Rains County Lawyers

Clients and colleagues call Barry Barnett an “incredibly gifted lawyer” (Chambers and Partners) who is “magic in the courtroom” (Who’s Who Legal), “the top antitrust lawyer in Texas” (Chambers and Partners), and “a person of unquestioned integrity” (David J. Beck, founder of Beck Redden). Barnett is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, and Lawdragon has named him one of the top 500 lawyers in the United States three years in a row. Best Lawyers in America has honored him as “Lawyer of the Year” for Bet-the-Company Litigation (2019 and 2017) and Patent Litigation (2020) in Houston. Based in...

Kaitlin Capetillo has practiced family law since graduating from law school and has direct experience handling a variety of family law issues, including divorce, child custody & visitation, adoption, termination, child support, property division, and the modification or enforcement of prior court orders.

John M. Cook is a formidable Dallas criminal defense attorney that has been licensed for over 30 years. John defends clients in all areas of criminal law, but is well renowned for his skill as a Dallas DWI defense lawyer. Not only is John a former police officer and prosecutor, but he is also an experienced investigator and police detective. This experience makes him knowledgeable about the strategies employed by the prosecution when bringing criminal charges. He is a well-known figure in the Texas legal community, respected on both sides of the aisle and by the judges before whom he...

A former court of appeals briefing attorney, Dallas appellate lawyer Chad Ruback devotes his practice to handling appeals and trial court motions likely to be at issue on appeal.

Austin P. Campbell is a trial attorney in the Dallas office of Rob Wiley, P.C. Mr. Campbell graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Law in 2016. At Vanderbilt, Mr. Campbell was on the Dean’s List and was an Articles Editor for the Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law. His student note, Riding a “Friendly Elephant?” How African Nations Can Make the Best of Economic Partnership with China , was published in March 2016.

Mr. Campbell discovered his passion for helping employees navigate the world of employment law at Vanderbilt, where he was a member of the Labor and Employment Law Society and...

Deontae D. Wherry is a trial attorney in the Dallas office of Rob Wiley, P.C. Prior to joining our firm, Mr. Wherry worked as a litigation attorney, zealously advocating for clients in civil, criminal, and family law cases. Mr. Wherry currently focuses on representing employees in employment and labor disputes. He is devoted to ensuring that justice is served for his clients.

Mr. Wherry is a proud Red Raider. Mr. Wherry graduated from Texas Tech University, obtaining his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Later, Mr. Wherry received both his Doctor of Jurisprudence and Master of Business Administration from Texas Tech...

I help people navigate the legal system, often on a contingent-fee basis. I have over 34 years of experience handling trials, arbitrations and mediations, and appeals.

Jeff is a registered Patent Attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He is primarily from the western United States but has lived overseas for a number of years.

He received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Arizona State University in 2005. He was an engineer for a number of years at a number of large corporations before pursuing his law degree. He graduated from Texas A&M University School of Law (formerly Texas Wesleyan University School of Law) with a J.D. in 2010. By combining his education and prior work experience into the field...

A proud Texan, David L. Traylor is an alumnus of Jesuit College Preparatory School in Dallas, Southern Methodist University (SMU) and The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD). He earned a degree in Economics and Finance at UTD before returning to SMU to earn his law degree.

Mr. Traylor was selected to the acclaimed Criminal Justice Clinic during his final year of study at SMU Law School. This provided an opportunity to represent indigent defendants as a student lawyer and was an important springboard to beginning a Criminal Defense practice. He also traveled to Honolulu, Hawaii to assist the State of...

Paul Key is a criminal defense attorney in McKinney, Texas, representing clients in all variety criminal matters, primarily in Collin County. Mr. Key's first legal experience was in the U.S. Army as a JAG, where he served for a total of 8 years. After leaving active duty in 2000, Mr. Key joined the Collin County Criminal District Attorney's Office, where he served as a trial prosecutor and the Chief of the Domestic Violence Division. In 2003, Mr. Key established his private practice. Mr. Key has successfully defended clients and obtain not guilty verdicts on everything from misdemeanor...

Rogge Dunn represents ultra-high net worth individuals, Fortune 500, executives, as well as General Counsels, private equity firms, coaches, professional athletes, Olympic gold medal winners, Judges and University Presidents.

Rogge formed the Rogge Dunn Group PC, a team of experienced Dallas employment attorneys. If you are in need of a Dallas trial attorney that can handle employment, defamation, business, financial, sexual harassment, or wrongful death cases, the Rogge Dunn Group PC can help. Check out our website to learn more about our practice areas, experience, and capabilities.

One of the highest testaments to Dunn’s abilities is the fact that many...

Karen-Lee Pollak leads the Immigration Practice Group. Her education has taken place literally worldwide and from coast to coast. She obtained her law degree in South Africa and is licensed by the State Bar of California and State Bar of Texas. As an immigrant herself and the former chair of the immigration practice of the Dallas office of a large international law firm, Ms. Pollak understands what a critical and life-changing decision it is moving family or employees to the United States. Karen-Lee focuses on both family and corporate based immigration representing athletes, spouses, authors, individuals and Fortune 500 corporations...

