Leaders in Law 2023

LEADERS IN LAW

dallas ’ leaders in law have built and grown their careers by helping others. Whether they are in the courtroom, at the negotiating table, or helping to make our community a better place, these Leaders in Law are stand-outs at some of the Dallas area’s most reputable law firms, and they are committed to leaders in their

field. The best and the brightest lawyers in Dallas are available to represent clients in all matters, from divorce and personal injury to labor and employment law and criminal defense. Should you find yourself in need of legal counsel in any specialty, you’re in good hands, thanks to the expertise of these sought-after Leaders in Law.

FRENKEL & FRENKEL

Catastrophic and Serious Injury Law

Mark Frenkel, Scott Frenkel, and Gene Burkett are attorneys with a history of results, representing clients in courtrooms in Texas, and nationally, who have suffered catastrophic injuries from the careless and negligent actions of others. Relentless advocates for their clients who have suffered losses from accidents and collisions involving 18-wheelers, commercial vehicles, and automobiles, they persevere in the pursuit of getting clients the maximum recovery they deserve. As experienced personal injury trial lawyers who previously defended insurance companies, hospitals, and doctors, they use their knowledge from the other side’s playbook for valuable insight. Mark Frenkel is past president of the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association. All three partners have been named D Magazine Best Lawyers in Dallas from 2015 to 2023, Top Attorneys in Fort Worth Magazine 2018 to 2022, Super Lawyers in Texas Monthly (a Thomson Reuters publication), Favorite Personal Injury Lawyers in Addison Magazine from 2012 to 2022, and have influenced how corporations do business—a tradition the firm has carried for almost 30 years.

12700 Park Central Drive, Suite 1900 | Dallas, Texas 75251 | 214.333.3333 truckwreck.com

GORANSON BAIN AUSLEY

Largest Law Firm in Texas Exclusively Practicing Family Law

The family lawyers of Goranson Bain Ausley have provided counsel to clients for more than 40 years and are among the most respected, skilled, and ethical family lawyers in Texas. What sets GBA apart is an unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional client value—pursuing constructive resolution with every means possible to protect assets and preserve relationships. GBA’s roster of exceptional lawyers includes 28 attorneys board certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 14 lawyers who hold fellowships with the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, one lawyer with doubleboard certification in both family law and appellate law, and the president of the State Bar of Texas. GBA lawyers are well known for achieving efficient, strategic, and successful outcomes, earning the firm its reputation of being not just the largest family law firm in Texas but also one of the most accomplished.

Divorce | Modification | Complex Property | Child Custody | Child Support | Premarital & Postmarital Agreement | Paternity | Adoption

Dallas | Fort Worth | Granbury | Plano | Austin 877.355.3458 | gbafamilylaw.com

ASSERTIVE. COMPASSIONATE. EXCEPTIONAL. McClure Law Group is an elite family law firm dedicated to delivering white-glove, concierge services to their clients. The partners and their team, including an in-house appellate attorney and CPA-attorney, are the gold standard and work zealously to achieve the best possible results for their clients’ divorces, complex property settlements, contested custody disputes, and pre- and post-marital agreements. Respected and lauded for their preparedness, knowledge, and tenacity, McClure Law Group’s dynamic team of attorneys has continually been named among the Best Lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine as well as Best Law Firms by U.S. News & World Report. McClure Law Group is ready and eager to confidently resolve your important family law issues.

ORSINGER, NELSON, DOWNING & ANDERSON

KEITH CLOUSE

C-Suite executives, business owners, physicians, and employers rely on Keith Clouse for three main reasons: expert advice, efficient service, and excellent results.

Clouse doesn’t view employment disputes as a zero-sum game. “I pick up the phone and talk with the other side. We identify the key deal points that matter to both sides. We can usually find practical solutions that make good business sense for both sides,” Clouse says.

Clouse’s own entrepreneurial experience and business acumen complement his keen legal expertise and seasoned trial skills. He has successfully represented, litigated, and arbitrated employment disputes on behalf of thousands of clients during the past 30 years. Clouse is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and a Fellow in the College of Labor and Employment Attorneys. This year marks his 17th consecutive year as one of D Magazine’s Best Lawyers in Dallas.

Clouse Brown PLLC

1201 Elm Street, Suite 5250 Dallas, Texas 75270 214.239.2705 | clousebrown.com

ROBERT EPSTEIN

Family Law

Clients find commitment, compassion, integrity, and honesty with Robert Epstein, founder of Epstein Family Law. “Finding a family lawyer who you can trust and who is responsive to you is of the utmost importance for your divorce or child custody matter,” Epstein says. “A client going through a family law situation needs a lawyer who knows how to communicate—not just with the client but also with opposing counsel, judges, and juries.”

During his 15-year family law career, Epstein has racked up an impressive track record of wins in and out of the courtroom. This includes favorable financial judgments in high-net-worth divorces and desirable child custody orders on behalf of clients with the odds stacked against them. Epstein, Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, has been recognized with peer-selected honors from D Magazine’s Best Lawyers in Dallas (2016-2023), Super Lawyers, and Best Lawyers in America. Epstein Family Law received Tier 1 recognition as a 2023 Best Law Firm in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area by U.S. News & World Report.

