Karen B. Turner

R. Brent Cooper focuses his practice on commercial litigation, insurance litigation, and appellate practice. He has had significant experience in the representation of clients before federal and state trial and appellate courts, as well as in arbitration proceedings. He has tried numerous cases covering areas of business litigation, construction litigation, catastrophic personal injuries, complex litigation, intellectual property, constitutional and business tort cases. In his 35 years of pra...

When business owners, boards of directors and investment bankers are tasked with buying or selling a sophisticated business enterprise, they call David Washburn. And should a controversy arise following closing, clients seek David out to fully understand their options, mitigate losses and plan their next steps. Having been recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America since 2015 and as head of Katten's Corporate practice in Dallas, David is a true legal strategist who brings a passion for ...

Ms. Ohlenforst has engaged in a broad tax practice with extensive experience in state and federal tax planning and controversy matters and in legislative work. Her transactional practice includes contract negotiation, e-commerce, internet, and technology transactions, and large lease and financing transactions. Ms. Ohlenforst also has significant experience with aircraft related work. Ms. Ohlenforst served as chair of the firm's Diversity Committee at Hughes & Luce LLP and also works with...

Cory Halliburton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Nonprofit / Charities Law. Cory practices law in Frisco, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Cory Halliburton 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 Cory Halliburton is held by other lawyers.

Neil G. Ferrari is an award-winning IP and corporate partner and member of MWM’s executive committee. Neil’s practice focuses on counseling clients on business issues related to corporate matters, intellectual property due diligence, infringement, licensing, and opinions as well as representation before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Neil has practiced law for 16 years and is considered one of the top IP senior partners at MWM, representing some of the firm’s top clie...

Chris Nickelson is Dual Board Certified in Family Law and in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and a partner at Goranson Bain Ausley in Fort Worth. With over 27 years practicing exclusively in family law, Chris is a past Chair of the State Bar of Texas Family Law Section, currently serves as Director of District 7 on the State Bar of Texas Board, and chaired the Committee on Pattern Jury Charges, Family & Probate Volume, from 2020 to 2024. He is a member of t...

Jeff Whitfield is a litigation partner at Kelly Hart who resolves high-stakes legal and policy disputes, recently anchoring a trial team to a landmark $27 million trade secrets jury verdict. Jeff’s practice is uniquely shaped by a distinguished career in public service. He is a former active-duty Air Force Captain, a past legislative aide to Texas State Senator John Whitmire, and a former war crimes prosecutor for a United Nations international tribunal in The Hague. Following a federal...

Kyle helps clients in the financial services industry navigate risk and solve problems. He advises banks, lenders, loan servicers, and securities firms regarding their legal obligations, and then he advocates for their interests when disputes arise. Because of his keen judgment and informed perspective, clients trust Kyle for the real-world advice they need to solve their problems. Kyle’s versatility allows him to perform a wide range of different roles and tasks effectively. From disti...

Tyson Wanjura is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Tyson practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Tyson Wanjura since 2025. 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 Tyson Wanjura is held by other lawyers.

Brad Caldwell is one of the nation’s leading trial lawyers focusing on patent infringement and complex commercial litigation for plaintiffs and defendants. His successes before judges, juries, and arbitration panels include cases involving digital media, telecommunications, computer networking, semiconductors, computer chips, data security, computer imaging, medical devices, enterprise software, banking technology, and oilfield services. Brad has been named a “Titan of the Plainti...