John M. Collins

Todd W. Spake is the chair of Kelly Hart's Oil & Gas/Energy Practice Group and represents oil and gas operators and interest owners across the state in his broad-based energy practice. Mr. Spake's primary focus is on transactional matters, including the purchase and sale of oil and gas producing properties, farm-outs, joint development agreements, natural gas processing and sale agreements, seismic agreements, complex rural and urban oil and gas leases and surface use agreements, pipeline...

David Lisch focuses his practice on virtually all aspects of patent litigation, along with trademark and copyright prosecution and litigation, for a variety of industries and technologies. His engineering background, coupled with his tailored IP experience, allows him to more easily evaluate and work to solve his clients’ issues. His patent litigation work involves performing pre-filing infringement analysis and drafting of claim charts through trial, including reviewing and analyzing a...

Frederick T. Lee is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Frederick T. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Frederick T. Lee 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 Frederick T. Lee is held by other lawyers.

Clients appreciate Don Hammett’s service-oriented and practical approach as he delivers results on all their REIT and real estate fund matters. Don is co-leader of Alston & Bird’s REITs & Real Estate Funds Team. He has over 25 years of experience advising public and private clients on corporate and tax/structure issues related to the formation and financing of REITs, partnerships, funds, and other pooled capital vehicles. He also counsels clients on mergers and acquisition...

Eva W. Turner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Eva W. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Eva W. Turner 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 Eva W. Turner is held by other lawyers.

Bryan Neal focuses his practice on labor and employment law, civil appellate law, school law, and civil rights matters. He represents management in labor and employment law matters in all aspects of administrative, trial, and appellate work, as well as counseling, with specific expertise in employment appeals. Bryan also handles civil appellate matters in all areas and represents public and private schools and governmental entities in various matters. He is Board Certified in both Labor and E...

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

Christine Demana is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Christine practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Christine Demana 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 Christine Demana is held by other lawyers.

Adam T. Dougherty is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Adam T. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Adam T. Dougherty 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 Adam T. Dougherty is held by other lawyers.

Jennifer has extensive experience tackling complex problems for clients in many types of commercial disputes, from IT outsourcing contract disputes to mortgage-backed security suits. She has also successfully litigated product liability class actions; antitrust claims; and patent, trademark, trade-secret, IP licensing and other IP litigation. She has represented Fortune 100 companies in “bet the company” disputes, as well as underdogs taking on some of the largest companies in the...