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Christopher Tramonte is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Christopher practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher Tramonte 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 Christopher Tramonte is held by other lawyers.

Gina E. Betts is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Gina E. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Gina E. Betts 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 Gina E. Betts is held by other lawyers.

Seth R. Belzley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Energy Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Seth R. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Seth R. Belzley since 2018. 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 Seth R. Belzley is held by othe...

Ray Thomas Khirallah is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Ray Thomas practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Ray Thomas Khirallah since 2007. 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 Ray Thomas Khirallah is held by other lawyers.

Kelly M. Haas is a partner in the Houston office. Her practice is focused on the areas of admiralty and maritime law and energy-related litigation matters in both state and federal courts. Her practice consists of defending vessel owners and operators, as well as offshore companies, from claims arising from collisions, property damage, personal injury, maritime pollution, environmental issues, cargo matters and contract disputes, and it regularly includes matters involving the Jones Act, the ...

Beth's practice is concentrated on insurance coverage and appellate matters. Beth has represented primary and excess insurers, agents, and reinsurers in a variety of coverage-related litigation, including declaratory judgment actions, primary/excess disputes, bad faith cases and appeals. In addition, she regularly advises insurers on coverage issues under general and professional liability policies, commercial auto and trucking policies, commercial property policies and homeowners' policies. ...

Michael Riordan is a senior attorney in the firm’s Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights Practice Group. His practice is primarily focused on the restructuring of companies in and out of bankruptcy, debtors' and creditors' rights, debtor-in-possession financers, and the acquisition and sale of distressed assets. Michael regularly counsels clients on out-of-court workouts and turnarounds, as well as strategies clients can employ to minimize the risk of doing business with distressed c...

Joshua Mermis’ focus is on litigation relating to construction, energy, product liability and business law. He has extensive experience conducting both jury and bench trials, as well as arbitrations. His litigation experience is broad, ranging from homeowner claims to multimillion dollar commercial projects throughout Texas. Joshua represents domestic and international companies including developers, general contractors, subcontractors, product and equipment manufacturers, as well as in...

Larry Warren is an experienced trial attorney. His practice is focused on matters of transportation, tractor/trailer accidents, construction law, and commercial litigation. He has tried over 50 trucking accident cases to date, including cases involving catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and brain injury. He is Board Certified in Personal Injury Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is also a Fellow, in the American College of Trial Lawyers. Larry currently serves as the Firm Pr...

C.L. Mike Schmidt has been practicing law for 50 years. For 25 years he was recognized as one of Dallas’ top defense attorneys and is known today as the founder of The Schmidt Firm, PLLC – one of Dallas’ top personal injury plaintiff’s firms. Schmidt is Board Certified in Civil and Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He was admitted to the New Mexico b...