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Kevin G. Cain is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Litigation - Insurance. Kevin G. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin G. Cain since 2021. 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 Kevin G. Cain is held by other lawyers.

Jonathan began his education at Abilene Christian University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science, highest honors, from the Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Department in 2004. There he distinguished himself as a Jack Pope Fellow, student body president, SGA Treasurer and as a leader for a variety of other student organizations. He was also honored with the University Scholar Award, Trustee Award, Young American Award, and National Eagle Scout Scholarship. In addition, he was s...

Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Kevin P. Parker is the head of the Issues and Appeals Section of The Lanier Law Firm. His pre-trial work insures that client cases will stand the test of an appeal. Mr. Parker is an accomplished lawyer, having personally handled more than 20 cases at the appeals court level. He was a key member of the firm’s Pinnacle bellwether trial team that won a $1 billion combined jury verdict and a $502 million jury...

Andrea “AJ” Johnson, a director at the Firm, has been practicing in employment law and employment/commercial litigation for more than 30 years. She represents clients all over the nation, provides day-to-day advice on critical, time-sensitive business and employment matters, has tried numerous cases to successful verdict and/or to dispositive adjudication, and has arbitrated and enforced mandatory arbitration programs in several states. AJ has a straight-forward approach. She seek...

A courtroom veteran, Peri has taken more than 65 civil and criminal cases to trial. She practices primarily in insurance, with experience in first-party claims, insurance bad faith and extra-contractual litigation. She often provides insurers with complex claims-handling advice, first- and third-party coverage opinions and guidance concerning Texas insurance statutes. Peri has also litigated in a variety of areas of civil litigation. That breadth of experience has benefited clients ranging fr...

Yuichi Watanabe advises businesses on intellectual property matters with a focus on Patent Law . Based in Houston, Texas, and practicing with Osha Bergman Watanabe & Burton LLP , he works with domestic and international clients to develop practical strategies for protecting and managing intellectual property assets in a global marketplace. Yuichi’s practice includes many aspects of U.S. patent law, including patent application drafting and prosecution, due diligence, licensing, opin...

Andy R. Nash is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Andy R. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Andy R. Nash 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 Andy R. Nash is held by other lawyers.

For almost two decades, Ryan has defended clients throughout Texas, in state, federal, and administrative actions, with a focus on litigated disputes involving transportation, personal injury, commercial, employment and business claims. He began his legal career in 1997 while in law school as a judicial clerk for the Honorable T. Edward Page with the Superior Court of Lake County, Indiana. During his final two years of law school, Ryan clerked for one of the preeminent employment law firms in...

With nearly 30 years of experience, Terry D. Kernell assists clients in complex commercial litigation, although he often lends his experience and expertise in probate litigation and personal injury matters. Mr. Kernell has handled cases in federal and state courts as well as domestic and international arbitrations. His experience includes business contracts and torts, trade secrets, antitrust, and qui tam claims under the federal False Claims Act. He has served as lead counsel for individuals...

Sammy Ford IV has tried over 20 cases before judges, juries, and arbitrators in his career. He represents companies and individuals around the country in all manner of civil matters, including complex commercial litigation, business torts, securities class actions, and catastrophic personal injury cases. He is board certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Sammy’s favorite place is in the courtroom trying cases. In 2022, he successfully tried a ...