William S. " Bill" Dahlstrom

Rachel Feist is a family law attorney at Goranson Bain Ausley in Dallas. With over 8 years practicing exclusively in family law, Rachel has been named to Best Lawyers in America (2024–2026) and as a Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star (2024–2025). She is a member of the Annette Stewart American Inn of Court and Collaborative Divorce Texas. Her practice focuses on negotiated divorce, complex property division, and contested divorce. She is trained in both litigation and collaborative p...

Michael J. Watson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Michael J. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Michael J. Watson 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 J. Watson is held by other lawyers.

Jay Murray is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Jay practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Jay Murray since 2027. 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 Jay Murray is held by other lawyers.

Gordon Russell, a founding Director of the Firm, is a member of the Financial Services Practice Group and of the Business and Corporate Transactional Practice Group. Gordon has concentrated his practice on banking and financial institutions, business and corporate, real estate and resolution of distressed assets. He has extensive experience in commercial lending, real estate development and finance, and business transactions. Gordon also maintains a regular general business practice, includin...

Gene Blanton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Gene practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Gene Blanton 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 Gene Blanton is held by other lawyers.

Kyle is a highly regarded family attorney who draws on deep experience and a competitive nature in seeking to prevail for his clients. A seasoned litigator, mediator, and collaborative lawyer, he handles the gamut of family law matters, with special expertise in complex custody and business cases. In addition, Kyle has cultivated a niche in working with Christians, who often struggle with reconciling divorce and their faith. Kyle began his legal career as a civil litigator but realized family...

C. Matthew Terrell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law. C. Matthew practices law in Southlake, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized C. Matthew Terrell 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 C. Matthew Terrell is held by other lawyers.

For over two decades, Kirsten M. Castañeda has briefed and argued state and federal appeals and original proceedings that raise issues critical to businesses and industries across Texas and the nation. In pursuing appellate relief, she never loses sight of the fact that every appeal involves more than just the law. Learning a client’s business and ultimate goals allows Kirsten to craft legal arguments and strategy that serve not only the case at hand, but also the client’s ...

Christina Tate is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law. Christina practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Christina Tate 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 Christina Tate is held by other lawyers.

Christine Hathaway has more than 30 years of experience providing legal advice in a wide array of corporate, securities and business-related transactions. Her practice includes extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance (including public and private issuances of debt and equity securities), private equity, joint ventures and general business matters. Ms. Hathaway also regularly counsels her clients in everyday matters, including corporate governance, business formatio...