Rice Lawyers

Theresa Dawson is Senior Counsel a Carter Arnett. Theresa’s practice is focused primarily on high stakes intellectual property and complex commercial litigation. Theresa has represented numerous clients in federal courts around the country in intellectual property disputes involving a wide range of technologies, including e-commerce, computer software, encryption, telecommunications, network architecture, and mobile applications. Theresa’s intellectual property litigation practice has also involved multiple appeals, including arguing cases before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth and Federal Circuits. Theresa was previously Of Counsel at the Dallas office of Fish & Richardson P.C., where she represented clients in complex patent...

Ms. Forehand is proud to be a sixth generation Texan. While her family’s military service made for a mobile childhood, the DFW metroplex has been her home for more than ten years and is where she received her post-secondary education, first as a Magna Cum Laude graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington and then at Texas A&M University School of Law in Fort Worth. Once she graduated, Ms. Forehand had the unique opportunity to work with and be mentored by some of the best litigators in the area and see first-hand how to employ winning strategies both before...

John Mallios completed his Doctorate of Juris Prudence from Salmon P. Case, College of Law in 1978. After his successful completion of the Texas Bar Exam, he became a licensed attorney in all state and federal courts in all districts in the state of Texas in May of 1979.

For over 40 years, John C. Mallios & Associates has successfully represented business organizations and various plaintiffs in Texas and other states throughout the country. Various media publications, including Mealey's Litigation Reporter, have recognized John C. Mallios & Associates for the successful representation of businesses and individuals.

Life-long resident of Mesquite.