Recognized Lawyers in Dallas

Trevor CarolanTrevor W. Carolan

Trevor focuses on Appellate Law and advanced motions in automotive, medical device and pharmaceutical product liability cases. He prepares and argues pretrial motions, develops jury instructions and verdict forms with trial counsel, preserves issues for appeal, and handles post-trial motions and appeals.

Raleigh JohnstonRaleigh Johnston

Raleigh is listed in Property Tax and advises public and private companies, including REITs, on the tax and corporate structuring of real estate investments. His work covers U.S. federal income tax issues, joint ventures, fund formations, securities offerings, acquisitions and real estate sales.

Wilson JonesWilson G. Jones

Wilson advises healthcare, pharmaceutical and life sciences clients on Health Care Law matters, including regulatory compliance, reimbursement, investigations and enforcement. He also handles healthcare M&A, joint ventures and transactions involving medical practices and care facilities.

Jeff PattersonJeff Patterson

Jeff defends car and truck manufacturers in product liability litigation, including cases involving electric vehicles, battery fires and advanced driver-assistance systems. He also handles commercial, fraud and patent litigation for vehicle manufacturers and has served as national counsel in pattern litigation.

Blake CrawfordBlake H. Crawford

Blake focuses on insurance coverage disputes, particularly commercial general liability and business auto liability claims. He handles coverage determinations, claims handling and settlement negotiations, and litigates contractual and extra-contractual coverage disputes for insurers and policyholders.

Maka HutsonMaka Y. Hutson

Maka leads Akin’s Immigration Law practice, advising clients on U.S. immigration compliance, employment visas and consular processing. She represents clients in government investigations involving visa fraud, immigration fraud and foreign national hiring, and conducts internal investigations and audits.