K. Virginia Burke Debeer

As a dedicated, business-oriented transactional attorney, Julie Klavan focuses her practice on representing commercial real estate companies in a variety of commercial real estate sectors, such as multi-family, industrial, renewables and solar, office, retail, and improved and unimproved land development. She provides tailored practical counsel to buyers, sellers, developers, borrowers and investors with respect to virtually all stages of such transactions from inception to closing. Julie has...

David is a problem solver with deep experience across a range of family law matters. Whether it’s a divorce, custody dispute, or property division, he works with clients to identify achievable goals to work toward. Once that’s been accomplished, he lays out a plan to give them the best possible chance of making it happen. David understands people are coming to him for help with the most serious problems they’ve ever faced. He believes an essential part of his job is to make ...

Leslie Echols Pitts is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. Leslie Echols practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Leslie Echols Pitts since 2023. 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 Leslie Echols Pitts is held by other lawyers.

Zachary T. Mayer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Insurance. Zachary T. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Zachary T. Mayer 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 Zachary T. Mayer is held by other lawyers.

Julie Heath focuses her practice primarily in the area of employment litigation and counseling. In addition to litigation and arbitration defense, she counsels HR departments and businesses of every size on all aspects of employment law, from addressing day-to-day employment and personnel questions, to investigating internal employee claims, to defending governmental agency audits, to advising clients on steps for litigation avoidance. Ms. Heath is rated AV®-Preeminent™ by the peer-...

The first time I ever stood up in front of a jury, I knew that it was where I belonged. I’ve been told that, in front of a jury, I seem to have the opposite of stage fright, and I suppose that’s true. It’s where I feel most comfortable: advocating for my clients, arguing their cases. As a trial lawyer, the courtroom is my second home. I try cases because I enjoy helping people, whether they’re ordinary people who’ve been wronged by a product, company, or a busine...

Donald Waltz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Donald practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Donald Waltz 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 Donald Waltz is held by other lawyers.

Scott Deatherage has practiced law for over 30 years in the areas of environmental, energy, water law, and business law. After spending 28 years at large law firms, he formed his own law firm. In energy, he represents developers and investors in solar, wind, other renewable energy, and energy storage projects. His environmental practice includes the representation of landowners, real estate developers, banks, and private equity firms in dealing with soil and groundwater contamination. Scott g...

James B. Harris is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. James B. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized James B. Harris since 1989. 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 James B. Harris is held by other lawyers.

Joe Coleman, a founding director of the Firm, chairs the Insolvency, Bankruptcy & Creditor Rights Section, which focuses on corporate and business reorganization and debt restructuring work throughout the nation. He has substantial experience representing unsecured creditors’ committees, lenders, debtors, equity holders, suppliers, trade associations, financial institutions, real estate companies, trustees and examiners in a wide array of pre-bankruptcy workouts and restructurings, ...