Melinda R. Phelan

I help businesses solve problems involving intellectual property (IP) law, business strategy, and technology law with an emphasis on intellectual property rights, patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, anti-counterfeiting, IP portfolio strategy, and commercial litigation. Intellectual Property Litigation & Business Litigation I have handled more than 500 intellectual property disputes, including over 40 patent infringement cases and hundreds of IP enforcement actions. I also have...

Richard "Rocky" L. Schwartz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Patent and Trademark Law. Richard "Rocky" L. practices law in Fort Worth, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Richard "Rocky" L. Schwartz 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 Richard "Rocky" L. Schwartz is held by other lawyers.

Eric M. Pfeifle is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Eric M. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Eric M. Pfeifle 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 Eric M. Pfeifle is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Harrison is licensed and practices in both Texas and Tennessee. He is Board certified as a labor and employment law specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. His practice is devoted exclusively to the representation of employers in matters of personnel policies and practices, labor and employment litigation, wage-hour compliance and other workplace issues. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Baylor University, Mr. Harrison attended the University of Virginia School of Law and focuse...

Stephanie K. Osteen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Stephanie K. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Stephanie K. Osteen 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 Stephanie K. Osteen is held by other lawyers.

Mark W. Moran is a partner in the complex litigation/dispute resolution group and he chairs the firm’s large loss property subrogation practice. Mark has over 30 years of litigation experience. His unique subrogation practice is exclusively focused on contingency-fee-based, large property loss recovery. Mark and his team have successfully litigated and tried to verdict dozens of property damage and construction defect cases throughout the country, several of which required jury trials a...

John Palmer is a trial attorney and mediator. His primary areas of practice are family law, federal law, patent litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and general civil litigation. He is a published author and speaker on various topics including federal court litigation, mediation, family law, ethics and civility. Prior to joining Naman Howell, John served as a briefing attorney for the U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, Waco Division. He has since been involved in a variety...

Ashley E. Johnson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. Ashley E. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Ashley E. Johnson 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 Ashley E. Johnson is held by other lawyers.

Jeff is a highly experienced litigator, mediator, and collaborative law attorney. With such a versatile skill set, he is exceptionally equipped to advise clients on the best approach to resolve their family law matter, and achieve an outcome that is ultimately successful. Jeff manages the full range of family law issues, with special expertise in high net worth business and complex property cases. Time as a civil business litigator early in Jeff’s career honed his technical skills and b...

Hugh G. Connor II is a partner in the Litigation Section of Kelly Hart , where he represents individuals, corporations, and institutional clients in high-stakes disputes. A seasoned trial lawyer, Hugh has a proven track record of securing multi-million-dollar jury verdicts in state and federal courts. His commercial practice spans complex contract disputes, intellectual property litigation, insurance claims, and oil and gas conflicts. Beyond corporate law, Hugh brings sharp advocacy to specia...