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Pat Sargent focuses on structured finance, corporate securities and business transactions, including extensive experience in securitization of diverse asset types, collateralized mortgage obligations, pass-through certificates, bond financings and various project and international finance transactions. He has represented a national credit rating agency in commercial mortgage and asset-backed securitizations and also represents issuers, underwriters, investors and servicers in public and priva...

Barry Brooks concentrates his practice on construction law, employment law, and general commercial litigation matters. He represents a broad range of commercial and construction clients in both heavy civil and vertical construction. His clients include general contractors, specialized subcontractors, and owners, based both in the U.S. and international corporations. Barry maintains a strong reputation for vigorously protecting and advancing his clients’ sensitive business interests. As ...

Courtney S. York is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Courtney S. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Courtney S. York since 2025. 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 Courtney S. York is held by other lawyers.

Barry L. Hardin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Barry L. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Barry L. Hardin 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 Barry L. Hardin is held by other lawyers.

Michael A. Logan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Michael A. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Michael A. Logan 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 Michael A. Logan is held ...

Christine Demana is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Christine practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Christine Demana 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 Christine Demana is held by other lawyers.

Todd W. Spake is the chair of Kelly Hart's Oil & Gas/Energy Practice Group and represents oil and gas operators and interest owners across the state in his broad-based energy practice. Mr. Spake's primary focus is on transactional matters, including the purchase and sale of oil and gas producing properties, farm-outs, joint development agreements, natural gas processing and sale agreements, seismic agreements, complex rural and urban oil and gas leases and surface use agreements, pipeline...

Daniel Peel is Senior Counsel at Lovein Ribman, P.C. His practice of more than thirty years encompasses business litigation, construction law, transactions, employment law, personal injury, insurance coverage, family law and appeals. He has recovered millions of dollars for his clients, including a $10.3 million judgment in a complex investment case. Mr. Peel was born in Memphis, Tennessee. He received his B.A., summa cum laude, from the University of Memphis. Mr. Peel graduated from Vanderbi...

Krista P. Hanvey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Krista P. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Krista P. Hanvey 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 Krista P. Hanvey is held by other lawyers.

Felicity has more than 28 years of experience representing employers in all facets of employment law, including litigation, arbitrations, injunctive relief, administrative proceedings, counseling and trainings throughout the United States and in a few foreign jurisdictions.She has been certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1998 as a specialist in the field of Labor and Employment Law, and chaired a multitude of lawsuits on behalf of employers in state and federal courts (...