Best Lawyers 2026
DALLAS, TEXAS (August 21, 2025) – FBFK Law is proud to announce that 21 of our attorneys have been recognized across Best Lawyers in America® (2026 Edition) and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America (2026 Edition), with George T. Lee named Lawyer of the Year in Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law for the Dallas/Fort Worth region.
This year’s awards reflect the strength, talent, and client commitment of our growing team across all offices. Our honorees represent a wide range of practice areas including litigation, corporate law, real estate, tax, employment, intellectual property, bankruptcy, white-collar defense, and more.
Best Lawyers in America® (2026 Edition)
The following FBFK attorneys were recognized for professional excellence:
- Austin, TX – Jill Cronin, Kirby Cronin
- Houston, TX – J.W. Beverly, Richard L. Spencer
- Orange County, CA – Todd G. Friedland, John B. Stephens
- Dallas, TX – Daniel G. Baucum, Carol Willis Butrus, James E. Davis, L. Kyle Ferguson, Benjamin D. Halpern, Kelly J. Kubasta, George T. Lee, Todd Shadle, Rachael L. Smiley, Kenn W. Webb
Lawyer of the Year – George T. Lee
Awarded to only one lawyer per practice area in a designated region, this top honor recognizes George Lee’s excellence in Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law and his significant impact on the legal profession.
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America (2026 Edition)
The following rising FBFK attorneys were also recognized for their outstanding early-career work:
- Orange County, CA – Joshua T. Le
- Dallas, TX – Mackey Culbertson, Matthew Loeffelholz, Ryan Marrone, Justin Shelton
“We’re thrilled to see so many of our colleagues recognized across regions and practice areas,” said Kyle Ferguson, CEO of FBFK Law. “These honors are a reflection not just of individual talent, but of the collaborative, client-first culture we’ve built at FBFK Law. We’re especially proud to see longtime leaders and rising stars acknowledged side by side.”
To learn more about Best Lawyers® and the methodology behind their peer-reviewed recognition, visit www.bestlawyers.com.
Media Contact:
Ekaterina Ferguson
Chief Marketing Officer, FBFK Law
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About FBFK Law
With more than 20 years of legal expertise and success across Texas and the U.S., Dallas-based FBFK Law is an entrepreneurial-minded, full-service business law firm with offices in Plano, Houston and Austin, Texas, as well as in Orange County, Calif. Driven by a commitment to creating lasting client relationships grounded in high-quality representation and client service, FBFK Law represents clients nationwide in 40 practice areas related to business structures and transactions, intellectual property protection and dispute resolution. fbfk.law
