Lawrence R. "Larry" Maxwell, Jr.

Victor Navasca Corpuz is a principal in the Dallas, Texas, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Since joining the firm in June 2000, he has handled workers’ compensation retaliation cases, all claims of discrimination under Title VII, FMLA, ADA, and ADEA and their state law equivalents and cases under the FLSA. After law school, Victor practiced for eleven years in insurance defense, handling medical malpractice cases, wrongful death cases, and employment law litigation. Victor is a frequent wr...

Eric Madden is a partner in the Dallas office of Reid Collins & Tsai LLP. His practice is focused on complex business and insolvency-related litigation. He has represented trustees, receivers, creditor and bondholder committees, and defrauded investors in a number of major cases throughout the country. These cases often involve Ponzi schemes, financial fraud, and/or significant fraudulent transfers. His work has earned the recognition and respect of his peers, including: – Named to ...

Thomas J. Smith represents clients in complex civil litigation with a focus on insurance defense, personal injury, and construction matters. He brings strategic insight to each case, guiding clients through litigation with precision and responsiveness from pre-suit through appeal. See how Tommy protects client interests in high-stakes matters: gallowaylawfirm.com

Jeff Hage is an attorney in Peckar & Abramson PC ’s Dallas, Texas office, where he focuses his practice on Commercial Litigation and Litigation – Construction . With more than 35 years of experience, Jeff represents clients in complex construction and commercial litigation matters involving significant financial and operational issues. His work spans matters throughout Texas, as well as cases across the United States and in international forums. Jeff represents clients in the ...

Gemma L. Descoteaux is a partner in the Corporate Practice group in the firm's Dallas office. She is Chair of lateral partner recruiting for the Dallas office. Gemma represents buyers and sellers in mergers, acquisitions and divestitures; participants in complex domestic, international and cross-border joint ventures and partnerships; providers and customers of outsourcing services; and companies who are in need of sound corporate commercial counsel in a wide range of industries, including te...

Clients, including private equity funds, seeking to expand operations, divest businesses, or commit capital benefit from Mitchell’s transactional experience across various industries, including oil and gas, manufacturing, renewable energy, and telecommunications. Mitchell Griffith focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital, securities offerings, corporate governance, and other corporate matters. His experience includes equity financings for priv...

A fourth generation attorney, Debbie Dudley Branson is a key member of The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson, one of the most respected trial firms in the Southwest. Her work focuses on high-level litigation strategy in a broad array of cases, from catastrophic personal injury claims to complex commercial litigation. Holding an advanced degree in psychology, Ms. Branson also directs focus groups, attitudinal surveys, voir dire, witness preparation, argument, and jury debriefing. Additionally, B...

Russell W. Budd, a mainstay of the plaintiff’s bar with more than forty-five years’ experience representing victims of corporate wrongdoing, has been a trailblazer for the entirety of his career. Serving as a Baron & Budd shareholder since 1985 and president and managing shareholder since 2002, Mr. Budd presides over one of the nation’s largest plaintiffs’ firms. Founded in 1977, Baron & Budd has nearly 200 full-time employees and is headquartered in Dallas, Te...

Some attorneys focus on different areas of law, building their practice around specific types of cases. Early in his career, Brent Walker chose to follow a different path, instead trying all kinds of cases. As a Dallas trial attorney, Brent’s job is to go to court and stand up for his clients, whether that client is a person suffering from a catastrophic personal injury or a corporation locked in a legal dispute with another business. Whatever their case, Brent is ready to fight on thei...

Sean C. Urich is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Sean C., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sean C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.