We are a Dallas, Texas based firm offering business (formation, franchises, contracts, buying and selling), real estate (deeds, title), estate planning (wills, trusts, powers of attorney), probate (letters testamentary, small estate affidavit, heirship affidavit), and immigration (family and business.) English, Spanish and German services offered.

David L. Leon graduated from Southern Methodist University in 1992, and SMU Law in 1996 and is licensed in Texas and New York.

Attorney Camille Knight focuses her practice on Federal Criminal and Civil Law matters. She has represented individuals and companies in investigations and dispositions pre-indictment. She has also represented individuals and companies in criminal proceedings post-indictment, through trial, to appeals and post-conviction litigation. Call today for a consultation.

Attorney Noah Wexler is a highly experienced trial lawyer who has handled tens of thousands of cases in the past decade. Due to his commitment to his clients, keen skills in preparing for trials, attention to detail, and his ability to identify strategies that force insurers and negligent companies to pay maximum compensation, Noah has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars. While he is highly skilled in various areas of personal injury law, he focuses the majority of his work handling catastrophic truck accident cases, pharmaceutical cases, complex product liability cases, wrongful death cases, and catastrophic offshore injury cases throughout...

Haddad Law Firm is devoted to putting our client's needs first. We focus on two areas of law: criminal defense and personal injury. Clients come to us for help at a time when they need it most, after a recent arrest or being injured in an unexpected accident. Criminal charges and injuries from an accident can have lifelong consequences and must be handled properly before it's too late. That's why we take our responsibility of defending against criminal charges and pursuing injury claims very seriously. More importantly, we recognize that every case is unique and can have different consequences for...

Maryssa Simpson is a trial lawyer and partner in The Potts Law Firm’s Dallas office. Maryssa grew up in the small town of Bridgeport, Texas and is from a family of trial lawyers. Her background gave her a passion for trial work, and she carries that forward in her practice.

Maryssa graduated from Baylor University and received her law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. During law school, Maryssa was an advocate for a national championship mock trial team and received the International Academy of Trial Lawyers Student Advocacy Award. While at UT, Maryssa also won Best Advocate...

Attorney Justin N. Bryan joined the McCathern Dallas office in 2016 and his legal practice focuses on Business and Securities Litigation, but he has experience in many areas of law. Mr. Bryan represents defendants in complex multi-million dollar litigation and has also recovered millions of dollars for plaintiffs.

Mr. Bryan is a graduate of the Texas Tech University School of Law in Lubbock where he was awarded the American Jurisprudence Award for Advanced Legal Research and Property and was a member of Phi Delta Phi, an international legal honor society. He received his Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M University and...

Attorney Rob Keating has successfully represented individuals charged with crimes ranging from serious felony offenses to minor municipal citations in counties all across Texas.

Rob has a unique perspective gained by his broad life experiences prior to becoming an attorney. Shortly after his graduation from high school in Decatur, Texas, he joined the US Navy where he served for ten years aboard attack submarines. After leaving the Navy, he worked as a corporate trainer and developed his public speaking skills before attending law school. While in law school at Southern Methodist University, Rob gained valuable experience as...

Farbod Farnia leads the Appellate Litigation Section at McCathern. Mr. Farnia represents parties in civil appeals and original proceedings in a broad array of cases from multiple practice areas. He has successfully prosecuted and defended appeals in cases including constitutional law, labor & employment disputes, non-subscriber negligence actions, and complex commercial litigation. Mr. Farnia has been named a Texas Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine in 2014 and 2015. His clients include individuals, small businesses, and large corporations, whom he has guided through both the trial and appellate stages of litigation.

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...

Even before founding The Ramos Law Firm, Guillermo Ramos has been devoted to advancing his client’s causes. First as a real estate agent then Real Estate Broker, Mr. Ramos, represented his clients in real estate transactions across North Texas. In 2004, he formed G R Realtors & Associates LLC a Texas real estate brokerage. He has taught agents in Texas the art of the real estate deal ever since. Desiring more out of his career he attended Texas A&M University School of Law. He graduated in December 2009 and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas as a...

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...

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...

Jane Mapes has been practicing law for 26 years and has devoted her practice to Family Law for the past 16 years, in Texas. Prior to relocating to Texas in 1996, she concentrated on real estate and personal injury law in the State of Florida, where she went to law school, and was admitted to the Bar in 1988. Upon moving to Texas, Ms. Mapes was admitted to the State Bar of Texas, and began practicing with a general practice law firm in Grand Prairie, where she familiarized herself with the courts in Tarrant and Dallas Counties. Jane then joined...

