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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...

John DeGroote is a former global company general counsel who has mediated and arbitrated complex and significant commercial and business disputes nationwide since 2013. Having served as outside counsel, chief litigation counsel, general counsel, company president, and corporate director, he understands the legal, business, and practical decisions that often determine whether a case settles or not. As a mediator, John has been named the Lawyer of the Year for Mediation in Dallas/Fort Worth by ...

Lisa A. Songy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. Lisa A. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Lisa A. Songy since 2015. 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 Lisa A. Songy is held by other lawyers.

Erec R. Winandy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Erec R. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Erec R. Winandy since 2013. 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 Erec R. Winandy is held by other lawyers.

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

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...

Mike Gruber's practice primarily involves business litigation defense, although he has also posted a number of very large verdicts, judgments and settlements. He is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and co-authored the two volume treatise “Texas Litigation Plans and Forms.” Mr. Gruber is active in a number of civic and professional organizations, and recently the Award of Excellence by the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers for his ser...

James L Mitchell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. James L practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized James L Mitchell since 2016. 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 James L Mitchell is held by other lawyers.

Joe Greenhill is a partner in the firm’s Appellate and Litigation sections. Prior to joining Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP, Mr. Greenhill served as a law clerk to the Honorable John Devine and the Honorable David Medina of the Texas Supreme Court.

Larry D. Grayson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Larry D. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Larry D. Grayson 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 Larry D. Grayson is held by other lawyers.