1. Robert H. Dawson
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Texas, LL.B., 1962
College: Southern Methodist University and University of Texas, B.A., 1960
Admitted: University of Texas, LL.B., 1962
Practice Area: Probate
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2. Richard T. McMillan
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1971
College: University of Texas, B.B.A., 1968
Admitted: University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1971
Practice Area: Corporate Law
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3. John A. Woodside
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Southern Methodist University, LL.B., 1967
College: Southern Methodist University, B.S., 1964
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, LL.B., 1967
Practice Area: Corporate Law; Taxation; Federal Income Tax; Federal Tax Controversies; Income Tax; Like Kind Exchanges; Property Tax; State Taxation; Tax Appeals; Tax Controversies; Tax Credits; Tax Deferred Exchanges
Membership:

4. James C. Considine
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1971
College: Duke University, B.A., 1968
Admitted: University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1971
Practice Area: Energy
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5. Joseph A. Baker
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Class of 2001, J.D.
College: Georgetown University, Class of 1998, B.A.
Admitted: University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Class of 2001, J.D.
Practice Area: Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Auto Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Defective Products, Wrongful Death, Nursing Home Abuse, Medical Malpractice, Insurance Claims, Criminal Law, DUI, Assault/Domestic Assault, Traffic Violations, Theft, Sexual Offenses, Homicide, White Collar Offenses, Juvenile Defense, Drugs and Narcotics, Kidnapping, Rape/ Aggravated Rape, Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody, Slip and Fall, Boating Accidents, Railroad Accidents, Dog Bites, Automobile Accidents, Trucking Accidents, Head and Spinal Injuries, Nursing Home Litigation, Sexual Abuse, Parole and Probation, Misdemeanors, Juvenile Law, Drug Crimes, DUI/DWI, Felonies, Sex Crimes, Premarital Agreements, Child Support, Adoptions, Spousal Support, Visitation Rights, Paternity
Membership:

6. Bradley H. Bains
Title: Shareholder
Law School: St. Mary's University School of Law, J.D., 1988
College: Texas Tech University, B.A., cum laude, 1985
Admitted: St. Mary's University School of Law, J.D., 1988
Practice Area: Litigation
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7. Rickey G. Strange
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Texas School of Law, J.D., with honors, 1985
College: Hardin Simmons University, B.B.A., Accounting, cum laude, 1982
Admitted: University of Texas School of Law, J.D., with honors, 1985
Practice Area: Civil Litigation(100%)
Membership: Midland County Bar Association; State Bar of Texas.

8. Walter W. Pfluger
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: The University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1985
College: Texas A & M University (B.B.A., summa cum laude, 1975; M.Ag., 1976)
Admitted: The University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1985
Practice Area: Oil and Gas Acquisitions
Membership:

9. Lance Lee Milne
Title: Associate
Law School: Texas Tech University, J.D., 2007
College:
Admitted: Texas Tech University, J.D., 2007
Practice Area:
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10. Darren S. Skyles
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Houston, J.D., 2004
College: University of Houston (B.A., English, 1991; Texas Teacher Certification, Secondary, 1994)
Admitted: University of Houston, J.D., 2004
Practice Area: Health Law; Business Transactions; Business Formation
Membership: Midland County and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Texas (Member, Health Law Section); American Health Lawyers Association.

11. Aaron M. Dorfner
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Ohio Northern University, J.D., 2003
College: Minnesota State University, B.S., magna cum laude, 2000
Admitted: Ohio Northern University, J.D., 2003
Practice Area: Civil Litigation; Complex Litigation; Defense Litigation; Federal Civil Litigation
Membership: Minnesota State Bar Association; State Bar of Texas.

12. Brandon E. Durrett
Title: Associate
Law School: Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2009
College: Brigham Young University, B.A., 2006
Admitted: Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2009
Practice Area: Oil and Gas Law; Oil and Gas Title Examination; Oil and Gas Leasing
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13. Cory McDowell
Title: Associate
Law School: Texas Tech University, J.D., cum laude, 2008
College: Austin College, B.A., cum laude, 2004; Texas Tech University, M.S., Personal Financial Planning, 2008
Admitted: Texas Tech University, J.D., cum laude, 2008
Practice Area: Estate Planning(50%); Probate(50%)
Membership: State Bar of Texas (Member, Sections on: Real Estate, Probate, and Trust Law); The College of the State Bar of Texas; Midland County Young Lawyers Association.

14. David L. Stroman
Title: Associate
Law School: Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., 2006
College: Texas A & M University
Admitted: Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., 2006
Practice Area: Energy
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15. Roy A. Key, Jr.
Title: Associate
Law School: Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2003
College: Texas Tech University, B.S., Mechanical Engineering, 1986
Admitted: Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2003
Practice Area: Litigation(100%)
Membership: Midland County Bar Association; State Bar of Texas (Member, Construction Law Section); Texas Association of Defense Counsel.

