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A commercial trial attorney with a focus on energy, corporate fiduciary and securities, and construction litigation, Jason Williams has significant first-chair trial and arbitration experience and has argued as lead counsel before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Working as a mechanical engineer prior to attending The University of Houston Law Center, he gained unique insights that have help to make him invaluable to his clients facing technology-related disputes. His construc...

Allen H. Rustay is a partner at Hicks Thomas LLP and has over 20 years of experience in litigation in Texas State and Federal courts. He has extensive experience in commercial litigation including matters involving commercial disputes, energy, oil and gas, and maritime disputes on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants. He has also litigated theft of trade secrets, breaches of fiduciary duty, and business torts. Formerly affiliated with a large international law firm, Mr. Rustay has been with Hi...

A sixth-generation Texan and the first lawyer in his family, James Amaro founded Amaro Law Firm in 2005 with a clear purpose: to stand up for those who've been wronged when it matters most. Shortly after founding the firm, James was called to represent individuals and families devastated by the BP refinery explosion in Texas City, Texas. It was a defining moment—one that reinforced his belief that justice isn't about easy wins. Since then, James has successfully represented thousands of...

Christopher has experience centered around probate, trust and fiduciary litigation matters. He is sensitive to the intricacies involved in probate matters and the impact they have on clients. A strong competitive spirit drives Christopher to advocate for his clients and to see the best results possible, both inside and outside the courtroom. He has significant trial and courtroom experience and has participated in all phases of pre-trial and trial proceedings. In addition, Christopher is also...

Tesha Peeples is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Tesha, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tesha is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Erin Huber is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. Erin practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Erin Huber 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 Erin Huber is held by other lawyers.

Barron F. Wallace is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Finance Law, Energy Law and Public Finance Law. Barron F. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Barron F. Wallace since 2006. 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 Barron F. Wallace is held by other lawyers.

I am Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Since 1998, I have exclusively handled employment law cases. I specialize in representing executive-level employees in negotiating Executive Agreements, Severance Agreements, and Employment Contracts. The business day ranges from advising clients through challenging circumstances to advocating for clients in federal or state court or in arbitration. As a counselor and attorney, I enjoy developing stro...

Francis R. Bradley III has a wide-ranging transactional practice that counsels clients primarily engaged in banking and finance (oil and gas, merger and acquisition, construction, international, structured and project), energy, oil and gas, natural resources, and corporate transactions. Frank was recognized by Chambers USA 2007-2018 for being "practical and commercially reasonable" and "is always careful to maintain the highest level of accuracy." Frank advises both commercial lenders and cor...

Wilburn Orea McDonald is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Wilburn Orea practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Wilburn Orea McDonald since 2015. 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 Wilburn Orea McDonald is held by other lawyers.