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David Guedry is a partner in the Dallas office. He is nationally recognized for more than 25 years of leadership in advising global service providers and Fortune 1000 companies on complex outsourcing relationships, including assisting with developing legal, operational, and business strategies, and translating strategy into the practical negotiation and documentation of deals. David has significant experience managing the complexities of IT and telecommunication outsourcing agreements; busine...

Ashley N. Moore is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. Ashley N. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Ashley N. Moore since 2019. 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 Ashley N. Moore is held by other lawyers.

Heather S. Bethancourt advises clients on business process and information technology outsourcing transactions, with a focus on complex commercial agreements and strategic technology matters. Based in Dallas, Texas, she represents healthcare systems, carriers and vendors in negotiating revenue cycle management outsourcing agreements and other commercial transactions involving Information Technology Law and IT Outsourcing Law. Heather’s practice includes advising clients on strategic sup...

Clark H. Rucker is a partner in the Oil & Gas/Energy division of the firm, where he focuses on litigation and transactions related to the oil, gas, and energy industries. His clientele includes a variety of entities such as oil and gas exploration firms, midstream companies, propane and liquefiable fuel companies, mineral funds and companies, and large landowners. Additionally, Mr. Rucker extends his legal expertise to non-energy litigation, real estate transactions, intellectual property...

Natalie L. Arbaugh is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Trademark Law. Natalie L. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Natalie L. Arbaugh 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 Natalie L. Arbaugh is held by other lawyers.

Paul F. Schuster is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law and Litigation - Health Care. Paul F. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Paul F. Schuster 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 Paul F. Schuster is held by other lawyers.

Kristin Snyder Higgins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Kristin practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Kristin Snyder Higgins since 2021. 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 Kristin Snyder Higgins is held by other lawyers.

For nearly thirty years, Terry R. Landry has represented real estate investors, lenders, developers, managers, and financial institutions in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions. Terry started his legal career at what are now two of the largest law firms in the U.S., Locke Lord, LLP and Squire Patton Boggs, and that Big Law experience helped him acquire the top-notch training and legal discipline that has served his clients well for the last three decades. He also has a unique b...

Pat Sargent focuses on structured finance, corporate securities and business transactions, including extensive experience in securitization of diverse asset types, collateralized mortgage obligations, pass-through certificates, bond financings and various project and international finance transactions. He has represented a national credit rating agency in commercial mortgage and asset-backed securitizations and also represents issuers, underwriters, investors and servicers in public and priva...

Al Ellis, Of Counsel, is known in legal circles for his leadership and integrity in the practice of law, as well as his service to the community. At Sommerman, McCaffity, Quesada & Geisler, L.L.P., he focuses his practice on personal injury, products liability, dram shop, medical malpractice litigation and mediation/arbitration. Al vigorously advocates for his clients, having tried more than 175 jury trials. He is Board Certified in Personal Injury and Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board o...