Richard S. Fischer

Will’s practice focuses on commercial lending and financial transactions. He represents private equity funds, hedge funds and mezzanine funds, as well as corporate borrowers and investors, in connection with a wide variety of complex transactions, with a primary emphasis on: acquisition financings, first and second lien syndicated lending transactions with intercreditor relationships, structured financings with equity participations, complex restructurings, and financings and investment...

Ashley Winters is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Ashley practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Ashley Winters 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 Ashley Winters is held by other lawyers.

David Castro Jr. is a corporate partner in the Houston office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. David’s practice focuses on mergers & acquisitions and the formation of joint ventures involving energy assets across the value chain, including traditional and renewable energy sources. David has represented clients in connection with the purchase and sale of a broad range of assets, including upstream and midstream oil and gas assets and companies, processing and fractionation facilities and...

Michael Lang focuses on complex commercial, bankruptcy and probate disputes on behalf of trustees and the beneficiaries of wills and estates or trust representatives. Michael handles cases in a wide range of issues involving: · Breach of fiduciary duty · Breach of contract · Fraud · Fraudulent transfer and preferential transfer claims · Tortious interference · Partnership-Related Disputes · Derivative and shareholder disputes · Theft of ...

Cary Farris is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Cary practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Cary Farris since 2024. 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 Cary Farris is held by other lawyers.

Demetrius McDaniel, the Chair of the firm's Texas Government Law & Policy Practice, counsels and provides advocacy for Fortune 500 and other large private and public sector clients on federal, state and local legal and public policy matters. His broad knowledge of federal and state government allows him to collaboratively develop strategies to solve complex problems that have a government origin or nexus. Demetrius consults with clients on their strategic objectives and provides advice on...

Mingda Zhao is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Mingda practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Mingda Zhao since 2023. 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 Mingda Zhao is held by other lawyers.

Ashley N. Moore is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. Ashley N. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Ashley N. Moore 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 Ashley N. Moore is held by other lawyers.

John B. Brown is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. John B. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized John B. Brown 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 John B. Brown is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Rivas is a bilingual immigrant and proudly naturalized American citizen. He has represented a wide range of corporate and individual clients, including automakers, airplane, off-road recreational vehicle, and heavy construction equipment manufacturers, trucking companies, transportation workers, insurance companies, innkeepers, and retailers. His work has resulted in everything from voluntary dismissals to summary judgments to defense jury verdicts. He has also managed teams of lawyers an...