Kenneth E. McNeil

Brian E. Simmons focuses on all facets of intellectual property law, including patent and trade secret litigation; patent counseling; due diligence investigations for investments, acquisitions, and divestitures; technology transfers, joint developments, and other research agreements; licenses; transactions involving IP; and risk consulting. Mr. Simmons has represented clients in a variety of matters in the chemical arts after serving as a senior research chemist prior to practicing law. His e...

Debra S. Casaceli is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Debra S. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Debra S. Casaceli since 2024. 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 Debra S. Casaceli is held by other lawyers.

Katy Sermas has been an attorney with Wilson Cribbs + Goren since 2014, but her experience in real estate law goes back much further. Katy essentially grew up around law, as both of her parents are recognized as well-regarded attorneys in the Houston market. “My mother spent forty years as an in-house real estate attorney for a large retail developer. Growing up watching her practice always fascinated me and definitely influenced me to become an attorney, specifically practicing real es...

Stephen B. Crain is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Securities. Stephen B. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen B. Crain 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 Stephen B. Crain is held by other lawyers.

Bridget Vick is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - ERISA. Bridget practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Bridget Vick 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 Bridget Vick is held by other lawyers.

Erik D. Garza is the managing partner of SBSB’s Galveston office. An accomplished legal career has taken him from the courtroom to the boardroom, as he has encountered trials at both the state and federal levels and has served as General Counsel in more than a dozen board meetings. Before joining the firm in April 2024, he served as Vice President and General Counsel at ABS Group of Companies, Inc. Prior to that, he served as Associate General Counsel for the international classificatio...

Vi Nguyen is a senior attorney at Foster LLP in our Houston office. Vi works primarily in employment-based immigration matters. A graduate of Thurgood Marshall School of Law with an undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin, Vi served as a student attorney in the Thurgood Marshall School of Law’s Immigration Clinic and served as President of the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association. Prior to joining the firm and receiving her law degree, Vi worked as an inte...

Tony L. Visage is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Securities. Tony L. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Tony L. Visage 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 Tony L. Visage is held by other lawyers.

Erick Sandlin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy). Erick practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Erick Sandlin 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 Erick Sandlin is held by other lawyers.

Rob Carty has been litigating cases for more than 30 years. During that time, he has handled a wide range of disputes and developed extensive courtroom experience. He began his legal career in the United States Air Force, serving four years as a judge advocate. After his military service, Rob spent years working within the corporate legal environment, gaining firsthand insight into how large companies and insurance carriers evaluate and defend claims. That background informs his approach toda...