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Brandon Lee Bloom is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Brandon Lee, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brandon Lee is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

With a background in civil trial work and a dedicated focus on family law since 2008, Philip Moore brings extensive litigation experience and a compassionate approach to his practice. He handles a wide range of family law matters, including divorce, custody, support issues, adoption, and prenuptial agreements. His courtroom skills, coupled with his personal experience with family dynamics, help him effectively guide clients through complex legal challenges. Philip earned his Juris Doctor from...

Kevin Vela is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Gaming Law. Kevin, 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 Kevin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Richard is the Head of the Dallas Litigation Practice Group. He is an experienced trial lawyer who has first-chaired dozens of complex cases in state and federal courts, arbitrations and other proceedings—many of which he joined as trial counsel at the 11th hour. His extensive courtroom experience includes cases involving product and environmental liability, trade secrets, breach of fiduciary duty, insurance coverage, False Claims Act allegations, partnership disputes and other business...

Jeff Whitfield represents businesses and individuals facing a wide variety of legal and policy challenges, including but not limited to contract disputes, election challenges, securities litigation, products and premises liability, international law issues, statutory construction, and questions of constitutionality. Prior to entering the legal profession, Mr. Whitfield attained the rank of Captain while serving as an active duty Air Force Officer. Following his military service, he worked his...

Danielle Senn Sessions is an experienced, board-certified construction attorney and the founder of Senn Sessions, PLLC. She serves clients' needs relating to commercial construction contracts and early dispute resolution, commercial real estate transactions, general business advising and legal training. Mrs. Sessions has represented contractors, developers, owners and specialty contractors for over fifteen years and has served in roles as both outside and in-house counsel. Her breadth of know...

Gary S. Kessler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Litigation - Real Estate, Litigation - Securities and Real Estate Law. Gary S., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 1995. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gary S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Elizabeth Y. Ryan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Elizabeth Y., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth Y. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

With a practice devoted to all facets of commercial restructuring and reorganization, John Mitchell has significant experience with complex bankruptcies, out-of-court workouts and sales, voluntary liquidations, asset sales, and general insolvency related litigation. He represents lenders, creditors, debtors, trustees, and committees across the United States in receiverships, assignments for the benefit of creditors, and asset sales. John advises clients in the energy, oil and gas, power, food...

Chad A. Key’s legal experience includes all aspects of real estate, with an emphasis on acquisitions and dispositions of real property, development of real property, financing, and commercial leasing transactions. He represents a variety of publicly traded and privately held corporate clients, real estate funds, and individuals in all types of complex real estate matters, including industrial, office, hotel, retail, ranch land, and multi-family projects. Mr. Key also has experience in t...