Jason A. Richardson

Hugh M. Ray III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law and Oil and Gas Law. Hugh M. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Hugh M. Ray III 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 Hugh M. Ray III is held by other lawyers.

Helene Dang is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Helene practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Helene Dang 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 Helene Dang is held by other lawyers.

Mark G. Chretien is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. Mark G. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Mark G. Chretien 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 Mark G. Chretien is held by other lawyers.

Lauren Black is a partner in the firm’s Litigation Practice Group with more than a decade of experience handling a diverse array of matters. While her practice is “industry agnostic,” she has represented clients in the energy, construction, manufacturing, healthcare, shipping, technology, and logistics industries. Lauren has achieved favorable results for clients facing all aspects of civil litigation, from a strategic approach to early dispute resolution to a favorable sett...

Tamea Dula is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Tamea practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Tamea Dula 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 Tamea Dula is held by other lawyers.

Andrew Pearce is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Andrew practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew Pearce 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 Andrew Pearce is held by other lawyers.

Susan McLerran’s practice encompasses a broad array of family law matters, with a focus on complex divorce proceedings involving marital property characterization, valuation and division, business valuation, taxation, issues related to retirement assets, stock options, restricted stock and employee benefits, and conservatorship, visitation and child support matters, pre-marital and post-marital agreements, and suits regarding modification and enforcement of court orders. Susan’s e...

Meredith M. Bates is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Meredith M. practices law in League City, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Meredith M. Bates since 2016. 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 Meredith M. Bates is held by other lawyers.

I am a native Texan, born and raised in Dallas, Texas. I grew up in North Dallas and attended schools in Plano, Texas. After a brief stint at UT Austin, I transferred to Purdue University, where I received my B.S. in economics. I attended law school at Baylor Law School in Waco, Texas and graduated in February 2014. I passed the bar in May 2014. I started my law career in Houston, Texas at a boutique litigation defense firm. I was fortunate to first-chair a jury trial, take and defend deposit...

Kelly M. Haas is a partner in the Houston office. Her practice is focused on the areas of admiralty and maritime law and energy-related litigation matters in both state and federal courts. Her practice consists of defending vessel owners and operators, as well as offshore companies, from claims arising from collisions, property damage, personal injury, maritime pollution, environmental issues, cargo matters and contract disputes, and it regularly includes matters involving the Jones Act, the ...