16. Mindy Hamm
Title: Associate
Law School: Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., 2007
College: Texas A & M University, B.S., Industrial Distribution, 2003
Admitted: Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., 2007
Practice Area: Litigation
Membership: Midland Bar Association; Midland County Young Lawyers Association; Young Professionals in Energy.

17. Reagan L. Butts
Title: Associate
Law School: Baylor University School of Law, J.D., 2006
College: Baylor University, B.A., Religion/Business, cum laude, 2001
Admitted: Baylor University School of Law, J.D., 2006
Practice Area: Litigation; Civil Litigation; Complex Litigation; Defense Litigation; Federal Litigation
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18. Raymond S. Rudnicki
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Oklahoma, J.D., 2001
College: University of Oklahoma, B.A., 1998
Admitted: University of Oklahoma, J.D., 2001
Practice Area: Business Law
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19. Terry W. Rhoads
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Texas Tech University, J.D., 1982
College: Texas A & M University, B.S., 1976
Admitted: Texas Tech University, J.D., 1982
Practice Area: Litigation
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20. Bill J. Howard
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Texas Tech University, J.D., with honors, 1982
College: Texas Tech University, B.B.A., 1979
Admitted: Texas Tech University, J.D., with honors, 1982
Practice Area: Energy
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21. W. Bruce Williams
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Texas Tech University, J.D., 1982
College: Brigham Young University, B.A., 1979
Admitted: Texas Tech University, J.D., 1982
Practice Area: Litigation; Civil Practice; Federal Civil Practice; Civil Rights; Civil Rights Defense; Complex and Multi-District Litigation; Corporate Insurance Defense; Corporate Litigation; Americans with Disabilities Act; Disabilities; Employee Benefits Litigation; General Practice; Federal Practice; Federal Tort Claims; Qui Tam Litigation; Health Care; Health Care Liability; Health Insurance Defense; Nursing Home Litigation; Medical Law; Hospital Law; Hospital Liability Defense; Hospital Risk Management; Medical Staff Contracts; Automobile Insurance Defense; Automobile Liability Defense; Labor and Employment; Age Discrimination in Employment; Confidentiality Agreements; Covenants Not To Compete; Employer Liability; Employment Contracts; Employment Claims; Employment Disability Discrimination; Employment Litigation; Noncompete Litigation; Noncompetition and Non-Solicitation; Personnel Policies; Retaliatory Discharge; Whistleblower Litigation; Wrongful Termination Defense; Civil Litigation; Complex Litigation; Defense Litigation; Federal Civil Litigation; Trial Practice; Medical Malpractice; Medical Malpractice Defense; Nursing Malpractice; Medicare Fraud and Abuse; Personal Injury Defense; Premises Liability Defense; Products Liability Defense; Product Warning Labels; Torts; Tort Defense; Asbestos Defense; Silicosis Litigation; Toxic Tort Defense
Membership: State Bar of Texas; The Mississippi Bar.

22. Susan R. Richardson
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Texas, J.D., 1976
College: Hardin-Simmons University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1968
Admitted: University of Texas, J.D., 1976
Practice Area: Litigation; Oil and Gas Law; Business Litigation
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23. Jerry D. Zant
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Texas Tech University, J.D., 1984
College: Brigham Young University, B.S., 1981
Admitted: Texas Tech University, J.D., 1984
Practice Area: Estate Planning(50%); Probate(50%)
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24. Richard D. Davis, Jr.
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Texas Tech University, J.D., magna cum laude, 1985
College: University of Texas at Austin, B.B.A., 1982
Admitted: Texas Tech University, J.D., magna cum laude, 1985
Practice Area: Litigation
Membership:

25. Dan G. Leroy
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Notre Dame, J.D., 1987
College: Kansas State University, B.A., cum laude, 1983
Admitted: University of Notre Dame, J.D., 1987
Practice Area: Corporate Law; Business Law; Finance; Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures; Securities
Membership:

26. Steven C. Hofer
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Baylor University, J.D., 1978
College: Baylor University, B.B.A., cum laude, 1977
Admitted: Baylor University, J.D., 1978
Practice Area: Energy; Farm and Ranch Law; Real Estate
Membership: State Bar of Texas.

27. Michel E. Curry
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Texas Tech University, J.D., cum laude, 1989
College: University of Texas, B.S., 1973
Admitted: Texas Tech University, J.D., cum laude, 1989
Practice Area: Energy
Membership: State Bar of Texas (Council Member, Oil, Gas & Energy Resources Law Section, 2005-2008); American Association of Professional Landmen (Past director, Forms Committee Chairman, 2007-2008).

