Michele Y. Smith

Amy Karff Halevy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Amy Karff, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2003. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Amy Karff is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joseph Y. Ahmad, a founding partner in the Houston law firm of AZA, is a lawyer for executives and has been recognized nationally as one of the best lawyers in his field. He represents executives in a variety of matters, including breach of contract, trade secrets, covenants not to compete, breach of fiduciary duty and other matters. He was elected to the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates, an elite group of the country’s leading judges and civil trial lawyers. He has been se...

Philip M. Kinkaid is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Philip M., who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Philip M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Richard B. Hankins is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Richard B., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Richard B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Hilary Tyson focuses on commercial real estate and related business transactions. She joined BoyarMiller and returned to Houston after practicing in the Dallas area for more than 11 years. She has over 20 years experience in the practice of real estate law representing developers, landlords and tenants in residential, office, industrial, retail, restaurant and mixed-use spaces. She represents developers, regional and national homebuilders and equity investors in a wide range of real estate re...

Danita Glenn is a trial attorney with more than 15 years of experience representing clients in litigation matters, with a focus on construction-related disputes . As a partner at Kerrane Storz PC in Southlake, Texas, Danita works closely with clients throughout every stage of the litigation process. She is known for her practical approach to case management and her ability to advocate effectively during negotiations and at trial. Danita’s practice centers on Litigation – Construct...

David N. Calvillo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. David N., who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

M. Imad Khan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration, International Arbitration - Commercial and International Arbitration - Governmental. M. Imad, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which M. Imad is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Camille Stearns Miller is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Management, Government Relations Practice, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Camille, 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 Camille is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic a...

Kelly D. Brown is a Houston-based shareholder in the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) section at Crain Caton & James. Kelly concentrates on EHS-related civil litigation, corporate transactions, regulatory compliance counseling, and environmental remediation projects. Kelly defends corporate clients in toxic tort and personal injury lawsuits, as well as administrative enforcement proceedings. Kelly routinely navigates regulatory matters before the Environmental Protection Agency (EP...