Michael E. Santa Maria

Raymond Turner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Raymond, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Raymond is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Anthony Joseph Campiti is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Individuals, Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Anthony Joseph, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anthony Joseph is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kevin L. Sewell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Kevin L., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kevin L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael Reer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law and Oil and Gas Law. Michael, who practices law in Plano, Texas, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lolly Chauppette is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Lolly, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lolly is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Peter S. Wahby partners with his clients to develop and implement creative strategies across a broad range of disputes, including complex business litigation, financial services litigation and medical device litigation in venues across the country. While some disputes are best resolved with a quick, negotiated agreement, others may require a full adjudication on the merits, or further relief through the appellate courts. Whatever the need, Peter works to develop a value-based approach to ensu...

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...

Mary L. O’Connor’s practice focuses on representing public companies and their officers and directors in commercial litigation and arbitration, securities litigation, internal investigations, and regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings. Ms. O’Connor is a member of the Commercial Panel of the American Arbitration Association and is a FINRA arbitrator.

Honors graduate of University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas. Clerk to Judge Walter Ely, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Taught International Tax to SMU Law School international students in Masters Degree Program Former Chair and Council Member of State Bar of Texas International Law Section Currently Head of International Fiscal Association's Dallas Region Frequent author and lecturer, numerous accolades and honors as international tax and transactions practitioner.

Dan G. Baucum advises clients on complex federal tax matters involving mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, private equity transactions, and high-net-worth estate planning. He is known for helping businesses and investors navigate sophisticated tax strategies tied to LLCs, partnerships, S corporations, and closely held companies, while also representing clients in IRS controversies and federal tax disputes. Before joining private practice, Dan served as Special Assistant to the IRS Assistan...