1. Bryan Haynes
Title: Partner
Law School: Baylor University, J.D., 1991
College: Baylor University, B.B.A., 1988
Admitted: Baylor University, J.D., 1991
Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Business, Construction, Insurance, Intellectual Property, Labor-Employment, Litigation: Commercial, Arbitration, Business, Insurance, Appellate: Civil
Membership: Bar Fellowship: Texas Bar Foundation.

2. John G. Fischer
Title: Partner
Law School: Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1996
College: University of Southern California, B.S.M.E., 1979
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1996
Practice Area: Intellectual Property Licensing, Intellectual Property Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Technology, Trademark Prosecution, Trademark Infringement, Patent Infringement, Copyright Infringement, Patent Application
Membership: Dallas and American Bar Associations; Texas Society of Professional Engineers; National Society of Professional Engineers; College of the State Bar of Texas (5 year Member).

3. Mr. Thomas Gardner Savage
Title: Attorney
Law School: University of Texas, Class of 1987, J.D.
College: Southern Methodist University, Class of 1984, B.B.A.
Admitted: University of Texas, Class of 1987, J.D.
Practice Area: Banking Law, Banking, Real Estate, Real Estate
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4. Ms. Barbara Jane Cantrell Taber
Title: Partner
Law School: Louisiana State University Paul M. Herbert School of Law, Class of 1982, J.D.
College: Louisiana State University, Class of 1979, B.S., Marketing
Admitted: Louisiana State University Paul M. Herbert School of Law, Class of 1982, J.D.
Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Business, Contracts, Corporate Law, Health Care, Insurance, Labor and Employment, Mediation, Mergers and Acquisitions
Membership: Bar Fellowship: Dallas Bar Foundation Mediation “Learn from the Master” Training Course Certification Member, National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL) Recognized, AV® Preeminent ™ 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ Legal Service Pro Bono Work Outstanding Service… Read more Dallas Bar Foundation Mediation “Learn from the Master” Training Course Certification Member, National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL) Recognized, AV® Preeminent ™ 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ Legal Service Pro Bono Work Outstanding Service Award, The Salvation Army Read less

5. Douglas C. Bracken
Title: Partner
Law School: Texas Tech University, J.D., 1992
College: Washington & Lee University, B.A., cum laude, 1989
Admitted: Texas Tech University, J.D., 1992
Practice Area: Labor and Employment(50%); Commercial Litigation(50%)
Membership: Dallas Bar Association (Member, Employment Law Section); State Bar of Texas (Member, Sections on: Labor and Employment; Litigation); College of the State Bar of Texas.

6. Mark Simon
Title: Partner
Law School: Mississippi College School of Law, J.D., 1983
College: Millsaps College, B.S., 1979
Admitted: Mississippi College School of Law, J.D., 1983
Practice Area: Business Litigation; Employment Law; Labor and Employment; Employment Litigation; Trade Secrets
Membership: Dallas Bar Association; State Bar of Texas; The Mississippi Bar.

7. James Kevin Flynn
Title: Partner
Law School: Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1975
College: Southern Methodist University, B.A., 1972
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1975
Practice Area: Landlord & Tenant, Leasing - Commercial and Residential, Real Estate, Real Estate
Membership: • Member, State Bar of Texas • Member, Real Property and Probate Sections• Member, American Bar Association• Member, Dallas Bar Association.

8. Ruth Jennings Mitchell
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Texas at Dallas, J.D.
College: Texas State University-San Marcos, B.A.
Admitted: University of Texas at Dallas, J.D.
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9. Walker Fults
Title: Associate
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10. John E. Bloomer
Title: Partner
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Practice Area: Commercial Real Estate Acquisitions; Commercial Real Estate Workouts; Commercial Real Estate Litigation; Commercial Real Estate Sales; Commercial Real Estate Contracts
Membership: State Bar of Texas; Dallas Bar Association; National Association of Realtors;

11. Robert J. Banta
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Nebraska, J.D., with distinction, 1974
College: University of Nebraska, B.A. with distinction, 1971
Admitted: University of Nebraska, J.D., with distinction, 1974
Practice Area: REIT; Commercial Lending; Financial Regulatory Reform Group; Real Estate & Finance; Real Estate Transactions & Finance
Membership: Texas State Bar; Dallas Bar Association.

