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Mindy McGehee Riseden is a Houston-based commercial litigation attorney and shareholder at Crain Caton & James . Mindy focuses on commercial litigation, dedicating a multi-decade practice to representing clients at trial. Mindy counsels local businesses, national corporations, multinational organizations, and individuals across diverse commercial conflicts. Mindy routinely resolves legal disputes involving breach of contract, partnership disputes, insurance brokerage liabilities, real est...

Nicholas is an Of Counsel attorney in the Real Estate law section in the Houston Office. With a practice focused on commercial real estate and corporate law, Nicholas serves a wide range of clients including first-time sellers and purchasers to experienced landowners, developers, builders and landlords.

Tom Ajamie is the founder of Ajamie LLP. He represents clients in complex commercial litigation and arbitration. His work includes groundbreaking securities and financial cases, cross-border litigation, business contract disputes and employment issues. His cases have been featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and The American Lawyer. He established The Ajamie Foundation, which provides scholarships to university students. He is co-author of the book Fina...

Christopher Pappas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law, Insurance Law, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Christopher practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher Pappas since 2019. 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 whi...

David Castro Jr. is a corporate partner in the Houston office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. David’s practice focuses on mergers & acquisitions and the formation of joint ventures involving energy assets across the value chain, including traditional and renewable energy sources. David has represented clients in connection with the purchase and sale of a broad range of assets, including upstream and midstream oil and gas assets and companies, processing and fractionation facilities and...

Noah Wexler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Admiralty and Maritime Law, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Noah practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Noah Wexler 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 Noah Wexler is held by ...

Allison Standish Miller is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Allison Standish practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Allison Standish Miller 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 Allis...

“When a client hires me, they get someone with nearly 40 years of experience who is going to pay very personal attention to each and every matter that comes across my desk." — Trey Hendershot Simon W. “Trey” Hendershot III is the Managing Shareholder of Hendershot Cowart P.C. , where he leads a team of skilled business attorneys practicing complex business litigation, health law, regulatory compliance, and OSHA defense since 1987. With nearly four decades of experience...

Kerry E. Notestine represents employers in all aspects of employment matters, including litigation under federal, state, and local anti-discrimination statutes, as well as the common law; administrative proceedings before various federal and state government agencies; and counseling employers regarding employment issues, particularly leaves and reductions-in-force. Kerry’s book, Employment Law Trials: A Practical Guide, published in 2005 by LexisNexis Publishing, is a leading work on th...

Philip M. Kinkaid is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Philip M. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Philip M. Kinkaid since 2023. 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 Philip M. Kinkaid is held by other lawyers.