Thornton Lawyers

Lawrence Youst counsels clients regarding management of their intellectual property assets focusing on portfolio development, patent evaluation, business transactions, dispute resolution and patent monetization. He has been a principal at Patton Boggs LLP, Danamraj & Youst, P.C. and Lawrence Youst PLLC.

Steven Laureanti is an attorney and shareholder at JacksonWhite Attorneys at Law, one of the largest full-service firms in Phoenix's East Valley. Steven focuses his practice on intellectual property, including patent law, IP consulting and auditing, IP litigation and outside counsel, international IP and related areas. He has extensive experience in the areas of patent preparation, appeals, prosecution and reexaminations. With his background in engineering, Steven is extremely familiar with mobile technologies, telecommunications, medical technologies and other high-tech industries. To learn more about Steven's comprehensive intellectual property services, visit his website with the link in the left-hand sidebar.

I am a personal injury lawyer in Texas who handles serious accidents invloving products liability, aviation, airplane, helicopter, truck wrecks, motorcycle wrecks, bus wrecks and similar significant injury matters.

My main practice is all aspects of bankruptcy, representing both creditors and debtors in Chapter 7 and 13 cases. My practice also involves small business Chapter 11 reorganizations. I recently added immigration to my practice. I'm licensed to practice in the State of Texas and all federal courts in the state. I graduated in 2008 from Texas A & M University School of Law (formerly known as Texas Wesleyan University School of Law). In law school, I interned with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and participated in the law school’s legal clinic, assisting need-based clients in navigating thorny issues in...

Trial and litigation practice focusing on business disputes and white-collar criminal defense. Past cases have involved breach of contract, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, theft of trade secrets, business divorces, non-competition agreements, legal malpractice, intellectual property matters, and assorted real estate matters. Representation of select clients in personal injury and family law and cases, especially when a trial is anticipated. Representation of attorneys in professional discipline (state bar grievance) cases. Representation of aircraft owners in connection with a wide variety of aviation and operational issues.

I am a passionate trial attorney advocating for personal injury victims throughout the State of Texas.

I was recognized by Texas Super Lawyers as a "Rising Star" in Personal Injury in 2020 and 2014. I am admitted to practice before all Texas state courts and the District Court for the Northern District of Texas. I am licensed in Texas, having graduated from the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, where I served as an editor for SMU’s International Law Review and Chief Counsel in the school’s Consumer Advocacy Clinic.

David Wishnew represents clients in litigation, including complex commercial, bankruptcy, labor and employment, insurance defense, construction, and collection matters. Prior to law school, Mr. Wishnew worked primarily in financial services, holding multiple securities and insurance licenses. Born and raised in Texas, Mr. Wishnew is a member of the American Bar Association, Texas Bar Association, Texas Young Lawyers Association, Dallas Bar Association and Dallas Association of Young Lawyers.

Life long Texan raised in East and North Texas, and a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and Houston Law Center at the University of Houston. A proud parent along with my wife of of three children we raised in Henderson County and our 4 grand kids.

Rob received his Juris Doctorate from Indiana University Robert McKinney School of Law, where he also obtained his Corporate and Commercial Law Certificate. Rob has focused his practice on Business Law, Business Disputes and Negotiations, Contracts, Family Law, Real Estate / Property Law, Estate Planning and Civil Litigation. Rob's experience in various industries at the Senior Leadership level positions him to provide guidance to businesses on operational and legal issues. With experience in business operations, technology, contracts, and negotiations, Rob is well positioned to advise businesses of any size on legal matters they may face from formation to dissolution, and...

Frank grew up in El Paso, Texas and attended Texas Tech University for both undergraduate studies and law school. After passing the bar exam in 1982 he worked in El Paso for 3 years as prosecutor before moving to the Dallas/Fort Worth area. He has had his own firm since 1993. When not working, Frank enjoys golf and flying airplanes when not spending time with his wife of 44 years Brenda, his children and grandchildren..

Practice limited to Criminal Defense. Over 35 Years I have handled everything from traffic tickets to murder successfully. My practice has included being an Assistant District Attorney, elected Criminal District Attorney and Judge Advocate in the Texas Military Forces.

Ron Stutes’ practice is focused upon providing a wide variety of counseling and litigation-related services to municipal clients. He has experience in lawsuits regarding constitutional challenges to ordinances, environmental matters, land use issues, code enforcement, utility and franchise matters, municipal bonds, bankruptcy, federal
grants, and annexation. Mr. Stutes has tried lawsuits involving these issues in both state and federal court.

Mr. Stutes also has extensive experience appearing before state administrative agencies regarding utility and environmental issues. He has successfully challenged federal administrative rulings in the United States appellate courts.

Mr. Stutes’ experience, both on staff with the City of Dallas and in private...

Upon graduating Arizona State University with a degree in political science and a 4.0 GPA , Jason Franklin decided to go to Southern Methodist University School of Law where he graduated with several honors, including induction in SMU's Barristers and the National Order of Barristers. Now, as a highly respected attorney in the field of personal injury, he has taken his in-depth knowledge of the law and intense passion to provide clients with top-quality legal representation. Recognized by Texas as a Super Lawyers Rising Star, he has shown a unique ability to successfully represent clients during difficult times making sure...

Michael Barbee is a dynamic litigator with a diverse practice in commercial litigation and intellectual property law. Clients count on him to resolve business and intellectual property disputes of varying complexity in Texas state courts and federal courts throughout the country. He’s highly regarded for his careful preparation, strategic thinking, and relentless advocacy for clients. Michael’s been selected to D Magazine’s Best Lawyers Under 40 list, published in Law360, quoted by Bloomberg, listed in The Best Lawyers in America for Intellectual Property Litigation and Commercial Litigation, and named a Texas Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine. He also serves on the...