Steve Mann

Benson Varghese is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Family Law. Benson Varghese is the founder and managing partner of Varghese Summersett, a premier Texas law firm known for its elite attorneys and exceptional results in personal injury, family law, and criminal defense. In addition to overseeing the firm — which has offices in Fort Worth, Dallas, Southlake, and Houston — Be...

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

Heather S. Bethancourt advises clients on business process and information technology outsourcing transactions, with a focus on complex commercial agreements and strategic technology matters. Based in Dallas, Texas, she represents healthcare systems, carriers and vendors in negotiating revenue cycle management outsourcing agreements and other commercial transactions involving Information Technology Law and IT Outsourcing Law. Heather’s practice includes advising clients on strategic sup...

Alicia represents and advises insurance companies in complex coverage and extracontractual third- and first-party matters. Alicia leads a legal team focusing on the representation of insurers and the defense of their insureds. Her emphasis on early development of factual issues, innovative case positioning, problem resolution, and timely information assists her clients in obtaining positive case results. Now concentrating her practice in the areas of bad faith insurance litigation, insurance ...

Jennette (“Jenny”) E. DePonte is a true employment law litigator and counselor, eager to defend her client’s interests through trial and prepared to provide day-to-day advice at a moment’s notice. Board certified in both labor and employment and civil trial law, Ms. DePonte has successfully tried numerous cases in state and federal courts and arbitration, ranging from employment matters, contracts disputes, and torts to lawsuits involving catastrophic injury. She is al...

Mohammad M. Alturk is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Franchise Law. Mohammad M. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Mohammad M. Alturk 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 Mohammad M. Alturk 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...

Thomas A. Greenwald is a Board Certified Family Law attorney by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and co-managing partner at Goranson Bain Ausley. With more than 30 years of experience, he focuses his practice on complex divorce and custody matters for professionals, executives, business owners, and their spouses throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth area. Tom is recognized for bringing judgment, financial discipline, and long-term thinking to high-stakes family law cases. He regularly...

Kathleen Mataya is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Kathleen practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Kathleen Mataya since 2025. 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 Kathleen Mataya is held by other lawyers.

Philip has a broad base of experience in complex real estate and corporate transactions. In a career spanning four decades, he has represented clients in connection with the acquisition, development, leasing, finance, and sale of a variety of large real estate projects in Texas and throughout the country. Philip regularly advises clients with respect to the formation and operation of development joint ventures and investment partnerships, and general corporate matters. He has negotiated hundr...