Fort Worth Magazine Highlights Claudine Jackson and Richard DeBerry as Top Attorneys

FORT WORTH, Tex. — December 20, 2024 — Fort Worth Magazine named Phelps Partner and Managing Partner of Phelps’ Fort Worth office Claudine Jackson and counsel Richard DeBerry in its 2024 Top Attorneys issue. Selected attorneys are nominated by their peers in the region and undergo a rigorous review to assure the highest quality of legal talent is met.

Claudine, who is board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Labor and Employment Law, is an accomplished trial lawyer with extensive experience in labor and employment law. She not only excels in representing clients in complex litigation but provides strategic counsel to companies on compliance, risk management, protection of trade secrets and other assets, and dispute resolution.

Richard is board certified in commercial real estate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and guides owners, developers, public entities and utilities in navigating construction, real estate and eminent domain issues. His rare combination of both litigation and transactional experience allows him to help clients chart a strategic course to achieve their goals.

Claudine and Richard were recognized among their fellow Top Attorneys honorees at a cocktail reception in December.