Laura K. Lavernia

R. Daniel Settle, Jr. has more than 40 years of experience in public finance, representing cities, counties, special districts, nonprofit corporations, investment bankers and other financial institutions in connection with structuring financings for a variety of projects including public infrastructure, economic development, affordable housing and health care. Mr. Settle is a member of the National Association of Bond Lawyers and the Texas Association of Bank Counsel.

David C. Schulte is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property. David C., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Chrysandra S. Bowen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law, Family Law Arbitration and Family Law Mediation. Chrysandra S., who practices law in Denton, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Chrysandra S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Marc Gravely founded and leads Gravely Attorneys and Counselors, a construction defect and insurance claims law firm working throughout Texas. As counsel of record for hundreds of property owners’ and policy holders legal claims over the past decade, Marc represents Texas businesses and governmental entities. In the construction defect claims side of Marc E. Gravely’s legal practice he pursues construction defect claims and litigation against general contractors and designers on b...

Will Russ is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law. Will, 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 Will is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Will Snyder’s practice focuses on business litigation disputes in which he represents plaintiffs and defendants in matters tried in state and federal courts (including bankruptcy courts) or in arbitrated matters. He represents clients in matters related to breach-of-contract claims, breach-of-fiduciary-duty claims, business torts (including securities fraud and other transactional fraud), claims arising from disputes between partners or LLC members or from mergers and acquisitions, lega...

Jeremy Fielding is a litigation partner in Kirkland’s Dallas office. He is an experienced trial lawyer, having tried dozens of complex commercial cases in state and federal courts, arbitrations, and other evidentiary proceedings across the country. Known for his energy, creativity, relentlessness and extraordinary ability to connect with and persuade a jury, Jeremy has been recognized as one of the top trial lawyers in America and Texas by Chambers & Partners, Super Lawyers, Benchma...

Steve Schulte is a partner and trial attorney who has devoted his career to exclusively representing individuals and families harmed by unsafe practices and products. Mr. Schulte co-founded and developed the firm's asbestos department, which has cases pending in courts across the country. He has represented clients in injury and death cases arising from exposures to toxic substances, defective drugs and medical devices, car and commercial truck accidents, workplace injuries, firearms, animal ...

Beth's practice is concentrated on insurance coverage and appellate matters. Beth has represented primary and excess insurers, agents, and reinsurers in a variety of coverage-related litigation, including declaratory judgment actions, primary/excess disputes, bad faith cases and appeals. In addition, she regularly advises insurers on coverage issues under general and professional liability policies, commercial auto and trucking policies, commercial property policies and homeowners' policies. ...

Jeremiah Marriott Mayfield is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Jeremiah Marriott, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeremiah Marriott is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.