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Jennifer M. Trulock is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Jennifer M. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer M. Trulock since 2020. 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 Jennifer M. Trulock is held by other lawyers.

Reagan doesn’t miss a thing. She’s sharp, detail-oriented, and formidable. Having grown up in more than a dozen cities across the United States, she has an almost uncanny ability to connect with people and find her footing in new situations–excellent skills for a family law attorney to have. "Because I’ve lived in so many different communities, I understand and appreciate different perspectives,” says Reagan. “Being able to see all sides of any matter allow...

Michelle Robberson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. Michelle practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Michelle Robberson 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 Michelle Robberson is held by other lawyers.

Kate Smith earned her J.D. from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law and later earned her LL.M. from Pepperdine University School of Law. She is skilled in representing a variety of complex legal issues, including planning and zoning, family law, contract disputes, corporate formation, and more. Kate has also received several honors and has been consistently recognized by Super Lawyer Fort Worth Texas Magazine since 2007. In 2014 and 2015, Kate was also nominated as a Texas Super Lawyer &l...

James B. Harris is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. James B. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized James B. Harris since 1989. 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 James B. Harris is held by other lawyers.

Rob Sayles represents both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide variety of litigation matters, including business and commercial disputes, product and premises liability matters, employment and construction disputes, and personal injury and wrongful death claims. Rob is licensed to practice in all Texas state courts and the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas. A native Texan, Rob earned his undergraduate degree in finance at the University of Texas at...

Robert C. Klinger is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Robert C. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Robert C. Klinger 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 Robert C. Klinger is held by other lawyers.

ABOUT ME I'm Kay Van Wey, a Board-Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer and Patient Safety Advocate who represents individuals and families whose lives have been forever changed by medical negligence and catastrophic accidents. For more than 40 years, I have helped clients navigate their most difficult moments with skilled advocacy, compassionate counsel, and an unwavering pursuit of justice. MY APPROACH My approach to practicing law is personal. Having experienced a devastating family trage...

Ms. Cowdrey’s practice focuses on transactions involving private equity funds. She represents PE sponsors, especially those focused on energy-related investments, in transactions involving the full life cycle of their funds, including fund structuring and formation, fund investments in portfolio companies, and the realization of portfolio investments through M&A transactions and other monetization events. Given her fluency with market fund terms, Ms. Cowdrey regularly advises instit...

Pat Sargent focuses on structured finance, corporate securities and business transactions, including extensive experience in securitization of diverse asset types, collateralized mortgage obligations, pass-through certificates, bond financings and various project and international finance transactions. He has represented a national credit rating agency in commercial mortgage and asset-backed securitizations and also represents issuers, underwriters, investors and servicers in public and priva...