For over 20 years, D Magazine has been committed to highlighting the best in professional services for our readers. The doctors, lawyers, and real estate agents you’ll see advertised throughout this issue have been named to D Magazine’s “Best” list at least 15 times. They are truly in a class of their own, bringing our readers the most trusted care, counsel, and industry wisdom North Texas has to o er.
DOCTORS
Laura Barnett RE/MAX DFW Associates
Mary Beth Harrison
Martha Morguloff
Kyle Rovinsky
Ebby Halliday
Alexandra Dresel, M.D.
Alexandra Dresel MD
Dirk A. Frater, M.D. E. Barrow Medical Group
Bryan Pruitt, M.D. Bryan Pruitt MD
LAWYERS
Jeff Anderson Orsinger, Nelson, Downing, & Anderson
Carla Calabrese Calabrese Budner
Cynthia Beaird
Allie Beth Allman & Associates
Lisa Besserer
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Susan Blackburn
Allie Beth Allman & Associates
Kim Calloway
Allie Beth Allman & Associates
Kay Cheek
Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate
Mike Harvey
Ebby Halliday
Pam Harvey
Ebby Halliday
Kathy Hewitt
Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate
Chris Hickman
Ebby Halliday
Eve Holder
eXp Realty
Danna MorguloffHayden
Ebby Halliday
Kate Mote Compass
Jeannie Nethery
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Robin Norcross
Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate
Nicholas Nordman
Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate
Pete Ryan
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Susie Ryan
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Elissa Sabel Ebby Halliday
Hanne Sagalowsky
Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate
Rogge Dunn Rogge Dunn Group, PC
Mark D. Frenkel Frenkel & Frenkel
Scott B. Frenkel Frenkel & Frenkel
Hilda C. Galvan Jones Day
Donald E. Godwin Godwin Bowman PC
Kelly McClure McClure Law Group
Scott H. Palmer
Palmer Perlstein
Andy Payne
Payne Mitchell Ramsey, LLP
Mark Solomon
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
REAL ESTATE AGENTS
Sandy Akright Ebby Halliday
Ebby Halliday
Jeff Coats Compass
Stephen Collins
Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate
Nancy Dennis
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Sandy Donsky
Ebby Halliday
Pam Downing
Ebby Halliday
Pam Dyer
Allie Beth Allman & Associates
Bob Edmonson
Allie Beth Allman & Associates
Joan Eleazer
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Danna Fason
Ebby Halliday
Tom Hughes Compass
Jane Idzi
Allie Beth Allman & Associates
Doris Jacobs
Allie Beth Allman & Associates
Marlene Jaffe
Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate
Simone Jeanes
Stacie Ferguson Guinn
Ebby Halliday
Cindy O’Gorman
Ebby Halliday
Dell Osborn
Ebby Halliday
Maribeth Peters
Allie Beth Allman & Associates
Stephanie Pinkston
Allie Beth Allman & Associates
Layne Pitzer
Allie Beth Allman & Associates
Gayle Johansen
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Lori Kircher
Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate
Kathy Lakatta Ebby Halliday
Stewart Lee
Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Mary Poss
Ebby Halliday
Frank Purcell
Allie Beth Allman & Associates
Sharon S. Quist
Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate
Ralph Randall
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Brenda Sandoz Allie Beth Allman & Associates
Judy Sessions
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Debbie Sherrington
Dave Perry-Miller
Real Estate
Lori Sparks
Allie Beth Allman & Associates
Ann Stewart
Ebby Halliday
Lesa Stuart
Ebby Halliday
Roxann Taylor
Engel & Völkers
Alex Trusler
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Karla Trusler
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Barbara Van Poole
Keller Williams Realty
Ebby Halliday
Becky Frey Compass
Malinda Arvesen
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Cindy Baglietto eXp Realty
Mark Baglietto eXp Realty
Arlene Balady
Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate
Pam Lewis Ebby Halliday
Jill Long
Allie Beth Allman & Associates
Karen Fry
Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate
Kathy Gibson
Ebby Halliday
Paulette Greene
Ebby Halliday
Juli Harrison
Allie Beth Allman & Associates
Patricia Manos
Ebby Halliday
Marty Marks
Ebby Halliday
Susan Melnick
Dave Perry-Miller
Real Estate
Jennifer Miller Compass
Mayo Redpath
Allie Beth Allman & Associates
Burton Rhodes Compass
Tom Rhodes Compass
Dan Rhodes Compass
Thomas Rhodes Compass
Tonya Riggs
Ebby Halliday
Seychelle Van Poole
Keller Williams Realty
Joanne Vetterick Compass
John C. Weber Compass
Kay Weeks
Ebby Halliday
Donald Wright
Ebby Halliday
Lillie Young
Allie Beth Allman & Associates
“A respected architect once told us that the house will tell you how to live in it, so we often tell buyers to live in the house a while before making any major changes!”
