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Suraj Singh Dhillon
Tarrant County, TX Business Law Lawyer with 1 year of experience
625 W Main St
Arlington, TX 76010
Free ConsultationBusiness, Cannabis Law, Criminal Defense and Entertainment & Sports
I am Suraj Singh Dhillon, a practicing attorney across Texas and Oklahoma. My legal practice encompasses a wide range of services, including business litigation, mergers and acquisitions, business counseling, and providing general legal guidance to businesses in various industries. Additionally, I am often appointed by local courts to represent the interests of a ward in Guardianship proceedings, serving those who cannot represent themselves.
My proficiency in corporate law, regulatory compliance, contract negotiations, and risk management has allowed me to successfully advise executive teams and boards of directors on numerous legal issues. The goal of my counsel is to help parties reach...
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Hossain Arnold Shokouhi
Dallas County, TX Business Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Business, Bankruptcy, Employment and Securities
Michigan State University
Arnold Shokouhi is an equity owner and the Managing Partner for McCathern. Arnold currently practices in the area of commercial, director and officer liability, and employment litigation. Arnold also heads McCathern's Banking and Mortgage section, and has extensive experience in the mortgage banking industry. His section handles everything from drafting mortgage documents to dealing with state and federal compliance matters for financial institutions and service providers. Additionally, his experience handling transactional matters has given him the ability to effectively filter through the intricacies of complex commercial litigation matters. Arnold has played a critical role in the litigation of multi-million dollar...
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Michael Edward Young
Collin County, TX Business Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Business, Communications and IP
Georgetown University Law Center and Southern Methodist University
Since 1994, Internet Lawyer Mike Young has been helping entrepreneurs protect, grow, buy, and sell ecommerce companies. Attorney Young focuses on business transactional law (no litigation).
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Daniel Mark Ogden
Denton County, TX Business Law Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Business, IP, International and Trademarks
Texas Tech University School of Law
Daniel Mark Ogden, Esq. is an attorney at law, licensed customs broker, and international trade consultant who for more than 25 years has counseled and represented companies on various aspects of international trade and business. With his advanced degrees and proficiency in both law and international business management, he possesses the ability and experience to understand the challenges faced by firms involved in international trade not only from a legal but also a managerial and business perspective. His professional services are designed to assist U.S. firms in proactively managing the legal and business risks that result from their...
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Brandon J. Tittle
Collin County, TX Business Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Business, Appeals and Bankruptcy
St. John's University School of Law and University of Arkansas School of Law
Brandon leads the firm's bankruptcy practice at Tittle Law Group, PLLC ("TLG"), with a focus on corporate reorganization, restructuring, acquisitions and litigation. He has a wealth of experience representing entities in their Chapter 7 and 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings and creditors' committees. His practice also includes extensive general bankruptcy litigation.
He has extensive experience managing complex bankruptcy restructuring cases, both on a national and international scale. He provides seamless service to his restructuring clients facing complicated insolvency issues and has experience across multiple industries, including automotive, manufacturing, healthcare, energy, retail, and real estate.
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Benjamin Russell Palatiere
Collin County, TX Business Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Business, Construction, Consumer and Family
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
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Dallas-based attorney Benjamin Palatiere is a courtroom veteran with over 10 years of experience helping individuals, families, and businesses in civil disputes.
Education
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, 2008
Texas State University, magna cum laude, 2005
Licensed/Admitted
Benjamin is admitted to the Texas Bar and licensed to practice in all district and county courts at law throughout the state.
Groups / Clubs
Dallas Young Lawyers Association
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
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Jeffrey Albert Yates
Collin County, TX Business Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Business, Construction, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Albin Yates Balius Roach believes in aggressively preserving the truth for our clients while advancing the integrity of the profession. We also recognize that we cannot successfully cast a positive vision for our clients’ futures without possessing one for ourselves. The attorneys, paralegals and support staff of Albin Yates Balius Roach have chosen to commit their time and talent to the firm because we believe in the firm’s priorities and its future.
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David M. Kennedy
Grayson County, TX Business Law Attorney with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Insurance Claims, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
David M. Kennedy has over 30 years experience representing individuals and businesses in matters of civil litigation. As a law student assisting his father in a civil fraud trial in 1982, David tried his first case to a jury in Oklahoma and has been a 'trial attorney' ever since. So, if you need an attorney for the courtroom rather than the boardroom, David is a seasoned choice. David was raised in Sherman, Texas and his office is located there. Coming out of law school he joined his father's firm as one who would try the lawsuits, focusing on personal...
