BEST LAWYERS UNDER 40 IN DALLAS, THE

D Magazine, May 01, 2002 by Rogers, Tim

So to the other 118 people whose names appear under Eric's: the witness is all yours. Have at him.

MIRIAM L. ACKELS

2730 KPMG Centre

717 N. Harwood St.

Dallas, Taxes 75201

214.871.2730

214.871.9339 (fax)

Firm: Webb & Ackels, P.C.

Area of Practice: Family Law

Education: B.S., Spring Hill College; J.D., SMU

Ackels represents clients in all types of family law matters in Dallas and surrounding counties. Her caseload includes divorces involving complex property issues and/or custody of children, marital and premarital agreements and partition agreements, modifications, and enforcement matters. Among many community activities, the Dallas native is involved with the Junior League of Dallas and the Dallas Bar Association, serving as a Director of its Family Law Section. Ackels, has authored and published numerous papers on a variety of family law topics and is well respected by her peers. Her distinguished reputation is a factor in obtaining favorable results for her clients.

Not Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

CRAIG A. ALBERT

901 Main St.

Ste. 4300

Dallas, Texas 75202

214.651.4591

214.651.4330 (fax)

craig.albert@strasburger.com

Firm: Strasburger & Price, LLP

Specialty: Business & Commercial Litigation

Education: J.D., B.A., University of Texas

Albert is a trial attorney representing clients in a variety of business litigation emphasizing trade secret and noncompete claims; lender liability defense; lease disputes; condemnation proceedings; restrictive covenant, easement, and real estate partnership disputes; telecom service claims; and software licensing disputes. Since 1998, Albert has served as national counsel for a leading financial services company. Within the community, Albert serves as a coach for YMCA youth athletics' on the capital campaign for St. Monica Catholic Church, and as an Advisory Board Trustee of the Dallas Museum of Natural History. Albert is admitted to practice law in Texas and North Carolina.

Not Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

CRAIG N. ADAMS

2001 Ross Ave.

Dallas, Texas 75201

214.953.6819

214.661.4819 (fax)

craig.adams@bakerbotts.com

Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P.

Area of Practice: Corporate and Securities

Education: B.B.A., SMU; J.D., Texas Tech University

A corporate partner, Adams assists clients with a variety of matters, including general corporate matters, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance/securities offerings, and information technology/ecommerce transactions. Adams has represented issuers and underwriters in corporate finance transactions, including initial public and secondary offerings. He has extensive experience with venture capital financing and other private placements for software, Internet, e -commerce, and other technology companies. He has represented clients in complex mergers and acquisitions, including negotiated acquisitions and divestitures, spin-off transactions, and leveraged buyouts.

Not Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

MICHAEL F. ALESSIO

5400 Renaissance Tower

1201 Elm St.

Dallas, Texas 75270