—Joan Eleazer, 22 years of D Best honors, and Layne Pitzer, 18 years of D Best honors
“The best part of working in real estate is being able to open the door to home ownership for so many people. My husband David and I have used our combined experience in sales, nance, escrow and appraisals to provide our clients with unique value and guide them seamlessly through the process. We are so thankful for all the wonderful buyers and sellers we have served!”
—Malinda Arvesen, 16 years of D Best honors
“One thing I have learned in my years as a real estate agent is the importance of taking time to rest, travel and experience di erent places. It gives me the chance to recharge, and then return to my job refreshed and able to better serve my clients.”
—Nancy Dennis, 16 years of D Best honors
“The greatest joy I have experienced during my 40-plus years as a real estate agent has come from the relationships and friendships I have formed with clients. There is tremendous grati cation in helping a family nd that special home or navigating a seller through the sale of their home so they can move on to their next chapter.”
—Judy Sessions, 21 years of D Best honors
“With my background in global sales and my in-depth knowledge of the Dallas market, I am able to guide clients through complex transactions with ease — which saves them time and cuts down on stress. I take pride in truly understanding my clients’ needs, which allows me to tailor my approach and provide each client with personalized service.”
—Jeannie Nethery, 18 years of D Best honors
“The real joy of my job is nding the perfect house for my clients!”
—Lisa Besserer, 15 years of D Best honors
“Whether it’s your rst home or your tenth, we understand that your house is more than just an investment — it’s the place where family and friends gather and memories are made. Buying a house is both a business transaction and an emotional journey, and we’re here to guide you through every step.”
—Alex Trusler and Karla Trusler, 16 years each of D Best honors
Value that wins awards.
Bravo to our D Best Hall of Fame honorees, each of whom has been recognized in D Magazine’s annual Best Real Estate Agents issue for 15 or more years. These agents aren’t just the best in the business they’re the best of D Best!
“We love being able to support our clients at every stage in life. Working with long-term clients is so rewarding, especially when we get to help a client nd their rst home and, years later, get to help them nd their forever home.”
—Pete Ryan, 18 years of D Best honors, and Susie Ryan, 23 years of D Best honors
“For the past 41 years, the real joy of my job has been working with families and matching them with the perfect house — especially when I get to represent multiple generations within one family.”
—Ralph Randall, 21 years of D Best honors
“In real estate, specialization matters. There is no substitute for in-depth, local market insight — particularly in Dallas’ luxury market, which I have proudly served for 33 years. Clients in this market want an agent who brings unparalleled knowledge, connections and access to exclusive listings.”
—Gayle Johansen, 16 years of D Best honors
Not Pictured: Kay Cheek, Pam Downing, Kathy Gibson, Mike Harvey, Pam Harvey, Kathy Lakatta, Patricia Manos, Nicholas Nordman, Dell Osborn, Tonya Riggs, Elissa Sabel, Lesa Stuart, Donald Wright
Congratulations to our Hall of Fame Honorees
Allie Beth Allman and Associates congratulates their Hall of Fame D Best Realtors who have received this honor each year for providing exceptional service to their clients.
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The following lawyers, doctors, and real estate agents have been named the best in their field by the industry peers for 15 or more years The well - respected Hall of Fame honorees on the following pages are sought after for their experience, expertise, and for all they do to make Dallas an even better place to live. They are truly the best of the best.
Mark Frenkel
PERSONAL INJURY LAW
Mark Frenkel, named a D Magazine Best Lawyer every year since 2009, began his legal career representing large corporations and insurance companies before quickly realizing this was not his calling, nor how he wanted to use his legal skills. He, along with his brother Scott Frenkel, formed Frenkel & Frenkel in 1994 to hold careless companies that put profit over people responsible for their actions.
