Michael S. Byrd

Sally Helppie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Sally, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sally is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Priya Gupta Arshanapalli is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Venture Capital Law. Priya Gupta, 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 Priya Gupta is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jo Allison Stasney is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. Jo Allison, who practices law in Plano, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jo Allison is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Barry L. Hardin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Barry 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 Barry L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ashley E. Johnson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. Ashley E., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ashley E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Eric M. Pfeifle is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Eric M., 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 Eric M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeremy Fielding is a litigation partner in Kirkland’s Dallas office. He is an experienced trial lawyer, having tried dozens of complex commercial cases in state and federal courts, arbitrations, and other evidentiary proceedings across the country. Known for his energy, creativity, relentlessness and extraordinary ability to connect with and persuade a jury, Jeremy has been recognized as one of the top trial lawyers in America and Texas by Chambers & Partners, Super Lawyers, Benchma...

Jennifer A. Youpa litigates on behalf of management, often in the retail and construction industries, in connection with all types of employment disputes, including discrimination and harassment claims based upon: Title VII The Age Discrimination in Employment Act The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act The Americans with Disabilities Act The Family and Medical Leave Act The Texas Labor Code Numerous state statutes She frequently appears in federal and state courts and has significant experi...

David C. Greenstone is an experienced trial lawyer and a founding member of Simon Greenstone Panatier, PC. Mr. Greenstone has been the Managing Shareholder of the firm since its inception in 2006. Mr. Greenstone has spent more than two decades fighting in court on behalf of those who have been harmed by the negligence and recklessness of others. Passionate about representing clients through trial work, David tried his first case within six months of getting his law license. He was trying case...

Paul F. Schuster is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law and Litigation - Health Care. Paul F., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.