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

Olivia Adendorff is a litigation partner in the Dallas and Washington, D.C., offices of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. She has broad experience in consumer protection, false advertising and antitrust matters, with particular experience in FTC investigations, private antitrust litigation and class actions. She defends corporations in a wide variety of industries, including Fortune 500 pharmaceutical and technology companies. Olivia has acted as trial and appellate counsel in both individual and cla...

John Brusniak, Jr. has been a nationally recognized property tax attorney for 40 years. Before starting his own firm, John was a partner in two of Texas’ largest law firms. As a result of his ground-breaking appellate and other successes, Texas property tax law bears his personal mark. He is a frequently sought speaker and publisher of property tax articles, as well as his own reference book, Brusniak’s Texas Property Tax Digest. John is also the author of Texas Property Tax Code ...

A Strong Advocate When The Stakes Are High Hayley Collins Blair on Your Family and Your Future: I represent successful professionals and their spouses, including C-suite executives and business owners, with a range of high-level issues, including complex asset characterization and valuation and custody cases. Many of my clients are conscientious parents who put their children first and want to minimize the impact of divorce on their children. My goal is to guide people through a difficult tim...

Wes Black’s practice combines the determination of a high-stakes trial lawyer with the exacting focus of a veteran appellate attorney. Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Wes represents clients involved in catastrophic injury cases and high-stakes business disputes. He has briefed and argued cases before both state and federal appellate courts, including numerous Texas Courts of Appeals, the Texas Supreme Court, and the Fifth Circuit Court ...

Proven hustle. Unrivaled grit. Bold execution. Daniel has spent years on the front lines of high-stakes litigation in both federal and state courts throughout the country, coast to coast, and international arbitrations around the world. He is equally comfortable in a courtroom talking to a jury as he is in a boardroom talking to executives or on a gravel road talking to witnesses. Daniel uses a combination of experience, intellect, grit, and compassion to achieve his client’s goals. And...

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

Kathleen Mataya is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Kathleen, 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 Kathleen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

As a court-appointed receiver and counsel to receivers and trustees, Michael Napoli works to maximize the value of insolvent entities in order to make a fair and equitable distribution to creditors. His experience covers a variety of industries with an emphasis on life settlements. Outside of the insolvency arena, Michael protects individuals and companies facing lawsuits. He works closely with his clients to create practical, business solutions to litigation problems. Representing both plain...

Dean W. Harvey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Information Technology Law and Privacy and Data Security Law. Dean W., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2005. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dean W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.