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Mr. Freeman is the founding and managing member of Freeman Law, PLLC. He is a dual-credentialed attorney-CPA, author, law professor, and trial attorney. Mr. Freeman has been recognized multiple times by D Magazine as one of the Best Lawyers in Dallas, and by Super Lawyers and Texas Monthly magazine. He was recently honored by the American Bar Association, receiving it’s “On the Rise – Top 40 Young Lawyers” in America award, and recognized as a Top 100 Up-And-Coming Att...

Laura Richardson is an Associate at Varghese Summersett Family Law Group, where she is committed to guiding individuals and families through some of life’s greatest challenges. Laura’s experience, compassion, and strong work ethic are the foundation of her success as a top Fort Worth family law attorney. Laura has significant experience handling a wide range of family law matters, including high-asset divorce, contentious child custody disputes, and complex property and debt divis...

As a dedicated, business-oriented transactional attorney, Julie Klavan focuses her practice on representing commercial real estate companies in a variety of commercial real estate sectors, such as multi-family, industrial, renewables and solar, office, retail, and improved and unimproved land development. She provides tailored practical counsel to buyers, sellers, developers, borrowers and investors with respect to virtually all stages of such transactions from inception to closing. Julie has...

With a practice devoted to all facets of commercial restructuring and reorganization, John Mitchell has significant experience with complex bankruptcies, out-of-court workouts and sales, voluntary liquidations, asset sales, and general insolvency related litigation. He represents lenders, creditors, debtors, trustees, and committees across the United States in receiverships, assignments for the benefit of creditors, and asset sales. John advises clients in the energy, oil and gas, power, food...

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.

Bill Banowsky focuses his practice on complex business litigation and arbitration, securities litigation, and corporate governance investigations. He also represents national and international energy industry clients in various disputes involving contract rights and business torts. In recent years, he has become involved in numerous disputes representing healthcare providers including hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, medical device suppliers, physician groups and ancillary providers. Mr...

Brandon Joseph is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Brandon practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Brandon Joseph since 2024. 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 Brandon Joseph is held by other lawyers.

Laci Bowman represents clients in all aspects of family law, including divorce, modification proceedings, premarital and post marital property agreements, suits affecting parent-child relationship, and enforcement issues. Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2013, Ms. Bowman has extensive experience negotiating difficult settlement agreements or, when appropriate, taking a case through trial. She has tried multiple jury trials, bench trials, and arbit...

Thomas Greenwald is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and a co-managing partner at Goranson Bain Ausley in Plano. With over 33 years practicing exclusively in family law, Tom has been named Best Lawyers in America's “Lawyer of the Year” for Family Law in Dallas/Fort Worth (2018, 2026) and for Family Law Mediation in Dallas/Fort Worth (2026). He has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America for Family Law continuously since 2005, in Family L...

Benjamin “Ben” Halpern represents clients in a wide range of business transactions, including matters involving business enterprises, mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate, and commercial finance. He works with startups, mid-sized privately held companies, and individuals on transactional and business planning matters. Ben regularly advises clients on the formation, structure, and operation of business entities, including entity selection, corporate compliance, business...