28. Albert E. Sherman
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Texas Tech School of Law, J.D., 1990
College: Angelo State University, B.B.A., cum laude, 1987
Admitted: Texas Tech School of Law, J.D., 1990
Practice Area: Energy
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29. W. Clark Lea
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Baylor University, J.D., 1990
College: Austin College, B.A., 1979; Southern Methodist University, M.B.A., 1980
Admitted: Baylor University, J.D., 1990
Practice Area: Litigation; Labor and Employment; Confidentiality Agreements; Covenants Not To Compete; Employee Discipline; Employer Liability; Employer Rights; Employment at Will; Employment Breach of Contract; Employment Civil Rights; Employment Claims; Employment Contracts; Employment Defense; Employment Disability Discrimination; Employment Discrimination; Employment Law; Employment Litigation; Employment Termination; Equal Employment Opportunity Law; Fair Employment Practices; Fair Labor Standards; Family and Medical Leave Act; Federal Employment Law; Harassment; Human Resources Law; Minimum Wage Law; National Origin Discrimination; Negligent Hiring; Noncompete Litigation; Noncompetition and Non-Solicitation; Agreements; Personnel Policies; Reductions in Force; Restrictive Covenants; Retaliatory Discharge; Sexual Harassment; Title VII Discrimination; Unfair Labor Practices; Wage and Hour Law; WARN Act; Whistleblower Litigation; Wrongful Termination Defense
Membership: Midland County Bar Association; State Bar of Texas; Bar Association of Fifth Federal Circuit.

30. Stephen C. Byrd
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1991
College: Sam Houston State University (B.S., 1979; M.B.A., 1984)
Admitted: Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1991
Practice Area: Corporate Law
Membership:

31. David W. Lauritzen
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Texas at Austin, J.D., 1996
College: Yale University, B.A., honors, 1992
Admitted: University of Texas at Austin, J.D., 1996
Practice Area: Litigation; Civil Appeals
Membership: Midland County, Texas, New Mexico Bar Associations.

32. Chris Aycock
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Baylor University School of Law, J.D., 1996
College: Texas Tech University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1993
Admitted: Baylor University School of Law, J.D., 1996
Practice Area: Litigation
Membership:

33. James M. Davis, Jr.
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Texas Tech University, J.D., 1997
College: Texas Tech University, B.S., 1989
Admitted: Texas Tech University, J.D., 1997
Practice Area: Energy
Membership:

34. Brian Matthew Catalano
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Texas, J.D., 1998
College: University of Texas, B.A., 1995
Admitted: University of Texas, J.D., 1998
Practice Area: Litigation
Membership:

35. John R. Collins
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Oklahoma, J.D., 1977
College: Oklahoma State University, B.S., 1971
Admitted: University of Oklahoma, J.D., 1977
Practice Area: Energy
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36. William E. Berry, Jr.
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Baylor University, School of Law, J.D., 1998
College: University of Texas of the Permian Basin, B.A., cum laude, 1993
Admitted: Baylor University, School of Law, J.D., 1998
Practice Area: Civil Practice; Insurance Litigation; Civil Rights; Employment Law; Business Litigation; Commercial Law; Government Law; Hospital Law; Appellate Practice; Workers Compensation; Automobile Accidents and Injuries; Negligence; Products Liability; Medical Malpractice; Oil and Gas Litigation; Legal Malpractice
Membership: Ector County (President, 2004-2005), Midland County and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Texas (Member, Pro Bono College, 1999); Texas Association of Defense Counsel; Defense Research Institute.

37. Robert C. Bledsoe
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Texas, LL.B., 1955
College: New Mexico Military Institute and University of Texas, B.B.A., 1952
Admitted: University of Texas, LL.B., 1955
Practice Area: Energy
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38. Charles L. Tighe
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Texas, LL.B., 1955
College: Rice Institute, B.A., 1951
Admitted: University of Texas, LL.B., 1955
Practice Area: Litigation
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39. Michael Jay Willson
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Notre Dame, J.D., cum laude, 1995
College: The Ohio State University, B.S., summa cum laude, 1984
Admitted: University of Notre Dame, J.D., cum laude, 1995
Practice Area: Litigation; Civil Appeals; Toxic Tort Defense; Silicosis Litigation; Tort Defense; Products Liability Defense; Creditor Bankruptcy; Civil Practice; Federal Civil Practice; Complex and Multi-District Litigation; Contract Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Health Care Compliance; Governmental Defense; Government Tort Liability; Insurance Defense; Legal Ethics
Membership: Ector, Midland County, Dallas and San Antonio Bar Associations.

40. Barry N. Beck
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Texas, J.D., 1971
College: United States Naval Academy, B.S., 1964
Admitted: University of Texas, J.D., 1971
Practice Area: Litigation
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41. Nathaniel S. Brignon
Title: Associate
Law School: Texas Tech University, J.D., cum laude, 2006
College: Texas A & M University, B.S., Journalism, 2002
Admitted: Texas Tech University, J.D., cum laude, 2006
Practice Area: Civil Practice; Collections; Commercial Collections; Insurance Defense; Civil Litigation
Membership: Midland County Bar Association.

42. Jared Moore
Title: Associate
Law School: Baylor University, J.D., 2009
College: Texas Tech University, B.S., cum laude, 2003
Admitted: Baylor University, J.D., 2009
Practice Area:
Membership: State Bar of Texas.