Laura Roach

Charlene Koonce is a seasoned trial and appellate attorney who prosecutes and defends commercial disputes on behalf of large and small clients. Ms. Koonce has obtained favorable results through bench and jury trials, summary judgment, and settlement in cases involving complex contract disputes, unfair business practices, and securities fraud. Additionally, she has secured success in matters regarding professional liability and fiduciary duties, breach of warranty, the TCPA, fraud, and fraudul...

Russ Brown is an adept team builder and leader, quarterbacking Brown Fox legal teams designed to serve clients’ unique needs in a wide range of business-oriented practice areas. He also represents businesses and executives, with a focus on labor and employment law. Mr. Brown understands that business on the ground cannot be governed by detached legal theory. He applies strong legal counseling to clients’ real-world challenges and opportunities to achieve the best possible results ...

Kate Smith earned her J.D. from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law and later earned her LL.M. from Pepperdine University School of Law. She is skilled in representing a variety of complex legal issues, including planning and zoning, family law, contract disputes, corporate formation, and more. Kate has also received several honors and has been consistently recognized by Super Lawyer Fort Worth Texas Magazine since 2007. In 2014 and 2015, Kate was also nominated as a Texas Super Lawyer &l...

David represents clients in complex commercial and civil litigation across a range of industries, with a particular concentration in banking and lender liability matters, consumer credit litigation, creditors' rights, energy litigation, commercial restructuring and workouts, and E&O and D&O defense. David practices in both Texas and Oklahoma state and federal courts, administrative tribunals, and arbitration proceedings. In addition to his litigation practice, David serves businesses ...

Shareholder Heidi Storz is an attorney with more than 25 years of experience representing clients in construction-related disputes. Her practice focuses on Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Construction, and Construction Law . Based in Broomfield, Colorado, Heidi works with Kerrane Storz PC and regularly handles complex construction defect matters involving residential and commercial projects. Heidi is known for developing a thorough understanding of the engineering, architectural, an...

Amanda Groves is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Amanda practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Amanda Groves 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 Amanda Groves is held by other lawyers.

Bruce W. Steckler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Bruce W. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Bruce W. Steckler since 2020. 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 prof...

Susan E. Coleman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Susan E. practices law in Fort Worth, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Susan E. Coleman since 2010. 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 Susan E. Coleman is held by other lawyers.

Kristin L. Bauer is a principal in the Dallas, Texas, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She represents management exclusively in workplace law and related litigation. In addition to handling an active employment litigation docket, Kristin counsels management on preventive strategies, including termination decisions, investigations, employment agreements, non-compete and non-solicitation issues, wage and hour laws, policies and handbooks, and other issues affecting the workplace. She also provides ...

Kelly Almeter focuses her practice on commercial litigation in state and federal courts. She has experience litigating a wide variety of issues, including representing insurers in coverage and bad faith matters. Kelly regularly advises carriers on coverage issues under environmental and pollution, commercial liability, umbrella, excess, errors and omissions, commercial auto, property, and homeowners’ policies.