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Stephen Barrick began his career more than 20 years ago as a law clerk in Houston, Texas, where he worked at the federal district court. He later joined international firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, where he practiced trial and appellate law. Since 2008, Mr. Barrick has made his home at Hick Thomas LLP, where he focuses on business litigation and appeals. Mr. Barrick is Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He has earned selection to Texas...

I am the President and a Partner at Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., a Houston, Texas personal injury law firm founded in 1979 by my late uncle, Robert S. Simmons. I joined the firm in 1986 as a law clerk while attending college and have practiced with the firm continuously since being admitted to the Texas Bar in 1991. In 2020, I acquired the firm alongside my partners, Christopher K. Fletcher and Paul H. Cannon, and I currently serve as President. I oversee the firm’s pre-litigation depart...

Kelly M. Haas is a partner in the Houston office. Her practice is focused on the areas of admiralty and maritime law and energy-related litigation matters in both state and federal courts. Her practice consists of defending vessel owners and operators, as well as offshore companies, from claims arising from collisions, property damage, personal injury, maritime pollution, environmental issues, cargo matters and contract disputes, and it regularly includes matters involving the Jones Act, the ...

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Barham Lewis, a shareholder at Ogletree Deakins, focuses his practice on employment-related litigation before state and federal courts and other civil litigation. Mr. Lewis has tried to jury verdict cases ranging from sexual assault/sexual harassment, retaliation/wrongful discharge claims to commercial disputes and wrongful death causes of action. He also represents companies in arbitrations including discharge/discipline cases and contract interpretation disputes. Mr. Lewis is board certifie...

Linda Broocks is a trial and appellate lawyer at Kean Miller in Houston, Texas, where she focuses her practice on commercial litigation and related disputes. Her work includes complex commercial matters, securities disputes, toxic tort and premises liability claims, real estate controversies, employment-related lawsuits, and serious personal injury claims. She also advises clients on securities regulatory matters and represents individuals and businesses before administrative bodies, includin...

Juli Fournier is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Juli practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Juli Fournier 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 Juli Fournier is held by other lawyers.

Matthew Grunert is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Matthew practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew Grunert 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 Grunert is held by other lawyers.

Jim Hart is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Jim practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Jim Hart since 2021. 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 Jim Hart is held by other lawyers.

David Sheinbein has a nationwide mergers and acquisitions practice in which he has closed over a billion dollars in business transactions. As a leading corporate transactional attorney, he is well-known for helping his clients find practical, value-oriented, and timely solutions. His clients include both private and public middle-market and large companies throughout the United States. David represents buyers and sellers of stock and business assets and borrowers and lenders in commercial fin...