Mark’s experience defending corporations in personal injury cases allowed him to gain a rare level of insight into the other side’s playbook. This background has benefited thousands of clients who have received life-changing settlements that enable them to move forward after suffering profoundly serious injuries and loss. He is an attorney with a history of results, representing clients in courtrooms across Texas and nationally in collisions involving 18-wheelers, commercial vehicles, and the ride-share industry. In every case, their insurance company’s refuse to take responsibility.
“After more than three decades in Dallas, we have the team of attorneys and experts ready to take any case trial,” Mark says. “I take pride in the fact that our clients do not pay any fees upfront, and we only get paid when the case settles. This is how we level the playing field for our clients against massive corporations and insurance companies.”
Says one of the firm’s many satisfied clients: “I cannot recommend Frenkel & Frenkel enough! The quality of communication and helpfulness made a really bad situation from my accident into a smooth and comforting experience. From day one until settlement, I felt like I was a priority and not just another name.” — Cameron R.
Scott B. Frenkel
INJURY LAW
When you hire attorney Scott Frenkel, you will benefit from his more than three decades of experience battling insurance and other large corporations to compensate for your harms and losses. Frenkel, named a D Magazine Best Lawyer every year since 2007, began his career as a defense attorney--the very type of lawyer he now regularly goes up against. After representing a Texas insurance company and a Missouri trucking company early in the formation of the firm, he and his brother Mark Frenkel decided to pursue a more meaningful career that helps people—not corporations.
“My defense attorney background benefits our clients,” Scott says. “I would rather help people rebuild their lives than help insurance companies save money. The life-changing settlements and verdicts our clients receive help them cope with injuries and loss, and hopefully we can prevent the same negligent acts from harming others. We are at our best when life can be at its worst for our clients and their families.”
Frenkel & Frenkel has narrowed its focus to 18-wheeler and other commercial collisions and continues to expand the practice nationwide. The attorneys devote time and resources to oppose policies that could benefit careless trucking companies. They fight potential state legislation that may negatively impact victims of catastrophic truck wrecks, as well as craft specific terms to resolve a case that may include non-monetary requirements of the defendants.
Says Scott, “We work to enact change and make industry changes.”
Carla Calabrese
FAMILY LAW
CALABRESE BUDNER
5944 Luther Lane, Suite 875
Dallas, Texas 75225
214.939.3000
CALABRESEBUDNER.COM
Named a D Magazine Best Lawyer in Dallas for the past 17 years, Carla Calabrese has long been the name to know in Dallas and beyond for Collaborative Divorce. She is also the go-to lawyer for high-net-worth clients with millions at stake, often handling those cases successfully in the collaborative process.
For almost 25 years, she has effectively guided clients through this modern and more sophisticated approach to divorce. A Master Credentialed collaborative attorney, she is one of only a few Dallas lawyers with this specialized credentialing. “I am motivated by knowing I am fundamentally changing the way my clients experience one of the most difficult events of their lives,” Calabrese says. “My passion is to elevate the divorce experience for families; I get to live out that passion every day.”
Calabrese has also dedicated her time to family formation, from adoption and surrogacy to egg and embryo donation. “If I am going to be involved in divorcing families, I want to be a part of putting them together,” she says. An adoptive parent herself, Calabrese has helped hundreds of families adopt babies and children. She founded two adoption agencies, A Cradle of Hope and Hope International. In every endeavor, she remains laser-focused on the best possible outcome for her clients.
“Practicing family law allows me to touch what matters most to people,” she says. “My firm developed Emotionally Intelligent Divorce® services to offer an evolved approach with enlightened counsel who drive home emotionally and financially effective outcomes for clients.”
Rogge
Dunn
BUSINESS, SPORTS, AND
EMPLOYMENT LAW
Rogge Dunn Group represents executives, financial advisors, sports executives, and Fortune 500 companies. They trust the Rogge Dunn Group with important business, employment, sports, and FINRA matters. The firm has represented CEOs of billion-dollar companies, including American Airlines, Baker Hughes, Beck Group, Blucora, Crow Holdings, Dave & Busters, Gold’s Gym, Halliburton Energy Services, Hitachi America, Kinko’s, Texas Motor Speedway, Texas Capital Bancshares, Whataburger, and dozens of Barron’s top 100 Wall Street financial advisors. Rogge Dunn has won more than $2 billion net for clients in judgments and settlements, including million-dollar verdicts in California, Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas.
