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Celeste R. Yeager is board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in labor and employment and represents employers across the country in employment disputes before local, state and federal administrative agencies and courts. With over 18 years of experience, Celeste maintains a vibrant labor and employment practice litigating and consulting on behalf of management regarding a variety of employment topics, including: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act The Americans with Disabiliti...

Joe Coleman, a founding director of the Firm, chairs the Insolvency, Bankruptcy & Creditor Rights Section, which focuses on corporate and business reorganization and debt restructuring work throughout the nation. He has substantial experience representing unsecured creditors’ committees, lenders, debtors, equity holders, suppliers, trade associations, financial institutions, real estate companies, trustees and examiners in a wide array of pre-bankruptcy workouts and restructurings, ...

Jonathan Kidwell leads Kirkland’s Global Environmental Practice on energy and infrastructure matters. Previously honored as both an “MVP of the Year” and a “Rising Star” by Law360 , Jonathan is also recognized by The Legal 500 U.S. as “a key name,” “crucial in the growth of [Kirkland’s] environmental practice in Texas” and “among the most commercial environmental attorneys in the market.” Jonathan’s clients rely on ...

Cary Slobin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Cary practices law in Plano, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Cary Slobin 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 Cary Slobin is held by other lawyers.

With a practice devoted to all facets of commercial restructuring and reorganization, John Mitchell has significant experience with complex bankruptcies, out-of-court workouts and sales, voluntary liquidations, asset sales, and general insolvency related litigation. He represents lenders, creditors, debtors, trustees, and committees across the United States in receiverships, assignments for the benefit of creditors, and asset sales. John advises clients in the energy, oil and gas, power, food...

For over 25 years, Dawn's practice has focused on trial work, representing a variety of large and mid-sized corporate clients in claims involving a wide range of litigation topics. Dawn is an AV Preeminent® rated lawyer with a proven ability to manage and resolve sophisticated disputes. Dawn is comfortable in state and federal courts and arbitrations. Dawn serves as a court-appointed mediator, and she also serves on the American Arbitration Association's National Panel of Commercial and E...

Manuel G. Berrelez is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Manuel G. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Manuel G. Berrelez 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 Manuel G. Berrelez is held by other lawyers.

Ladd Sanger has over 25 years of experience advising and representing clients in aviation legal matters, including crash litigation, aviation insurance coverage issues, airport use, international aviation conventions, and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigations. As a pilot with experience flying both fixed-wing planes and helicopters, Ladd understands the technical aspects of aviation crashes and applies that knowledge to all his clients’ matters. Ladd is an FAA-licen...

Stephen M. Halbeisen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Insurance Law. Stephen M. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen M. Halbeisen since 2020. 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 Stephen M. Halbeisen is held by other lawyers.

Jonathan J. Macke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Jonathan J. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan J. Macke 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 Jonathan J. Macke is held by other lawyers.