients. Stephanie is a seasoned trial lawyer who has successfully represented clients in both federal and state courts across the U.S. in major bet-...

Talley R. Parker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Talley R. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Talley R. Parker 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 Talley R. Parker is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Freeman is the founding and managing member of Freeman Law, PLLC. He is a dual-credentialed attorney-CPA, author, law professor, and trial attorney. Mr. Freeman has been recognized multiple times by D Magazine as one of the Best Lawyers in Dallas, and by Super Lawyers and Texas Monthly magazine. He was recently honored by the American Bar Association, receiving it’s “On the Rise – Top 40 Young Lawyers” in America award, and recognized as a Top 100 Up-And-Coming Att...

Bill is a first-chair trial lawyer whose practice focuses on high-stakes disputes involving antitrust, class action, and other complex commercial litigation issues. Clients have described Bill as an "A+ litigator who would be on anyone's list of lawyers if you had a problem" and have praised him for his "good reputation, which is well deserved." Bill is regularly listed in Chambers USA "Leaders in Their Field," The Best Lawyers in America®, and Texas Super Lawyers®.

Karl G. Dial is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Securities. Karl G. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Karl G. Dial since 2006. 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...

Cindy V. Tisdale is a Board Certified family law attorney at Goranson Bain Ausley with offices in Fort Worth and Granbury whose record of peer recognition reflects a career built on exceptional skill and the trust of the Texas legal community. Cindy has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Family Law for 2025 and 2026, a distinction conferred entirely through confidential peer review among practicing attorneys. This recognition places her among a se...

Richard B. Phillips, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. Richard B. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Richard B. Phillips, Jr. 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 Richard B. Phillips, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Lisa A. Songy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. Lisa A. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Lisa A. Songy 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 recognition reflects the professional regard in which Lisa A. Songy is held by other lawyers.