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Kelly Michelle Davis
Denton County, TX Business Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Construction and Estate Planning
Although Ms. Davis specializes in construction litigation, she has a general practice which includes handling all problems from corporate inception to dissolution, partnership formation and disputes, real estate law, consumer litigation, contract disputes, and appeals.
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J.C. Bailey III
Parker County, TX Business Law Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Probate
J.C. was admitted to the bar and to practice before the United States District Court, Northern District of Texas in 1988. He received his undergraduate degree from Abilene Christian University and his law degree from the Baylor University School of Law. J.C. is a member of the Order of Barristers, the State Bar of Texas, and the Tarrant County Bar Association. A frequent speaker on a wide array of subjects, he enjoys making presentations for professional groups, businesses, churches and schools. Addressing challenges in a constructive and professional manner is the highest priority of Mr. Bailey’s practice. J.C. has...
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James Martin Bridge
Tarrant County, TX Business Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal Defense, Family and Personal Injury
Mr. Bridge serves as the Chief Operating Officer and Firm Managing Attorney at Bailey & Galyen, one of the largest consumer law firms in Texas. A dedicated leader and experienced attorney, James has been instrumental in driving the firm’s success and overseeing its operations.
James earned his undergraduate degree from Texas Christian University (TCU) and went on to graduate from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law in 1998. During law school, he demonstrated his leadership abilities as the President of the Student Bar Association and as the President of his legal fraternity.
With a proven track record in litigation, James is a...
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Joe Derrell Tolbert
Tarrant County, TX Business Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
Business, Collections, Construction and Real Estate
Texas Tech University School of Law
Mr. Tolbert has successfully represented businesses and individuals for over 30 years. He specialized in construction law and general business law. Mr. Tolbert has an active trial practice in the areas of construction law and commercial litigation. As part of his trial practice, he has been the lead attorney in numerous mediations, trials, and arbitrations related to construction and other business disputes. He has effectively protected his clients’ interests when negotiating contracts and in resolving legal disputes that his individual and corporate clients experience.
Mr. Tolbert is Board Certified in Texas Construction Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization...
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Robert J. Scott
Tarrant County, TX Business Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Business, Communications, IP and Trademarks
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
Robert represents mid-market and large enterprise companies in software license transactions and disputes with major software publishers such as Adobe, IBM, Microsoft, Oracle and SAP. He has defended over 225 software audit matters initiated by software piracy trade groups such as the BSA and SIIA. He is counsel to some of the world's largest corporations, such as Schlumberger, PepsiCo, Iron Mountain and American Express, on information technology matters including intellectual property licensing, risk management, data privacy, and outsourcing. Robert ensures that Scott & Scott, LLP continues its focus on cost-effective strategies that deliver positive results.He is regularly...
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James Michael Richardson
Travis County, TX Business Law Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Business, Construction, Probate and Real Estate
University of Tulsa College of Law
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I have decades of experience in handling significant lawsuits for businesses and individuals, including high-stakes disputes regarding extremely important contracts, real estate holdings, trusts, and probate matters. My experience also includes handling cases involving intentional fraud and breach of fiduciary duty. I have also successfully tried or settled numerous significant disputes over construction defects and contractor performance. Many of my clients have prosecuted affirmative claims, while other clients have requested help in defending against claims brought against them.
My practice began with an international law firm in Houston where I...
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Derek K. Prosser
Dallas County, TX Business Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy and Estate Planning
University of Houston Law Center
I am an attorney who specializes primarily in the area of bankruptcy law.
I represent debtors in all aspects of chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy, as well as debtors-in-possession in chapters 11 and 12. I have substantial experience representing Chapter 7 trustees in adversary proceedings as counsel for the bankruptcy estate, and have also represented creditors in non-dischargeability actions. In addition to my bankruptcy practice, I advise clients on matters related to civil litigation, debt negotiation, real estate and insolvency.
At Toronojo & Prosser Law we're a small first with just 2 attorneys. We have no staff/assistants/paralegals so you can...
