A top-ranked trial lawyer, Mr. Barrett has successfully handled thousands of criminal cases since 1994. He built his practice on a simple promise: the person who answers your questions, prepares your motions, and stands beside you at trial is the lawyer you hired. Peter focuses his practice entirely on criminal defense, in Texas state courts and in federal court. Since 1994 he has taken more than 150 cases to a jury verdict, a number most defense lawyers never reach. That experience changes how prosecutors negotiate, because they know which lawyers will actually try a case. His peers elected him President of the Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association in 2005 after five years on its board. His writing on Texas evidence law has appeared in Voice for the Defense, the journal of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. And his practice is bilingual: clients and their families work with him in English or Spanish.

Arnold Spencer graduated from the University of Texas School of Law in 1994, and was then admitted to the Texas State Bar as well as the Northern and Eastern Districts, and 5th Circuit courts. He has gained experience as a trial lawyer which earned him the reputation as a strong litigator. For this, he has been awarded the John Marshall Award from the Department of Justice, as well as being named a Super Lawyer from 2020 through 2022. He currently manages Spencer & Associates, where he handles civil asset forfeiture defense, which means he helps his clients recover cash, vehicles, land, drugs & paraphernalia, electronics and more. If you believe your assets have been wrongly seized, contact Arnold Spencer for a FREE consultation online or call 214-249-8831.

With over forty years of broad experience, our attorneys bring seasoned and informed judgment to every case, no matter how daunting the challenges seem. This ability to evaluate a complex factual and procedural dispute—where the client’s very future is at stake—was honed over many years of defending the seemingly indefensible, with few resources and against formidable odds.

James D. Padgitt is a family law attorney practicing out of the Dallas office of Bailey & Galyen. Jay grew up in Dallas, Texas, and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science degree. After several years in the oil and gas industry, Jay attended law school and graduated from SMU Dedman School of Law in 1991. Jay is an experienced family law attorney and litigator who has handled a variety of family law cases, including divorce, child custody, post-divorce custody and support modifications, pre- and post-marital agreements, and adoptions. While Jay is comfortable in the courtroom, his empathy for others and concern for long-term family relations gives him the unique ability to seek creative ways to resolve conflict, pursue creative compromise, and mitigate the destructive nature of litigation as much as possible. Any family law matter is stressful, even the ‘amicable’ cases. Jay believes that keeping you well informed during the family law journey makes for better decisions and less traumatic outcomes. When Jay is not working, he enjoys spending time with his family.

Latoya Chambers is a Senior Counsel and member of the mass torts and personal injury practice with a focus on dangerous products, medications, and medical devices such as Avandia, IVC filters, Benicar, gliflozins, Actos, Xarelto, Zantac, Pradaxa, talcum powder, infant formula, chemical hair relaxers, and surgical staplers. Latoya established her career working at a nationally recognized mass tort firm for 16 years, first as a law clerk and then as a licensed attorney. She is well versed in managing her client’s cases with integrity and compassion from the moment a client initiates a case, through the course of litigation and settlement process, until the case’s conclusion. A champion for justice and equity, Ms. Chambers is unwavering in her commitment to approaching the practice of law with these people in mind. As a Black and Latina woman who speaks Spanish, she brings a distinctive perspective to her legal practice. Her life experiences have provided her with exceptional insights into the challenges faced by people who have historically been underserved and underrepresented by the legal community. She believes in the importance of ensuring that everyone has access to competent representation and the justice they deserve, regardless of their background, language, identity or circumstance. Ms. Chambers is a licensed attorney admitted to the Texas State Bar, the United States District Courts for the Northern Districts of Texas and Illinois, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. She is an active member of various legal associations including the American Association for Justice, the Dallas Hispanic Bar Association, and the J.L. Turner Legal Association. Latoya has received multiple recognitions from the National Trial Lawyers organization and is known for her expertise in civil plaintiff law. Ms. Chambers earned a bachelor's degree in business administration, cum laude, in 2003 from the University of Texas at Dallas. She earned her juris doctor from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law in Dallas, Texas, in 2010. She resides in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex with her family and enjoys spending time with them, trying different cuisines, engaging in art, traveling, baking, watching movies, and gardening.

Ian helps claimants obtain the social security benefits they rightfully deserve and secures the money and medical treatment they need to move on from what can be the most difficult period of their lives. A zealous advocate for his clients, Ian believes in treating his clients with the utmost dignity and respectriginally from Boston, Massachusetts Ian graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University in 2002 and received his Juris Doctor from Southern Methodist University in 2005. While at SMU Ian participated in the mock trial team and in the civil litigation clinic. As an attorney, Ian has worked tirelessly on behalf of clients for over a decade. Ian has successfully represented individuals at over 2,000 administrative hearings in all fifty states, including Puerto Rico. Ian thrives on the daily interactions with his clients and excels at formulating creative and unique applications of the law to maximize the return for his clients

Ana Lee is a Personal Injury Litigation Attorney at Bailey & Galyen with over 12 years of experience in representing clients who have been seriously injured. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Texas at Arlington and graduated from Tulane University School of Law in 2014. Ana has been licensed to practice law in Texas since 2015 and is also licensed in the Northern District of Texas. Ana is passionate about helping people through challenging times by providing clear communication and personalized support. She is dedicated to understanding each client’s unique needs and guiding them through the legal process with honesty and transparency. If you’ve been seriously injured, Ana is here to help.

James M. Warner is a family law attorney, dedicating his legal career to standing beside individuals and families during the most challenging chapters of their lives. Mr. Warner believes that any family law matter – whether it is a divorce or affects the parent-child relationship (child custody, possession and support) – is a deeply personal experience. Thus, Mr. Warner listens to the individual concerns of the client, adopting and implementing a trial strategy that is the most effective in r reaching the client’s goals, and serving the needs of his or her family. James M. Warner has a diverse body of experience, navigating the Texas courts in both private practice, and public service as a Managing Assistant Attorney General (Child Support Division). Since his State Bar of Texas licensing in 1998, Mr. Warner has not only developed expertise in securing successful verdicts for Texas families in the courtroom, but in negotiating resolution of high-conflict divorces and child custody matters. Mr. Warner believes saving client funds and reducing the strain on the family from protracted litigation is value-added to his legal services, so he is devoted to anticipating the other side’s position, thorough client preparation, and presenting the case in the most compelling light. Having practiced throughout the State of Texas, Mr. Warner developed a reputation for zealous advocacy in establishing paternity and child possession orders that are in the best interest of the child, dividing property, examining financial records and tracing funds, modifying and enforcing child support and possession orders, reimbursement claims, interstate matters, and other family law concerns requiring attention to detail and clear, concise client communication. Mr. Warner enjoys reducing complex legal concepts and problems to common sense, plain terms; therefore, the client is truly connected to his or her case plan. He is accessible, maintaining close contact with the client. Mr. Warner is a 1993 graduate of the University of Texas in San Antonio (summa cum laude), and enjoys community service, studying history, and the outdoors. Additionally, he has a passion for making clients feel heard, respected and recognized.

S. Michael Graham was born in Dallas County, Texas on November 4th, 1963, and graduated from Woodrow Wilson high school in 1982. He went on to receive his undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from the University of Texas at Austin in 1987. He earned his law degree from the University of Arkansas in 1991. In 1993, Mr. Graham received his Texas law license. From 1993 – 1996, Mr. Graham worked for several small law firms. In 1997 Mr. Graham started a solo law practice. Since 1997, Mr. Graham has devoted his efforts to representing injured workers at administrative hearings before the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation and on appeal. Mr. Graham also represents injured workers in trial by jury in both county and district courts.