Robert C. Klinger

Bob Klinger’s intellectual property practice is marked by a dedication to integrity and an unwavering commitment to each client’s specific needs and commercial objectives. He is known for delivering excellent work product at a fair price. Accessible and genuine, Mr. Klinger’s counsel is focused on the balance of protection and preservation of his client’s intellectual […]
Beth A. Fulkerson

Beth Fulkerson’s career has closely followed the development of the Internet – from deciding which traditional media laws applied to the first major e-commerce website launch to explaining to Congressmen why her client’s website has so many trackers. Her experience includes advising and assisting clients in all aspects of website and product launches, including name […]
Scott C. Sample, Ph.D.

Dr. Scott Sample is a partner in CM Law’s Dallas office and he is a registered patent attorney with over 15 years of experience representing individual inventors, universities, start-ups, and Fortune 500 companies. His practice includes all aspects of intellectual property law such as domestic and international patent and trademark prosecution, portfolio management, licensing, due […]
Ernest M. Stern

Ernest Stern’s Corporate and Securities practice includes the representation of public and private emerging companies, many of which are technology based. Ernest assists these clients in their growth plan starting with their formation in the appropriate form of entity, a capital structure to accommodate growth, shareholder agreements and stock option plans, assisting them with financings […]
Jeffrey Paul Lutz

Jeffrey Paul Lutz is a member of CM Law’s litigation and real estate practice groups. Mr. Lutz’s practice focuses on representing individuals and businesses in contract-based disputes. Due to his past work background and family connections, Mr. Lutz has significant experience working with and for companies involved in commercial and residential development. His many clients are […]
Sheila Gray Perkins

Sheila Gray Perkins is a skilled deal lawyer, representing clients in complex commercial and technology transactions. Her clients are household names—financial services industry leaders, Fortune 500 consumer products companies, and innovative cloud and SaaS technology companies. Many are highly regulated. Through her work with these clients, Ms. Perkins has gained a reputation for driving deals […]
Mishell B. Kneeland

Ms. Kneeland is an experienced trial lawyer whose practice includes employment litigation, commercial and business litigation, and defense of state and local governments, including universities. One of her key skills is to conduct an early assessment of a dispute to evaluate risk and determine whether her client’s goals are best served by crafting a solution […]
Kristen N. Geyer

Kristen Geyer’s senior-level experience has provided opportunities to serve clients in London, Brussels, Washington DC, New York and Texas as she has continued to grow her sophisticated international practice. She has worked with legal issues in more than 30 countries on commercial, financial services, technology, clearing & settlement, trading, custody, banking and related matters. Large multi-national firms engage Ms. […]
Cliff Simpson

Cliff Simpson provides senior legal executive experience to dozens of growing companies in the Houston area and around the country. He enjoys sharing his business-oriented in-house legal experience and consultative, proactive counseling skills to companies who need a practical and reliable lawyer. From product development to multi-tiered distribution strategies, Mr. Simpson has counseled clients of […]
Brent R. Somers

Originally from Corpus Christi, Texas, Mr. Somers began his law career in Los Angeles, California at Greenberg, Glusker, Fields, Claman & Machtinger in Century City and then at Rifkind, Sterling & Levin in Beverly Hills. At both firms, he focused on commercial real estate transactions of all kinds, including representation of landlords and tenants in leasing matters. […]
James L. Young

Jim Young is a versatile and effective outsourced general counsel and corporate generalist. He is a qualified arbitrator and mediator and avid proponent of alternative dispute resolution procedures in lieu of litigation. With three decades of deal-making experience, Mr. Young is uniquely qualified to help resolve business disputes by bringing adverse parties to the negotiation table. […]
Larry D. Davie

Mr. Davie joins CM Law directly from his position as Senior Counsel in the Corporate and Insurance Regulatory and Transactional Departments of Locke Lord LLP. Throughout his legal career, Mr. Davie has navigated U.S. and international companies of all sizes through a variety of corporate, transactional, business law, insurance, regulatory and compliance and privacy issues, […]