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Rob Friedman is board certified in labor and employment law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He advises and represents employers in virtually every aspect of the employee-employer relationship. His practice includes representing employers in litigation and administrative matters brought by employees and government agencies, as well as advising employers on employment-related issues, policies and procedures. Rob regularly advises employers on employment arbitration issues and has su...

Bruce Hallett’s practice is focused on corporate finance. He regularly represents publicly-held entities and private growth companies, with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, financings, corporate governance and federal securities regulation compliance. Having previously practiced corporate and securities law with large firms in Chicago and Dallas, Bruce co-founded Hallett & Perrin in January 1992 with the objective of combining large law firm corporate finance experience and ...

Mark E. Bishop is board certified in commercial real estate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. His experience includes the negotiation, due diligence review, documentation, and closing of sophisticated real estate transactions, including the acquisition and disposition of office buildings, hotels, commercial tracts, ranch land, and multi-family properties. Mr. Bishop has also represented a national retailer in multi-state land acquisitions and development work; negotiated and clo...

Eric W. Kimball is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Eric W. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Eric W. Kimball 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 Eric W. Kimball is held by other lawyers.

Tonya Meier's practice is focused on resolving commercial disputes and challenges for real estate developers, landowners and a variety of other businesses, particularly in the areas of environmental law, land use, contract and employment disputes, fraud and DTPA violations. She spends the majority of her time advising clients and handling challenging litigation before state and federal courts, government agencies and municipalities throughout Texas. Toni is well-equipped to advise clients and...

Charles Aster is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Charles practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Charles Aster 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 Charles Aster is held by other lawyers.

Richard "Rocky" L. Schwartz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Patent and Trademark Law. Richard "Rocky" L. practices law in Fort Worth, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Richard "Rocky" L. Schwartz since 2019. 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 Richard "Rocky" L. Schwartz is held by other lawyers.

Kris is board certified in the area of Family Law and Child Welfare by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Kris earned her law degree at St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio after completing her Bachelor of Business Administration at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. She continued her education by earning a Master of Business Administration at St. Mary's University School of Business. Kris has four children and lives in Dallas with her husband. Kris is a credentialed...

Kathryn J. Murphy is a Board Certified family law partner at Goranson Bain Ausley in Plano and one of the most highly credentialed family law attorneys in Texas. She has been named the Best Lawyers in America© Family Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Dallas three times — in 2015, 2017, and 2019 — a distinction awarded to only one lawyer per practice area in each community. Kathryn has also been recognized continuously in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of...

Regina Vasquez is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Regina practices law in Fort Worth, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Regina Vasquez 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 Regina Vasquez is held by other lawyers.