Our Team

Mr. Chasnoff has been a trial lawyer for more than 40 years, focusing on complex civil litigation. He has tried cases in more than 20 states involving claims for legal malpractice and bad-faith, as well as general commercial disputes. Relying upon his experience as worldwide General Counsel to Akin Gump, his practice includes counseling law firms on ethics and claims issues and defending them in malpractice claims.

Mr. Mungia advises domestic and foreign insurers in complex coverage matters and represents insurers in litigation arising out of directors and officers, management liability, professional liability, pollution liability, commercial general liability, and excess insurance coverage. Mr. Mungia also advises insurers in connection with claims against their insureds, defends lawyers accused of malpractice, and represents clients in a wide range of business disputes.

Ms. Valkenaar is an effective business litigator and has a track record of securing clients’ victories in cases with millions of dollars in dispute. She focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation concerning contractual provisions, breach of fiduciary duties and fraud for clients across many industries, including technology, cybersecurity, real estate, construction, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, financial institutions, and transportation.

Mr. Pepping represents clients in a wide range of matters, with an emphasis on business disputes and insurance coverage matters. Mr. Pepping advises domestic and foreign insurers in complex coverage matters and represents insurers in coverage litigation arising out of a wide range of policies. Mr. Pepping also represents individuals and entities in a wide-range of business disputes, such as lawsuits concerning contract rights, partnership duties, and various alleged torts.

Mr. Stribling helps clients resolve a wide range of civil litigation matters, with an emphasis on complex business disputes and employment claims. His experience includes assisting clients with internal reviews, regulatory investigations, and governmental enforcement actions; and helping clients identify, reduce, and manage exposure and avoid future conflicts.

Jean-Marie Crahan is an accomplished commercial litigator with substantial experience in both state and federal courts with much of her work focused on motion practice and appeals.

Ms. Hartsell focuses her practice on complex civil litigation matters with an emphasis on business disputes, bankruptcy matters, insurance coverage, and professional liability. Prior to joining the firm, she served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Lee M. Jackwig, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Southern District of Iowa.

Ms. Jimenez’s practice focuses on civil litigation matters with an emphasis on business disputes, insurance coverage, and professional liability.

Mr. Kiehne’s practice focuses on complex litigation matters with an emphasis on business disputes, insurance coverage matters, and intercorporate liability and corporate structure issues.

Mr. Litzenberger focuses his practice on complex civil litigation matters with an emphasis on business disputes, insurance coverage and professional liability.

Ms. McFarling’s practice focuses on civil litigation matters, with an emphasis on appeals, mandamus proceedings, and appellate litigation support. Greta has over thirteen years of appellate experience gained from her work as a staff attorney at the Fourth Court of Appeals. While at the Fourth Court of Appeals, Greta served as a briefing attorney for Chief Justice Alma L. López and as a staff attorney for Justice Phylis J. Speedlin and Justice Rebeca C. Martinez.

Mr. Nwabueze’s practice focuses on civil litigation matters, with an emphasis on insurance coverage litigation and advice. Charles advises domestic and foreign insurers in complex coverage matters and represents insurers in litigation arising out of directors and officers, management liability, professional liability, pollution liability, commercial general liability, and excess insurance policies.