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David Siegel
Houston, TX Business Law Attorney with 35 years of experience
Business, Bankruptcy, Consumer and Securities
University of Houston - Main Campus
David Siegel has helped thousands of people obtain redress through our court system. He has over 30 years of experience advising businesses and individuals in commercial litigation, fiduciary duty and partnership litigation, liability suits, mass tort actions, consumer class actions, securities litigation, and bankruptcy litigation.
David’s cross-border work includes arguing on behalf of clients located in the Philippines and Latin America, among other regions. His successes include successfully representing thousands of agricultural workers in toxic pesticide litigation; successfully representing investors in arbitration claims against their investment advisers; successfully representing wrongful death claimants in a suit against a private prison company for...
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Josh C. Thomas
Houston, TX Business Law Lawyer
Business, Construction, Energy and Environmental
University of Houston Law Center
I focus my practice on oil and gas, energy, construction, commercial, and environmental litigation. My background as a project scientist for an environmental engineering and consulting firm has equipped me with a broad understanding of environmental, health and safety, and construction issues. Before attending law school, I worked closely with clients in the power generation, transmission, pipeline, and refining industries. This strong technical foundation, combined with my experience in representing clients across all aspects of the energy sector, gives me a unique perspective on the complex challenges my clients encounter.
I have also had the privilege of serving as a Law...
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Matt Parks
Houston, TX Business Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Business and Energy
University of Texas - Austin
Matt Parks is a dedicated trial attorney who has experience in business and commercial litigation, admiralty & maritime, energy, and personal injury. Matt attended the University of Texas Law School where he worked at the Environmental Law Clinic and on the Texas Environmental Law Journal. Matt also worked as a law clerk for the Texas Railroad Commission and a summer associate for Enbridge Energy. These hands on work experiences helped Matt hone the skills litigation skills that client have come to rely on him for. After graduation, Matt joined a Texas based litigation boutique where he focused...
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Dale Rose
McKinney, TX Business Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Consumer and Personal Injury
Texas Tech University School of Law
Since 1996, my focus on the law has been representing individuals hurt or injured as the result of someone else's negligence. That means representing YOU for YOUR injuries and working to get you the best result possible. Especially here in Collin County, Grayson County, and Fannin County, Texas, you need someone who is familiar with these counties and the unique problems and issues they create. You don't need to buy into the big Dallas firms, their chasing you, or their advertisements, to get a local and experienced attorney. In fact, you might just be getting...
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Murray Bristol
Dallas, TX Business Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Collections, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
University of Tulsa College of Law and Southern Methodist University
Murray L. Bristol started this firm in order to provide quality representation for individuals and families for serious injuries and legal issues that they have suffered. Bristol previously prosecuted felonies as an Assistant District Attorney for the El Paso County District Attorney's office.
After leaving the District Attorney's Office, Bristol worked for a prominent law firm with offices in Dallas and Tulsa. One of the former partners of this firm became Governor of Oklahoma. While an attorney for this firm, Bristol litigated all types of cases from serious injury and death cases involving multi-state liability against national corporations to car...
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Lisette Christine Lange
San Antonio, TX Business Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, IP and Real Estate
The University of Texas School of Law
Having practiced law for twenty years, Lisette can assist you in several capacities. She is experienced in both Commercial and Residential Real Estate Contracts, Estate Planning, complex Probate cases, End of Life Issues, Business start-ups, and Intellectual Property.
Lisette received her Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Texas in 2003, and completed her undergraduate work at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas earning a Bachelor of Business Administration. She has since pursued a Bioethics Certification from the National Catholic Bioethics Center and a Masters in Theology from Holy Apostles College. She is an active member of the Catholic Lawyers...
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Zachary Cooper
Dallas, TX Business Law Lawyer with 8 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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Jonathan L. Howell
Dallas, TX Business Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy and Collections
SMU Dedman School of Law
Jonathan L. Howell has actively represented clients in Texas and throughout the United States in multiple facets of litigation and bankruptcy, as well as a variety of transactional matters, including business and asset acquisitions, preparation and renegotiation of lending and credit agreements, contract disputes, real property disputes, debt restructurings, partnership disputes, and business dissolutions. Mr. Howell has received multiple awards and recognition from his peers for his work in bankruptcy and litigation matters.
Mr. Howell has represented a broad spectrum of clients, ranging from local entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 companies. Mr. Howell's clients have included business owners, directors, officers,...