12. James Stafford, III
Title: Associate
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Practice Area: Business, Health Care, Labor-Employment, Litigation: Commercial, Military, Non-Profits, Real Estate, School Law, Workers' Compensation
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13. Jack Sheedy
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Seton Hall University, J.D.
College: Virginia Military Institute, B.S.
Admitted: Seton Hall University, J.D.
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14. Charlene Koonce
Title: Partner
Law School: Pepperdine University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1991
College: Abilene Christian University, B.B.A., magna cum laude, 1988
Admitted: Pepperdine University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1991
Practice Area: Appellate: Civil, Business, Consumer Litigation, Insurance Defense, Litigation: Commercial, Receiverships, Securities Law, Defective and Dangerous Products, Fraud, Arbitration, Business, Securities Law
Membership: Member, State Bar of Texas, 1991 to PresentMember, Dallas Bar AssociationMember, National Association of Women LawyersMember, Fifth Circuit Bar Association.

15. Robert M. Bolton
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Texas at Austin, J.D.
College: Baylor University, B.B.A.
Admitted: University of Texas at Austin, J.D.
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16. Bruce A. Stockard
Title: Partner
Law School: Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, J.D., 1985
College: Southern Methodist University, B.A., Political Science/History, 1982
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, J.D., 1985
Practice Area: Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Financial Institutions Law, Banking Law, Retail Development, Commercial Real Estate Acquisitions, Financial Markets and Services, Real Estate
Membership: Dallas Bar Association (Member, Real Estate Section); State Bar of Texas (Member, Sections on: Real Estate; Probate Section).

17. C. John Scheef, III
Title: Partner
Law School: Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1985
College: Texas A & M University, B.B.A., magna cum laude, 1981
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1985
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Construction Law; Consumer Litigation; Business Law; Business Litigation
Membership: • Member, State Bar of Texas (Council Member, State Bar of Texas Construction Law Section, 2005 to 2008)• Member, Dallas Bar Association (Chairman, Construction Law Section, Dallas Bar Association, 2002).

18. David Oakes Turner, Jr.
Title: Partner
Law School: Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., 1992
College: Southwestern University, B.A., 1989
Admitted: Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., 1992
Practice Area: Business Transactions; Venture Capital; Mergers and Acquisitions; Securities; Corporate Law; Emerging Business Law; Business Formation; Corporate Governance; Corporate Finance; Securities Law; Shareholder Disputes; Partnership Law; Oil and Gas Law; E-Commerce
Membership: Member, Texas Bar Association; Member, Dallas Bar Association.

19. Sarah Benes
Title: Associate
Law School: Southern Methodist University, J.D.
College: University of Texas at Dallas, B.S.
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, J.D.
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20. David G. McLane
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Southern Methodist University, LL.B.
College: Southern Methodist University, B.A.
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, LL.B.
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21. Jack D. Stone, Jr.
Title: Partner
Law School: Texas Tech University, J.D., 1991
College: Texas A&M University, B.S.M.E., 1978; Texas Tech University, M.B.A., 1991; Southern Methodist University, M.S.E.E., 1993
Admitted: Texas Tech University, J.D., 1991
Practice Area: Intellectual Property; Patents; Trademarks; Copyrights; Trade Secrets; Patent Prosecution; Intellectual Property Litigation; Cybersquatting; Domain Names; Domain Name Infringement; Trademark Prosecution
Membership: Member, American Bar Association; Member, State Bar of Texas (Intellectual Property Law Section); Member, State Bar of Texas (Computer & Technology Sections); Member, Dallas Bar Association.

22. Jay D. Crutcher
Title: Partner
Law School: Boston University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1993
College: University of Texas at Austin, B.B.A., Accounting, 1985
Admitted: Boston University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1993
Practice Area: Taxation; Tax Audits; State Taxation; Federal Taxation; Entrepreneurial Business Law; Business Transactions; Business Reorganization; Emerging Business Law; Mergers and Acquisitions; Nonprofit Tax Law
Membership: American Bar Association; State Bar of Texas (Member, Sections on: Business Law; Tax Law); Connecticut Bar Association; Dallas Bar Association (Member, Tax Section); Frisco Bar Association; Collin County Bar Association.

