William Richard "Rick" Thompson II

David M. Rosenberg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Nonprofit / Charities Law and Tax Law. David M. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized David M. Rosenberg 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 M. Rosenberg is held by other lawyers.

Cullen Aderhold represents domestic and foreign clients in a wide variety of commercial real estate, corporate, partnership, and other business transactions. His clients include owners, buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, and brokers in connection with the acquisition, sale, development, financing, leasing, and operation of commercial real estate. He represents clients in the formation and restructuring of, and mergers and acquisitions of, partnerships, limited liability companies, and corpo...

Mark E. Bishop is board certified in commercial real estate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. His experience includes the negotiation, due diligence review, documentation, and closing of sophisticated real estate transactions, including the acquisition and disposition of office buildings, hotels, commercial tracts, ranch land, and multi-family properties. Mr. Bishop has also represented a national retailer in multi-state land acquisitions and development work; negotiated and clo...

Trevor M. Brown is a partner in SBSB’s Dallas office. A battle-tested litigator, he concentrates his practice on the defense of contractors and design professionals from defect and personal injury claims. A member of SBSB's bench since March 2024, he has a vast wealth of experience defending against construction defect suits throughout Texas. In addition to this practice, he litigates personal injury cases, commercial litigation matters and business disputes ranging from small claims to...

Jeremy Fielding is a litigation partner in Kirkland’s Dallas office. He is an experienced trial lawyer, having tried dozens of complex commercial cases in state and federal courts, arbitrations, and other evidentiary proceedings across the country. Known for his energy, creativity, relentlessness and extraordinary ability to connect with and persuade a jury, Jeremy has been recognized as one of the top trial lawyers in America and Texas by Chambers & Partners, Super Lawyers, Benchma...

Barry Brooks concentrates his practice on construction law, employment law, and general commercial litigation matters. He represents a broad range of commercial and construction clients in both heavy civil and vertical construction. His clients include general contractors, specialized subcontractors, and owners, based both in the U.S. and international corporations. Barry maintains a strong reputation for vigorously protecting and advancing his clients’ sensitive business interests. As ...

Eduardo Espinosa is an experienced court-appointed fiduciary frequently recommended by regulators where dissipation of assets is a concern. A former enforcement lawyer with the U.S. Securities and ExchangeCommission (SEC), Eddy has served as either the receiver, receiver'scounsel, or trustee, in various federal and state proceedings in the life settlement sector, fraudulent securities offerings, EB-5 offerings, and commercial litigation. Eddy also advises clients on the legal and regulatory a...

Charlie Haag advises on venture capital, IPOs, high-yield and investment-grade debt, convertible securities, tender offers, spin-offs, reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, and takeovers. He also regularly counsels clients on corporate governance matters, including fiduciary duties and SEC filings. Charlie is a frequent writer and speaker in the capital markets and corporate governance arena. His recent presentations have focused on the IPO market and developments in corporate governance...

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.

Peter Kraus is a nationally respected trial lawyer, known for his advocacy on behalf of individuals injured by asbestos exposure, toxic contamination and other negligent and harmful corporate practices. Over the course of his career, he has earned significant verdicts and settlements for workers, their family members and others, holding corporations and powerful business interests accountable when they place profits over people. As co-founder and managing partner of Dallas-based Waters Kraus ...