1.
Meghann M. MyersTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Tennessee at Knoxville College of Law, J.D., 2007
College: University of Mississippi, B.A., 2002
Admitted: University of Tennessee at Knoxville College of Law, J.D., 2007
Practice Area: Construction Litigation
Membership: American Bar Association.
2.
John A. IrvineTitle: Partner
Law School: Memphis State University, J.D., 1972
College: Auburn University, B.S., 1969
Admitted: Memphis State University, J.D., 1972
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Securities Litigation; Intellectual Properties Litigation; Antitrust; Insurance Litigation; White Collar Criminal Defense
Membership: Tennessee and Ohio State Bar Associations; International Association of Defense Counsel; Defense Research Institute; College of the State Bar of Texas.
3.
Robert G. ReedyTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Texas at Austin, J.D., with honors, 1978
College: University of Texas, B.A., with highest honors, 1975
Admitted: University of Texas at Austin, J.D., with honors, 1978
Practice Area: Corporate; Securities
Membership: State Bar of Texas; American Bar Association.
4.
Nick H. SorensenTitle: Partner
Law School: Brigham Young University, J.D., cum laude, 1987
College: Brigham Young University, B.S. with honors, 1984
Admitted: Brigham Young University, J.D., cum laude, 1987
Practice Area: Financial Services; Corporate Finance; Commercial Finance; Real Estate Finance; Corporate; Structured Finance
Membership:
5.
Robert H. ThomasTitle: Head, Energy Section
Law School: Tulane University, J.D., 1974
College: Tulane University, B.A., cum laude, 1971
Admitted: Tulane University, J.D., 1974
Practice Area: Energy Law; Natural Resources; Mineral Law; Oil and Gas Transactions; Oil and Gas Disputes
Membership: Houston, Louisiana State and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Texas.
6.
Richard ("Dick") L. WynneTitle: Head, Corporate Practice Group
Law School: University of Houston, J.D., 1986
College: University of Texas, B.B.A., 1983
Admitted: University of Houston, J.D., 1986
Practice Area: Corporate; Securities
Membership:
7.
Ephraim del PozoTitle: Partner
Law School: South Texas College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1997
College: University of Houston at Clear Lake, B.S., summa cum laude, 1993
Admitted: South Texas College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1997
Practice Area: Energy Law, Energy Finance, Natural Resources Law, Mineral Law, Oil and Gas Transactions, Commercial Lending Transactions, Environmental and Natural Resources
Membership:
8.
John R. HawkinsTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Houston, J.D., cum laude, 1991
College: Louisiana State University, Bachelor of Architecture, 1978
Admitted: University of Houston, J.D., cum laude, 1991
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Construction Law
Membership: Houston and American Bar Associations; American Institute of Architects; Texas Society of Architects.
9.
Susan Kopecky HellingerTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Texas School of Law, J.D., with honors, 1993
College: Trinity University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1990
Admitted: University of Texas School of Law, J.D., with honors, 1993
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation
Membership: Houston Bar Association; Houston Young Lawyers Association; Garland Walker Inn of Court.
10.
David D. Peden, Jr.Title: Partner
Law School: University of Texas at Austin, J.D., 1974
College: University of Texas at Austin, B.B.A., 1971
Admitted: University of Texas at Austin, J.D., 1974
Practice Area: Construction and Surety Litigation; Arbitration; Construction Transaction Documentation; Insurance Law
Membership: Houston, Federal and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Texas (Vice Chair, Construction Law Section, 2005-2006); Association of General Contractors; College of the State Bar of Texas.
11.
Allison J. SnyderTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 1979
College: University of Texas at Austin, B.A., 1975
Admitted: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 1979
Practice Area: Construction Litigation; Construction Mediation; Construction Arbitration; Surety Law; Employment Litigation; Business Litigation; Business Arbitration; Business Mediation; Fraud; Breach of Contract; Noncompetition and Non-Solicitation Agreements
Membership:
12.
Cynthia A. HolubTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., cum laude, 1996
College: University of Texas, B.B.A., cum laude, 1992
Admitted: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., cum laude, 1996
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Construction; Insurance Coverage
Membership: Texas Young Lawyers Association; Houston Young Lawyers Association.
13.
Denise L. NestelTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Houston, J.D., 1991
College: DePauw University, B.A., 1977; University of Wisconsin-Madison, M.A., 1980
Admitted: University of Houston, J.D., 1991
Practice Area: Construction Law; Commercial Litigation
Membership: Houston and American Bar Associations; Texas Bar Foundation; The Garland Walker Inns of Court; College of the State Bar of Texas.
14.
