BEST LAWYERS UNDER 40 IN DALLAS, THE

D Magazine, May 01, 2002 by Rogers, Tim

SAM DALTON

3700 Trammell Crow Center

2001 Ross Ave.

Dallas, TX 75201-2975

214.220.7851

214.999.7851 (fax)

www.velaw.com

Firm: Vinson & Elkins L.L.P.

Area of Practice: Litigation Section

Education: B.A., Washington and Lee University; J.D., University of Texas

Dalton represents plaintiffs and defendants in complex business disputes throughout the country. His practice focuses primarily on class actions, contract actions, and energy-related disputes. Clients include American Electric Power, Trammell Crow Company, Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc., Central Power & Light Company, and The Big 12 Conference. Recent victories include two franchise fee class actions that were successfully resolved for the client in Hidalgo County, Texas. Dalton and his wife Carol have four children, including a baby born last month.

Not Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

T. ANDREW DOW

5400 Renaissance Tower

1201 Elm St.

Dallas, Texas 75270

214.745.5387

214.745.5390 (fax)

Firm: Winstead Sechrest & Minick P.C.

Area of Practice: Commercial Real Estate

Education: Texas Christian University; B.B.A., Dallas Baptist University; J.D., Southern Methodist University

Dow serves as the co-chair of Winstead's Leasing and Development Practice. His practice involves a wide variety of commercial real estate transactions, including development, leasing, acquisitions and dispositions, and debt and equity financing. His list of clients includes nationally recognized companies such as Centex Corporation, T.G.I. Fridays, and TrizecHahn Office Properties, Inc. He has served as an adjunct professor of Real Estate and Business Law at Dallas Baptist University and is a frequent lecturer on real estate matters to various bar and industry groups. He and his wife Lynn have three children and are active members of Prestonwood Baptist Church.

Not Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

TIMOTHY S. DURST

2001 Ross Ave.

Dallas, Texas 75201

214.953.6816

214.661.4816 (fax)

tim.durst@bakerbotts.com

Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P.

Area of Practice: Energy Litigation, Intellectual Property Litigation, Technology Solutions, Telecommunications, Trial

Education: B.A., summa cum laude, Washburn University; J.D., cum laude, Northwestern University Law School

Durst has exemplified leadership in client service and the affairs of his law firm. He represents clients in complex business matters and technology litigation. He was a lead lawyer representing Alcatel USA in its $500 million trade secret lawsuit against Samsung. Under his guidance as hiring partner, Baker Botts enjoyed the highest acceptance rate for 2002 new attorney recruits among major Dallas firms. Durst is a husband and father of two. He is vice-chairman of the board of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and actively involved in Northway Christian Church.

Not Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

DAVID EMMONS

2001 Ross Ave.

Dallas, Texas 75201

214.953.6414

214.661.4414 (fax)

david.emmons@bakerbotts.com

Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P.

Area of Practice: Corporate and Securities