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Sonali Patnaik
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Sonali Patnaik
Dallas, TX Lawyer with 21 years of experience
(214) 887-8507 3131 McKinney Ave, #600
Dallas, TX 75204
Immigration
The University of Texas School of Law
Full-service Immigration Law Firm, handling employment and family based immigration matters, deportation defense, consular processing and nonimmigrant visas.
Jason Carr
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Jason Carr
Dallas, TX Attorney
(214) 800-2366 2626 Cole Avenue, Ste. 300
Dallas, TX 75204
Free ConsultationTax
Georgetown University Law Center and Texas A&M University School of Law
My practice is primarily focused on representing individuals and small businesses in domestic tax compliance matters, including audit defense and defending against penalties. In addition to tax clients, I represent a select number of entrepreneurs, artists and athletes in business and personal matters. I am a member of the Texas Bar Association’s Tax Section and published author on tax-related topics.
Wendy B. Mills
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Wendy B. Mills
Dallas, TX Attorney with 23 years of experience
(214) 969-5995 2626 Cole Ave.
Suite 300
Dallas, TX 75204
Business, Communications, IP and Trademarks
Texas A & M University School of Law
Ms. Mills is an experienced Copyright, Trademark and Business Litigation attorney providing strong representation for small and mid-sized business clients in Federal and Texas State Courts and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). Ms. Mills is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, Western and Southern Districts of Texas and is Generally admitted in the Northern District of Illinois.

Ms. Mills represents Defendants and Plaintiffs in a broad range of business litigation matters, including copyright and trademark infringement, unfair competition, business disparagement, misappropriation of trade secrets,...
Jesse David Hoffman
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Jesse David Hoffman
Dallas, TX Attorney with 17 years of experience
(214) 741-2662 3710 Rawlins Street, Suite 1600
Dallas, TX 75219
Appeals, Business, Employment and Insurance Claims
Southern Methodist University
Attorney Jesse Hoffman joined McCathern, PLLC in 2011 from the Texas Attorney General’s Office and now has a thriving business litigation and appellate practice with McCathern, PLLC.

Mr. Hoffman represents some of the most promising and successful businesses in the nation, and is routinely recognized for his accomplishments by both clients and respected legal publications. He specializes in Civil, Business & Employment Litigation, and serves as Outside General Counsel for corporate clients. Mr. Hoffman is licensed to practice in all Texas State Courts, all Federal District Courts in Texas, and in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Mr. Hoffman earned his bachelor’s...
Darren S. Harrington
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Darren S. Harrington
Dallas, TX Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(214) 615-7925 3710 Rawlins St
Suite 950
Dallas, TX 75219
Business and Employment
The University of Texas School of Law
Darren Harrington is a shareholder whose principal area of practice is focused on representing local, national, and international corporations and their officers in cases involving trade secrets, non-compete agreements, union issues, personnel, and government regulatory matters. He has been recognized as one of the premier Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) defense counselors in the country, and is regularly called upon by employers to enforce and defend against restrictive covenants such non-compete and non-disclosure agreements, as well as defend against claims under the various anti-discrimination in employment statutes, the minimum wage and overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act...
Lakshmi Nayar
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Lakshmi Nayar
Dallas, TX Attorney with 25 years of experience
PO Box 601614
Dallas, TX 75360
Immigration
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor and Murdoch University, Australia
Lakshmi Nayar was born in 1975 in Kerala, India. At the age of 6, her family migrated to Perth, Western Australia, where she resided until moving to Dallas in 1998. Lakshmi graduated from Murdoch University, Western Australia in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Politics and Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) with Honors. In 1999, Lakshmi earned her Master of Laws (LL.M) from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Lakshmi’s interest in U.S. immigration law originated from her own experiences as an immigrant to the United States. After studying U.S. immigration law at the University of Michigan,...
Stephen C. Key
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Stephen C. Key
Dallas, TX Lawyer with 31 years of experience
(214) 615-7925 3710 Rawlins St
Suite 950
Dallas, TX 75219
Business and Employment
Southern Methodist University
Brett M Chisum
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Brett M Chisum
Dallas, TX Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(214) 741-2662 3710 Rawlins Street
Suite 1600
Dallas, TX 75219
Employment
SMU Dedman School of Law
Brett Chisum joined McCathern as an Associate in 2012. He currently practices in all areas of civil litigation, with a focus in employment litigation, the mortgage and banking industry, and federal compliance matters for mortgage loan servicers based on the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Brett worked with one of the largest preparers of residential mortgage documents in the country, and prepared them for the sweeping industry-wide changes associated with the Dodd-Frank Act. He continues to work with that company at McCathern, ensuring it meets compliance standards for every state in which it transacts business. Brett also...