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Kurt Elieson
Denton County, TX Business Law Attorney with 33 years of experience
(940) 300-3801
2340 E. Trinity Mills Road, Suite 300
Carrollton, TX 75006
Business and Bankruptcy
University of Texas - Austin
I grew up around small businesses. One of my grandfathers was an insurance agent in Denton. My other set of grandparents owned a bookstore in Irving. My father ran a financial services company in north Dallas with about ten employees, and during high school I often worked in his office after classes. I spent my summers working on commercial construction sites and watching how each contractor depended on the others to perform their obligations.
At Stanford I majored in economics, in part because of its importance to business. But for me the real draw was the way in which economics approaches...
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Stephanie M Almeter
Dallas County, TX Business Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Business
Baylor Law School
Stephanie M. Almeter joined McCathern as an Associate in 2011. She is a Cum Laude graduate of Texas A&M University, where she was involved in numerous leadership organizations and awarded the J. Malon Southerland Aggie Leader Award, recognizing her commitment to servant leadership. She was also awarded the Aggie Bar Scholarship for exceptional promise in the legal field. Stephanie is rapidly honing her litigation skills and appreciates every opportunity to participate in the courtroom. She is currently in the process of being admitted to all Texas state and federal courts and is a member of the Dallas Bar Association and...
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R. Scott Peden
McLennan County, TX Business Law Attorney with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Entertainment & Sports and IP
Baylor Law School
After 25 years as a corporate attorney and executive, I am very familiar with all aspects of business law and helping businesses grow. In addition, I have been a professional musician for over 30 years and understand exactly the legal challenges that musicians face in the industry. Plus, I've been in the courtroom as well. Ultimately, when diplomacy fails, you have to be ready to fight and I am happy to go up against whoever your adversary may be. However, litigation is expensive and often unnecessary with the right advice. If you are looking for...
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Sarah Jane Kelly
Travis County, TX Business Law Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Consumer and Trademarks
University of Houston - Main Campus
My goal is make sure all individuals with legal problems have access to the legal help they need. I offer individuals straight-forward, flat-rate billing options at prices they can afford. No more surprise bills at the end of your representation. If you have a serious legal problem and are worried about having the funds to get help, let me work with you. We can arrange something to make us both happy.
I am not your typical attorney. My journey to the legal field was a strange one. After studying biochemistry and gene therapy, I decided the lab environment wasn't...
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Thomas P. Finley Jr.
Dallas County, TX Business Law Attorney with 38 years of experience
(214) 720-0101
Offices at Turtle Creek Village
3838 Oak Lawn Avenue, Suite 1000
Dallas, TX 75219
Business, Insurance Claims, Insurance Defense and Real Estate
Baylor Law School
Thomas P Finley, Jr. Attorney at Law is a lawyer in Texas focusing on business law including formation, contracts and litigation.
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Hamp Skelton
Travis County, TX Business Law Attorney with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Appeals, IP and Securities
The University of Texas School of Law
Hamp Skelton grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated from Princeton University in 1978 and from the University of Texas School of Law in 1981. He and his wife, Karen, have three sons, now all in their mid-20s.
Hamp has tried lawsuits in Texas for more than 40 years. He began his career at Vinson & Elkins in Houston in 1981, practicing in its commercial litigation section. He moved back to to Austin in 1986, joining Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld. He built a litigation section for that office, serving as partner in charge of litigation. His present...
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Grover C Peters III
Travis County, TX Business Law Lawyer with 5 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Health Care and Probate
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Before opening a law practice, Grover "Pete" Peters served in the military and then served as a healthcare executive. He now offers legal services in several practice areas including Aviation Law, Business Law, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and more.
Pete is a retired U.S. Army Medical Service Corps officer and a former healthcare executive having served as a COO, CIO, and CEO of various healthcare organizations and systems across the United States. In addition to practicing law, Pete has extensive experience in business development. He regularly consults with providers and medical groups developing freestanding emergency departments and micro hospitals. In...
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Ashley Applewhite
Travis County, TX Business Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationBusiness, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
South Texas College of Law
Ashley obtained her Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas, in 2007, where she was a member of the school's Moot Court Team. She earned her bachelor's degree in International Studies with minors in Journalism and History from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas in 2004.
Ashley is an experienced litigator with 15+ years of experience in a wide array of litigation matters, including insurance coverage disputes, construction defect issues, products and premises liability claims, personal injury automobile and pedestrian accidents, and Deceptive Trade Practices Act claims. She has defended nationally-known rideshare companies, homeowners and personal...
