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A fourth generation attorney, Debbie Dudley Branson is a key member of The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson, one of the most respected trial firms in the Southwest. Her work focuses on high-level litigation strategy in a broad array of cases, from catastrophic personal injury claims to complex commercial litigation. Holding an advanced degree in psychology, Ms. Branson also directs focus groups, attitudinal surveys, voir dire, witness preparation, argument, and jury debriefing. Additionally, B...

Jacqueline C. Johnson devotes her practice to employment litigation and counseling, with particular experience in trade secret and wrongful competition litigation and drafting and enforcement of multi-state compliant non-competition agreements. She has handled several high-profile "bet the company" non-competition matters, one of which recently garnered national attention. Co-chair of the firm’s Unfair Competition and Trade Secrets Practice Group, Jackie regularly authors client updates...

Jeffrey Owen Anderson has a true passion for the law that was instilled in him at an early age by his father, who was also a family lawyer. Jeff had the unique perspective of following his father around the courthouse at the age of five, working in his father’s practice in high school and serving process through college. This experience developed a keen instinct in him for complex property, custody and enforcement . Jeff joined Orsinger, Nelson, Downing and Anderson, LLP in January of 2...

Monica Lira Bravo is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and serves as the owner and managing attorney of Lira Bravo Law, PLLC. She has been recognized as a Rising Star in Immigration Law by Texas Super Lawyers Magazine and was named to D Magazine’s Best Lawyers in Dallas from 2016 to 2021. In 2020, she was included in the Dallas Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 list. Her practice focuses on family-based visa petitions, citiz...

With a long-standing background in collaborative law, mediation, and litigation, Allen, Texas divorce attorney Carie Silvestri brings creativity, empathy, and strategic thinking to every matter she handles at Silvestri Family Law. She is known for listening carefully to client concerns while navigating complex family law issues with clarity and care. Carie focuses her practice exclusively on Family Law, including Collaborative Law: Family Law and Family Law Mediation, allowing her to devote h...

Jonathan Kidwell leads Kirkland’s Global Environmental Practice on energy and infrastructure matters. Previously honored as both an “MVP of the Year” and a “Rising Star” by Law360 , Jonathan is also recognized by The Legal 500 U.S. as “a key name,” “crucial in the growth of [Kirkland’s] environmental practice in Texas” and “among the most commercial environmental attorneys in the market.” Jonathan’s clients rely on ...

David Pratt is a partner in Bradley’s Dallas office whose practice focuses on complex commercial real estate, real estate finance, and banking matters nationwide. He advises clients throughout the full life cycle of real estate ownership, development, and investment, and is known for delivering practical, business-focused counsel on high-value, time-sensitive transactions.

Deandra Grant, JD, GC, MS AV-rated attorney Deandra Grant is the Managing Partner of Deandra Grant Law’s 6 offices in Texas and is an international speaker on DWI law, science and trial skills. A graduate of Trinity University in San Antonio with a degree in business (Finance) and Southern Methodist University’s School of Law, Grant went on to earn a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Toxicology from the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine and a Master&rsquo...

Seth McCloskey is a dedicated trial lawyer who has made a career out of seeking justice for victims of negligence, particularly when a large company’s conduct is the root cause of his client’s injuries. Seth is one of only a handful of lawyers in Texas with a national Board Certification in Truck Accident Law. Additionally, Mr. McCloskey is one of the even fewer number of lawyers across the nation with Board Certifications in both Truck Accident Law and Personal Injury Trial Law. ...

Jonathan S. Blum is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law and Nonprofit / Charities Law. Jonathan S. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan S. Blum since 2025. 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 Jonathan S. Blum is held by other lawyers.