Christine Clary was raised in Bridgeport, Texas and graduated from Bridgeport High School. She discovered a passion for law while working in her father’s law firm and competing in speech and debate tournaments on the weekends. Christine went on to graduate from the University of Texas at Austin, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. After college, Christine worked for Dr. Phil McGraw at his trial consulting firm, Courtroom Sciences, Inc. Christine then attended St. Mary’s University School of Law, where she was active in the Student Bar Association and mock trial competitions. During law school, Christine also interned...

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Dina Steele has over 15 years of practicing in personal injury law. being the lead attorney at Steele Law Firm, P.C., she has the experience and knowledge in details of how the process of personal injury cases work. The keys to success are integrity, communication, and trust.

Nathan Christensen grew up in the beautiful small town of Fillmore, Utah, where he spent as much time as possible playing in the mountains. After he turned 18 and graduated from high school, he left Fillmore and spent two years living and working in various cities in Honduras, where he became fluent in Spanish and developed a love for the people of Latin America.

In June 2002, he married his wife Tiffani, a girl from Texas, which meant he would be spending the rest of his life in Texas whether he knew it or not. In 2006, Nathan and Tiffani...

Geoffrey graduated Cum Laude from Southwestern Adventist College with a BBA in Business Management in 1992. He attended The University of Tulsa College of Law where he obtained his Juris Doctorate in 1995. He has handled well over twelve thousand personal injury cases.

Jose Quilles III is an accomplished attorney with a wealth of experience personal injury litigation. He is currently a litigation attorney at McCormick Lawrence, based out of the San Antonio office. Mr. Quilles received his Juris Doctorate from Quinnipiac University School of Law in May of 1997. He is licensed in Connecticut, the District Court of Connecticut and the Western and Southern Districts of Texas. Before starting his legal career, Mr. Quilles worked as a claim adjuster for two major insurance carriers. He also worked as a defense attorney for a major insurance carrier. This experience provided him with invaluable insight...

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...

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.

Sean Pevsner established this law firm with his best friend, Mark Whitburn. They have been best friends since 1986. Mr. Whitburn assisted Mr. Pevsner throughout these years. This firm is one among many goals which they have accomplished together. For more on their story, please visit our news page. Mr. Pevsner is a University of Texas Law graduate with severe cerebral palsy who operates a motorized wheelchair by the use of head movements. Due to his quadriplegia, he cannot write but must rely on an interpreter or a specialized computer to do...

I have been on the Board of Directors of TRINITY METRO since 2013, served as Secretary 2015-2016 and Vice Chairman 2017-2019. TRINITY METRO operates all transportation services for Tarrant County, Texas, including bus, commuter rail, Zip Zone and Access for handicapped persons.
I have served on the Irving, Texas, Planning and Zoning Commission 1971-1975 and the Southlake, Texas, City Council 1992-1995.
I have been a member of the Grapevine Rotary Club since 1992 and served on their Board of Directors.
TEXAS MONTHLY Super Lawyer 2003 to present.
FORT WORTH MAGAZINE Top Lawyer 2009 to present.
Martindale-Hubbell AV rated & Preeminent Lawyers
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Sandra L. Sprott is currently a solo practitioner and owner of the Law Office of Sandra Sprott, P.C. in Arlington, Texas. Ms. Sprott represents diverse clients in the fields of collections, small business planning, and commercial/consumer litigation. She also devotes her time representing clients in the areas of family law, landlord/tenant disputes, estate planning, and probate matters. From 2008 to 2013, Ms. Sprott was a Managing Attorney at the Law Office of Ben Abbott, P.C., in Garland, Texas. In this role she provided counsel and performed a full complement of legal activities in the plaintiff personal injury field....

McKenna White is a skilled attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and pending licensure in the State of New Mexico. With a passion for justice and a strong educational background, McKenna is committed to providing exceptional legal representation to her clients. McKenna earned her Juris Doctor (JD) degree from St. Mary's University School of Law in 2022. Prior to pursuing her legal career, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Secondary Education from Texas State University in 2019. Her diverse educational background equips her with a broad perspective and a comprehensive understanding of...

Stafford Sadler is a pre-litigation at the McCormick Law Firm, based in San Antonio, TX. His unwavering commitment to justice and diverse legal background, spanning personal injury, business litigation, family law, and estate planning, allow him to provide a unique perspective when representing clients. In his personal life, Mr. Sadler enjoys the outdoors, whether he is playing tennis, pickleball, skiing or exploring new and diverse places while traveling. He also has a keen interest in history, architecture, and animals. His love for adventure and embracing different cultures has created an open-minded and inclusive perspective that he brings to his practice. Attorney...

Bryce E. Pearcy, a native of Granbury, Texas, is devoted to helping injured clients in DFW and around the country. After obtaining a Government degree from the University of Texas at Austin, Mr. Pearcy went back to his West Texas roots and received his JD from Texas Tech University School of Law. Mr. Pearcy worked with the Dispute Resolution Center and obtained qualification as a Texas Mediator while in law school. After law school, Mr. Pearcy moved to San Antonio to serve as an Assistant District Attorney with Bexar County. As a prosecutor, Mr. Pearcy tried dozens of misdemeanor criminal cases...