John R. Eldridge

Zeke DeRose is a member of The Lanier Law Firm’s Business Litigation section. He brings extensive experience to plaintiffs and defendants in a range of disputes before courts and in arbitration, including complex commercial and business litigation, antitrust, licensing disputes, merger disputes, qui tam (under both state and federal False Claims Act), federal securities, and intellectual property. He has represented both large and small clients across the nation in federal court, arbitr...

Forrest M. Smith III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Forrest M. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Forrest M. Smith III 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 Forrest M. Smith III is held by other lawyers.

Eva Guzman is a groundbreaking figure, with an impressive history both as a litigator and as a judge. She began her legal career in Houston, managing a successful civil law practice for a decade before accepting gubernatorial appointments, first to the Harris County District Court bench in 1999 and then, in 2001, to the Texas 14th Court of Appeals, where she served for eight years, hearing both civil and criminal cases. In 2009, she accepted a third gubernatorial appointment, becoming the fir...

David is a proven litigator. He is your lawyer, when it counts. Mr. Kirby devotes much of his practice to representing businesses in commercial litigation matters, personal injury claims, and is regularly retained to act as “outside general counsel” to advise businesses on contractual, insurance, and risk management issues. Licensed to practice law in Texas and California, Dave also represents individuals navigating the most trying times of their lives; individuals that have been ...

Jennifer Tomsen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy). Jennifer practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer Tomsen 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 Jennifer Tomsen is held by other lawyers.

Randy is a senior attorney with Wilson Cribbs + Goren and has been practicing law since 1984. He is board-certified in Commercial Real Estate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Randy assists clients with a wide variety of commercial real estate matters, including commercial leasing, acquisitions, and dispositions of real estate assets of all types, as well as the preparation and negotiation of commercial loan documentation for borrower and lenders. “When clients come to me,...

Eric C. Otness is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Eric C. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Eric C. Otness 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 Eric C. Otness is held by other lawyers.

Blake D. Royal is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Blake D. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Blake D. Royal since 2021. 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 Blake D. Royal is held by other lawyers.

Mark Hochglaube is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Mark practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Mark Hochglaube 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 Mark Hochglaube is held by other lawyers.

Cynthia has been focused on real estate and lending law since 1985, when clients at her first law firm needed assistance with real estate matters. She is now a Shareholder at Wilson Cribbs + Goren, and is board-certified in Commercial Real Estate by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Cynthia’s practice primarily involves the representation of lenders and borrowers in connection with the financing of commercial real estate projects. She also maintains a significant affordable housi...