Joel W. Reese

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, ...

Craig A. McDougal is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Arbitration and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Craig A. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Craig A. McDougal 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 Craig A. McDougal is held by other lawyers.

As the proud father of six and grandfather of five children, the traits that make Keith Nelson such an effective and empathetic family law attorney—including problem-solver, crisis manager, communicator, mediator, and peacemaker—come naturally. Keith uses these skills, honed over a 30-year career, to make a difference in clients’ lives, obtaining results that match their goals. Keith is responsive to his clients while guiding them through the legal process in an easy-to-unde...

Krista P. Hanvey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Krista P. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Krista P. Hanvey 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 Krista P. Hanvey is held by other lawyers.

Victor Navasca Corpuz is a principal in the Dallas, Texas, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Since joining the firm in June 2000, he has handled workers’ compensation retaliation cases, all claims of discrimination under Title VII, FMLA, ADA, and ADEA and their state law equivalents and cases under the FLSA. After law school, Victor practiced for eleven years in insurance defense, handling medical malpractice cases, wrongful death cases, and employment law litigation. Victor is a frequent wr...

Gary L. Nickelson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Gary L. practices law in Fort Worth, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Gary L. Nickelson since 1995. 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 Gary L. Nickelson is held by other lawyers.

Seth McCloskey is a dedicated trial lawyer who has made a career out of seeking justice for victims of negligence, particularly when a large company’s conduct is the root cause of his client’s injuries. Seth is one of only a handful of lawyers in Texas with a national Board Certification in Truck Accident Law. Additionally, Mr. McCloskey is one of the even fewer number of lawyers across the nation with Board Certifications in both Truck Accident Law and Personal Injury Trial Law. ...

Mack Ed Swindle is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Mack Ed practices law in Fort Worth, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Mack Ed Swindle since 2022. 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 Mack Ed Swindle is held by other lawyers.

Richard B. Phillips, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. Richard B. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Richard B. Phillips, Jr. since 2018. 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 Richard B. Phillips, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Will Snyder’s practice focuses on business litigation disputes in which he represents plaintiffs and defendants in matters tried in state and federal courts (including bankruptcy courts) or in arbitrated matters. He represents clients in matters related to breach-of-contract claims, breach-of-fiduciary-duty claims, business torts (including securities fraud and other transactional fraud), claims arising from disputes between partners or LLC members or from mergers and acquisitions, lega...