Andrea F. Chavarria
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Andrea F. Chavarria
Dallas, TX Attorney with 15 years of experience
(972) 827-8359 1111 W. Mockingbird Ln.
Suite 1410
Dallas, TX 75247
Immigration
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
The Chavarria Law Firm is a full service immigration law firm that represents clients from all over the world. Our firm handles a variety of cases including immigrant visas, nonimmigrant visas, citizenship, lawful permanent residency, VAWA, deferred action, TPS, and asylum. We represent clients before federal immigration courts, USCIS, BIA, and the US Department of State.
Mary Kathryn Brown
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Mary Kathryn Brown
Dallas, TX Lawyer with 5 years of experience
(465) 250-0447 3811 Turtle Creek Blvd.
Ste. 825
Dallas, TX 75219-4693
Arbitration & Mediation and Business
St. Mary's University School of Law
Mary Kate Brown is a dedicated attorney committed to providing exceptional legal representation and advocating for her client's best interests. She earned her undergraduate degree from Concordia University in Austin, Texas. Her passion for the law led her to pursue her Juris Doctor from St. Mary's School of Law in San Antonio, where she honed her legal analysis and advocacy skills. While at St. Mary’s she served as a Staff Writer and an Executive Board Member for the Law Review. During her studies, she gained valuable experience by interning at the Hays County District Attorney’s Office and the Third Court...
Kervyn Altaffer Jr
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Kervyn Altaffer Jr
Dallas, TX Attorney with 40 years of experience
(972) 234-3633 4054 McKinney Ave Suite 310
Dallas, TX 75204
Consumer and Employment
David Gordon Hart
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David Gordon Hart
Colleyville, TX Attorney with 38 years of experience
(817) 380-4888 6620 Colleyville Blvd.
Suite 100
Colleyville, TX 76034
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Michael Raymond Cramer
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Michael Raymond Cramer
Plano , TX Lawyer with 31 years of experience
(214) 438-0150 660 N. Central Expy.
Ste 290
Plano , TX 75074
Free ConsultationAppeals, Business, Real Estate and Workers' Comp
SMU Dedman School of Law
Michael R. Cramer’s practice includes extensive experience in business law, civil and commercial litigation, employment law, corporate law, construction law, real estate, civil defense and estate planning. Attorney Cramer has more than 21 years of practice. Michael developed a statewide practice focused on litigation. His cases range from breach of contract to construction delay claims against the State of Texas. He also works with Family Law and Divorce cases. His business litigation practice includes the representation of corporations of all sizes. Michael has considerable experience in assisting corporations to avoid litigation through consultancy and risk avoidance. He counsels business...
Benton R Patterson III
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Benton R Patterson III
Dallas, TX Lawyer with 10 years of experience
(972) 379-9049 2310 N Henderson Ave.
STE 724
Dallas, TX 75206
Free ConsultationIP and Trademarks
Texas A&M University School of Law
Aaron Peacock
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Aaron Peacock
Dallas, TX Attorney with 18 years of experience
(888) 312-1750 1349 Empire Central Dr #500
Dallas, TX 75247
Patents, Real Estate and Trademarks
Franklin Pierce Law Center
Aaron P. Peacock is a registered patent attorney and associate at Gagnon, Peacock, & Vereeke, P.C. He has Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Business Administration. He received his Juris Doctorate degree in law from the Franklin Pierce Law Center in New Hampshire. His practice focus is in intellectual property law, specifically patent, trademark and copyright law. He has prosecuted before the United States Patent and Trademark Office as well as the United States Copyright Office. Aaron is also an active member of the Dallas Bar Association and the Federalist Society. With his unique background in...
Coleman Lewis Jackson
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Coleman Lewis Jackson
Dallas, TX Lawyer with 35 years of experience
(214) 599-0431 6060 N Central Expy
Ste 620
Dallas, TX 75206
Immigration and Tax
Southern Methodist University Law School and SMU Dedman School of Law
Coleman Jackson is managing shareholder of the law firm Coleman Jackson, P.C., a regional law firm in Dallas, Texas representing clients from around the world. Attorney Jackson provides caring, thorough and professional representation for people who need help with federal & state tax matters, contracts litigation issues, and immigration concerns.
