Melissa S. Hayward

Christopher Colley is a shareholder in the Dallas offices of Baron & Budd. He began helping asbestos victims and their families in 2001, primarily along the Texas coast. He participated in hundreds of asbestos cases representing various trades of construction along with chemical and oil refinery workers, including pipefitters, boilermakers, carpenters, electricians and certainly those involved with insulation materials. Starting in 2006 Mr. Colley began to work almost exclusively in the s...

Stephanie Urano joined WLBO when the firm launched in 2023. She represents clients in various aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including, acquisitions and dispositions, development, leases, brokerage agreements, and transactional financing. Prior to joining the firm, Stephanie served as in-house counsel to an insurance company and as an associate in a large Dallas law firm. Stephanie was listed in The Best Lawyers in America ® for her work in Real Estate law for 2024.

Rachael Smiley brings more than 15 years of legal experience to FBFK Law and currently serves as Chair of the firm’s Restructuring practice. She advises clients throughout the Chapter 11 reorganization process, including asset sales, plan confirmation, and post-confirmation plan administration. Rachael also has experience litigating bankruptcy-related disputes, including contested matters, adversary proceedings, valuation disputes, claim objections, and avoidance actions. Before joining...

Sheryl Anne Self is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Sheryl Anne practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Sheryl Anne Self 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 Sheryl Anne Self is held by other lawyers.

Jessica Dunne is a partner at Farrow-Gillespie Heath Witter. Jessica’s practice consists of probate, guardianship, and trust litigation, with a special interest in adoptions. In addition to representing individuals in various probate matters, Jessica has been appointed attorney ad litem in numerous heirship and guardianship proceedings in Dallas, Collin, and Kaufman Counties. Jessica is a problem-solver who aims to achieve her clients’ goals in the most expeditious and cost-effect...

Trevor M. Brown is a partner in SBSB’s Dallas office. A battle-tested litigator, he concentrates his practice on the defense of contractors and design professionals from defect and personal injury claims. A member of SBSB's bench since March 2024, he has a vast wealth of experience defending against construction defect suits throughout Texas. In addition to this practice, he litigates personal injury cases, commercial litigation matters and business disputes ranging from small claims to...

Jake LaCombe is a leading patent and intellectual property partner at Munck Wilson Mandala, recognized for his expertise in developing and managing patent portfolios for a diverse range of clients, from innovative startups to Fortune 500 companies. With a focus on cutting-edge technologies such as 5G and artificial intelligence, Jake guides clients through the complexities of intellectual property in both domestic and global markets. In addition to his portfolio management work, Jake plays a ...

Michael Lang focuses on complex commercial, bankruptcy and probate disputes on behalf of trustees and the beneficiaries of wills and estates or trust representatives. Michael handles cases in a wide range of issues involving: · Breach of fiduciary duty · Breach of contract · Fraud · Fraudulent transfer and preferential transfer claims · Tortious interference · Partnership-Related Disputes · Derivative and shareholder disputes · Theft of ...

Tracey L. Williams is a Partner in the Dallas office of Peckar & Abramson PC, where she focuses her practice on Construction Law and Litigation – Construction . She has practiced civil litigation since 2001 and has concentrated primarily on construction-related matters since 2009, representing clients throughout Texas and Oklahoma. Tracey represents contractors, developers, owners, and subcontractors in all phases of the construction process, as well as in post-completion disputes. ...

In the last five years, Clayton Bailey has saved his clients approximately $500 million in potential exposure. His practice focuses on the litigation and trial of complex tort and commercial litigation matters. His experience includes handling contract disputes, business torts, RICO, ERISA, employment law, trade secrets, deceptive trade practices, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, antitrust, Packers and Stockyards Act, and wrongful death. Mr. Bailey’s litigation experience also includes ...