23. Richard E. McGary
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Texas Tech University, J.D., cum laude, 1984
College: University of Texas at Arlington, B.A., Political Science/Economics, 1982
Admitted: Texas Tech University, J.D., cum laude, 1984
Practice Area: Insurance Defense; Products Liability; Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Consumer Litigation; Construction Liability; Insurance Coverage Defense
Membership: Dallas Bar Association (Insurance Section, Litigation Section); State Bar of Texas; Defense Research Institute.

24. Roger A. Crabb
Title: Partner
Law School: Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1984
College: Southern Methodist University, B.A., 1975
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1984
Practice Area: Business Acquisitions, Business Start-Ups, Business Transactions, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Finance, Mediation, Securities Law, Oil, Gas and Energy Resources, Banking, Employment & Labor, Securities Law, Oil, Gas and Energy Resources
Membership: State Bar of Texas (Member, Business Law Section); Dallas Bar Association.

25. Jaspal S. Hare
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Southern California, J.D.
College: Indiana University, B.A.
Admitted: University of Southern California, J.D.
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26. Jacob W. Sparks
Title: Associate
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27. David R. Norman
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 1985
College: Texas Tech University, B.B.A., 1979
Admitted: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 1985
Practice Area: Banking; Real Estate; Corporate; Partnership; Creditor's Rights
Membership: State Bar of Texas; Dallas Bar Association.

28. Patrick J. Schurr
Title: Partner
Law School: Texas Tech University, J.D., 1989
College: Vanderbilt University, B.A., 1986
Admitted: Texas Tech University, J.D., 1989
Practice Area: Bankruptcy Law; Business Litigation; Creditors Rights; Creditors Rights in Bankruptcy; Collections; Commercial Litigation; Complex Commercial Litigation; Construction Law; Construction Litigation; Consumer Law; Landlord and Tenant Law; Real Estate Litigation; Receivership
Membership: • Member, State Bar of Texas• Member, Dallas Bar Association• Member, Dallas Young Lawyers Association.

29. Peter C. Lewis
Title: Partner
Law School: Columbia University, J.D., 1981
College: Princeton University, B.A., 1978
Admitted: Columbia University, J.D., 1981
Practice Area: Bankruptcy/Restructuring /Workout/Creditors Rights, Commercial Litigation, Fair Debt Collection Defense, Public Finance
Membership: State Bar of Texas.

30. William E. Stone, III
Title: Partner
Law School: Baylor University, J.D., 1982
College: Baylor University, B.B.A., 1981
Admitted: Baylor University, J.D., 1982
Practice Area: Business Transactions; Corporate; Securities; Mergers and Acquisitions; Emerging Business Law; Corporate Finance; Corporate Law; Corporate Governance; Corporate Reorganization; E-Commerce; Shareholder Disputes; Securities Law; Venture Capital
Membership: Member, State Bar of Texas (Business Law, Energy Law, Mergers & Acquisitions Sections); Member, Dallas Bar Association.

31. Kelly M. Crawford
Title: Partner
Law School: Southern Methodist University, J.D., cum laude, 1986
College: New Mexico State University, B.A., cum laude, 1982
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, J.D., cum laude, 1986
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation, Insurance, Receiverships, Securities Litigation, Employment Litigation, Business, Commercial, Corporate & Incorporation, Creditors’ Rights, Securities Law
Membership: State Bar of Texas; Dallas Bar Association.

