Tommy L. Yeates

Ross Spencer Garsson has more than 20 years of experience practicing intellectual property and technology law. Ross focuses his practice on intellectual property litigation, patent prosecution, and intellectual property portfolio management in a variety of technology areas, including chemical, nanotechnology, semiconductor and computer technologies. Ross has litigated numerous intellectual property disputes in State and Federal District Courts, in the U.S. Court of Appeals, and at the U.S. In...

About Me I’m Kay Van Wey, a Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer and Patient Safety Advocate. My clients are everyday people who have been seriously injured by a healthcare provider, medical device, or prescription drug or involved in a life altering accident. My Approach I am passionate about helping my clients. My team and I take a personalized, hands-on approach to helping our clients navigate the legal system and ultimately achieve the justice and compensation they deserve. ...

Mary L. O’Connor’s practice focuses on representing public companies and their officers and directors in commercial litigation and arbitration, securities litigation, internal investigations, and regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings. Ms. O’Connor is a member of the Commercial Panel of the American Arbitration Association and is a FINRA arbitrator.

Derek H. Potts is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Derek H. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Derek H. Potts since 2012. 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 Der...

Elana S. Einhorn is a board-certified civil appellate lawyer with extensive experience working with judges in chambers and in using her deep understanding of Texas appellate courts on behalf of her clients. She knows what judges look for, the kinds of arguments they find most persuasive, and how to organize and frame legal issues for maximum impact. Elana has taught appellate advocacy to students at the University of Texas School of Law and appellate opinion writing to new Texas judges. With ...

Paula Bennett represents clients in a wide range of Family Law matters, including divorce and complex property issues, but has a particular commitment to working with parents to resolve issues that impact the welfare of their children. This focus includes parental custody disputes, the termination of parental rights, custody modification, custody relocation and child support matters. Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Paula is a member of the Texas Acade...

Patrice McKinney represents the LLF’s clients in personal injury cases, especially car and trucking collision cases, oilfield related injuries, and railroad workers injured on the job (FELA). Patrice is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Texas Bar Foundation Life Fellow, College of the State Bar of Texas, Houston Bar Association – HBA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, Houston and Texas Trial Lawyers Association, HTLA Board of Directors and Former Chair of the HTLA Wome...

Stefanie Major McGregor is a Shareholder in the Dallas office of Godwin Bowman PC, where she maintains a practice focusing on commercial litigation. She represents both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of matters before state and federal courts around the country. Ms. McGregor’s practice covers a broad range of areas, with an emphasis on complex litigation, environmental and oil and gas litigation, major family law disputes (custody, property division, etc.), property disputes,...

Cesar Tavares is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Cesar practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Cesar Tavares since 2025. 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 Cesar Tavares is held by other lawyers.

William Baine has spent more than 30 years litigating insurance disputes, contractual disputes, construction defects, defective design, poor workmanship, business torts, and fraud. He has the analytical experience and ability to tackle the most legally complex cases and understands not only what it takes to successfully achieve a fair resolution but also to be fully committed to trial if required. Bill applies his vast experience from many types of cases in representing locally owned business...