Joel W. Heydenburk

Phillip Aurentz is a skilled trial attorney who focuses his practice on complex, technical litigation for companies across a variety of industries including computing, oil and gas, water treatment, heavy equipment, medical, and banking industries. He represents plaintiffs and defendants, has tried numerous cases to verdict, handles appeals, and advises on licensing and strategic decisions tied to business and intellectual property. Prior to practicing law, he worked as a production gas plant ...

Deandra Grant, JD, GC, MS AV-rated attorney Deandra Grant is the Managing Partner of Deandra Grant Law’s 6 offices in Texas and is an international speaker on DWI law, science and trial skills. A graduate of Trinity University in San Antonio with a degree in business (Finance) and Southern Methodist University’s School of Law, Grant went on to earn a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Toxicology from the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine and a Master&rsquo...

Alicia represents and advises insurance companies in complex coverage and extracontractual third- and first-party matters. Alicia leads a legal team focusing on the representation of insurers and the defense of their insureds. Her emphasis on early development of factual issues, innovative case positioning, problem resolution, and timely information assists her clients in obtaining positive case results. Now concentrating her practice in the areas of bad faith insurance litigation, insurance ...

Kenneth C. Riney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Kenneth C. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Kenneth C. Riney 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 Kenneth C. Riney is held by other lawyers.

Amy Curtis's practice focuses on mergers, acquisitions, and securities matters. Her expertise includes public and private debt and equity offerings; tender offers, mergers, and stock and asset acquisitions; SEC reporting and general securities compliance; and general corporate, partnership, limited liability company, and contract matters. In addition, Amy has advised clients on the adoption and implementation of corporate governance policies and procedures.

LeElle Slifer is an experienced trial lawyer who practices in Winston & Strawn LLP's Dallas office. Her clients describe her as a litigator who “provides time-critical business and strategic counsel that can make all the difference in high-stakes litigation.” With significant experience in a wide range of disputes—including complex commercial, oil and gas, antitrust, patent and copyright infringement, non-competes, theft of trade secrets, class actions, and even the seiz...

Michael A. Bittner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. Michael A. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Michael A. Bittner 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 Michael A. Bittner is held by other lawyers.

Leticia Martinez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice. Leticia, who practices law in Fort Worth, Texas, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Leticia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. As an experienced criminal defense attorney and Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal...

Chip Brooker represents individuals and their families nationwide in wrongful death and serious personal injury cases caused by dangerous and defective products, trucking and transportation crashes, explosions and burns, on-the-job injuries, sexual assault, and professional negligence among other claims. He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 2018, Texas Super Lawyers since 2015, and D Magazine's Best Lawyers in Dallas since 2017. In 2018, Chip was the youngest and one of onl...

Bill Banowsky focuses his practice on complex business litigation and arbitration, securities litigation, and corporate governance investigations. He also represents national and international energy industry clients in various disputes involving contract rights and business torts. In recent years, he has become involved in numerous disputes representing healthcare providers including hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, medical device suppliers, physician groups and ancillary providers. Mr...