Dallas, Texas, November 22, 2022 – Brant Martin, Dan McCarthy, Darla Gabbitas, David Drez, Elizabeth Brooks, Jacob Fain, Paul Elkins, Schyler Parker, and Zachary Farrar have been recognized as 2022 Top Attorneys by Fort Worth Magazine in various categories.

Fort Worth Magazine’s list of Top Attorneys is drawn from nominations by other attorneys in the region and goes though a rigorous panel to assure the highest quality.

Brant focuses his practice on all facets of trial and commercial litigation, from pre-lawsuit disputes, through discovery, jury selection, argument, and post-verdict practice. Brant has been recognized as a Top Attorney for Civil Law & Litigation.

Dan works with closely-held businesses and their owners to devise business structures to minimize income and estate tax, and works with high net-worth individuals to determine how they can provide for their families in a thoughtful and equitable manner. Dan has been recognized as a Top Attorney for Probate, Estates and Trust.

Darla is a business trial lawyer and partner in the litigation section of Wick Phillips. She devotes her practice to identifying and solving problems for clients while focusing on all aspects of business law with an emphasis on fiduciary duties. Darla has been recognized as a Top Attorney for Probate, Estates and Trust.

David counsels clients in matters involving royalty disputes, breach of contract, non-compete agreements, fraud, and bankruptcy-related litigation. His experience extends through all phases of litigation at the trial and appellate levels and in industries including energy, real estate, transportation, and construction. David has been recognized as a Top Attorney for Commercial Litigation.

Elizabeth advises clients and partners on various tax, estate planning, asset protection, corporate and business, and other wealth preservation matters by analyzing the tax consequences of transactions and entity structures. Elizabeth has been recognized as a Top Attorney for Tax.

Jacob has experience in a broad variety of business disputes in the oil and gas industry including disputes related to payment of royalties and overriding royalties, construction agreements, and the administration and division of oil and gas assets. Jacob has been recognized as a Top Attorney for Commercial Litigation.

Paul is an associate in the litigation section of Wick Phillips. Paul represents clients in a broad variety of matters in both state and federal court, including construction, oil and gas, employment, real estate, and other general, commercial matters. Paul has been recognized as a Top Attorney for Commercial Litigation.

Schyler represents clients in a wide variety of complex disputes involving breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, DTPA violations, real estate, probate, enforcement of covenants not to compete, and fraud. Schyler has been recognized as a Top Attorney for Commercial Litigation.

Zachary represents clients in a broad range of matters in both state and federal court, including construction, oil and gas, employment, real estate, and other general commercial matters. Zac has been recognized as a Top Attorney for Civil Law & Litigation.

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 has grown to nearly 85 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.

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