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Marc Matthews practices in the areas of admiralty and tort litigation with a special emphasis in defending vessel owners and operators from claims arising under the Jones Act, the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, and the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, as well as from claims arising from vessel collisions and cargo damage. He has extensive experience in the arrest and seizure of vessels in the federal courts, both from the standpoint of arresting vessels and from the s...

Sharon M. Garner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Sharon M. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Sharon M. Garner 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 Sharon M. Garner is held by other la...

R. Daniel Witschey, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. R. Daniel practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized R. Daniel Witschey, Jr. since 1987. 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 R. Daniel Witschey, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Robert Vining is a partner in SBSB’s Houston office. A seasoned attorney with expertise spanning more than a dozen practice areas, he is a respected figure in his field who is admitted to the State Bar of Texas, the Louisiana State Bar Association, The Mississippi Bar and in nine U.S. District Courts across the Gulf Coast. Mr. Vining arrived to SBSB in February 2018 and has overseen a prolific law career of more than 28 years. He primarily splits his practice between litigation and tran...

W. Cleland Dade is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Energy Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. W. Cleland practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized W. Cleland Dade since 2019. 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 W. Cleland Dade is held by other lawyers.

Michael McBride is an intellectual property and patent trial lawyer who focuses primarily on high-stakes, complex patent litigation and patent prosecution matters in which his deep technical skills as an electrical engineer are a powerful asset to his clients. His vast experience in patent disputes over the last 13 years includes cases in venues across the country involving semiconductor manufacturing and transistor design, flash memory controllers, fiber optic networks, digital video compres...

Kenneth E. McKay is a commercial litigation attorney at McKay Law Offices in Bellaire, Texas. Since being recognized by Best Lawyers in 2021, he has continued to represent businesses and individuals in complex disputes involving contracts, commercial matters and other high-stakes litigation issues. His approach centers on clear communication, careful preparation and practical strategies tailored to each client’s objectives. At McKay Law Offices, Kenneth E. McKay works closely with clien...

Sarah Morton concentrates her legal practice on the representation of employers in issues related to labor and employment law, and is the managing partner of FordHarrison's Houston office. Sarah Morton defends management clients in individual and multi-plaintiff actions alleging violations of federal, state, and local discrimination, harassment, and leave and accommodation laws, and in class and collective actions arising under the FLSA and related state wage and hour laws. Sarah is an accomp...

Ruth M. Willars is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Labor Law - Management. Ruth M. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Ruth M. Willars 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 Ruth M. Willars is held by other lawyers.

Timothy T. Samson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Timothy T. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Timothy T. Samson since 2013. 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 Timothy T. Samson is held by other lawyers.