Tanner G.M. Franklin

As a former child abuse caseworker and judge, Angie has witnessed firsthand the destruction that protracted conflict causes in families. Her experience has led her to believe strongly in interest-based settlements of family conflict. She encourages her clients to consider the collaborative law process, because it allows them to fashion their own solutions and begin anew in the best manner possible. As a widely recognized advocate of collaborative law, Angie has traveled around the U.S. teachi...

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...

Benjamin P. Miller is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Benjamin P., who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Benjamin P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Adam P. Rabinowitz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Adam P., who practices law in San Antonio, Texas, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Adam P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dulaney G. "Dee" Steer is a senior partner in the firm's Estate Planning, Probate and Nonprofit Organizations Practice Group. He has prepared numerous estate planning documents, including complex wills, irrevocable trusts, revocable trusts, prenuptial agreements, limited partnership documents, and limited liability company documents. Mr. Steer also works closely with clients in addressing their unique family and business issues. On behalf of various individual and corporate trustees and execu...

Bradley L. Whitlock is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Bradley L., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2005. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bradley L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kent A. Schaffer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Kent A., who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2003. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kent A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jonathan J. Bates is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Jonathan J., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jonathan J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

James W. Walker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. James W., who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Cara Kennemer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Cara, who practices law in Fort Worth, Texas, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Cara is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.