Wendy Trahan Salinas

Practice Area : Civil litigation. Mr. Cracken represents businesses and individuals in civil litigation. He acts as general counsel for his clients, identifying their best claims, identifying and recruiting the best law firms to jointly represent his clients in the prosecution of their claims, and then participating in the related litigation. For example: Today, Mr. Cracken serves as co-counsel in the joint representation of: (1) more than 1,400 Georgia claimants in PFAS contamination litigat...

Hugh G. Connor II is a partner in the Litigation Section of Kelly Hart , where he represents individuals, corporations, and institutional clients in high-stakes disputes. A seasoned trial lawyer, Hugh has a proven track record of securing multi-million-dollar jury verdicts in state and federal courts. His commercial practice spans complex contract disputes, intellectual property litigation, insurance claims, and oil and gas conflicts. Beyond corporate law, Hugh brings sharp advocacy to specia...

Kirk T. Florence is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Kirk T. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Kirk T. Florence 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 Kirk T. Florence is held by other lawyers.

David Pratt is a partner in Bradley’s Dallas office whose practice focuses on complex commercial real estate, real estate finance, and banking matters nationwide. He advises clients throughout the full life cycle of real estate ownership, development, and investment, and is known for delivering practical, business-focused counsel on high-value, time-sensitive transactions.

Cassidy Pearson is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and a partner at Goranson Bain Ausley in Fort Worth. With over 15 years practicing exclusively in family law, Cassidy is a member of the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, Collaborative Divorce Texas, and the Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court. She has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America (2025–2026), Super Lawyers (2026), Super Lawyers Rising Star (2022–2025), and Top Attorney by Fort...

Jennifer has extensive experience tackling complex problems for clients in many types of commercial disputes, from IT outsourcing contract disputes to mortgage-backed security suits. She has also successfully litigated product liability class actions; antitrust claims; and patent, trademark, trade-secret, IP licensing and other IP litigation. She has represented Fortune 100 companies in “bet the company” disputes, as well as underdogs taking on some of the largest companies in the...

James Voelker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. James practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized James Voelker 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 James Voelker is held by other lawyers.

Frank D. Davis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Frank D. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Frank D. Davis since 2026. 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 Frank D. Davis is held by other lawyers.

A zealous advocate for those involved in personal injury litigation and complex business disputes, Stephen Higdon is not afraid to stand up for clients. Anytime. Anywhere. That confidence is firmly rooted in his extensive courtroom experience where he has handled a wide range of civil litigation at both the trial and appellate levels. Stephen started his legal career clerking for the Honorable Michael H. Schneider in the Eastern District of Texas, where he was responsible for hundreds of comp...

Bina Palnitkar is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Bina practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Bina Palnitkar since 2022. 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 Bina Palnitkar is held by other lawyers.