Pat Pascarella
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Pat Pascarella
Dallas, TX Attorney
(469) 296-7716 100 Crescent Ct
7th floor
Dallas, TX 75201
Antitrust
The George Washington University Law School
Rachel Bethel
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Rachel Bethel
Dallas, TX Lawyer
(214) 528-6500 2613 Thomas Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
Arbitration & Mediation and Employment
The George Washington University Law School
Richard Clark Harrist
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Richard Clark Harrist
Dallas, TX Attorney with 28 years of experience
(214) 358-5140 436 W. Davis Street
Dallas, TX 75208
Free ConsultationAppeals and Immigration
University of Oklahoma College of Law
Mr. Harrist offers affordable, effective assistance for appeals, litigation, personal injury, and immigration matters.
Scott Deatherage
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Scott Deatherage
Dallas, TX Lawyer with 37 years of experience
(214) 983-1218 2101 Cedar Springs Road
Suite 1050
Dallas, TX 75201
Free ConsultationAdministrative, Business and Environmental
Scott’s experience as an attorney over the last 30 years has evolved from primarily focusing on environmental issues to expanding to energy, water, and climate change. As a partner in large law firms, he has worked with clients to solve regulatory challenges in transactions, solid and hazardous waste, air emissions, wastewater, soil and groundwater contamination, federal and state Superfund matters, and generally in advising management and directors in environmental strategy, corporate governance, and financial disclosure.

Scott has advised clients in creative ways to capitalize on emerging technology such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, and energy storage, as well...
Sean Patrick Tracey
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Sean Patrick Tracey
Dallas, TX Lawyer with 34 years of experience
(214) 363-4480 1412 Main Street
Suite 623
Dallas, TX 75202
Products Liability and Workers' Comp
South Texas College of Law
Sean Tracey is a board certified Personal Injury and Civil Trial lawyer with over 20 years of experience representing injured victims. He is a frequent speaker on the topics of science in the courtroom, epidemiology, and trial techniques.
John Milton Groce Jr.
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John Milton Groce Jr.
Dallas, TX Lawyer with 29 years of experience
(817) 294-1900 6301 Gaston Ave suite 610
Dallas, TX 75214
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Consumer
Texas Tech University School of Law
John M. Groce, Jr. was born in Waco and raised in Colleyville before he started working as a young paralegal with his father and grandfather. John graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1992 from Baylor University, with a major in English and a minor in Rhetoric & Argumentation before attending Texas Tech University School of Law, where he graduated in 1995 with a Juris Doctor degree. John was later admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1995. During his time as an attorney, he has had extensive trial experience in personal injury law.
Cole McNiel
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Cole McNiel
Dallas, TX Lawyer with 5 years of experience
(214) 327-8000 408 West 8th Street
Suite 202
Dallas, TX 75208
Free ConsultationProducts Liability and Workers' Comp
Texas Tech University School of Law
Cole McNiel is a personal injury lawyer at Anderson Injury Lawyers. He has years of experience representing injured clients in Texas and has helped the law firm recover millions in settlements and verdicts. Cole has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 for his successful representation of Texas accident victims. Cole frequently represents clients in cases involving car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, premises liability, oil field accidents, and other personal injuries. Cole takes pride in using his knowledge and skills to help clients out of challenging situations and never shies away from a battle...
Marc Girling
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Marc Girling
North Richland Hills, TX Attorney with 14 years of experience
(817) 659-2033 6340 Davis Blvd.
Suite 100
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Free ConsultationReal Estate
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
Mark T. Mansfield
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Mark T. Mansfield
Hurst, TX Lawyer with 11 years of experience
1550 Norwood Drive, Suite 107
Hurst, TX 76054
Business, Consumer, Employment and IP
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
Mark has been licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas to practice in Texas state courts since November 1, 2013. Mark attended the University of North Texas in Denton, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in English Literature in August 2005. He studied law at Texas Wesleyan School of Law and graduated with his Juris Doctor in May 2013, after which the school became Texas A&M University School of Law in the fall of 2013. Mark served in the United States Army from August 2005 until July 2009. He was stationed in Germany most of that...
