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Scott Deatherage has practiced law for over 30 years in the areas of environmental, energy, water law, and business law. After spending 28 years at large law firms, he formed his own law firm. In energy, he represents developers and investors in solar, wind, other renewable energy, and energy storage projects. His environmental practice includes the representation of landowners, real estate developers, banks, and private equity firms in dealing with soil and groundwater contamination. Scott g...

In law, as in life, success is rarely left to chance. Instead, it’s the product of focused dedication and personal commitment. It’s what Frank L. Branson and the attorneys at The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson have consistently demonstrated for more than three decades. Branson and the lawyers at the firm’s Dallas-based offices are frequently the first choice of individuals who have suffered injuries in truck crashes, transportation accidents and other acts of recklessness a...

Scott C. Wallace is the executive partner of Holland & Knight's Dallas office and practices in the area of corporate finance. Mr. Wallace counsels financial institutions in a variety of financing transactions, including asset-based and cash flow lending, subordinated debt, mezzanine and structured finance transactions, as well as workouts and restructurings. He is experienced in helping clients close deals efficiently in a rapid marketplace. Mr. Wallace also represents borrowers in financ...

Kelly Almeter focuses her practice on commercial litigation in state and federal courts. She has experience litigating a wide variety of issues, including representing insurers in coverage and bad faith matters. Kelly regularly advises carriers on coverage issues under environmental and pollution, commercial liability, umbrella, excess, errors and omissions, commercial auto, property, and homeowners’ policies.

Daniel Peel is Senior Counsel at Lovein Ribman, P.C. His practice of more than thirty years encompasses business litigation, construction law, transactions, employment law, personal injury, insurance coverage, family law and appeals. He has recovered millions of dollars for his clients, including a $10.3 million judgment in a complex investment case. Mr. Peel was born in Memphis, Tennessee. He received his B.A., summa cum laude, from the University of Memphis. Mr. Peel graduated from Vanderbi...

Jeff Hage is an attorney in Peckar & Abramson PC ’s Dallas, Texas office, where he focuses his practice on Commercial Litigation and Litigation – Construction . With more than 35 years of experience, Jeff represents clients in complex construction and commercial litigation matters involving significant financial and operational issues. His work spans matters throughout Texas, as well as cases across the United States and in international forums. Jeff represents clients in the ...

Leland’s experience cuts across many different industries, including financial institutions, investment funds, insurance agencies, and intermediaries, oil and gas exploration companies, oil field service companies, manufacturing companies, staffing companies, companies involved in construction, and professionals in a variety of fields. His vast experience includes contract disputes, shareholder and partner fights, breach of fiduciary duty claims, trademark, copyright and patent disputes...

Ashley N. Moore is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. Ashley N. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Ashley N. Moore 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 which Ashley N. Moore is held by other lawyers.

Gregg Davis counsels clients in the areas of real estate, capital markets, finance, business transactions, and environmental transactions. His experience includes: acquisitions, sales, lending, leasing, and brokerage; capital markets (CMBS and CDO), distressed real estate receiverships, sales and management; and construction. Gregg adeptly deals with a broad range of commercial real estate issues including conservation easements, wetlands, LEED certification, transfer fees, platting, zoning a...

Susannah Chester Schindler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Susannah Chester practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Susannah Chester Schindler since 2027. 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 Susannah Chester Schindler is held by other lawyers.