Jonathan R. Childers

Robert P. Dougherty III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Oil and Gas Law. Robert P., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Krista P. Hanvey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Krista P., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Krista P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

For over 25 years, Dawn's practice has focused on trial work, representing a variety of large and mid-sized corporate clients in claims involving a wide range of litigation topics. Dawn is an AV Preeminent® rated lawyer with a proven ability to manage and resolve sophisticated disputes. Dawn is comfortable in state and federal courts and arbitrations. Dawn serves as a court-appointed mediator, and she also serves on the American Arbitration Association's National Panel of Commercial and E...

Businesses and health care providers across the country rely on Brad Smyer for sound advice during their most difficult commercial disputes, whistleblower suits, and government enforcement actions. He uses his experience as a multiyear federal law clerk and his Certification in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) to help clients navigate high-stakes investigations and address corporate compliance concerns. Brad helps clients navigate complex litigation, government investigations, and whistleblower la...

Mr. Biermacher, a director of the Firm, is the most senior member of the Litigation Section in the Dallas office. His general broad trial and appellate practice and experience representing clients on both sides of the docket not only encompass personal and bodily injury defense provided on behalf of insureds and self-insured entities arising out of catastrophic injury, wrongful death, toxic and mass tort, sick building, false arrest, rape, defamation and professional negligence claims, but al...

Jonathan J. Macke is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Jonathan J., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jonathan J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Honors graduate of University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas. Clerk to Judge Walter Ely, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Taught International Tax to SMU Law School international students in Masters Degree Program Former Chair and Council Member of State Bar of Texas International Law Section Currently Head of International Fiscal Association's Dallas Region Frequent author and lecturer, numerous accolades and honors as international tax and transactions practitioner.

Jeremiah Marriott Mayfield is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Jeremiah Marriott, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeremiah Marriott is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

I was born and raised in Denton, Texas. After graduating from Denton High School, I attended Texas A&M University where I was a three-year Letterman tight end for the Texas A&M Football team and a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. My top memory from my playing days was playing in the upset victory over the number-one ranked Oklahoma Sooners in 2002. After graduating cum laude from Texas A&M in 2004 with a degree in Finance, I immediately went to law school at Baylor Un...

Linda Turley started practicing law in Texas in 1983. In 1988, she became Board-Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Ms. Turley handles a multitude of injury and wrongful death claims brought by victims and families in the Dallas Metroplex. She has extensive experience pursuing product liability, medical malpractice, and many other types of negligence claims. Ms. Turley frequently teaches other lawyers and writes articles on pre-trial preparation ...