Epstein Family Law

5949 Sherry Lane, Suite 1070 Dallas, Texas 75225

972.232.7673 | epsteinpc.com

KRISI KASTL

Personal Injury Law

For more than two decades Krisi Kastl has championed the rights of those whose access to justice has been trampled upon. Always a trailblazer, Kastl shattered glass ceilings after starting one of the first female-owned personal injury firms in Dallas and was the 10th female president of the Dallas Bar Association. Kastl stands with clients when they are at their most vulnerable and fights to recover the maximum compensation for their losses.

Kastl Law P.C. is comprised of five experienced attorneys who are passionately driven and dedicated to personal injury trial work. The firm handles cases involving catastrophic motor vehicle, truck, and motorcylce collisions as well as premises liability, wrongful death, and burn injury cases. Kastl is a champion of the people and isn’t afraid to take on complex cases. She has tried more than 100 cases to a jury verdict during the last 20 years. Says Kastl, “I fight for justice and strive for excellence in every case.”

NICOLE KNOX

Criminal Defense

In the past 14 years, Nicole Knox has quickly become one of the most sought-after criminal attorneys in Dallas, having earned more than 60 “not guilty” verdicts and numerous accolades and awards along the way. Her results put her in a class by herself.

Knox has earned national attention for her unprecedented healthcare fraud victories. This includes a stunning “not guilty” federal jury trial verdict and a rare dismissal in complex cases. Knox says, “I love being in the courtroom. It’s where I shine and where I thrive. Your life—that’s worth fighting for.”

While she enjoys the courtroom, her recent successes have led her to keep healthcare professionals out of the courtroom. She often advises clients on regulatory compliance matters and investigations for healthcare providers. “There is no greater accomplishment than beating the government before it can show up to play,” Knox says.

Law Office of Nicole Knox, PLLC 1722 Routh Street, Suite 900 Dallas, Texas 75201 214.845.6286 | nicoleknoxlaw.com

O’NEIL WYSOCKI

Family Law

Don’t let those smiles fool you. The attorneys at O’Neil Wysocki are known for hitting hard in contentious family law litigation. The firm, known as OWL, has 14 attorneys focused exclusively on family law.

Voted among D Magazine’s Best Lawyers in Dallas, Michelle May O’Neil and Michael D. Wysocki are the “The Wise Choice” in divorce and child custody litigation. “We’re known for fighting the hard fights and going the distance,” O’Neil says. They are also known for trying cases throughout Dallas-Fort Worth and all of Texas. “We go where we’re needed, which is one reason our experience in the courtroom knows few rivals,” Wysocki says.

O’Neil and Wysocki are Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Honored as Texas Super Lawyers, O’Neil has been named among the Top 50 Women Lawyers in Texas and Top 100 Lawyers in Texas, and Wysocki has been named a Texas Super Lawyer each year since 2014.

SLACK DAVIS SANGER

Personal Injury

Since 1993, Slack Davis Sanger attorneys have dedicated their careers to helping individuals and their families who have experienced accidents that resulted in catastrophic injuries or death. With Texas-based offices in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Austin, Slack Davis Sanger has been serving clients nationally and internationally for more than three decades with a combined experience of more than 250 years. The firm’s practice areas include aviation accidents, auto, bus, and truck accidents as well as vehicle defects, workplace injuries (oilfield and construction site incidents), whistleblower and class-action matters, and other catastrophic personal injury and death cases.

VERNER BRUMLEY MUELLER PARKER

Family Law

Family law disputes can get complicated. Whether it’s a routine family law matter or a complex issue, you need a team of experts on your side. Verner Brumley Mueller Parker is this team. The firm’s sought-after family law attorneys are dedicated to helping you protect and preserve what matters most.

They have the experience necessary to help you pursue the best possible outcome in your case. They will guide you through the process so you can face the future with confidence. Most importantly, you will be able to take care of your home and your family. Let the firm’s experienced attorneys step in to help protect your income and assets for peace of mind as you navigate the next steps. The firm values your priorities and will partner with you to help you achieve goals as you transition your family.

Don’t go at it alone. Call on your team at Verner Brumley Mueller Parker.

THE WEBB FAMILY LAW FIRM, P.C.

Family Law

The Webb Family Law Firm, P.C., specializes in all areas of family law, with an emphasis on child custody, divorce, modifications, premarital and post-marital agreements, paternity suits, and international child abductions. The downtown Dallas firm has developed a unique team-based approach to each case which helps create effective solutions catered to each individual client’s needs. The firm strives to achieve the best possible outcome for their clients through negotiation, mediation, and litigation. The Webb Family Law Firm represents traditional and nontraditional families, including married couples, unmarried parents, same-sex couples, and military families. Lon M. Loveless, Natalie L. Webb, and Gregory S. Beane are Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, are Fellows of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and have been selected to 2023 Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters.

WITHERITE LAW GROUP

Personal Injury Law

Amy Witherite’s unwavering commitment to personal injury law spans an impressive 23 years. Her unparalleled ability to advocate for her clients emanates from her vast experience, which began in medical malpractice and later encompassed roles as an insurance defense attorney and a champion for victims of auto accidents. Guiding Witherite Law Group, her four offices are a testament to her leadership and the firm’s success. Her team, no matter where they operate, consistently upholds the highest standards of legal knowledge, integrity, and commitment to surpassing client expectations. Witherite herself has been a distinguished Super Lawyer for 22 years, twice making the Texas Super Lawyers Top 50 Women. This year, Witherite and her team continue their relentless pursuit of justice, embodying dedication and resilience in the face of adversity.