John R. Keville

Hunter Barrow is a seasoned commercial trial lawyer who leads the firm’s Business Litigation Practice Group. He has a broad litigation practice in trial and appellate courts. Hunter has experience handling a wide variety of matters, involving securities, financial institutions, energy, real estate, intellectual property, antitrust, insurance, product liability, and general commercial litigation. His clients span numerous industries, including energy, banking and finance, real estate dev...

Jennifer Susan Sickler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. Jennifer Susan practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer Susan Sickler 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 Jennifer Susan Sickler is held by other lawyers.

For over three decades, David has represented local, regional and national clients in a variety of commercial real estate matters including the acquisition, financing, development, management, leasing and sale of all classes of commercial properties. Special areas of concentration include complex financing (acquisition, construction, securitized and portfolio loans), the formation, management and operation of closely held limited liability companies, limited partnerships and other joint ventu...

Georgia Akers is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Georgia practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Georgia Akers 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 Georgia Akers is held by other lawyers.

Rob Fowler is an executive compensation partner in the Houston office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. He has extensive experience in the negotiation and drafting of employment and consulting agreements, restrictive covenants, clawback arrangements, golden parachute arrangements and other executive compensation and incentive programs, including the various forms of equity compensation arrangements, and regularly advises clients on issues under Sections 409A and 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code...

Kelly M. Haas is a partner in the Houston office. Her practice is focused on the areas of admiralty and maritime law and energy-related litigation matters in both state and federal courts. Her practice consists of defending vessel owners and operators, as well as offshore companies, from claims arising from collisions, property damage, personal injury, maritime pollution, environmental issues, cargo matters and contract disputes, and it regularly includes matters involving the Jones Act, the ...

W. James McAnelly III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law, Natural Resources Law and Oil and Gas Law. W. James practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized W. James McAnelly III since 2014. 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 W. James McAnelly III is held by other lawyers.

Katy Sermas has been an attorney with Wilson Cribbs + Goren since 2014, but her experience in real estate law goes back much further. Katy essentially grew up around law, as both of her parents are recognized as well-regarded attorneys in the Houston market. “My mother spent forty years as an in-house real estate attorney for a large retail developer. Growing up watching her practice always fascinated me and definitely influenced me to become an attorney, specifically practicing real es...

David B. Jordan focuses his practice on employment counseling and litigation, including all aspects of labor relations and employment law. His areas of expertise include: Workplace safety Wage and hour collective actions Wage and hour compliance, including tip credit and tip sharing issues Discrimination Wrongful discharge Retaliation He also handles disputes involving employment contracts, covenants not to compete, trade secrets and confidentiality agreements. In addition to representing emp...

Todd G. Crawford has handled a broad scope of complex litigation, ranging from toxic exposures to marine disasters to catastrophic oilfield blowouts. Todd remains busy splitting his time between the firm’s Houston office and New Orleans office, while still managing the Gulfport office allowing him to easily represent his clients all along the Gulf Coast region. Todd's practice includes general maritime law matters, including arrests and attachments, cargo claims, limitation of liability...