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Tyler George
Travis County, TX Business Law Lawyer with 5 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Construction, Elder and Estate Planning
Emory University School of Law
Tyler George’s practice involves representing both individuals and corporate clients in a range of legal matters including, Business Transactions, Estate Planning, Public Finance and Real Estate.
Prior to joining Naman Howell, Tyler served as a Judge Advocate in the United States Air Force, representing the Air Force in civil and criminal matters.
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Angela M. Hahn
Travis County, TX Business Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
Business, Construction, Insurance Defense and Products Liability
The University of Texas School of Law
Angela M. Hahn manages the Austin office of Doyen Sebesta & Poelma, LLLP. With ten years of Mock Trial experience, Ms. Hahn tried more cases before graduating from law school, than most lawyers do in a lifetime. Now, with fifteen years of real-world experience as a practicing civil trial lawyer, she regularly handles matters involving construction defects, product liability, contract disputes, property damage and general negligence claims. Ms. Hahn focuses on large-loss insurance subrogation claims and has developed a passion for lightning-induced fire losses, especially those involving Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST) or Radiant Barriers.
Beyond prosecuting property damage cases, Ms....
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Pelin Uzay
Travis County, TX Business Law Attorney with 4 years of experience
Business
Rutgers University - Newark
I am a solo practitioner and the founding attorney at Uzay Law, PLLC, where I provide legal services to individuals and businesses with a focus on contracts. I previously advised clients on immigration matters. I am licensed to practice law and based in Texas. Before practicing law, I spent two decades in New York, managing diverse projects and navigating business and creative challenges in the film and nonprofit sectors.
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Thomason Blake Bush
Lubbock County, TX Business Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
Business, Construction, Employment and IP
Texas Tech University School of Law
Seasoned attorney, Thomason B. Bush is a graduate of both the Texas Tech University School of Law and Texas Tech University Rawls College of Business. Prior to attending college, Thomason developed a passion for business law while working for his family's various small businesses and seeing their entrepreneurial spirit. It is with that spirit in mind that Thomason founded the Law Offices of Thomason B. Bush, PLLC to assist local businesses with their legal needs.
Thomason B. Bush is licensed by the State Bar of Texas and is admitted to practice before the United States District Courts in the Northern...
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Kent Hale
Lubbock County, TX Business Law Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Business, Construction and Real Estate
Texas Tech University School of Law
I am an experienced Business and Real Estate lawyer serving the Lubbock area. I provide experienced representation and guidance to my clients. Contact me today to see how I can help you.
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Jonathon Storment
Henderson County, TX Business Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationBusiness and Personal Injury
UNT Dallas College of Law
A diverse skill set, the ability to empathize with client's issues, and a dedication to solving problems is the reason Jonathon Storment's clients speak so highly of his services.
Jonathon is a tireless advocate for his clients and will fight to ensure that their legal issue is handled with the utmost competence and skill.
Jonathon has been a decorated soldier in the U.S. Army, a federal law enforcement officer with the U.S. Treasury Department, an award winning accountant, and a public school administrator. Whatever position he held, he was one of the best in his field.
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Garrett Lee Beach
McLennan County, TX Business Law Attorney with 8 years of experience
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Baylor Law School
Garrett L. Beach graduated magna cum laude from Abilene Christian University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a minor in Psychology. In 2016, Garrett graduated from Baylor Law School, where he earned his Juris Doctor with a concentration in estate planning.
Garrett is an accomplished attorney whose commitment to his clients is unwavering. He takes pride in investing the time and effort required to understand each of his client’s unique needs and goals. With a compassionate and personalized approach, Garrett ensures that his clients receive tailored advice and guidance every step of the way.
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Caleb A Stuart
Midland County, TX Business Law Lawyer
Business, Energy, Family and Personal Injury
SMU Dedman School of Law
Our teams start with a deep understanding of our clients’ business objectives. We share knowledge across practices and regions. We help our clients not only mitigate risk, but also discover opportunity. And each success begins with the same simple question…
How can we help you?
By pooling our energy, talents and resources, we are able to achieve the highest order of excellence in the practice and profession of the law. Through such practice we are able to give back to our communities, and in all things to govern ourselves as members of a free democratic society with responsibilities both to our profession...