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David Samuel Brown
Dallas, TX Business Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Business, Bankruptcy, Consumer and Divorce
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
At David Samuel Brown Law Firm, PLLC, I represent clients throughout Florida and the world in a wide variety of immigration matters. As an attorney with years of experience in immigration law, I understand the potential obstacles you may face with securing the necessary documents to legally enter or remain in this country.
Whether you are seeking to enter the United States for business, a new job, etc., I will offer the help you need to navigate the U.S. Immigration process.
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Timothy Robert Reilley
Dallas, TX Business Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Texas Tech University School of Law
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Stephanie M Almeter
Dallas, 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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Hossain Arnold Shokouhi
Dallas, 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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Micajah Daniel "Caj" Boatright
Dallas, TX Business Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
Business, Maritime and Personal Injury
University of Texas - Austin
Attorney Caj Boatright grew up in Sweetwater, a small town in west Texas. He attended Southwestern University of Georgetown, and graduated cum laude with Honors as a double major in Political Science and History. He earned his J.D. from the University of Texas Law School, where he also met and became friends with Kurt Arnold and Jason Itkin. Following law school, Attorney Boatright worked for the largest firm in Fort Worth, where he handled cases related to all types of litigation and appellate matters. In 2006, he joined Kurt and Jason at their small firm, Arnold & Itkin...
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Parrish S. Nordan
Dallas, 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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Julius Staev
Dallas, TX Business Law Lawyer with 30 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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David Jefrie Mizgala
Dallas, TX Business Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Appeals
South Texas College of Law
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Megan Daic
Dallas, TX Business Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy, Consumer and Employment
University of Houston - Main Campus
Megan Daic is the Founder and Owner of Daic Law. She started Daic Law with one main goal in mind: to create a client-driven law firm that focuses on the needs of people in the community. She understands that life can be difficult at times, and there are unexpected situations and tragedies that people are forced to confront on a day-to-day basis. Megan’s hope in starting this firm was and is to help people during their time of need and make the process as simple and clear as possible.
Daic Law is a general practice law firm that focuses on Consumer...
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Ryan Kent McComber
Dallas, 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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David Gross
Dallas, TX Business Law Lawyer
(214) 432-1536
4925 Greenville Ave
Energy Square One, Suite 1112
Dallas, TX 75206
Business and Stockbroker Fraud
The University of Texas School of Law
I represent both individuals and businesses in high-stakes litigation, handling a variety of cases such as partnership disputes, trade secrets, and investor disputes. I have a particular focus on representing financial advisors in FINRA disputes, which cover issues like the repayment of promissory notes, arbitrating defamation, U5 terms, and compensation forfeiture disputes.
Previously, I served as the Associate General Counsel and VP for U.S. Home Systems, Inc., a NASDAQ traded company that was later acquired by Home Depot. In this role, I was in charge of overseeing the human resource functions and providing both business and legal advice to the executive...
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Daniel Henry Charest
Dallas, TX Business Law Lawyer with 21 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...
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David Morris
San Marcos, TX Business Law Attorney with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Probate
South Texas College Of Law and Texas State University - Texas State University-San Marcos
Graduated from Texas State in 1979 with a degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Specialty. Doctorate of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law in 1983. Maintained an active Civil and Criminal Defense practice until 2007 when concentration was devoted to civil work including personal injury, probate, guardianship, real estate, corporate and business law, through the present.
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Robert J. Scott
Southlake, 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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John Holman Barr
Dallas, TX Business Law Attorney with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Insurance Claims, Insurance Defense and Personal Injury
Super Lawyers: 2006 - 2015 National Board of Legal Specialty Certification Practice Areas: Personal Injury - Products: Defense (60%), Professional Liability: Defense (20%), Personal Injury - General: Defense (20%) Law School: St. Mary's University School of Law
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Yolanda Castro-Dominguez
Irving, TX Business Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Business, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Texas A&M University School of Law
It is often said that there is no time like the present. This could not be truer than when considering to prepare an estate plan. Doing so will it put your mind at ease by taking care of your family and loved ones. And it ensures your estate is distributed and protected according to your desires. Whether you need a Will, Trust, or Power of Attorney, Yolanda offers a variety of estate plans to suit your needs for the benefit of your loved ones.
Yolanda Castro-Dominguez is a native Texan who grew up in Irving, Texas. Her passion for helping others...
