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John Slates is Board Certified in Construction Law and focuses his practice on representing general contractors, owners, and developers. John is an accomplished trial lawyer who has first-chaired numerous cases to verdicts, including cases that have been recognized by the National Law Journal’s " Top 100 Verdicts" and Verdict Search’s "Top Texas Verdicts." He has also successfully argued before the Texas Supreme Court in Lennar Corporation v. Markel American Insurance Company . Jo...

Rachael Smiley brings more than 15 years of legal experience to FBFK Law and currently serves as Chair of the firm’s Restructuring practice. She advises clients throughout the Chapter 11 reorganization process, including asset sales, plan confirmation, and post-confirmation plan administration. Rachael also has experience litigating bankruptcy-related disputes, including contested matters, adversary proceedings, valuation disputes, claim objections, and avoidance actions. Before joining...

Jessica B. Magee is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Securities. Jessica B. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Jessica B. Magee 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 Jessica B. Magee is held by other lawyers.

Paul F. Schuster is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law and Litigation - Health Care. Paul F. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Paul F. Schuster since 2025. 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 Paul F. Schuster is held by other lawyers.

Brad Dowell’s practice focuses primarily on personal injury, general litigation, and labor and employment matters. Over his career, he has tried or arbitrated cases involving alleged violation of collective bargaining agreements, breach of distribution agreements, wrongful termination, alleged employment discrimination and retaliation, as well as numerous personal injury matters ranging from slip and fall cases to alleged negligent security. Following his graduation from Baylor Universi...

Ryan Whitfill is a transactional attorney at CM Law , LLP in Dallas, Texas, whose practice focuses on Franchise Law and licensing matters. He advises franchisors, franchisees, licensors, distributors, master franchisees, and area developers on a range of domestic and international franchise matters. His practice includes advising clients on the legal aspects of structuring, operating, and expanding franchise systems in compliance with U.S. and international franchise registration and disclosu...

Ryan R. Bauerle is a Partner at Goranson Bain Ausley in Plano, Texas, Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© for Family Law (2024–2026), following inclusion in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch© (2020–2023). Ryan is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the International Academy of Family Lawyers, and the American Bar Foundation, and is also active in the International ...

Shawn McCaskill is a member of the Godwin Bowman PC Appellate Section. Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, he is experienced in litigation support, appeals and original proceedings in business contracts and torts, insurance coverage, medical malpractice, product liability and premises liability cases in state and federal courts. Within the Firm, Mr. McCaskill chairs the Opinion and Audit Committee, and is a member of the Conflicts & Ethics Co...

Kathleen Mataya is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Kathleen practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Kathleen Mataya since 2025. 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 Kathleen Mataya is held by other lawyers.

A board-certified labor and employment lawyer, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Claudine Jackson practices in the areas of labor and employment, workplace injuries, medical and professional liability, as well as commercial litigation. Claudine has over 20 years of litigation and trial experience and has tried employment, personal injury, and commercial cases for both plaintiffs and defendants. She has represented parties in arbitration and in claims with the EEOC, Department of Labor, Tex...