Dallas, Texas, April 19, 2024 – Erika Bright, Chris Fuller, Andrew Gould, Jeffrey Hellberg, Molly Jones, Sean Lemoine, Jason Rudd, and Bryan Wick have all been recognized as 2024 Best Lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine. The exclusive list honors top lawyers in Dallas, chosen by their peers.
Erika, selected in the Insurance Law category, is nationally recognized for her experience in insurance coverage for policyholders. She has extensive experience in the courtroom and has litigated insurance disputes involving virtually all types of coverage, including Directors and Officers (D&O), Errors and Omissions (E&O), Fiduciary Liability, Commercial General Liability (CGL), Property, Builder’s Risk, Employer’s Liability, Environmental and Energy policies.
Chris, selected in the Real Estate category, has a strong background in multi-family projects, representing buyers and sellers with the negotiation and structuring of the acquisition, financing, and disposition of multi-family assets. He has negotiated land acquisitions, ground leases, loan documents, and landlord/tenant leases, as well as coordinating land use issues.
Andrew, selected in the Labor & Employment category, is board certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Andrew represents companies in the defense of federal wage and hour claims, federal and state employment discrimination claims, wrongful discharge claims, unfair labor practice claims under the National Labor Relations Act, contract negotiations, and denial of benefit claims under the Employee Retirement Income Safety Act.
Jeffrey, selected in the Appellate category, is board certified in Civil Appellate Law and Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Jeff’s practice focuses on all aspects of trial and commercial litigation, from pre-lawsuit resolution, trial, post-trial activity, and appeal of judgments rendered by a trial court. Jeff has represented individuals, small business owners, financial institutions, and Fortune 500 companies in all types of disputes.
Molly, selected in the Labor & Employment category, represents employers in discrimination, retaliation, and harassment claims in court, arbitration, and before administrative agencies, and litigates cases involving restrictive covenants. She also focuses on the issues arising under the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Sean, selected in the Business/Commercial Litigation category, is a business trial lawyer with more than 22 years’ experience in trying cases to verdict. He has successfully represented owners, partners, shareholders, and businesses in connection with a wide variety of commercial litigation matters, including breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, disparagement, tortious interference, and defamation.
Jason, selected in the Bankruptcy & Workout category, represents debtors, secured and unsecured creditors, and creditor committees in Chapter 11 cases. In Chapter 7 proceedings and post-confirmation matters, he represents trustees and litigation trusts in recovering and administering estate assets, including the prosecution of preference, fraudulent transfer, breach of fiduciary duty, alter ego, and other insolvency-related litigation.
Bryan, selected in the Business/Commercial Litigation category, is a founding partner of Wick Phillips and focuses on commercial and bankruptcy litigation, as well as serving clients as a trusted advisor. He has represented and counseled a broad spectrum of clients, from entrepreneurs and small businesses to large, publicly-traded and privately held corporations.
About Wick Phillips
Wick Phillips is a full-service business law firm serving clients across Texas and the United States. Founded in 2004, the firm celebrates their 20th anniversary this year. Wick Phillips has grown to nearly 90 attorneys, specializing in all areas of business law—complex commercial litigation and appeals, corporate transactions, labor and employment, real estate, intellectual property, bankruptcy, insurance coverage, tax, and securities—with offices in Austin, Dallas, and Fort Worth.
For more information, visit www.wickphillips.com.
