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Mike Chernekoff is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group. He focuses on environmental law, related areas of environmental litigation and toxic tort defense, and commercial and energy litigation. Mike’s practice centers principally on matters and businesses located in Louisiana and Texas. As a litigator, he develops and pursues effective dispute-resolution strategies in the context of investigations, trials, and settlement negotiations; as a counselor, he regularly helps clients ide...

David D. Disiere is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. David D. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized David D. Disiere since 2008. 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 D. Disiere is held by other lawyers.

Seth Isgur is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. Seth practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Seth Isgur 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 Seth Isgur is held by other lawyers.

Neal Sweeney is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group. He focuses his practice exclusively on construction law and government contracts. Drawing on his more than 30 years of experience with the construction industry, Neal counsels clients on major infrastructure and P3 projects such as transit, airports, highways, wastewater treatment, and tunnels. He is also involved in energy and industrial projects linked to clean technology and renewable sources, including hydro, solar, wind, geother...

Jonathan K. Frels is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Public Finance Law. Jonathan K. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan K. Frels since 2013. 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 Jonathan K. Frels is held by other lawyers.

Michael D. Warner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Michael D. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Michael D. Warner 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 Michael D. Warner is held by other lawyers.

Tej Paranjpe is a Managing Partner and Shareholder at PMR Law and represents plaintiffs in complex civil/commercial litigation, class actions, and personal injury litigation. Mr. Paranjpe has a vast amount of trial and negotiation experience through his previous position as a Criminal Defense Trial Attorney for a local law firm that has represented over two-hundred thousand clients in the greater Houston area. Before reaching the end of 2014, Mr. Paranjpe achieved entry into the “Centur...

Kyle Findley is recognized by colleagues and adversaries alike as one of the top trial lawyers in America. His fearless passion and common-sense approach have resulted in juries delivering record-breaking verdicts across the country for his clients that suffer from life changing injuries. Year after year, Kyle has consistently secured seven and eight figure jury verdicts for his clients in the courtroom – with his jury verdicts totaling well over nine-figures from juries in four differe...

John M. Ransom II is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Collaborative Law: Family Law and Trusts and Estates. John M. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized John M. Ransom II 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 John M. Ransom II is held by other lawyers.

Douglas E. Stewart is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Douglas E. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Douglas E. Stewart since 1995. 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 Douglas E. Stewart is held by other lawyers.