32. Matthew Thomas Bracy
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Houston, Class of 1992, J.D.
College: University of California, Class of 1988, B.A.
Admitted: University of Houston, Class of 1992, J.D.
Practice Area: Business, Consumer, Creditor-Debtor, Finance, Insurance, International, Litigation: Commercial, Business, Consumer, Insurance
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33. Eric C. Wood
Title: Member
Law School: St. Mary's University, J.D., cum laude, 2002
College: Texas Christian University, B.B.A., 1999
Admitted: St. Mary's University, J.D., cum laude, 2002
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Civil Litigation; Intellectual Property Litigation; Business Litigation; Employment Litigation
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34. Byron C. Prescott
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Tulsa, J.D., 1992
College: Southern Methodist University, B.A., 1986
Admitted: University of Tulsa, J.D., 1992
Practice Area: Commercial Real Estate Transactions; Commercial Leasing; Business Law; Corporate Partnerships Law
Membership: Dallas Bar Association; State Bar of Texas.

35. Paul Lein
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Houston, J.D.
College: University of Texas at Austin, B.S.E.E.
Admitted: University of Houston, J.D.
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36. Kimberly A. Elkjer
Title: Partner
Law School: Baylor University, J.D., cum laude, 1991
College: University of North Texas, B.B.A., cum laude, 1988
Admitted: Baylor University, J.D., cum laude, 1991
Practice Area: Business Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Corporate Banking Law; Contracts; Intellectual Property Litigation; Patents; Copyrights; Trademarks; Trade Secrets; Unfair Competition; Oil and Gas Litigation; Business Torts; Probate Litigation; Collections; Debtor and Creditor
Membership: State Bar of Texas; Dallas Bar Association.

37. Richard J. Wallace, III
Title: Partner
Law School: Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1998
College: Winthrop University; Vanderbilt University, B.A., 1994
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1998
Practice Area: Bankruptcy, Business, Construction, Copyright Infringement, Creditor-Debtor, Creditors Rights, Eminent Domain, Intellectual Property, Litigation: Commercial and Gas, Trademark Infringement, Debt Collection, Oil, Gas and Energy, Trademark Infringement, Commercial, Litigation, Oil & Gas, Business, Oil, Gas and Energy Resources
Membership: State Bar of Texas (Litigation and Intellectual Property Sections); Dallas Bar Association (Litigation Section).

38. Bradley L. Whitlock
Title: Partner
Law School: Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1988
College: Westminster College, B.A., 1985
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1988
Practice Area: Corporate Law; Securities Law; Banks and Banking; Business Law; Business Transactions; Business Formation; Corporate Finance; Corporate Governance; Corporate Reorganization; Emerging Business Law; Entrepreneurial Business Law; Mergers and Acquisitions; Real Estate; Venture Capital
Membership: Dallas Bar Association (Chairman, Securities Law Section, 1999); State Bar of Texas (Member, Intellectual Property, Section; Secretary and Treasurer, 1990-1991 and Council Member, 1995-2001, Business Law; Chairman, Corporation Law Committee, 2001?).

39. C. Brenton Kugler
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1991
College: Southern Methodist University, B.B.A., 1987
Admitted: University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1991
Practice Area: Arbitration, Business Fraud, Business Litigation, Business Torts, Civil Litigation, Commercial Torts, Complex Litigation, Contract Litigation, Direct Sales/ Multi-Level Litigation and Regulatory Issues, Fiduciary Litigation, Legal Malpractice, Litigation: Commercial, Nutritional Supplement Litigation and Regulatory Issues, Products Liability, Professional Liability, Professional Malpractice, Trial Practice
Membership: Dallas Bar Association (Member, Business Litigation Section); State Bar of Texas.

40. Thomas A. Kulik
Title: Partner
Law School: Pace University School of Law, J.D., 1993
College: Franklin & Marshall College, A.B., Political Science, Mathematics/Computer Science, 1987
Admitted: Pace University School of Law, J.D., 1993
Practice Area: Business Transactions, Cybersquatting, Domain Names, E-Commerce, Entertainment, Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation, Internet Law, Media Law, Technology, Trademark Infringement, Trademark Prosecution, Copyright Infringement, Business
Membership: State Bar of Texas (Member, Sections on: Intellectual Property Law; Computer & Technology Law; Entertainment & Sports Law); Dallas Bar Association (Treasurer, Computer Law Section, 2011; Member, Sections on: Intellectual Property Law; Computer Law; Sports and Entertainment Law).

41. Paula L. Beasley
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Southern Methodist University, J.D
College: Louisiana Tech University, B.A.
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, J.D
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