Corporate clients include Adecco, Aethon Energy, Beal Bank, Benihana, Cawley Partners, Cintas, Credit Union of Texas, Greystar, Match.com, Meritage Homes, Rent-A-Center, S2 Capital, Trinsic Residential Group, and Outback Steakhouse.
Dunn was recognized as a top 100 attorney in Texas by Texas Monthly (a Thomson Reuters service) and inducted into D Magazine’s Best Lawyers Hall of Fame. From 2021 to the present Dunn has been included in D CEO Magazine’s Dallas 500 list, which recognizes the most influential business leaders in North Texas. Law Dragon has honored Dunn as a 500 Leading Plaintiffs Financial Lawyers and a 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers. The National Law Journal selected him as a Plaintiffs’ Lawyer Trailblazer.
Paper pushers can take you only so far. This firm’s partners have tried cases in 11 states and 29 cities in Texas.
Donald E. Godwin
BUSINESS/COMMERCIAL LITIGATION
With an enviable record of securing desired outcomes in complex, high-stakes Mission Critical Litigation, Donald E. Godwin, chairman and CEO of the trial and appellate firm Godwin Bowman PC, is among the most respected and tenacious trial lawyers in Texas.
Throughout the course of his storied career, Godwin has successfully tried significant jury cases in courts throughout Texas and across the United States. Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, he has represented high-profile individuals, entrepreneurs, and Fortune 500 companies for more than 40 years in complex, betthe-company litigation involving oil and gas, environmental issues, fiduciary duties, will contests, major family law disputes and business torts.
Godwin’s experience has consistently earned him
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professional honors and recognition, including Best Lawyers in Dallas, as well as from Chambers USA, Benchmark Litigation, Lawdragon Legends, Best Lawyers in America, Texas Super Lawyers, Dallas 500, Texas Lawbook, and the Dallas Bar Association. He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and an executive board member of the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law.
He is the 2024 recipient of the Robert G. Storey Award for Distinguished Lifetime Achievement, the highest honor bestowed by the Dedman School of Law. He previously was honored with SMU’s Distinguished Alumni Award for Private Practice, earned distinguished alumni honors from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and the University of Memphis, and was inducted into Memphis’ Fogelman College Hall of Fame in 2016.
Kelly McClure
100% FAMILY LAW
A force to be reckoned with in the courtroom, Kelly McClure, founder and CEO of the McClure Law Group, has more than 25 years of experience as a family law attorney. Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, she is best known for representing high-net-worth clients with complicated estates. Executives, professional athletes, celebrities, and stay-at-home parents find her experience in tax law, talent, and compassion invaluable, whether she is negotiating a settlement or representing them in court.
Named a Best Lawyer in D Magazine for more than 20 years, she utilizes an aggressive, strategic approach to carefully preserve important family relationships while protecting assets that can become depleted in high-conflict battles.
“I enjoy helping people get to a better place by navigating them through one of the hardest times of their life,” McClure says. “We have an in-house team of experts, including a CPA and an appellate attorney, who work together using the latest technology to offer creative solutions for our clients’ complex cases. Our law firm’s talent is unmatched.”
in-house team of experts, including a CPA and an children and assets.”
McClure Law Group is more than just a practice—it’s a powerhouse. With expertise in a full spectrum of family law services, including prenups, custody agreements, litigation, and collaborative law, the firm has earned a reputation for excellence. McClure says, “Our law firm has ‘street cred’ among both lawyers and judges. We have a passion for helping people protect their children and assets.”
Scott Palmer
CRIMINAL DEFENSE, PERSONAL INJURY, CIVIL RIGHTS
If there’s a will, there’s a way. This mission is what sets criminal defense attorney Scott Palmer apart from the rest. “Can’t” is not in his vocabulary, and he stops at nothing to ensure the best outcomes for his clients. Palmer and his team are known for excellent results in tough, highrisk criminal cases, particularly murder and sex crimes. Palmer has become known for defending the rights of his clients in high-profile personal injury, civil rights, and criminal cases that often generate media attention.
