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David Stone is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. David, who practices law in Plano, Texas, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kenneth W. Stogdill’s practice involves a wide range of real estate transactions including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing and development of real estate projects. Mr. Stogdill represents purchasers and sellers in the sale of improved and unimproved real property, and landlords and tenants in office, industrial and tower lease negotiations.

Andrew B. Derman is a Partner and head of International Energy Practice Group for Thompson & Knight LLP and Chairman of Thompson & Knight Global Energy Services. He represents public and private companies and host governments in their strategic design, commercial execution, negotiations, contract preparation, and legal interpretation. Recent experience includes: acquisition and divestment efforts in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia; international finan...

Jeremy W. Hawpe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Jeremy W., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeremy W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dustin is a founding member of Simon | Paschal PLLC, an employment and business law boutique law firm in Frisco, Texas. Prior to starting and managing his own firm, Dustin exclusively practiced employment law at another law firm. Dustin has a degree in Human Resource Management from Baylor University and a law degree from Baylor Law School. Dustin maintains an active advice and counsel practice in addition to his litigation work. Dustin’s practice focuses on the workplace and employment...

Linda Moore’s goal is simply to be more prepared than those she goes up against. Knowing a case inside and out is something she takes very seriously. Over the years it’s paid off. Ask those Ms. Moore represents – and even some she doesn’t – and they will tell you how good she is at her job. A former client summed it up best: “I’d hate to go to battle against her. I’m glad she’s on my team.” Ms. Moore brings a unique set of skills to ...

James P. Whalen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. James P., who practices law in Frisco, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brandon M. Hill’s practice focuses on the representation of lenders, borrowers and investors in interim, permanent, tax-exempt bond, reserve-based, construction, and other types of financing transactions, whether secured or unsecured. His public finance practice includes serving as bond counsel, underwriter’s counsel, disclosure counsel, and bank’s counsel in tax-exempt and taxable financings for municipalities and non-profit entities including school districts, cities, coun...

Ryan Hargrave’s practice focuses on intellectual property disputes and complex commercial litigation in federal courts across the country, as well as the United States Patent and Trademark Office. She has successfully managed and tried matters spanning a broad range of technologies and industries, including pharmaceuticals, wireless networking, cellular networking, file sharing and storage, and downhole oilfield tools. Ryan is experienced and skilled in all aspects of complex litigation...

I primarily represent physicians in corporate, business and regulatory matters but my background enables me to provide legal services in other areas, such as trademark and copyright protection. While I’m currently a solo practitioner, I have served as General Counsel for 2 public companies, Dr Pepper Company and Republic Health Corporation. In 2002, I was among the initial 29 Texas lawyers to be Board Certified in Health Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. I have chaired the...