Stephanie L. Chandler

Michael Gavito knows the tactics and strategies of defense lawyers from the inside, having spent his early career working for Texas defense law firms litigating, among other types of cases, construction defect claims made by a variety of Texas businesses and civic entities. Now representing property owners, both public and private, Mr. Gavito uses his experience to anticipate defense strategies and minimize or defeat their efforts to delay, deny or otherwise deprive his clients of full and fa...

Mr. Ortega is a bilingual native of San Antonio, Texas. He has litigated thousands of cases nationwide and routinely handles complex, high-exposure, and high-profile disputes for national and international clients. Mr. Ortega's trial practice involves a diverse array of cases with a focus on commercial disputes, transportation, product liability, and oil & gas. Mr. Ortega has served as lead trial counsel for clients in a broad range of matters. He has tried to verdict a variety of cases, ...

Jay Farwell has over 25 years’ experience as a civil trial lawyer handling complex construction matters, as well as commercial, consumer, employment, insurance, and administrative cases. He is Board Certified in Construction Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Jay represents general contractors, owners, subcontractors, material suppliers, design professionals and governmental entities in all types of construction cases including defective construction, collections, contractu...

Cynthia Eva Hujar Orr has attained national prominence defending citizens and entities in state and federal trial and appellate courts. She has earned the profound respect of her colleagues who elected her to Chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Criminal Justice Section in 2014.Cynthia served as President of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers from 2009-2010, President of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association in 2003, and became the first President of the San ...

James M. McNeel maintains a litigation practice exclusively in the areas of estates, trusts, contested guardianships, and other related litigation. Jim handles claims by and against estate administrators, trustees, beneficiaries, and closely held family businesses in all areas relating to estate, trust, guardianship, and tax-related litigation. Jim also represents clients in mortgage resolution matters, including mortgage related litigation and advises as to appropriate methods of limiting li...

Johnathan M. Bailey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Johnathan M. practices law in San Antonio, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Johnathan M. Bailey 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 Johnathan M. Bailey is held by other lawyers.

Lance Curtright, a native of Lincoln, Nebraska, has practiced immigration law since 2001. He is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Under Mr. Curtright's lead, DMCA's Litigation Section was awarded the 2013 Best Litigation Department of the Year by Texas Lawyer magazine. Mr. Curtright has successfully represented hundreds of clients in deportation proceedings. His successes include published decisions in Iruegas-Valdez v. 2017 U.S.App...

Amber K. Dodds is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Amber K. practices law in San Antonio, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Amber K. Dodds 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 Amber K. Dodds is held by other lawyers.

Jane H. Macon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Jane H. practices law in San Antonio, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Jane H. Macon since 2021. 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 Jane H. Macon is held by other lawyers.

Stephanie O’Rourke is a member of the firm’s litigation practice group and manages the firm’s San Antonio office. Her practice focuses on the representation of general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers in construction disputes as well as businesses in complex disputes. She has a wealth of experience in litigation, and she is consistently asked to present at workshops and seminars regarding her expertise on contracts, liens and bonds. Stephanie’s expertise in c...