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David A. Asbill
Kaufman County, TX Business Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Divorce, Family and Probate
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
David was born and raised in the Dallas area and attended Mesquite schools. He is a graduate of Texas Wesleyan School of Law. Before he became a lawyer, David was a teacher and a coach in several Texas school districts. He also enjoyed coaching summer leagues for many years.
David served on the Forney ISD school board for six years and was president one year.
David has devoted his career to helping consumers in Texas. He has prosecuted and defended cases involving everything from collections and foreclosures to swimming pools, automobiles, and home foundations. He is proud to say that he has...
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Zachary Cooper
Dallas County, TX Business Law Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Oklahoma College of Law
Zac Cooper is an Associate Attorney with the Parvin Law Group that focuses on litigating business, probate, and guardianship disputes, assisting clients to protect legacies built over a lifetime. Zac is energetic about assisting clients with safeguarding what's important: their livelihoods and their loved ones.
For those trying to observe a friend or family member's desires after death or to guarantee a loved one receives proper care during life, Zac helps clients with probate and guardianship matters. When it comes to litigation, Zac is a bulldog in the courtroom. He works to protect and defend clients every step of the way...
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Joshua Iacuone
Dallas County, TX Business Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
(214) 432-1536
4925 Greenville Ave
Energy Square One #700
Dallas, TX 75206
Business, Arbitration & Mediation and Employment
SMU Dedman School of Law
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Julius Staev
Dallas County, TX Business Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Business, Landlord Tenant, Probate and Real Estate
Whittier Law School
Attorney practices in the areas of Probate, Business, Real Estate, Commercial and Civil Litigation. Our practice emphasizes all aspects of business law, commercial and residential real estate, landlord- tenant law, construction, corporate matters, business start-ups, and wills and probate. We emphasize reasonable billing and each client is given responsive and individualized attention.
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Parrish S. Nordan
Dallas County, TX Business Law Attorney
Business, IP, Patents and Trademarks
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
Attorney Nordan is a Registered Patent Attorney with vast experience in the areas of Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property and Innovation Law, Patents and Patent Law, Trademark Law, Corporate Structure and Organization, and various areas of IP Litigation. In addition to practicing IP Law, Attorney Nordan serves as Vice-President of Tide in Texas, a Chapter of The University of Alabama National Alumni Association.
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Kelly Mitchell Crawford
Dallas County, TX Business Law Attorney with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Securities and Stockbroker Fraud
Southern Methodist University
Mr. Crawford has more than 30 years of experience in handling complex commercial litigation, including securities fraud, receiverships, oil and gas, employment, insurance and general business disputes.
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Mr. Crawford has successfully represented clients in a wide range of complex commercial litigation, including cases involving:
• Securities Fraud
• Oil and Gas Fraud
• Software licensing issues
• Employment disputes, including proprietary information, agreements and covenants not to compete
• Stock option agreements
• Copyright issues
• Insurance coverage disputes
• Shareholder disputes
• Partnership...
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David Jefrie Mizgala
Dallas County, TX Business Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Appeals
South Texas College of Law
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Ryan Kent McComber
Dallas County, TX Business Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Business, Energy, Entertainment & Sports and Insurance Defense
Southern Methodist University
Mr. McComber is a Partner at Figari & Davenport, LLP whose practice focuses on complex commercial litigation. Mr. McComber has a broad range of experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in contract disputes, TRO and injunctive relief proceedings, health, life, and disability insurance disputes, class actions, oil and gas matters, and litigation involving commercial real estate. Mr. McComber has successfully tried cases in both federal and state courts, and has also represented numerous clients in significant arbitration proceedings.
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Daniel Henry Charest
Dallas County, TX Business Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Business, Antitrust, Arbitration & Mediation and Energy
Tulane University
Daniel Charest gets results for his clients in high-stakes litigation. His career reflects a history of big wins in the court room and high-profile settlement agreements. He achieves those results through a combination of smarts and daily hard work. Daniel understands that trust and accountability with his clients, plus a dedicated group of attorneys, form the foundation of a strong legal team.
From international arbitrations in London to small-town courthouses, Daniel knows each victory—no matter the size—matters to the client. Daniel co-founded Burns Charest with the mission to form a team of dynamic attorneys from varied backgrounds who are motivated...