Neil Kenton ("Ken") AlexanderTitle: Partner
Law School: Harvard University, J.D., 1978
College: Rice University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1975
Admitted: Harvard University, J.D., 1978
Practice Area: Litigation; Antitrust
Membership: Houston Bar Association (Chair, Antitrust and Trade Regulation Section, 1993-1994).
15.
George S. CraftTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 1973
College: Texas Christian University, B.B.A., 1970
Admitted: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 1973
Practice Area: Real Estate; Real Estate Finance; Financial Services
Membership: Houston and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Texas; Texas Association of Bank Counsel.
16.
Jeffrey R. ElkinTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Florida College of Law, J.D., 1986
College: University of Virginia, B.A., 1983
Admitted: University of Florida College of Law, J.D., 1986
Practice Area: Complex Commercial Litigation; Federal and State Securities Litigation and Arbitration; Business Torts Litigation
Membership: Houston and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Texas.
17.
Christopher A. FerazziTitle: Partner
Law School: South Texas College of Law, J.D., 1989; Southern Methodist University, LL.M., Taxation, 1993
College: Central Michigan University, B.S., 1983; University of Houston
Admitted: South Texas College of Law, J.D., 1989; Southern Methodist University, LL.M., Taxation, 1993
Practice Area: Corporate; Securities
Membership:
18.
Jim D. AycockTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., cum laude, 2001
College: Texas A & M University, B.B.A., 1992
Admitted: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., cum laude, 2001
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Toxic Tort Litigation
Membership:
19.
Ray Thomas TorgersonTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1997
College: Texas A & M University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1994
Admitted: University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1997
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; American Indian Law
Membership: Federal Bar Association; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
20.
Ragna O. HenrichsTitle: Partner
Law School: University of California at Los Angeles, J.D., 1969
College: University of California at Los Angeles, B.A., 1966
Admitted: University of California at Los Angeles, J.D., 1969
Practice Area: Environmental Law
Membership: Houston, New York State and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Texas; Water Environment Federation.
21.
Kevan P. RichardsTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Texas at Austin, J.D., 2000
College: Texas A & M University, B.B.A., 1997
Admitted: University of Texas at Austin, J.D., 2000
Practice Area:
Membership: San Antonio and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Texas; San Antonio Young Lawyers Association.
22.
Craig M. BergezTitle: Partner
Law School: University of California, Hastings College of the Law, J.D., 1989; New York University, LL.M., Taxation, 1990
College: University of California, Berkeley, B.A., 1986
Admitted: University of California, Hastings College of the Law, J.D., 1989; New York University, LL.M., Taxation, 1990
Practice Area: Taxation; Corporate Law; Nonprofit Organizations Law
Membership:
23.
John F. Higgins, IVTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Houston, J.D., 1983
College: Louisiana State University, B.S., 1980
Admitted: University of Houston, J.D., 1983
Practice Area: Civil Litigation; Bankruptcy; Creditors Rights
Membership:
24.
Curtis Randall KingTitle: Partner
Law School: South Texas College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1991
College: Stephen F. Austin State University, B.S., cum laude, 1972
Admitted: South Texas College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1991
Practice Area: Banks and Banking; Business Law; Cogeneration; Corporate Law; Electric Power; Energy; Finance; Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures; Mineral Law; Natural Gas; Oil and Gas Law; Oil and Gas Litigation; Partnership Law; Petroleum Law
Membership: Houston Bar Association.
25.
Eugene M. NettlesTitle: Partner
Law School: South Texas College of Law, J.D., 1974
College: University of Texas, B.B.A., 1971
Admitted: South Texas College of Law, J.D., 1974
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Oil and Gas Litigation; Personal Injury Law; Employment Litigation; Medical Malpractice
Membership:
26.
Shelby L. ShanksTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Kansas, J.D., 1994
College:
Admitted: University of Kansas, J.D., 1994
Practice Area:
Membership:
27.
Corey C. BrownTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Houston, J.D., cum laude, 1996
College: Texas A & M University, B.A., 1992
Admitted: University of Houston, J.D., cum laude, 1996
Practice Area: Corporate; Securities
Membership: State Bar of Texas (Business Law Section); Houston Bar Association; Houston Young Lawyers Association; American Bar Association.
28.
Beverly A. YoungTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Utah, J.D., 1988
College: University of South Alabama, B.S., 1981; University of Utah, M.S., 1984
Admitted: University of Utah, J.D., 1988
Practice Area: ERISA; Employee Benefits; Executive Compensation
Membership:
29.
W. David TidholmTitle: Partner
Law School: Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1978
College: University of Oklahoma, B.A., 1975
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1978
Practice Area: Financial Services Law
Membership: Oklahoma Bar Association.
30.
