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A member in Dickinson Wright’s Austin office, Nikki Gibson is dedicated to helping clients achieve their goals in commercial transactions and real estate projects. Whether you’re involved in multifamily and affordable housing, industrial, or hospitality projects, Nikki works closely with you to create deal structures that balance business and legal needs, ensuring your projects reach their full potential. Nikki provides hands-on support in structuring, drafting, and negotiating al...

Sammy Ford IV has tried over 20 cases before judges, juries, and arbitrators in his career. He represents companies and individuals around the country in all manner of civil matters, including complex commercial litigation, business torts, securities class actions, and catastrophic personal injury cases. He is board certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Sammy’s favorite place is in the courtroom trying cases. In 2022, he successfully tried a ...

David F. Minton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. David F. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized David F. Minton since 2006. 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 David F. Minton is held by other lawyers.

Jody S. Sanders obtains his clients’ goals by telling their stories and legal arguments through concise, well-written legal briefing and informative and persuasive oral presentations. His effective legal writing has been recognized by his clients, colleagues, co-counsel, and opposing counsel. But, successful presentations are only part of the process. He also ensures the best outcome by preparing strategies that bring success in litigation and throughout the appellate process—whet...

David N. Calvillo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. David N. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized David N. Calvillo 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 David N. Calvillo is held by other lawyers.

John C. Cain is managing partner of Munck Wilson Mandala's Houston office, head of the trademark practice, and a member of MWM’s executive committee. John handles all aspects of intellectual property counseling and transactional practice and litigation, with an emphasis on trademark portfolio management and trademark and copyright clearance, procurement, licensing, and enforcement. John represents clients of all sizes in numerous industries, including retail consumer products, industria...

Jeryl A. Golub is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Arbitration. Jeryl A. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Jeryl A. Golub 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 Jeryl A. Golub is held by other lawyers.

Pat Wielinski practices in the areas of construction, insurance coverage and risk management. He provides advice on risk management issues and programs, integrating insurance, contract documents and project relationships to manage and transfer risk for his clients. He also counsels clients as to insurance coverage and contractual risk transfer disputes, having been involved in insurance coverage claims for defective workmanship for over 35 years. At the same time, his practice involves commer...

Tony Magee is an Oxford-educated, former English barrister, who has practiced law in Dallas since 1993. Before that, he practiced for nine years at the Chancery Bar in London. Tony focuses on the practice of intellectual property litigation and complex commercial litigation on both the plaintiff and defense sides. His experience includes patent infringement litigation in many technological areas, including telecommunications, including the field of inmate telephone systems, medical devices, s...

Jenny L. Gruber is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Jenny L. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Jenny L. Gruber since 2023. 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 Jenny L. Gruber is held by other lawyers.