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John Leininger joined Otteson Shapiro's Dallas office in January, 2016. Mr. Leininger is a key member of the firm’s Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights and Litigation practice areas. He focuses on core bankruptcy matters, bankruptcy litigation, and general civil litigation. He was named to The Best Lawyers in America© 2021 for his work in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. After graduating law school, Mr. Leininger served as a law clerk ...

Samuel C. Peca is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Samuel C., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Samuel C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Richard B. Phillips, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. Richard B., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Richard B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ben is a highly experienced and respected mediator and arbitrator dedicated to guiding parties through complex legal challenges toward efficient and equitable resolutions. With over six years of experience serving as a neutral, Ben has successfully facilitated settlement discussions in a wide array of lawsuits, including intricate business disputes, civil claims by government agencies, and cases involving severe personal injuries. Before dedicating his practice to dispute resolution, Ben buil...

Michael D. Emerson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Michael D., 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 Michael D. 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...

Michael A. Logan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Michael A., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brad Dowell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Brad, who practices law in Fort Worth, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brad is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Phillip W. McCrury is the chair of the firm’s Estate, Trust, Probate, and Asset Protection section. He assists individuals, families, and family offices with all varieties of estate planning, generational wealth transfer strategies, trusts, life insurance strategies, and asset protection planning. In addition, he is involved in probate matters throughout Texas, including contested probate matters. Mr. McCrury is an active member of a number of bar sections involving estate and probate m...

Clients appreciate Don Hammett’s service-oriented and practical approach as he delivers results on all their REIT and real estate fund matters. Don is co-leader of Alston & Bird’s REITs & Real Estate Funds Team. He has over 25 years of experience advising public and private clients on corporate and tax/structure issues related to the formation and financing of REITs, partnerships, funds, and other pooled capital vehicles. He also counsels clients on mergers and acquisition...