William G. "Bill" Bredthauer

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...

Jonathan Kidwell leads Kirkland’s Global Environmental Practice on energy and infrastructure matters. Previously honored as both an “MVP of the Year” and a “Rising Star” by Law360 , Jonathan is also recognized by The Legal 500 U.S. as “a key name,” “crucial in the growth of [Kirkland’s] environmental practice in Texas” and “among the most commercial environmental attorneys in the market.” Jonathan’s clients rely on ...

Maeghan E. Whitehead is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Maeghan E., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Maeghan E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Rebecca R. Massiatte is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Rebecca R., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rebecca R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Larry D. Grayson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Larry D., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Larry D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brian Hail is one of the region’s most well-regarded trial attorneys, and he represents a multitude of clients in high-stakes business disputes, fiduciary and fraud claims, employment-related claims, and other complex commercial litigation. Brian is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has nearly three decades of courtroom experience handling complex commercial litigation. Brian’s trial record includes 25+ multi-million-dollar judgments...

Jonathan C. Leatherberry is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law and Public Finance Law. Jonathan C., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jonathan C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Scott Cohen’s practice focused on a broad range of corporate and transactional matters, including public and private mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, corporate reorganizations and restructurings, public and private securities offerings, and commercial transactions. Mr. Cohen has represented public and private clients across a range of industries, including technology, energy and energy services, manufacturing and consumer/beverage products. His clients have include...

Michael A. Logan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Michael A., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Amy Curtis's practice focuses on mergers, acquisitions, and securities matters. Her expertise includes public and private debt and equity offerings; tender offers, mergers, and stock and asset acquisitions; SEC reporting and general securities compliance; and general corporate, partnership, limited liability company, and contract matters. In addition, Amy has advised clients on the adoption and implementation of corporate governance policies and procedures.