Ryan W. Sears

A seasoned trial attorney with big firm experience, Sean McCaffity primarily represents plaintiffs in complex commercial litigation as well as matters involving business fraud, audit malpractice, fiduciary litigation, director and officer liability, fraudulent transfer and whistleblower litigation. Mr. McCaffity has previously represented Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustees, liquidating trustees post-confirmation and receivers attempting to collect and liquidate assets for the benefit of creditors....

J. Andrew Rogers concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial leasing and all aspects of commercial real estate development, including the representation of owners and developers in the acquisition, financing, and disposition of office buildings, mixed-use developments, hotels, condominiums, warehouses, and apartments. Mr. Rogers' clients include a national retailer with over 1,000 stores (primarily in power centers in the United States and some foreign countries), Fortune 500 compani...

John B. Brown is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. John B., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

James B. Harris is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. James B., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 1989. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Both public and private company clients rely on Lane Folsom’s ability to provide practical, business-minded advice on a broad range of corporate matters, including capital markets, business combination transactions, and matters of corporate governance. Lane is a partner in Alston & Bird’s Financial Services & Products Group and a member of the REITs & Real Estate Funds Team. Lane advises public and private companies on a wide variety of corporate matters, including fin...

Linda Moore’s goal is simply to be more prepared than those she goes up against. Knowing a case inside and out is something she takes very seriously. Over the years it’s paid off. Ask those Ms. Moore represents – and even some she doesn’t – and they will tell you how good she is at her job. A former client summed it up best: “I’d hate to go to battle against her. I’m glad she’s on my team.” Ms. Moore brings a unique set of skills to ...

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 ...

Charles Siegel leads the appellate and qui tam whistleblower practices at Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel. A veteran litigator, he has argued appeals in nine of the federal circuits, seven state supreme courts, and in numerous intermediate appellate courts around the country. In addition, he has appeared in state or federal trial courts in more than 30 states and in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. An authority on asbestos exposure and qui tam whistleblower litigation and appellate issues...

Rob Sayles represents both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide variety of litigation matters, including business and commercial disputes, product and premises liability matters, employment and construction disputes, and personal injury and wrongful death claims. Rob is licensed to practice in all Texas state courts and the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas. A native Texan, Rob earned his undergraduate degree in finance at the University of Texas at...

Ben is a highly experienced and respected mediator and arbitrator dedicated to guiding parties through complex legal challenges toward efficient and equitable resolutions. With over six years of experience serving as a neutral, Ben has successfully facilitated settlement discussions in a wide array of lawsuits, including intricate business disputes, civil claims by government agencies, and cases involving severe personal injuries. Before dedicating his practice to dispute resolution, Ben buil...