Mark B. Knowles

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 ...

Laura Benitez Geisler is an experienced trial lawyer with a focus on catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and civil rights litigation. Her courtroom experience has led to multi-million-dollar jury verdicts and substantial settlements on behalf of her clients, including a $21.375 million-dollar federal jury verdict in 2024 obtained on behalf of a terminated law enforcement officer who was the subject of a retaliatory conspiracy by elected public officials in violation of the officer's First Am...

Steven V. Walkowiak is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Sports Law. Steven V. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Steven V. Walkowiak since 2021. 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 Steven V. Walkowiak is held by other lawyers.

J.P. Neyland is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. J.P. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized J.P. Neyland 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 J.P. Neyland is held by other lawyers.

Michael McKinley focuses his practice on project development and real estate, with an emphasis on data centers. Michael has experience representing landlords and tenants in a variety of short and long term build to suit leases, co-location leases, master services agreements and service level agreements, focusing on hyperscale tenants. Michael also has expertise representing buyers and sellers in connection with the site selection, acquisition and development of data center facilities, and sec...

Derek W. Anderson has represented numerous individual and corporate clients over a broad spectrum of matters in civil litigation. He has developed concentration areas in breach of contract actions, uniform commercial code cases, insurance coverage disputes (including duty to defend and bad faith actions), misappropriations of trade secret actions, and numerous business tort actions. In addition, Mr. Anderson has defended legal malpractice claims against attorneys from other law firms and repr...

Kirk T. Florence is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Kirk T. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Kirk T. Florence since 2023. 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 Kirk T. Florence is held by other lawyers.

Megan F. Clontz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Megan F. practices law in Plano, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Megan F. Clontz since 2027. 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 Megan F. Clontz is held by other ...

Danita Glenn is a trial attorney with more than 15 years of experience representing clients in litigation matters, with a focus on construction-related disputes . As a partner at Kerrane Storz PC in Southlake, Texas, Danita works closely with clients throughout every stage of the litigation process. She is known for her practical approach to case management and her ability to advocate effectively during negotiations and at trial. Danita’s practice centers on Litigation – Construct...

Wayne B. Whitham has over 30 years of experience in counseling public and closely-held companies and individuals in general corporate, securities, and partnership matters, mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, leveraged acquisitions and recapitalizations, venture capital transactions, securities offerings, financings and joint ventures and similar matters. Mr. Whitham has worked on behalf of clients from a broad range of industries, including manufacturing companies, real estate firms, technol...