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James Richards is a trusted and experienced advocate and advisor for his clients with a focus on construction law and commercial litigation. James is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Construction Law and was selected to the Texas Rising Stars list in 2018, 2019, and 2020. James is also a Member in the State Bar College, serves as a Texas Bar Foundation Fellow, and was named to the Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch list for 2021. James has represented individu...

Erin Huber is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. Erin practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Erin Huber 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 Erin Huber is held by other lawyers.

JoAnn Storey focuses on appellate law and has been Board Certified in Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1987. She is the past chair of the State Bar of Texas Appellate Section and past chair of the Houston Bar Association’s Appellate Practice Section. Ms. Storey was a long-time member of the Texas Board of Legal Specialization’s Civil Appellate Law Examination Committee and Civil Appellate Law Advisory Commission. She is a former adjunct professor at t...

Robert Owen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. Robert practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Robert Owen 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 Robert Owen is held by other lawyers.

Stephanie Jeane is an executive compensation partner in the Houston office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Stephanie’s practice focuses on executive compensation and benefits matters in connection with mergers and acquisitions, spin-offs and divestitures and public offerings. Stephanie also advises clients on a wide range of compensation and associated tax, securities and corporate governance matters, including the design, disclosure and implementation of equity and cash incentive programs...

Raffi has broad experience in both trial and appellate matters nationwide. He has briefed and argued dozens of appeals in federal and state courts of appeals around the United States. Raffi also maintains an active practice in the United States Supreme Court, including both merits and amicus briefs. In 2019, Raffi briefed and argued Fort Bend v. Davis , where his client prevailed in a 9-0 decision written by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The Firm later successfully represented Ms. Davis in her...

Michael Bennett is a Houston, Texas attorney with CM Law, LLP . His practice focuses on Commercial Litigation and Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law , with an emphasis on complex business disputes, investigations, and litigation involving energy, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and other business clients. Michael advises and represents clients in disputes involving joint operating agreements, joint venture agreements, service and supply agreements, foreign agency agreements, and employee retirement...

Allan Kirk is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law. Allan practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Allan Kirk 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 Allan Kirk is held by other lawyers.

Kim Altsuler is the Partner-in-Charge of Peckar & Abramson PC ’s Houston, Texas office, Chair of the firm’s Residential and Multi-Family Construction Practice, and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. She also serves as co-chair of the firm’s Culture, Career Development & Inclusion Committee. Kim’s practice focuses on all aspects of residential construction, from contracting through dispute resolution. Over the years Kim has handled a variety of co...

Her response is immediate. When you ask Courtney Ervin to describe herself as a lawyer, she says, “I’m a problem-solver.” While she is one of the top up-and-coming trial lawyers in Texas, she also finds immense satisfaction using her business acumen to defuse disputes early, when possible. “Look, I welcome a good fight,” says Ervin. “That’s an essential part of a trial lawyer’s DNA. However, I never forget that my clients call me when they have ...