Clyde R. Parks
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Clyde R. Parks
Hurst, TX Attorney with 51 years of experience
(972) 954-1181 1816 Norwood Dr
Hurst, TX 76054
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
St. Mary's University School of Law
Katrina A Kershner
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Katrina A Kershner
Bedford, TX Lawyer with 22 years of experience
(817) 241-2700 1901 Airport Freeway
Bedford, TX 76021
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Business, commercial litigation, transactional, and bankruptcy attorney with experience representing lenders, investors, borrowers, insurance companies, debtors and creditors, and plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes litigations, bankruptcies, workouts, transactions, asset protection, liquidations, management disputes, and financial matters. CURRENT/RECENT CLIENTS: Representation of major U.S. retailer; Texas-based regional lender; Los Angeles-based restructuring and bankruptcy firm; Grammy nominated multi-platinum recording artist, and Illinois-based commercial lessor. LITIGATION: Lead litigation counsel in complex tort and contract disputes. Exceptional legal advocacy in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts, and in all pre-trial and trial aspects of litigation, including discovery, summary judgement, mediation, settlement, and appeals; thorough...
Mark Barnett French
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Mark Barnett French
Bedford, TX Attorney with 38 years of experience
(817) 381-9855 1901 Central Drive
Suite 704
Bedford, TX 76021
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Baylor Law School
Nicole  Anderson
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Nicole Anderson
Euless, TX Lawyer with 6 years of experience
(682) 444-4444 400 South Industrial Blvd
Euless, TX 76040
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims
Oklahoma City University School of Law
Nicole Anderson is an attorney at the McCormick Law Firm. Nicole is passionate about helping clients succeed and reach the best outcome through throughout every stage of the litigation process and through appeal. Nicole has a Bachelors in Political Science from Baylor, a Bachelors in Criminal Justice from University of Central Oklahoma, and her Juris Doctorate from Oklahoma City University School of Law. While in law school, Nicole worked for a small family law firm in Oklahoma City where she gained valuable knowledge about the nuts and bolts of family law cases. Nicole is a member of the Dallas Bar...
Marc Dib
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Marc Dib
Euless, TX Attorney
(682) 444-4444 400 South Industrial Blvd.
Euless, TX 76040
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims
Texas Tech University School of Law
Marc Dib was born in Buda, Texas. Mr. Dib received his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a minor in legal studies from Texas Tech University. Mr. Dib attended law school at Texas Tech University School of Law where he served as a comment editor on the Texas Tech Law Review. Prior to joining the McCormick Law Firm, Mr. Dib gained valuable legal experience working at two law firms that specialize in civil litigation.
Zac Copp
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Zac Copp
Dallas, TX Lawyer with 21 years of experience
(214) 206-1999 901 Main St.
Suite 4350
Dallas, TX 75202
Free ConsultationBusiness
South Texas College of Law
We are a Dallas based law firm that focuses on LLC formations and related LLC issues.
Robert J. Bogdanowicz III
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Robert J. Bogdanowicz III
Dallas, TX Attorney with 16 years of experience
(214) 888-2824 1201 Elm Street
Suite 4000
Dallas, TX 75270
Free ConsultationBusiness
SMU Dedman School of Law
Rob is the "go to" lawyer for his clients when a dispute arises, no matter the issue. He is a trial lawyer who routinely appears on both sides of the docket, regardless if his client is a giant, multi-billion dollar company or an individual seeking justice.

Rob's peers have recognized his commitment to excellence; he has been named a Texas Rising Star each of the past nine years by Super Lawyers®. Selection to this list is a distinction limited to 2.5% of all lawyers in Texas. For the past four years, Rob was distinguished further as one of the "Up-and-Coming...
Stephen L. Sapp
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Stephen L. Sapp
Dallas, TX Attorney with 35 years of experience
(214) 981-9927 300 Crescent Court, Suite 400
Dallas, TX 75201
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP and Securities
University of Kansas School of Law
Steve Sapp has extensive experience in the representation of clients in both public and private offerings of debt and equity securities, corporate and securities reporting and compliance matters, Board of Directors representation, and mergers and acquisitions. Additionally, he represents many of his public and private corporate clients, both nationally and internationally, in the prosecution and protection of substantial technology and intellectual property portfolios, related administrative proceedings before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and disputes concerning trademark rights, domain names, and copyrights on the Internet. Due to the breadth of his experience and aptitude for client service, he also...
