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R. Jack Ayres, Jr.

Dallas, TX

Jack Ayres is a legendary, "go-to" Texas trial lawyer, battle tested for over 50 years. His concept has and is success-driven: what does my client need and how will I use all of my skills to go get it? During his practice, he has tried over 500 cases and handled over 150 appeals, including major commercial litigation and major personal injury cases. Beyond his legal background, Mr. Ayres has experience and expertise in the areas of health care and law enforcement. He is a licensed peace officer and paramedic in the State of Texas. He is an Associate Professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical and Health Science Centers in Dallas and maintains a position on the faculty at Parkland Hospital. Mr. Ayres serves as a national consultant and expert witness for plaintiffs and defendants in emergency medical service protocol and procedure. His unique blend of knowledge has resulted in 23 public service appointments, including selection by Governor Mark White to the Texas Board of Health and various healthcare task forces, as well as appointment as a Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of Texas. He has authored five books, many articles and presentations, and made television appearances, including an interview on 60 Minutes.

John P. Webb is one of the three managing partners of Smith, Welch, Webb and White. He gained extensive trial experience prosecuting criminal cases from 1994-1996 and has since focused on representing clients injured by others, particularly in Personal Injury - Auto Accidents and Wrongful Death practice areas. He is known for personalized attention and effective advocacy.

P. Paul Cocoros

Baltimore, MD

Attorney P. Paul Cocoros has over 50 years of experience in providing excellent legal representation and sound advice to his clients in Baltimore and the surrounding counties. He is an active participant in every case his firm handles. A former assistant state attorney with extensive courtroom experience, Mr. Cocoros is comfortable handling both civil and criminal cases. He has years of experience in both federal and state proceedings involving jury and judge trials.

Miranda N. Hanley is a partner at Smith, Welch, Webb & White, LLC, joining in 2015. She has a successful litigation practice specializing in civil litigation, personal injury, wrongful death, auto accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, premises liability, slip and falls, toxic mold illness, and workers’ compensation. She is a National Mock Trial Competition winner and focuses on helping her clients.

Chris Ayres

Dallas, TX

No matter what legal issue is presented, from the moment Chris first speaks to a client until the case is resolved, he maintains a strict focus on not only meeting, but exceeding the goals and expectations of his clients. Without such an approach, Chris believes some level of failure is unavoidable. Chris partners with his clients in a way that most law firms, which are risk-averse and bogged down by bureaucracy, simply cannot or will not do. He invests his time and resources with a level of commitment and passion that has earned him respect from jurist and peers alike. An unwavering commitment to this philosophy has resulted in an established track record of success. He is one of 50 lawyers in the entire State of Texas to hold those certifications and certification by the National Board of Trial Advocacy in the area of civil trial advocacy.

Marc A. Avidano is a partner and veteran trial lawyer at Smith, Welch, Webb and White. He joined the firm in 2006 after practicing in Florida for ten years, focusing on medical malpractice and insurance defense. His current practice includes various personal injury matters and civil litigation. He is the managing partner for the Peachtree City office.