BEST LAWYERS UNDER 40 IN DALLAS, THE

D Magazine, May 01, 2002 by Rogers, Tim

Ste. 101

Dallas, Taxes 75201

214.740.1888

214.468.8168 (fax)

krcrump@swbell.net

www.lawyers.com/krcrumplaw

Firm: Law Office of Karin R. Crump, P.C.

Area of Practice: Litigation/Family Law

Education: B.S., University of Texas-Austin; J.D., St. Mary's University School of Law

Selected as the Outstanding Young Lawyer in Dallas for 2002 by the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (DAYL), Crump is recognized as a top young litigator by her clients and peers. She has received the Jack B. Miller Award in Advocacy from St. Marys' the Distinguished Service and Outstanding Committee Chair Awards from the DAYL, and the President s Award of Merit from the Texas Young Lawyers Association. Crump is a member of the National Order of Barristers, and a Fellow of the Dallas and Texas Bar Foundations. Crump represents both plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury, malpractice, business, and family law litigation.

Not Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

STEPHANIE CURTIS

Bank of America Plaza

901 Main St., Ste. 6515

Dallas, Texas 75202

214.752.2222

214.752.0709 (fax)

scurtis@curtislaw.net

www.lawyers.com/stephaniecurtis

Firm: The Curtis Law Firm, PLLC

Area of Practice: Commercial Bankruptcy

Education: B.B.A., J.D., magna cum laude, Oklahoma University

The Curtis Law Firm, led by Stephanie Curtis, is a highly specialized commercial bankruptcy boutique. Curtis' firm is respected nationally and locally for its result-oriented use of innovative problem-solving techniques in handling risk management for Fortune 500 and small business clients. Curtis has successfully negotiated complex debt restructurings, asset sales, and wind-downs for many over-leveraged entities. "We are boldly creative when it comes to our clients' needs," Curtis says. A sought-after speaker in the legal community, Curtis is also a member of Northwood University Board of Governors, Dallas Theater Center Producers, Meadows Museum Collectors' Circle, and the Santa Fe Opera.

Not Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

DAWN M. DOUTHIT

5400 Renaissance Tower

1201 Elm St.

Dallas, Texas 75270

214.745.5150

214.745.5390 (fax)

ddouthit@winstead.com

Firm: Winstead Sechrest & Minick P.C.

Area of Practice: Corporate/Securities

Education: B.B.A., University of Texas at Austin; J.D., summa cum laude, Texas Tech University School of Law

Douthit represents numerous public and private companies as well as individuals in a wide variety of business matters and transactions, including public and private issuances of securities, partnerships and joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, public company reporting obligations, and general business contracts. Clients, including CompuTrac, Inc.; Avery Communications, Inc.; and Compass Enterprise Technologies, Ltd., consider her an integral member of their team and rely on her to actively participate in the creative resolution of complex legal issues. She serves as a member of the planning committee for the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce's Metroplex Growth Capital Conference.

Not Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization