1. Peter G. Smith
Title: Managing Partner
Law School: Texas Tech University, J.D., 1976
College: Texas Tech University, B.A., 1974
Admitted: Texas Tech University, J.D., 1976
Practice Area: Litigation, Appellate Practice, State Government Law, Local Government Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Zoning Law, Land Use, Personal Injury, Ad Valorem Tax, Municipal Law
Membership: State Bar of Texas American Bar Association Texas City Attorney Association Texas Association of Assessing Officers Texas Association of Appraisal District Texas Municipal League. Research | Bar Fellowship: Southwestern Legal Foundation; The Center for American and International Law.

2. Kevin B. Laughlin
Title: Associate
Law School: Southern Methodist University School of Law, J.D., 1985
College: Southern Methodist University, B.A., English/Political Science, 1982
Admitted: Southern Methodist University School of Law, J.D., 1985
Practice Area: Municipal Law, Litigation and Appeals, Ad Valorem Taxation, Economic Development, Transportation Authorities
Membership: Ector County, Midland County and Oklahoma Bar Associations State Bar of Texas Texas City Attorneys Association (Former President).

3. H. Louis Nichols
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Southern Methodist University, LL.B., 1940
College:
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, LL.B., 1940
Practice Area: State Litigation, Federal Litigation, Appellate Practice, Government Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Employment Discrimination, Personnel Policies, Construction Litigation, Zoning Law, Land Use
Membership: Bar Fellowship: Southwestern Legal Foundation. Member: Dallas Junior (President, 1947), Dallas (Vice President, 1948; President, 1963) and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Texas; Dallas Junior Bar Association (President, 1947). Fellow: Texas Bar Foundation; American Bar Foundation. Research Fellow,… Read more Southwestern Legal Foundation. Member: Dallas Junior (President, 1947), Dallas (Vice President, 1948; President, 1963) and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Texas; Dallas Junior Bar Association (President, 1947). Fellow: Texas Bar Foundation; American Bar Foundation. Research Fellow, Southwestern Legal Foundation. Read less

4. Lawrence W. Jackson
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Baylor University (LL.B., 1960; J.D., 1969)
College: University of Texas, B.B.A., 1951
Admitted: Baylor University (LL.B., 1960; J.D., 1969)
Practice Area: Civil Practice, State Government Law
Membership: Dallas and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas.

5. Robert L. Dillard, III
Title: Partner
Law School: Southern Methodist University, LL.B., 1965
College: Southern Methodist University, B.B.A., Marketing, 1963
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, LL.B., 1965
Practice Area: Civil Practice, Trial Practice, State Government Law, Local Government Law, Liability, Personal Injury, Employment Law, Zoning Law, Land Use, Civil Rights
Membership: Dallas Bar Association State Bar of Texas. | Bar Fellowship: Texas Bar Foundation.

6. Robert E. Hager
Title: Managing Partner
Law School: Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1978; Southern Methodist University, LL.M., 1984
College: Michigan State University, B.A., with Honors, 1974
Admitted: Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1978; Southern Methodist University, LL.M., 1984
Practice Area: Litigation, Appellate Practice, State Government Law, Local Government Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Employment Discrimination, Personnel Policies, Construction Litigation, Zoning Law, Land Use
Membership: Ingham County Bar Association State Bar of Texas State Bar of Michigan The Florida Bar Texas City Attorney Association Texas Municipal Human Resource Association. Research | Bar Fellowship: Southwestern Legal Foundation; The Center for American and International Law.

7. David M. Berman
Title: Partner
Law School: Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1984
College: State University of New York at Stony Brook, B.A., Sociology, 1981; State University of New York at Stony Brook, M.S., 1981
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1984
Practice Area: State Government Law, Local Government Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Employment Discrimination, Personnel Policies, Construction Litigation, Zoning Law, Land Use, Contracts, Bankruptcy
Membership: Dallas Bar Association State Bar of Texas.

8. Whitt Wyatt
Title: Associate
Law School: Oklahoma City University School of Law, J.D., 2006
College: Oklahoma State University, B.S. in Business Administration, 2003
Admitted: Oklahoma City University School of Law, J.D., 2006
Practice Area: Civil Law; Municipal Law; Municipal Prosecution
Membership: State Bar of Texas.

9. Braden W. Metcalf
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Oklahoma College of Law, Class of 2006, J.D.
College: Southern Methodist University, Class of 2003, B.B.A., Real Estate Finance
Admitted: University of Oklahoma College of Law, Class of 2006, J.D.
Practice Area: Municipal Law, Litigation and Appeals, Ad Valorem Taxation, Economic Development, Transportation Authorities
Membership: Dallas Bar Association State Bar of Texas Texas City Attorneys Association (Associate Member).

10. Joseph J. Gorfida, Jr.
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Tulsa School of Law, J.D., 1998
College: University of South Carolina, B.A., Political Science, 1992
Admitted: University of Tulsa School of Law, J.D., 1998
Practice Area: State Government Law, Local Government Law, Contracts, Land Use, Zoning Law, Economic Development
Membership: Dallas Bar Association Texas City Attorneys Association.

11. John D. Dodd, III
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Mississippi School of Law, J.D., 1993
College: Texas A&M University, B.A., Economics, 1990
Admitted: University of Mississippi School of Law, J.D., 1993
Practice Area: State Government Law, Local Government Law, Civil Rights, Municipal Law, Torts, Personal Injury, Municipal Prosecution
Membership: State Bar of Texas Texas Municipal Human Resource Association.

12. Michael B. Halla
Title: Associate
Law School: Cumberland School of Law, J.D., 1997
College: Hardin-Simmons University, B.A., 1993
Admitted: Cumberland School of Law, J.D., 1997
Practice Area: Criminal Law
Membership: