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Charlie Frazier’s successful argument before the Supreme Court of the United States is just one highlight in a distinguished appellate practice in both federal and state courts. For over 32 years, Charlie has assisted trial lawyers with legal strategy and handled appeals in variety of matters, including complex commercial disputes, insurance-related issues, and professional-malpractice claims. Charlie has argued many cases before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ...

George T. Lee is a corporate and securities attorney with decades of experience advising small businesses, private equity funds, hedge funds, registered investment advisers, and family offices. He is known for providing practical, business-focused legal counsel informed by a deep understanding of the investment management industry. George has served clients as both inside and outside general counsel, giving him a practical perspective on the legal, regulatory, and business issues that matter ...

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...

Henry H. Robinson counsels and represents clients in all areas of labor and employment law and healthcare law. Clients value his advice and abilities in and out of the courtroom. He is listed among the Texas Super Lawyers in Texas Monthly magazine and in The Best Lawyers in America®. Mr. Robinson has extensive labor and employment experience in diverse industries such as transportation, retail, oil and gas, banking, finance, telecommunications, health care, technology, manufacturing, and ...

Todd W. Spake is the chair of Kelly Hart's Oil & Gas/Energy Practice Group and represents oil and gas operators and interest owners across the state in his broad-based energy practice. Mr. Spake's primary focus is on transactional matters, including the purchase and sale of oil and gas producing properties, farm-outs, joint development agreements, natural gas processing and sale agreements, seismic agreements, complex rural and urban oil and gas leases and surface use agreements, pipeline...

Lisa A. Songy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. Lisa A. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Lisa A. Songy since 2015. 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 Lisa A. Songy is held by other lawyers.

Rick Harmon devotes much of his practice to the representation of insurance carriers in all aspects of contractual and extra-contractual litigation. He represents insurers in matters involving both commercial and personal lines policies, third-party disputes involving coverage, bad faith, and Stowers issues. He has also represented numerous insurers in large commercial property insurance cases involving hurricanes Rita, Katrina, Dolly and Ike. Rick represents insurers at both the state and na...

Labry Welty is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Labry practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Labry Welty since 2018. 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 Labry Welty is held by other lawyers.

Brandon M. Hill’s practice focuses on the representation of lenders, borrowers and investors in interim, permanent, tax-exempt bond, reserve-based, construction, and other types of financing transactions, whether secured or unsecured. His public finance practice includes serving as bond counsel, underwriter’s counsel, disclosure counsel, and bank’s counsel in tax-exempt and taxable financings for municipalities and non-profit entities including school districts, cities, coun...

Gavin Martinson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Gavin practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Gavin Martinson 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 Gavin Martinson is held by other lawyers.