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Carol Willis Butrus serves as Chair of the Estate Planning Practice Section within FBFK Law’s Taxation Group. With more than two decades of experience, her practice focuses on estate planning, wealth preservation, trust and estate administration, taxation, and charitable organizations. Carol advises individuals and families on planning strategies designed to preserve and transfer wealth efficiently across generations. Her work includes preparing estate planning documents for both large ...

David LeBas’ practice concentrates in the construction, agriculture, and banking industries. Mr. LeBas is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law. He handles commercial disputes, including trials, arbitrations and appeals, and transactions in his areas of concentration. Mr. LeBas is a recipient of the 2016 Excellence in Agricultural Law Award from the American Agricultural Law Association. He is a past president of the Amarillo Area Young Lawyers Association, a past director of the Texas You...

Lauren Black is a partner in the firm’s Litigation Practice Group with more than a decade of experience handling a diverse array of matters. While her practice is “industry agnostic,” she has represented clients in the energy, construction, manufacturing, healthcare, shipping, technology, and logistics industries. Lauren has achieved favorable results for clients facing all aspects of civil litigation, from a strategic approach to early dispute resolution to a favorable sett...

Mr. Agraz has experience helping a broad spectrum of clients with union, safety and health, and employment challenges. He represents clients in diverse industries during union organizing attempts and litigation before the NLRB. Additionally, he guides management through occupational safety and health compliance inspections and represents management exclusively in litigation before OSHA and other administrative agencies. He works with top company officials and first-line supervisory staff to b...

Mikhail Paltiyevich is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Admiralty and Maritime Law. Mikhail practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Mikhail Paltiyevich 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 Mikhail Paltiyevich is held by other lawyers.

Christopher L. Bell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. Christopher L. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher L. Bell since 2022. 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 L. Bell is held by other lawyers.

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

Mitchell McCrea is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Mitchell practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Mitchell McCrea since 2026. 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 Mitchell McCrea is held by other lawyers.

Mark Hochglaube is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Mark practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Mark Hochglaube 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 Mark Hochglaube is held by other lawyers.

Mike Stukenberg assists clients in preparing and developing their estate plans and structuring their family businesses. He also represents clients in income and estate tax audits and probate and trust matters. Mike’s clients include companies and individuals involved in ranching and farming, oil and gas exploration and development, banking, real estate, construction and retailing. EDUCATION B.A., Princeton University, 1973 J.D., Vanderbilt University, 1976 – Executive Editor, Vand...