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Richard H Fair
Fort Worth, TX Business Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Texas A&M University School of Law
LLM in Taxation, Georgetown University Law Center (in progress);
J.D., Texas A&M School of Law;
M.A. Cert. - Homeland Security, Texas A&M Bush School of Public Service;
M.A in Texas Legal History, Baylor University;
B.A. in History and Political Science, Baylor University
I come from a multi-disciplinary educational background that has greatly influenced how I view the role of attorneys and our jobs as counselors of law.
I am also an educator of over twelve years teaching at various community colleges and universities. In the past, I have taught Texas History, Texas Constitutional Law, U.S. Constitutional Law, and several intensive courses regarding the Civil War-era...
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Mark T. Mansfield
Hurst, TX Business Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
1550 Norwood Drive, Suite 107
Hurst, TX 76054
Business, Family, IP and Probate
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
Mark has been licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas to practice in Texas state courts since November 1, 2013. Mark attended the University of North Texas in Denton, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in English Literature in August 2005. He studied law at Texas Wesleyan School of Law and graduated with his Juris Doctor in May 2013, after which the school became Texas A&M University School of Law in the fall of 2013. Mark served in the United States Army from August 2005 until July 2009. He was stationed in Germany most of that...
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Carolyn Dove
Arlington, TX Business Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Tax
Southern Methodist University
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Suraj Singh Dhillon
Arlington, 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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Jonathon Storment
Athens, 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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Joshua Lee Shepherd
Dallas, TX Business Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
(214) 432-6744
4925 Greenville Ave
Energy Square One, Suite 1112
Dallas, TX 75206
Business and Bankruptcy
SMU Dedman School of Law
I am a Partner at Iacuone McAllister Potter PLLC. With nearly two decades of experience, I focus my practice on business litigation, receiverships, and all aspects of bankruptcy law. I represent receivers, trustees, businesses, and financial institutions in matters across the country. Additionally, I have served as a court-appointed receiver.
I was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. I earned my law degree from Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law and received my undergraduate degree from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. I have been recognized as one of the “Best Lawyers in Dallas” (Bankruptcy & Workout) by D...
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Kelly Mitchell Crawford
Dallas, 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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Joshua Iacuone
Dallas, 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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Michael Edward Young
Plano, TX Business Law Lawyer with 31 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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Derek K. Prosser
Dallas, 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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Todd W. White
Rockwall, TX Business Law Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Business, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
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Julian Lopez
San Antonio, TX Business Law Attorney with 45 years of experience
(210) 510-4191
401 East Sonterra Boulevard, Suite 375
San Antonio, TX 78258
Business, International and Personal Injury
Julian graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Government in 1977. He graduated with honors and was on the Dean’s List. In 1980, he graduated from the University of Texas School of Law with his J.D. degree. Julian is licensed to practice in the State of Texas and the United States District Court for the Western and Southern Districts of Texas and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western and Southern Districts of Texas. He is also a member of the State Bar of Texas, San Antonio...
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Armando Javier Roman
San Antonio, TX Business Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal Defense, Family and Personal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
With more than 15 years of experience as a practicing attorney, Armando J. Román provides advice and counsel to clients needing legal representation in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense, civil defense, citizenship and immigration services, removal defense, real estate, business, contracts, wills, probate, guardianship and family law matters.
Lawyers tend to focus or specialize in only particular areas of the law, while Armando focuses on serving his clients in several areas of the law. He represents people who are injured in motor vehicle accidents or because of the negligent acts of others. He represents people who have...
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Kesney Nichols
Murphy, TX Business Law Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Business, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
University of Arkansas School of Law
I am Attorney Kesney Nichols, and I assist the firm in managing cases and achieving favorable outcomes for our clients. My responsibilities encompass conducting legal research, drafting documents, interviewing clients and witnesses, preparing for hearings and trials, and aiding in the formulation of legal strategies aimed at resolving cases favorably for each client. I am dedicated to supporting clients through the most challenging periods of their lives and tirelessly advocating on their behalf.
Outside of my professional life, I enjoy golfing and spending time with my rescue dogs, Nash and Ollie.
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Brandon J. Tittle
Plano, TX Business Law Attorney with 13 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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Kenneth Ferguson
Denton, TX Business Law Attorney with 2 years of experience
Business, Construction and Real Estate
St. Mary's University School of Law
Kenneth D. Ferguson graduated from St. Mary’s School of Law in May 2022. While at St Mary’s, Kenneth and his team won the first ever National Mock Trial Championship for St. Mary’s, and as a result of his love of advocacy, Kenneth was inducted into the prestigious Order of the Barristers organization.
He is licensed to practice in all Texas Courts, the U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas, and the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts for the Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas.