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Rob McAngus is a family law attorney in Dallas, Texas, and a member of Mueller Family Law. He has been recognized by peer-reviewed Best Lawyers® since 2021 and is board certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. For more than a decade, Rob has dedicated his practice exclusively to family law, representing clients in complex and high-conflict divorce matters, high-asset property division, child custody and parental rights disputes, marital agreements, and special e...

Stephanie Urano joined WLBO when the firm launched in 2023. She represents clients in various aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including, acquisitions and dispositions, development, leases, brokerage agreements, and transactional financing. Prior to joining the firm, Stephanie served as in-house counsel to an insurance company and as an associate in a large Dallas law firm. Stephanie was listed in The Best Lawyers in America ® for her work in Real Estate law for 2024.

C.L. Mike Schmidt has been practicing law for 50 years. For 25 years he was recognized as one of Dallas’ top defense attorneys and is known today as the founder of The Schmidt Firm, PLLC – one of Dallas’ top personal injury plaintiff’s firms. Schmidt is Board Certified in Civil and Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He was admitted to the New Mexico b...

Emily A. Parker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law. Emily A. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Emily A. Parker since 1983. 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 Emily A. Parker is held by other lawyers.

Chris Panatier is a shareholder of Simon Greenstone Panatier, PC. Mr. Panatier was admitted to practice law in Texas after graduating from The University of Texas School of Law in 2001. His practice is focused entirely upon the representation of victims of toxic exposures at trial. Chris has obtained verdicts throughout the country exceeding $950,000,000.00. His verdicts have been named as top verdicts in both Texas and California. Together with his fellow shareholder David Greenstone, Chris ...

Marianne M. Auld is the managing partner of Kelly Hart and the chair of the firm’s Appellate section. She has briefed and argued dozens of appeals in both state and federal courts of appeals. Marianne began her career as a law clerk on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Following her clerkship, she joined Kelly Hart as an associate in the firm’s litigation section, where she worked on a wide range of civil matters for clients including governmental entities ...

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

Shane O’Dell focuses his practice on driving value for his clients. Whether defending his clients, pursuing legal remedies, or evaluating to determine if litigation is necessary or avoidable, Shane’s focus remains on his clients best interest. A business-minded and enterprising approach helps to create long-term sustainable client relationships which are critical in sustained success for his clients. From drafting, reviewing, or revising documents to avoid litigation, or revising ...

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.

Gary L. Nickelson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Gary L. practices law in Fort Worth, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Gary L. Nickelson since 1995. 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 Gary L. Nickelson is held by other lawyers.