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Kristal Thomson, a partner at Goranson Bain Ausley’s San Antonio office, is a top family law attorney with over 20 years of experience. She is recognized for her expertise in high-stakes divorce cases involving substantial estates and complex child custody matters. Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Kristal is known for her strength in both litigation and negotiated settlements, tailoring her approach to protect her clients’ interests and wel...

Wells Trompeter is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Health Care Law and Litigation - Health Care. Wells, who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Wells is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

James Williams is a partner in the firm's Litigation practice. He has been trying cases and managing litigation for over 25 years as a government attorney and a private practitioner. James graduated in 1985 from The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina, with honors, and earned his law degree in 1988 from the University of Virginia School of Law. After law school, he served in the Judge Advocate General's Corps of the U.S. Air Force before moving to Seattle and joining Perkins Coie in 1993. H...

Steven Holinstat is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Steven, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steven is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Don Brown is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Don, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Don is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Marcus Helt has a national debtor-focused bankruptcy practice, primarily comprising the restructuring of companies in and out of bankruptcy, debtors' rights, debtor-in-possession financers and acquisitions of distressed assets and companies. His clients are increasingly coming from the energy sector. Marcus is known for his creative, solutions-oriented approach in Chapter 11 proceedings. He has served as Chapter 11 counsel to the following: Dallas Proton Treatment Center, LLC, et al., in thei...

Ray Thomas Khirallah is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Ray Thomas, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ray Thomas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ray Thomas is a trial attorney with Ray Thomas PC in McAllen, Texas, representing clients in Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation for plaintiffs. His practice focuses on resolving complex disputes through litigation and trial advocacy in state and federal courts. Ray Thomas has been nominated and selected by his peers for numerous professional distinctions throughout his career. He holds an AV-Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a peer review rating that reflects evalua...

Derrick Smith is an experienced strategic advisor and advocate assisting national and regional clients in insurance regulatory law, compliance, investigative, and legislative matters. He represents insurance clients in their interactions with state insurance departments throughout the United States providing counsel on insurance law and regulatory compliance. He has substantial experience representing regulated businesses and entities in all aspects of government relations including legislati...

J. Benjamin King is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. J. Benjamin, 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 J. Benjamin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.