Michael F. Reeder

Paul H. Cannon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Paul H. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Paul H. Cannon since 2027. 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 Paul H. Cannon is held by other lawyers.

Brian Kilpatrick is a Shareholder of Wilson Cribbs + Goren who assists clients with real estate, business, and bankruptcy litigation. He is currently the head of the firm’s litigation practice, as a seasoned litigator who handles a myriad of high-stakes real estate and business disputes. Brian’s background in real estate goes back much farther than his time with the firm. Both his father and brother are in the real estate business, and he worked as a commercial real estate broker ...

Lisa M. Kaufmann is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Admiralty and Maritime Law, Railroad Law and Transportation Law. Lisa M. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Lisa M. Kaufmann 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 Lisa M. Kaufmann is held by other lawyers.

PHILIP H. HILDER was formerly the attorney-in-charge of the Houston Field Office of the United States Department of Justice, Organized Crime Strike Force. Prior to his appointment as a special attorney with the Justice Department, Mr. Hilder was an assistant United States attorney in the Southern District of Texas with the Presidential Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force. Since leaving government service, Mr. Hilder has practiced in the area of white collar criminal defense, internal ...

Alison Bloom is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Alison practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Alison Bloom 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 Alison Bloom is held by other lawyers.

Rick earned a BBA and a MBA from the University of Texas at Austin in accounting and finance. His JD is from the University of Houston. Rick is a recognized leader in real estate law in the State of Texas, and is board certified in Commercial and Residential Real Estate Law. He has a depth and breadth of experience in a variety of complex real estate matters. Rick has represented a wide range of businesses and individuals in purchases and sales, contracts, business conflicts, commercial trans...

Biography His broad-based legal experience includes presiding as a municipal court judge of the City of Houston, a state district judge of both a Civil and Family District Courts, and served as assistant attorney general for the State of Texas and briefing clerk for the Honorable Judge Ingraham, Federal District Judge for the Southern District of Texas. He has extensive experience in civil trials and appeals involving complex litigation and family law cases. His mediation experience includes ...

I am Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Since 1998, I have exclusively handled employment law cases. I specialize in representing executive-level employees in negotiating Executive Agreements, Severance Agreements, and Employment Contracts. The business day ranges from advising clients through challenging circumstances to advocating for clients in federal or state court or in arbitration. As a counselor and attorney, I enjoy developing stro...

James W. Walker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. James W. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized James W. Walker 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 James W. Walker is held by other lawyers.

Bob Collie serves as bond, disclosure, and underwriters’ counsel in tax-exempt bond transactions for clients including cities, counties, school districts, and special authorities throughout Texas. He has also worked on education, transportation, utility, aviation, port, convention center, and sports facility financings. Bob draws on his experience as City Attorney of Houston to represent local governments as special counsel in joint public/private development, election, redistricting, a...