Svetlana M. Eisenberg
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Svetlana M. Eisenberg
Dallas, TX Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(214) 653-4000 1717 Main Street
Dallas, TX 75201
Business
Georgetown University Law Center
Svetlana M. Eisenberg is a partner in the New York office of Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors. Clients turn to her for their most significant matters—cases where the stakes are high, the issues novel, and the risks substantial. A skilled trial lawyer, Ms. Eisenberg is known for arguing high-profile court cases and handling complex investigations that demand strategic thinking and tenacity. At Brewer, Ms. Eisenberg has represented clients in some of their most critical legal battles. She recently served as counsel for a not-for-profit corporation in high-profile multi-week jury and bench trials against the New York Attorney General (NYAG). Brewer’s courtroom advocacy...
Kurt Alan Mantheiy
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Kurt Alan Mantheiy
Dallas, TX Lawyer with 8 years of experience
(214) 295-8825 2201 Main Street, Suite 1017
Dallas, TX 75201
Free ConsultationBusiness and Entertainment & Sports
Texas A&M University School of Law
I am a small firm attorney here in Dallas, TX and I want to show you that smaller is better. I take on a limited number of clients at one time to ensure that every single one receives my undivided attention and care. My clients know they can call me at the office or at home anytime and that their satisfaction is my priority.
Gwen Pilgrim
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Gwen Pilgrim
Dallas, TX Attorney with 20 years of experience
(214) 981-9131 325 N Saint Paul
Suite 3950
Dallas, TX 75201
Business and Products Liability
Baylor University School of Law
Gwen (Pilgrim) Bhella is managing partner at the boutique law firm of Calhoun, Bhella & Sechrest, LLP. She focuses her practice on business disputes, insurance and reinsurance coverage, products liability and general litigation.
Kelsey Mills Shofner
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Kelsey Mills Shofner
Dallas, TX Lawyer with 11 years of experience
(214) 257-9806 1445 Ross Ave
Suite 3600
Dallas, TX 75201
Business, Employment, IP and Trademarks
University of Colorado Law School
I am a dynamic and highly strategic corporate attorney with over 9 years of commercial contract expertise and a proven track record of balancing legal and business priorities to facilitate purposeful growth. I work with owner operated businesses from start-up to sale. I guide businesses through entity formation, contract package formation, contract review and negotiation, employment policy formation, hiring practice formation, employee categorization, employee termination, and eventual sale. I earned my Juris Doctorate degree in 2013 from The University of Colorado Law School and my Bachelor of Science degree in Corporate Communication, as well as a Business Foundation Certification, from The...
Stephen Andrew Kennedy
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Stephen Andrew Kennedy
Dallas, TX Attorney with 37 years of experience
(214) 716-4343 1445 Ross Avenue #2750
Dallas, TX 75202
Business, Employment, IP and Trademarks
Stephen Kennedy has been practicing law since 1988 in the areas of general litigation, intellectual property and related business areas. He has an AV rating from Martindale Hubbell, is a Texas Super Lawyer and is a member for the Dallas Bar Association Ethics Committee.
Wade Lowrie McClure
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Wade Lowrie McClure
Dallas, TX Attorney with 39 years of experience
(214) 379-6936 750 North St. Paul
Suite 700
Dallas, TX 75201
Business
Wade McClure, a Partner of the Firm in the Dallas office, primarily represents companies and individuals in complex commercial litigation, including business divorce cases, fiduciary duty litigation and fraud litigation. Wade also works on matters involving claims of minority shareholder oppression, investment fraud, and oil and gas disputes. Over the past thirty years, Wade has also represented manufacturers in products liability matters throughout Texas and the Southwest. Wade is a seasoned trial lawyer who is one of the few attorneys in the country to be Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and the...
Elsa Torres Gonzales
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Elsa Torres Gonzales
Dallas, TX Attorney with 39 years of experience
(214) 688-1920 700 N Pearl St Suite 520
Plaza of Americas
Dallas, TX 75201
Immigration
University of Texas - Austin
I am a native of New Braunfels, Texas. After completing Bachelors of Arts in Political Science at the University of Texas Arlington, I joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) while completing a Masters of Arts degree in Political Science with a concentration in Public Administration. I obtained Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Texas at Austin in 1984. I have been a member of the State Bar of Texas since 1985. I joined the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) in 1986. I hold prior memberships in the College of the State Bar, American Bar Association, Dallas Bar Association,...
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