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Michael D. Anderson is a seasoned trial attorney and co-chairs Kelly Hart’s Litigation Section. With over 22 years of legal practice, Mr. Anderson has navigated a diverse array of high-stakes litigation cases. His extensive trial experience encompasses cases involving breach of contract, breach of warranty, breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference, trade secret theft, and fraud.

“I believe in taking a straightforward approach to managing cases, and making it very easy for our clients to understand the legal and factual issues in their case.” – Clint Westhoff Every complex divorce case has its strengths and weaknesses. Clint Westhoff has the insight and experience to see them clearly, the result of combining analytical and technical skills with his deep knowledge of the law. Bringing objectivity to the case, Clint helps clients weigh the pros and con...

Mary L. O’Connor’s practice focuses on representing public companies and their officers and directors in commercial litigation and arbitration, securities litigation, internal investigations, and regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings. Ms. O’Connor is a member of the Commercial Panel of the American Arbitration Association and is a FINRA arbitrator.

Linda Yee Villa is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Linda Yee, 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 Linda Yee is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

E. Glen Johnson has more than thirty years experience litigating significant disputes, including products liability, business torts, banking issues, and personal injury cases. He has successfully litigated multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for plaintiffs and defendants. U.S. News and World Reports included Mr. Johnson in The Best Lawyers in America® ranking every year since 2001. From 2004 through 2018, he was named a Texas Super Lawyer which is a list published in Texas Month...

Rob McAngus is a family law attorney in Dallas, Texas, and a member of Mueller Family Law. He has been recognized by peer-reviewed Best Lawyers® since 2021 and is board certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. For more than a decade, Rob has dedicated his practice exclusively to family law, representing clients in complex and high-conflict divorce matters, high-asset property division, child custody and parental rights disputes, marital agreements, and special e...

Craig A. McDougal is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Craig A., 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 Craig A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joe Cleveland has practiced in the area of commercial and intellectual property litigation for over 30 years. He has extensive trial and appellate experience representing entrepreneurs, inventors, and private and publicly-traded companies. His practice includes a broad range of complex commercial litigation involving patent, copyright, trademark, trade secrets, antitrust, contracts, employment, oil and gas, securities, and other commercial matters. He has tried cases in both state and federal...

Mark A. Melton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Tax Law. Mark A., 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 Mark A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

R. Scott Cohen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. R. Scott, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which R. Scott is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.