Jennifer S. Richards

Wes Black’s practice combines the determination of a high-stakes trial lawyer with the exacting focus of a veteran appellate attorney. Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Wes represents clients involved in catastrophic injury cases and high-stakes business disputes. He has briefed and argued cases before both state and federal appellate courts, including numerous Texas Courts of Appeals, the Texas Supreme Court, and the Fifth Circuit Court ...

Andrew Graben is an experienced litigator with more than a two decades of experience in state and federal courts across the country. Andrew has successfully represented a wide range of clients, from Fortune 500 companies to growing founder-led businesses. But regardless of the client or the subject matter, he is committed to providing his clients with three core benefits: results, service, and value. Andrew’s practice is focused on business and intellectual property litigation, but he a...

Eric M. Pfeifle is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Eric M. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Eric M. Pfeifle 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 Eric M. Pfeifle is held by other lawyers.

Doug Rees has an extensive trial practice with an emphasis in construction law and insurance litigation matters. He represents clients before state and federal courts as well as in arbitration proceedings and before disciplinary and licensing boards and advises clients in all aspects of their business. Doug represents general contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, including architects and engineers, insurance carriers, businesses and individuals. He advises and defends clients in ...

William L. Davis is a principal with the Dallas office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Following law school, he has been actively engaged in the representation of management in employment litigation, practicing before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. In addition to his litigation practice, Bill provides management training for clients and is a frequent speaker on employment law topics. He has written articles on developments in non-compete law in Texas.

John DeGroote is a former global company general counsel who has mediated and arbitrated complex and significant commercial and business disputes nationwide since 2013. Having served as outside counsel, chief litigation counsel, general counsel, company president, and corporate director, he understands the legal, business, and practical decisions that often determine whether a case settles or not. As a mediator, John has been named the Lawyer of the Year for Mediation in Dallas/Fort Worth by ...

Christy Jack is a nationally recognized criminal defense attorney with more than three decades of experience and over 200 jury trials to her credit. Her practice encompasses some of the most serious and complex criminal matters, including capital murder, murder, and sexual assault cases. Her courtroom experience and legal insight have also made her a sought-after commentator on criminal justice, with appearances on programs including 48 Hours , Dateline , Investigation Discovery , Cold Case ,...

J. Michael Young is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Michael, who practices law in Sherman, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which he is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Prior to moving to North Texas in 2006, Mike represented the interests of large corporations and insurance companies, ...

William N. Warren joined Kelly Hart in 1993 and is a partner in the firm’s Litigation practice group. He attended Baylor University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in 1989, and Baylor University Law School, graduating with his Juris Doctor degree, cum laude , in 1993. Mr. Warren has considerable experience representing clients in state and federal courts in a broad range of complex civil litigation matters, including business torts, securities issues, construction claims, products...

Donald E. Herrmann has over thirty-five years of trial and appellate experience in civil litigation, representing individual and commercial clients as both plaintiffs and defendants in matters as diverse as business torts, intellectual property claims, construction disputes, employment disputes, and various contract and property rights claims. He also writes and lectures frequently at state and local continuing legal education programs.