Joseph A. Esparza

Mr. Smith’s practice at Ogletree Deakins primarily involves the defense of employers in labor and employment related litigation before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. Mr. Smith represents employers in claims involving equal employment opportunity law, unfair labor practices, wage and hour issues, unemployment compensation, wrongful discharge, state law tort and contract claims, occupational safety and health matters as well as class action litigation under the Fair...

Harold C. Zuflacht is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Harold C. practices law in San Antonio, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Harold C. Zuflacht since 2024. 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 Harold C. Zuflacht is held by other lawyers.

Michael Gavito knows the tactics and strategies of defense lawyers from the inside, having spent his early career working for Texas defense law firms litigating, among other types of cases, construction defect claims made by a variety of Texas businesses and civic entities. Now representing property owners, both public and private, Mr. Gavito uses his experience to anticipate defense strategies and minimize or defeat their efforts to delay, deny or otherwise deprive his clients of full and fa...

Rodney Caldwell has practiced in the intellectual property field since 1970. His practice has been concentrated in the litigation of trademark and related intellectual property matters, alternative dispute resolution, and counseling, including advice on trademark licensing, franchising, and intellectual property/antitrust matters. He has represented large, mid-sized, and small business clients and has broad experience in litigation of trademark, trade secret, and related unfair competition ma...

Lance Curtright, a native of Lincoln, Nebraska, has practiced immigration law since 2001. He is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Under Mr. Curtright's lead, DMCA's Litigation Section was awarded the 2013 Best Litigation Department of the Year by Texas Lawyer magazine. Mr. Curtright has successfully represented hundreds of clients in deportation proceedings. His successes include published decisions in Iruegas-Valdez v. 2017 U.S.App...

After more than 25 years experience in the area of criminal law, San Antonio Criminal Law Attorney Patrick L. Hancock has developed a keen understanding of the needs of those who are either under investigation for a crime or who have been charged with a criminal offense. San Antonio Criminal Defense Attorney Patrick Hancock is sensitive to the overwhelming situations in which clients often find themselves. He knows decisions have to be made, and making the right decisions in a criminal case a...

Evan Patterson practices civil litigation, focusing primarily on personal injury defense in commercial transportation and products/premises liability cases. Prior to joining Naman Howell, Evan worked as an Assistant District Attorney at the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office, where he prosecuted all manner of cases including DWIs, fraud cases, murders, and just about everything else in between. While representing Bexar County, Evan tried over 25 cases to verdict. Apart from his cou...

Amber K. Dodds is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Amber K. practices law in San Antonio, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Amber K. Dodds 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 Amber K. Dodds is held by other lawyers.

Leticia P. Aguilar is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Leticia P. practices law in San Antonio, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Leticia P. Aguilar since 2024. 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 Leticia P. Aguilar is held by other lawyers.

Kerry G. Sonsino is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Kerry G. practices law in San Antonio, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Kerry G. Sonsino 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 Kerry G. Sonsino is held by other lawyers.