Nick D. NicholasTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Houston, J.D., 1977
College: University of Texas, B.B.A., 1975
Admitted: University of Houston, J.D., 1977
Practice Area: Corporate; Securities
Membership: American Bar Association.
31.
T. William PorterTitle: Chairman Emeritus; Retired Partner
Law School: Duke University, LL.B., 1966
College: Texas A&M University; Southern Methodist University, B.B.A., 1963
Admitted: Duke University, LL.B., 1966
Practice Area: Corporate; Securities
Membership: State Bar of Texas; American Bar Association.
32.
Brandon T. DardenTitle: Associate
Law School: Southern Methodist University, J.D., cum laude, 2011
College: Southern Methodist University, B.A., summa cum laude with honors, 2008
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, J.D., cum laude, 2011
Practice Area: Litigation
Membership:
33.
Deborah S. KoTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., cum laude, 2011
College: University of Texas at Austin, B.B.A., with honors, 2006
Admitted: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., cum laude, 2011
Practice Area: Energy
Membership:
34.
Howard McCaleb (Mac) Marshall, Jr.Title: Associate
Law School: University of Houston, J.D., 2006
College: Vanderbilt University, B.A., Economics, magna cum laude, 2001
Admitted: University of Houston, J.D., 2006
Practice Area: Real Estate; Oil and Gas Law; Finance
Membership: Houston Young Lawyers Association.
35.
John J. Patout, Jr.Title: Associate
Law School: South Texas College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2011
College: Sam Houston State University, B.S., 2007
Admitted: South Texas College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2011
Practice Area: Construction Law; Litigation
Membership:
36.
Jonna N. StallingsTitle: Associate
Law School: Baylor University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2007
College: Mount Vernon Nazarene University, B.A., summa cum laude, 2005
Admitted: Baylor University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2007
Practice Area: Litigation
Membership:
37.
John M. RansomTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Houston, J.D., 1982
College: Rice University, B.A., 1976
Admitted: University of Houston, J.D., 1982
Practice Area: Taxation; Mergers and Acquisitions; Aviation
Membership: Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants; American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
38.
James Matthew ("Matt") VaughnTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Miami, J.D., cum laude, 1998
College: Texas A & M University, B.A., 1995
Admitted: University of Miami, J.D., cum laude, 1998
Practice Area: Bankruptcy; Financial Restructuring; Commercial Litigation
Membership: American Bar Association; American Bankruptcy Institute.
39.
Joel A. GoldbergTitle: Partner
Law School: University of San Francisco, J.D., cum laude, 1994
College: University of Texas, B.B.A., with honors, 1991
Admitted: University of San Francisco, J.D., cum laude, 1994
Practice Area: Property Law; Real Estate; Finance
Membership: Houston Bar Association; State Bar of Texas; Houston Young Lawyers Association.
40.
Matthew D. LeaTitle: Associate
Law School: South Texas College of Law, J.D., 2006
College: Vanderbilt University, B.A., 2002
Admitted: South Texas College of Law, J.D., 2006
Practice Area: Energy
Membership: State Bar of Texas; Houston Bar Association; Houston Young Lawyers' Association.
41.
Kerry M. McMahonTitle: Partner
Law School: Texas Tech University, J.D., 1996
College: Baylor University, B.A., 1992
Admitted: Texas Tech University, J.D., 1996
Practice Area: Litigation; Civil Litigation; Creditors Rights; Commercial Law
Membership: Houston Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Litigation and Bankruptcy); State Bar of Texas.
42.
Clay Martindale SteelyTitle: Partner
Law School: South Texas College of Law, J.D., 1994
College: Texas A & M University, B.S., Speech Communication, 1991
Admitted: South Texas College of Law, J.D., 1994
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Personal Injury; Energy; Securities; Franchise Law; General Liability
Membership: State Bar of Texas.
43.
Amy K. WolfshohlTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 2006
College: Texas A & M University, B.S., 2001
Admitted: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 2006
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Construction Litigation
Membership:
44.
Gabriel M. LoperenaTitle: Associate
Law School: The Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 2010
College: Harvard University, B.A., 2006
Admitted: The Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 2010
Practice Area: Corporate Law
Membership:
45.
Robin N. BoylesTitle: Associate
Law School: Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2008
College: American University, B.A., Communications, Legal Institutions, Economics/Government, magna cum laude, 2004
Admitted: Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2008
Practice Area: Finance
Membership:
46.
Michael G. PayneTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Texas, J.D., 2002
College: Texas A & M University, B.B.A., Finance, 1999
Admitted: University of Texas, J.D., 2002
Practice Area: Corporate Law; Securities; Corporate Finance; Mergers and Acquisitions; Government Compliance
Membership: State Bar of Texas.
47.
