James S. "Jim" Renard

Melissa D. Kalka is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Melissa D., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Melissa D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jason Myers is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Jason, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jason is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christopher Colley is a shareholder in the Dallas offices of Baron & Budd. He began helping asbestos victims and their families in 2001, primarily along the Texas coast. He participated in hundreds of asbestos cases representing various trades of construction along with chemical and oil refinery workers, including pipefitters, boilermakers, carpenters, electricians and certainly those involved with insulation materials. Starting in 2006 Mr. Colley began to work almost exclusively in the s...

Eduardo Espinosa is an experienced court-appointed fiduciary frequently recommended by regulators where dissipation of assets is a concern. A former enforcement lawyer with the U.S. Securities and ExchangeCommission (SEC), Eddy has served as either the receiver, receiver'scounsel, or trustee, in various federal and state proceedings in the life settlement sector, fraudulent securities offerings, EB-5 offerings, and commercial litigation. Eddy also advises clients on the legal and regulatory a...

Ryan C. Whitfill is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Franchise Law. Ryan C., 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 Ryan C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

As a dedicated, business-oriented transactional attorney, Julie Klavan focuses her practice on representing commercial real estate companies in a variety of commercial real estate sectors, such as multi-family, industrial, renewables and solar, office, retail, and improved and unimproved land development. She provides tailored practical counsel to buyers, sellers, developers, borrowers and investors with respect to virtually all stages of such transactions from inception to closing. Julie has...

Timothy E. Taylor is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Timothy E., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Timothy E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

David W. Klaudt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Government Contracts and Litigation - Securities. David W., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

As the proud father of six and grandfather of five children, the traits that make Keith Nelson such an effective and empathetic family law attorney—including problem-solver, crisis manager, communicator, mediator, and peacemaker—come naturally. Keith uses these skills, honed over a 30-year career, to make a difference in clients’ lives, obtaining results that match their goals. Keith is responsive to his clients while guiding them through the legal process in an easy-to-unde...