FGHW NEWS

Three attorneys named to the 2022 list of Best Lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine.

We are delighted to announce that three of our attorneys have been named to the 2022 list of Best Lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine, an exclusive list honoring the top lawyers in Dallas, as chosen by their peers. We are extremely proud of their accomplishments.

Christian Kelso – Estate Planning, Probate, Tax. https://fghwlaw.com/kelso/
Paula Langford Beasley – Commercial Real Estate. https://fghwlaw.com/beasley/
Chris Wilmoth – Probate & Guardianship. https://fghwlaw.com/wilmoth/

Mary O'Connor | Farrow-Gillespie & Heath LLP | Dallas, TX

Mary L. O’Connor has become Equity Partner

We are pleased to announce that Mary L. O’Connor has become an Equity Partner and the newest member of the Executive Committee. Mary joined the FGHW family in 2016. Her practice focuses on Commercial Litigation and Arbitration. In addition to representing clients in a wide range of business disputes, Mary represents public companies and their officers and directors in securities litigation, internal investigations, and regulatory proceedings. For more information about Mary, please visit https://fghwlaw.com/oconnor/.

Jennifer and Jessica Named to 2022 Texas Rising Stars List by Super Lawyers

Congratulations to our FGHW partners, Jennifer Lewis and Jessica Dunne, on their selection to the 2022 Texas Rising list by Super Lawyers. This marks Jennifer’s 7th time, and Jessica’s 3rd-time receiving this honor. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of eligible lawyers in the State are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, for this impressive award.

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Matthew Glenn | Farrow-Gillespie & Heath LLP | Dallas, TX

Matthew Glenn is now an Of Counsel of the Firm

We are delighted to announce that Matthew Glenn is now Of Counsel with Farrow-Gillespie Heath Witter LLP. Matthew’s practice consists of real estate transactions, business law, contract drafting & negotiations, and lending work., visit: https://fghwlaw.com/matthew-glenn-2/

Please join us in congratulating Matthew on his new role with the Firm!

Jessica Dunne | Farrow-Gillespie & Heath LLP

Jessica Dunne named to D Magazine’s list of 2022 Best Lawyers under 40

Congratulations to Jessica Dunne for being named to D Magazine’s list of 2022 Best Lawyers under 40! The announcement will be published in the January issue of D Magazine. For more information regarding Jessica, please visit: www.fghwlaw.com/dunne.

Jessica Dunne | Farrow-Gillespie & Heath LLP

Jessica Dunne is now a partner of the Firm

We are delighted to announce that Jessica Dunne is now a partner with Farrow-Gillespie Heath Witter LLP. Jessica’s practice consists of probate, guardianship, and trust litigation, with a special interest in adoptions. Ms. Dunne has been named to the list of Texas Super Lawyer “Rising Stars” (a Thomson Reuters service), to D Magazine’s list of Best Lawyers under 40 for 2021-2022, and to Best Lawyers’ list of Ones to Watch for 2021-2022. For more information about Jessica, visit: www.fghwlaw.com/dunne.

Please join us in congratulating Jessica on her new role with the Firm!

Jessica Dunne is partner with Farrow-Gillespie Heath Witter

Debra Witter | Farrow-Gillespie & Heath LLP | Dallas, TX

Name partner Debra Witter retired from the practice of law as of December 31, 2021

Name partner Debra Witter retired from the practice of law as of December 31, 2021, along with her husband Scott Chase, who announced his retirement earlier this year. Ms. Witter practiced law in Dallas for over thirty-eight years, both in law firm settings and corporations. Her primary practice areas included marketing, advertising, and promotions law, trademarks, and contracts. She joined the firm as a partner in 2015 and became a name partner on June 1, 2018. Congratulations, Debra on your retirement!

Debra Witter | Retirement Announcement
Safeguards in the Texas Guardianship Process

Jessica Dunne, Spencer Turner, and Deborah Schmidt publishes an article with Dallas Bar Association’s Headnotes

Congratulations to attorneys Jessica Dunne, Spencer Turner, and Deborah Schmidt for their article, “Safeguards in the Texas Guardianship Process,” which is published in the 2021 December issue of the Dallas Bar Association’s 𝐻𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑛𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑠. Each month, the Dallas Bar Association publishes 𝐻𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑛𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑠, a journal dedicated to informing DBA lawyers about the latest issues, trends, and decisions that impact the legal profession. For more 𝐻𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑛𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑠 articles, please visit: https://www.dallasbar.org/?pg=Headnotes.

Farrow-Gillespie Heath Witter LLP Law Firm | Dallas, Texas

FGHW Ranked “Best Law Firms” in the 2022 Edition of U.S News

Farrow-Gillespie Heath Witter LLP is proud to announce our firm is ranked in the 2022 Edition of 𝑈.𝑆. 𝑁𝑒𝑤𝑠—𝐵𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝐿𝑎𝑤𝑦𝑒𝑟𝑠 “Best Law Firms.” We are ranked tier 1 in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Corporate Law, and tier 2 in Health Care Law and Employment Law. Congratulations to our attorneys!

FGHW welcomes Megan Legband

Megan Legband has joined Farrow-Gillespie Heath Witter LLP as an associate in the firm’s employment, litigation, and trademark sections. Prior to joining the firm, Megan clerked for the Honorable K. Nicole Mitchell in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.