Thomas A. "Tom" Culpepper

For over 20 years, Andy Turner has been a trusted mediator and arbitrator, helping parties resolve complex disputes with efficiency, creativity, and professionalism. With 35 years of experience as a litigator and strategic advisor, he brings deep expertise in employment, commercial, probate, and personal injury matters to every case. Andy’s background includes decades of litigation experience across multiple states—Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Florida, and Louisiana—representi...

J. Benjamin King is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. J. Benjamin, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which J. Benjamin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

An accomplished trial lawyer, Darren Nicholson has been trying cases in state and federal courts for more than twenty years. After beginning his career at Arnold & Porter LLP in Washington D.C., one of the country’s premier law firms, he returned to Dallas in 2008 and became a partner at the nationally-recognized trial boutique Sayles Werbner PC. Darren joined Burns Charest LLP in 2019 with one goal in mind – to help build one of the premier trial firms in the country. Darren&...

Barry Golden is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Barry, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Barry is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joseph Legere is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Joseph, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joseph is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jennifer has extensive experience tackling complex problems for clients in many types of commercial disputes, from IT outsourcing contract disputes to mortgage-backed security suits. She has also successfully litigated product liability class actions; antitrust claims; and patent, trademark, trade-secret, IP licensing and other IP litigation. She has represented Fortune 100 companies in “bet the company” disputes, as well as underdogs taking on some of the largest companies in the...

Beth E. Maultsby has dedicated much of her life to helping families by serving as a judge, lawyer and social worker. A partner at the firm since 2005, she practices all aspects of family law including complex property issues and child-related matters. As a skilled problem-solver, Ms. Maultsby guides families through challenging issues such as substance abuse, mental illness, domestic violence, and child abuse. Utilizing her extensive experience in working with families, she provides clients w...

William N. Warren joined Kelly Hart in 1993 and is a partner in the firm’s Litigation practice group. He attended Baylor University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in 1989, and Baylor University Law School, graduating with his Juris Doctor degree, cum laude , in 1993. Mr. Warren has considerable experience representing clients in state and federal courts in a broad range of complex civil litigation matters, including business torts, securities issues, construction claims, products...

Bina Palnitkar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Bina, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bina is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Marcus Helt has a national debtor-focused bankruptcy practice, primarily comprising the restructuring of companies in and out of bankruptcy, debtors' rights, debtor-in-possession financers and acquisitions of distressed assets and companies. His clients are increasingly coming from the energy sector. Marcus is known for his creative, solutions-oriented approach in Chapter 11 proceedings. He has served as Chapter 11 counsel to the following: Dallas Proton Treatment Center, LLC, et al., in thei...