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Richard B. Hankins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Richard B. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Richard B. Hankins since 2014. 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 Richard B. Hankins is held by other lawyers.

Jeff Whitfield is a litigation partner at Kelly Hart who resolves high-stakes legal and policy disputes, recently anchoring a trial team to a landmark $27 million trade secrets jury verdict. Jeff’s practice is uniquely shaped by a distinguished career in public service. He is a former active-duty Air Force Captain, a past legislative aide to Texas State Senator John Whitmire, and a former war crimes prosecutor for a United Nations international tribunal in The Hague. Following a federal...

Paula L. Beasley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Paula L. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Paula L. Beasley since 2022. 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 Paula L. Beasley is held by other lawyers.

Stephanie Urano joined WLBO when the firm launched in 2023. She represents clients in various aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including, acquisitions and dispositions, development, leases, brokerage agreements, and transactional financing. Prior to joining the firm, Stephanie served as in-house counsel to an insurance company and as an associate in a large Dallas law firm. Stephanie was listed in The Best Lawyers in America ® for her work in Real Estate law for 2024.

Charles E. Soechting, Jr. is a shareholder and trial lawyer with Simon Greenstone Panatier, P.C. In his role as the head of the catastrophic injury department Mr. Soechting focuses on serious personal injury and wrongful death cases. He has first-chaired many injury and death trials in multiple states including California, Iowa, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas, in state and federal courts. In addition to the matters that have gone to trial, Charles has personally handled hundreds of cases of...

Stephen A. Melendi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. Stephen A. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen A. Melendi since 2022. 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 Stephen A. Melendi is held by other lawyers.

Mazin Sbaiti is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Mazin practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Mazin Sbaiti since 2022. 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 Mazin Sbaiti is held by other lawyers.

Kim Rives Miers is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Kim Rives practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Kim Rives Miers since 2022. 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 Kim Rives Miers is held by other lawyers.

Kathleen Mataya is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Kathleen practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Kathleen Mataya 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 Kathleen Mataya is held by other lawyers.

With a career stretching back over 25 years, there’s very little in the area of Family Law David Housel doesn’t have hands-on experience with. Those who work with David know him as accessible and available to his clients, whether that’s on a Tuesday evening or a Saturday morning. He’s a firm believer that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and that, should a problem arise, solving it as soon as possible benefits everyone involved. David brings a strong wo...