William K. "Bill" Altman

Jeff Whitfield is a litigation partner at Kelly Hart who resolves high-stakes legal and policy disputes, recently anchoring a trial team to a landmark $27 million trade secrets jury verdict. Jeff’s practice is uniquely shaped by a distinguished career in public service. He is a former active-duty Air Force Captain, a past legislative aide to Texas State Senator John Whitmire, and a former war crimes prosecutor for a United Nations international tribunal in The Hague. Following a federal...

Mitchell McCrea is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Mitchell practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Mitchell McCrea 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 Mitchell McCrea is held by other lawyers.

Katie advises and represents employers, executives and management in the field of employment law. Her experience includes managing complex litigation covering various employment law topics, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), non-compete issues, leaves...

Jeff Ryan is a founding partner of Chamblee Ryan and has served as the firm’s Vice President since its inception. Jeff’s primary focus is on litigation and trial work representing individuals, corporations, health care providers, and national transportation companies in state and federal courts in Texas and nationwide. Jeff has extensive experience handling professional malpractice, product liability suits, commercial disputes, nonsubscriber claims, and general negligence lawsuits...

Kevin L. Sewell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Kevin L. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin L. Sewell since 2016. 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 Kevin L. Sewell is held by other lawyers.

Mandi Phillips, Senior Attorney, primarily focuses on commercial and intellectual property litigation. She has experience litigating matters in both state and federal courts at both the trial and appellate levels. Mandi has represented clients (plaintiffs and defendants) in a wide variety of matters including general business litigation, energy, oil and gas, premises liability, product liability, personal injury, securities actions, and intellectual property matters including trademark and co...

Michael A. Bittner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. Michael A. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Michael A. Bittner since 2024. 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 Michael A. Bittner is held by other lawyers.

Amanda is the immediate past co-chair of the Firm's Complex Commercial Litigation group. She has successfully represented consumer product companies, national retailers, technology companies and lending institutions in high-stakes disputes since 1996. Amanda is recognized for her work in commercial litigation by Chambers USA and The Legal 500 US , and has been named by the Charlotte Business Journal as an Outstanding Woman in Business. Amanda focuses her practice on consumer class actions, bu...

Taylor cares about people: She’s an auxiliary board member at The Family Place – a vital area resource for victims of domestic abuse. She’s been active in fundraising efforts for the Genesis Women’s Shelter. She served as a valued member of the Texas Young Lawyers Association board of directors. (The TYLA helps advance the legal profession’s role in serving the public.) But first and foremost, Taylor cares about her clients. “Divorce is not just an ending; ...

Chip Brooker represents individuals and their families nationwide in wrongful death and serious personal injury cases caused by dangerous and defective products, trucking and transportation crashes, explosions and burns, on-the-job injuries, sexual assault, and professional negligence among other claims. He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 2018, Texas Super Lawyers since 2015, and D Magazine's Best Lawyers in Dallas since 2017. In 2018, Chip was the youngest and one of onl...