Whitney V. AblesTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Mississippi School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2009
College: Louisiana State University, B.A., 1999
Admitted: University of Mississippi School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2009
Practice Area: Bankruptcy
Membership:
48.
Amy C. FalconTitle: Associate
Law School: South Texas College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2008
College: University of Mississippi, B.A., magna cum laude, 1988
Admitted: South Texas College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2008
Practice Area: Litigation
Membership: Texas Young Lawyers Association; Houston Young Lawyers Association.
49.
Mandy L. DiazTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Houston, J.D., cum laude, 2006
College: University of Houston, B.S., summa cum laude, 2000
Admitted: University of Houston, J.D., cum laude, 2006
Practice Area: Probate
Membership:
50.
Anders T. C. GibsonTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Arkansas, J.D., summa cum laude, 2002
College: University of Virginia, B.A., Economics/Foreign Affairs, 1993
Admitted: University of Arkansas, J.D., summa cum laude, 2002
Practice Area: Energy
Membership: Dallas Association of Young Lawyers.
51.
Heather K. HatfieldTitle: Associate
Law School: Boston University, J.D., cum laude, 2005
College: University of Texas at Austin, B.B.A., summa cum laude, 2002
Admitted: Boston University, J.D., cum laude, 2005
Practice Area: Litigation, Commercial
Membership:
52.
Stephen H. LeeTitle: Partner
Law School: South Texas College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 1994
College: Baylor University, B.B.A., 1991
Admitted: South Texas College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 1994
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Securities; Insurance; Litigation
Membership: Houston and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Texas.
53.
Bradley M. WhalenTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Texas at Houston, J.D., with honors, 1988
College: Texas A & M University, B.A., 1985
Admitted: University of Texas at Houston, J.D., with honors, 1988
Practice Area: Banking Regulation; Building Codes; Construction Law; Contract Litigation; Defamation, Libel and Slander; Due Process; Employee Theft, Embezzlement and Misconduct; Fiduciary Duties; Insurance; Intellectual Property; Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Equipment; Oil and Gas Interests; Products Liability; Real Property Leases; Securities Sales Practices and Regulation; Sexual Harassment; Trade Secrets; Trucking Law; Water Rights
Membership: Houston and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Texas; Houston Young Lawyers Association; College of the State Bar of Texas.
54.
Susan E. CatesTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Texas at Austin, J.D., with honors, 2005
College: Southwestern University, B.S., 2002
Admitted: University of Texas at Austin, J.D., with honors, 2005
Practice Area: Litigation
Membership:
55.
Thomas Andrew "Rusty" WoolleyTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Texas, J.D., 2003
College: Texas A & M University, B.A., 2000
Admitted: University of Texas, J.D., 2003
Practice Area:
Membership: Houston Bar Association; State Bar of Texas; Houston Young Lawyers Association.
56.
Joshua W. WolfshohlTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 2002
College: University of Texas at Austin, B.A., 1997
Admitted: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 2002
Practice Area: Bankruptcy, Business, Creditor-Debtor, Health Care, Litigation, Oil & Gas, Business, Creditor-Debtor, Oil, Gas and Energy Resources
Membership: State Bar of Texas.
57.
Martin I. von RosenbergTitle: Associate
Law School: Arizona State University, J.D., 2008
College: University of Texas at Austin, B.A., 1998; University of Maryland, M.B.A., 2004
Admitted: Arizona State University, J.D., 2008
Practice Area: Corporate Law
Membership: Houston and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Texas.
58.
Cindy K. KraussTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Florida, J.D., 2001
College: University of Miami, B.A., 1996; University of South Carolina, M.S., 1999
Admitted: University of Florida, J.D., 2001
Practice Area: Real Estate
Membership: The Florida Bar (Member, Real Estate Law Section).
59.
Justin D. ElkouriTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Kansas School of Law, J.D., 2008; New York University, LL.M., 2009
College: University of Kansas, B.S., 2005
Admitted: University of Kansas School of Law, J.D., 2008; New York University, LL.M., 2009
Practice Area: Corporate Law; Securities Law
Membership:
60.
David W. SaltonTitle: Associate
Law School: South Texas College of Law, J.D., 2007
College: Tulane University, B.B.A., 2003
Admitted: South Texas College of Law, J.D., 2007
Practice Area: Complex Litigation; Construction Litigation
Membership: State Bar of Texas.
61.
Joe MorrelTitle: Associate
Law School: The University of Texas School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2008
College: Loyola University New Orleans, B.B.A., summa cum laude, 2005
Admitted: The University of Texas School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2008
Practice Area:
Membership:
The above table lists lawyers practicing law at the law firm of Porter Hedges LLP. The number of lawyers in Porter Hedges LLP is 100.