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Cesar Tavares is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Cesar practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Cesar Tavares 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 Cesar Tavares is held by other lawyers.

Kenton Andrews’ practice focuses on dispute resolution, contract negotiation, and litigation of construction and contract related disputes. He has significant experience representing clients’ interests dealing with commercial, civil, industrial and government projects – including procurement issues, bid protests, and administrative appeals in the public sector. Kenton has worked with many general contractor clients to help protect their contractual rights and interests durin...

Houston divorce attorney John “Bo” Nichols has been practicing family law for more than twenty years. A native of Houston, Nichols is a regular selectee to the Best Lawyers in America list, holding that honor since 2009. Additionally, Nichols has been a Texas Super Lawyer honoree for more than ten years. Devoted to the practice of family law, including divorce, child custody and property division, Nichols is regarded as one of the foremost trial specialists by his peers. Nichols h...

Mike Chernekoff is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group. He focuses on environmental law, related areas of environmental litigation and toxic tort defense, and commercial and energy litigation. Mike’s practice centers principally on matters and businesses located in Louisiana and Texas. As a litigator, he develops and pursues effective dispute-resolution strategies in the context of investigations, trials, and settlement negotiations; as a counselor, he regularly helps clients ide...

Published author, devoted leader, and seasoned managing partner, Karalynn Cromeens has paved the way for her team of strong, talented, and committed professionals. With firsthand knowledge of the construction industry, she understands the daily challenges and obstacles contractors face. Karalynn is passionate about protecting the businesses her clients have built and serving as a lifelong partner in their companies’ success. Karalynn Cromeens is the Owner and Managing Partner of The Cro...

Cory M. Curtis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Cory M. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Cory M. Curtis 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 Cory M. Curtis is held by other lawyers.

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

Tod is a trial lawyer. He has extensive trial experience in contract, insurance, and personal injury cases involving products liability, construction, transportation, and the railroad industry. He has represented the Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company, BNSF Railway Company, Union Pacific Railroad Company, and the National Passenger Corporation d/b/a Amtrak, with diverse experience including crossing accident litigation, FELA, contract disputes, and environmental claims. Tod is als...

Ryan S. Holcomb is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law and Oil and Gas Law. Ryan S. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Ryan S. Holcomb since 2013. 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 Ryan S. Holcomb is held by other lawyers.

Shubi Arora is a partner in the Houston and Austin offices of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. His practice focuses on M&A transactions, private equity investments and special situations strategies, with a particular focus on the energy and infrastructure sectors. His experience spans the traditional energy sector and includes upstream, midstream and power transactions. He also frequently advises clients on energy technology and transition matters, including renewables, energy storage and carbon...