WSHB is pleased to welcome trial litigator Christine Atwood as a new partner in the Dallas office. Licensed to practice in Texas, Nevada and Colorado, federal courts in Nevada and Colorado, Atwood has built a distinguished career successfully handling complex, high-stakes litigation and disputes across a variety of jurisdictions. That experience includes being the lead attorney on hundreds of party and expert depositions, trying more than a dozen jury trials to verdict, and repeatedly securing favorable defense outcomes for clients in matters with multi-million-dollar exposure.
"Atwood is a client-first litigator able to anticipate and counter the strategies used by the very best plaintiff attorneys," said Robert Hellner, managing partner of the Dallas office. "She provides the firm's clients a tremendous resource and trustworthy advocate. We are excited to have her join the team."
Atwood choice to join the team in Dallas stems from her shared priorities in providing clients excellence in representation and advocacy on matters both large and small. "I am excited to join WSHB and collaborate with such a strong team of litigators," said Atwood. "The firm's commitment to excellence and client advocacy aligns perfectly with my approach to trial work, and I look forward to contributing to its continued success."
Atwood's addition further strengthens WSHB's growth in Texas and reinforces its ability to provide top-tier litigation services across key industries.
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