Kip Petroff
Since receiving his law degree from Notre Dame Law School in 1983, Kip Petroff has become a nationally recognized attorney with a reputation for detailed preparation, hard work, and courtroom success. As a result of his litigation success, Kip has been recognized by both print and television media. Please see the Press page on this web site for more information and excerpts from various newspaper and magazine articles featuring some of the news stories mentioning his current and past work. He is also prominently featured as a Fen Phen litigation expert in the non-fiction book, Dispensing With The Truth, by Alicia Mundy and The Money Lawyers, by Joseph Goulden.
His background in complex litigation has led him to his latest litigation venture: suing natural gas companies for refusing to honor mineral lease agreements they entered into with thousands of homeowners in Tarrant County, Texas.
Active in the trial and appellate courts throughout the State of Texas, Kip has taken dozens of cases to jury verdict and has argued cases in the Dallas, Corpus Christi and Waco Courts of Appeals, and has appeared before the Texas Supreme Court. Kip also appeared as an advocate on behalf of clients in courtrooms in more than a dozen states, including Texas, Ohio, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Indiana, Michigan, Arizona, Oklahoma, and the District Of Columbia. Furthermore, he is a frequent speaker at legal seminars around the country and has chaired or co-chaired numerous seminars focusing on various aspects of complex litigation.
Kip received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1980 from Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. Subsequently, he attended Notre Dame Law School and received his law degree in 1983.
Board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in both Personal Injury Trial Law and Civil Trial Law, Kip Petroff is also licensed before the Texas Supreme Court and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas and Eastern District of Texas. He is a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the State Bar of Texas, the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association, the Dallas Bar Association, the American Association For Justice, and in 2009 was elected as a fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. He also has been recognized as a "Texas Super Lawyer" on multiple occasions.
Contact: kpetroff@petroffassociates.com
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Stanley
D. Hudson
Stanley Hudson received his law degree from Southern Methodist
University School of Law in 1987. He also became
licensed to practice law in the State of Texas in
1987. He is currently licensed to practice law in
the State of Texas, the State of Colorado, the United
States District Court for the Northern District
of Texas, and the United States Court of Appeals
for the 5th Circuit.
Before becoming licensed to practice law, Stanley Hudson
received the degree of Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
from Northeast Louisiana School of Pharmacy in 1979.
He has practiced pharmacy in both hospital and retail
settings, and he is currently licensed to practice
pharmacy in the State of Texas.
Since receiving his law license, Stanley Hudson worked
as a solo practitioner for a period of thirteen
years. During this time period, he tried numerous
cases in the County and District Courts in the State
of Texas. In 1998, he became Board Certified in
Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of
Legal Specialization.
In
2000, Stanley Hudson became associated with the
law firm of Petroff and Associates. Stan has handled hundreds of diet drug cases, including over 100 involving surgery and/or death. Stan brings a unique blend of litigation and medical expertise.
Contact: shudson@petroffassociates.com
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Carlos Fernandez
Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Carlos Fernandez was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in November 2002. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Texas, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas.
After graduating from law school, Carlos Fernandez joined the law firm of Petroff & Associates. He has handled thousands of diet drug cases filed under a multi-billion dollar nationwide settlement agreement. Carlos also has extensive experience in toxic tort litigation representing individuals with catastrophic injuries caused by exposure to asbestos, benzene, and other toxic substances.
Carlos received his law degree in May 2002 from Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law. While in law school, he served as Articles Editor for the SMU International Law Review. Carlos received his Bachelor of Arts in Government with a minor in Spanish in May 1998 from the University of Texas at Austin.
Contact: cfernandez@petroffassociates.com
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Christina Alstrin
Christina Alstrin was admitted to the Texas Bar in 2009. She received a Bachelor of Business Administration with Honors from Southern Methodist University in 2002.
She was also a member of the SMU women’s soccer team and received All-American honors. Christina received her law degree from Southern Methodist University School of Law in 2009.
Before becoming licensed to practice law, Christina worked as a high school business teacher in the Richardson Independent School District. While in law school, Christina volunteered at the Housing Crisis Center for Legal Aid of Northwest Texas.
Contact: calstrin@petroffassociates.com
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Michael T. McMahan
Michael T. McMahan was admitted to the Texas Bar in 2007 and the DC Court of Appeals in 2008. He received a B.A. in Economics from the University of Texas at Austin in 2002 and his J.D. from Southern Methodist University's Dedman School of Law in 2007.
Mr. McMahan previously worked for the Department of Energy in Washington DC where he monitored all energy related national security issues as the department's liaison to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.
While in law school, Mr. McMahan was named chairman of the Moot Court Education Committee and regularly volunteered at the family violence section of the Dallas County District Attorney's office.
Contact: mmcmahan@petroffassociates.com
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Jonathan Boos
Jonathan Boos was admitted to the Texas Bar in 2009. He received a B.A. in Government and Politics from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2006 and his J.D. from Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law in 2009.
Jonathan’s previous experience includes clerking for the Honorable Dennise Garcia of the 303rd Family District Court in Dallas County. While in law school he was a member of multiple off-campus mock trial teams and participated in the Dedman School of Law Criminal Justice Clinic.
Jonathan is a member of the Dallas Bar Association and the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers.
Contact: jboos@petroffassociates.com
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