Joshua J. Benett

Paul Wingo is a fourth-generation Texan with more than a decade of personal injury experience. He is widely respected as a top negotiator and has successfully resolved hundreds of millions of dollars in claims for his clients. Paul sets himself apart from other attorneys by fostering close, personal relationships with victims who have been devastated by tragedy and acts as their voice to tell their stories in court through his renowned photography and videography skills. Paul is the rapid-res...

Marianne M. Auld is the managing partner of Kelly Hart and the chair of the firm’s Appellate section. She has briefed and argued dozens of appeals in both state and federal courts of appeals. Marianne began her career as a law clerk on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Following her clerkship, she joined Kelly Hart as an associate in the firm’s litigation section, where she worked on a wide range of civil matters for clients including governmental entities ...

Mary L. O’Connor’s practice focuses on representing public companies and their officers and directors in commercial litigation and arbitration, securities litigation, internal investigations, and regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings. Ms. O’Connor is a member of the Commercial Panel of the American Arbitration Association and is a FINRA arbitrator.

Clayton Bryant is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Clayton practices law in Granbury, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Clayton Bryant 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 Clayton Bryant is held by other lawyers.

Fred Fulton focuses his practice on the representation of public and private retail and distribution companies in connection with such general corporate matters as corporate governance, disclosure, and contract negotiation. He represents both purchasers and sellers in numerous industries in mergers and acquisitions and other significant transactions. Fred also represents issuers and underwriters in initial public offerings and other public and private offerings of equity and debt securities.

Cory M. Sutker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Cory M. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Cory M. Sutker since 2022. 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. Sutker is held by other lawyers.

Kenneth W. Stogdill’s practice involves a wide range of real estate transactions including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing and development of real estate projects. Mr. Stogdill represents purchasers and sellers in the sale of improved and unimproved real property, and landlords and tenants in office, industrial and tower lease negotiations.

Gregory D. Binns is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Oil and Gas Law. Gregory D. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Gregory D. Binns since 2018. 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 Gregory D. Binns is held by other lawyers.

As a founding partner of the firm’s Dallas office, Christina focuses her practice in M&A, securities and private equity transactions. With substantial knowledge of the middle market, she guides clients throughout each phase of the investment life cycle—from initial acquisitions, to company management, to exit transactions. Christina is a founding partner of the Dallas office of Winston Taylor. She is a partner in the firm’s M&A, securities and private equity practice...

Derek L. Montgomery is a partner in Kelly Hart’s Litigation and Appellate practices and handles a variety of complex civil litigation and appellate matters for individuals, corporations, and other institutional clients. He has extensive experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of matters, including business disputes, oil & gas litigation, wind energy matters, personal injury, professional malpractice claims, real property disputes, breach of contract, and te...