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Chris Carr , an award-winning and nationally-recognized Texas lawyer, represents injured plaintiffs in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases. He also represents businesses and individuals in high dollar and complex business disputes. Since 1994, Mr. Carr has tried cases to Judges, juries and arbitrators. He briefly interrupted his trial practice for a three-year term as General Counsel at USMD Holdings, Inc. during which he presided over the sale of that publicly traded compan...

I am a God-fearing believer in helping the foreigner in the strange land. Immigration is my passion, and I seek justice for my clients. Compassion for the less fortunate, and for those who seek a better life in America, the land of freedom and opportunity, drives me.

Derek L. Montgomery is a partner in Kelly Hart’s Litigation and Appellate practices and handles a variety of complex civil litigation and appellate matters for individuals, corporations, and other institutional clients. He has extensive experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of matters, including business disputes, oil & gas litigation, wind energy matters, personal injury, professional malpractice claims, real property disputes, breach of contract, and te...

Emily A. Parker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law. Emily A. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Emily A. Parker since 1983. 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 Emily A. Parker is held by other lawyers.

An accomplished trial lawyer, Darren Nicholson has been trying cases in state and federal courts for more than twenty years. After beginning his career at Arnold & Porter LLP in Washington D.C., one of the country’s premier law firms, he returned to Dallas in 2008 and became a partner at the nationally-recognized trial boutique Sayles Werbner PC. Darren joined Burns Charest LLP in 2019 with one goal in mind – to help build one of the premier trial firms in the country. Darren&...

Elizabeth Y. Ryan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Elizabeth Y. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Elizabeth Y. Ryan since 2024. 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 Elizabeth Y. Ryan is held by other lawyers.

Rick Harmon devotes much of his practice to the representation of insurance carriers in all aspects of contractual and extra-contractual litigation. He represents insurers in matters involving both commercial and personal lines policies, third-party disputes involving coverage, bad faith, and Stowers issues. He has also represented numerous insurers in large commercial property insurance cases involving hurricanes Rita, Katrina, Dolly and Ike. Rick represents insurers at both the state and na...

Kristen Carr is a Senior Associate in Varghese Summersett’s Family Law Division, where she represents clients in divorce, child custody, property division, adoption, and other complex family law matters. Having handled hundreds of family law cases, Kristen has extensive experience navigating matters through negotiation, mediation, and trial. She combines a thoughtful, client-centered approach with strong courtroom advocacy, tailoring her strategy to each family’s unique circumstan...

Mandi Phillips, Senior Attorney, primarily focuses on commercial and intellectual property litigation. She has experience litigating matters in both state and federal courts at both the trial and appellate levels. Mandi has represented clients (plaintiffs and defendants) in a wide variety of matters including general business litigation, energy, oil and gas, premises liability, product liability, personal injury, securities actions, and intellectual property matters including trademark and co...

Jolisa Melton Dobbs is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law and Oil and Gas Law. Jolisa Melton practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Jolisa Melton Dobbs since 2016. 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 Jolisa Melton Dobbs is held by other lawyers.