Paul F. "Chip" Ferguson, Jr.

Rob Carty has been litigating cases for more than 30 years. During that time, he has handled a wide range of disputes and developed extensive courtroom experience. He began his legal career in the United States Air Force, serving four years as a judge advocate. After his military service, Rob spent years working within the corporate legal environment, gaining firsthand insight into how large companies and insurance carriers evaluate and defend claims. That background informs his approach toda...

Tamara D. Bruno is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. Tamara D. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Tamara D. Bruno 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 Tamara D. Bruno is held by other lawyers.

Kevin Vela is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Gaming Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Kevin practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin Vela 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 Kevin Vela is held by other lawyers.

Sean C. Urich is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Sean C. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Sean C. Urich 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 Sean C. Urich is held by other lawyers.

Christine Mansour has spent the better part of her career advocating for justice and working to protect the rights of the less fortunate. In 2017 she joined Baron & Budd’s Pharmaceutical Litigation Group to bring her appellate advocacy and briefing experience to Baron & Budd’s work on behalf of clients who have been harmed by the rampant opioid epidemic that has wreaked havoc on so many communities in the United States. She is now a shareholder in our Opioid Litigation Gro...

David has concurrently held both Law and CPA licenses for over 30 years. David’s law practice focuses on estate planning, probating wills, trust creation/administration, probate avoidance, federal transfer tax planning and related topics. He assists high net worth clients with sophisticated tax planning through the formation of trusts, private foundations, gifting strategies, and other generational wealth transfer techniques. David also assists clients with incapacity planning, special ...

Gregg Laswell has been a trial lawyer for nearly four decades. He began with a large national firm, where he practiced for 13 years, moved to a large international firm, where he practiced for 7 years, and then joined some of his former partners in 2004 at Hicks Thomas, where he has practiced for the last 18 years. His practice has focused almost exclusively on business and commercial litigation and while he has significant experience in various industries and practice areas, a primary emphas...

Barry L. Hardin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Barry L. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Barry L. Hardin since 2016. 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 Barry L. Hardin is held by other lawyers.

Kendyl T. Hanks is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. Kendyl T. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Kendyl T. Hanks since 2020. 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 Kendyl T. Hanks is held by other lawyers.

Paul is a founding member of Simon | Paschal PLLC, an employment and business law boutique in Frisco, Texas. Paul has a wide array of experience in employment matters, including Title VII, state discrimination laws, the ADA, the ADEA, the FLSA, the FMLA, employment contracts, non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, and numerous other employment laws and regulations. Paul also has a broad businesses-based practice including, business entity formation and dissolution, operating agreeme...