Palmer Perlstein has 14 lawyers who work in the four different practice areas—criminal defense, civil rights, personal injury, and appeals. The firm has a unique team approach to resolving complicated, serious matters for its clients.
In the criminal defense realm Palmer’s tenacious style and familiarity with the system has resulted in not guilty verdicts, dismissals, and no-bills on serious charges such as murder and sexual assault. “Every day we stand up for people who are injured or accused of crimes,” Palmer says. “We continue to fight while others fold. Some call my style aggressive; I call it getting results.”
In addition to being named among the Best Lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine in 2002, 2006, and from 2011 to 2024, Palmer was also awarded the prestigious John Howie Award by the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association for his verdict on a federal civil rights case against two Dallas police officers. He is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer, a Thomson Reuters service, from 2008 to 2024.
Payne PERSONAL INJURY TRIAL LAW
Andy Payne, a personal injury trial lawyer for more than 30 years, began his career working for a prestigious firm representing large insurers and corporations. It didn’t take long for him to realize he would rather help people who had suffered harm through no fault of their own—not protect negligent corporations whose actions caused the harm. This passion for handling significant personal injury cases stems from Payne’s desire to help people who truly need justice.
His pursuit of these claims has resulted in positive safety measures—products have been redesigned, policies changed, and lives saved. “It has been immensely satisfying to help people in a meaningful way by substantially changing their lives, as well as the lives of their families,” he says.
Because of his team’s efforts, many products are redesigned to be safer, or warnings are added to products that advise of potential hazards. “There is great satisfaction in helping clients and people we don’t even know so these tragic incidents don’t happen to others,” he says. Double board certified in personal injury trial law and civil trial law, Payne is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and incoming president of the American Board of Trial Advocates’ Dallas chapter. Thomson Reuters/Super Lawyers named him among the Top 100 Lawyers in Texas and Dallas, and he was listed by U.S. News & World Report as Lawyer of the Year in Dallas-Fort Worth for personal injury litigation and products liability litigation.
Outside of practicing law, Payne enjoys flying airplanes, riding dirt bikes, traveling, and spending time with his wife and daughters.
Dirk A. Frater M.D.
INTERNAL MEDICINE, CONCIERGE MEDICINE
Dr. Dirk Frater trained in internal medicine, but he practiced and became board certified in emergency medicine for 13 years before transitioning back to internal medicine. He soon recognized the healthcare system was moving steadily toward an insurance-dominated system that rewarded higher volumes over time spent with patients. Representing the third generation of physicians in his family, he expected more for his patients and opened E. Barrow Medical Group in 2008. With his colleagues, Dr. Frater continues to provide the highest level of preventive and problem-directed care for his patients. “We are, in essence, small-town physicians with big-city sophistication,” he says. E. Barrow Medical Group is named after Dr. Frater’s grandmother, Ethel Barrow M.D., who trained with the Mayo brothers and exemplified their model of care. “She instilled in me the understanding that being an excellent physician is about knowing everything you can and should know about a problem while applying that understanding to each patient individually in the manner best suited to their needs,” he says.
8230 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 620 Dallas, Texas 75231
214.373.3475
EBARROWMEDICAL.MD
8315 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 125
214.363.6000
DRPRUITT.COM
Bryan H. Pruitt M.D., F.A.C.S.
FACELIFTS AND NECKLIFTS
Dr. Bryan Pruitt is a leading plastic surgeon in Dallas-Fort Worth specializing in cosmetic surgery of the face and neck, as well as breast and body contouring. He has a reputation for achieving beautiful, conservative, and natural-looking results with an emphasis on safety and meticulous attention to detail. Dr. Pruitt has been elected by his peers the president of the Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons and president of the Dallas Society of Plastic Surgeons. He has served for many years as the chairman of the Plastic Surgery Department at THR Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas. D Magazine has named him one of the best surgeons in Dallas for 16 years, and Texas Monthly magazine has called him a Texas Super Doctor, including him in the Super Doctor Hall of Fame. In addition, physicians across the country have consistently voted Dr. Pruitt one of America’s Best Doctors.
Dr. Pruitt is a specialist in facial aesthetic surgery, including facial rejuvenation, facelift, and necklift procedures. He combines the latest high-tech and least invasive technology with a sense of artistry, proportion, and timeless beauty for the most selective patients in a private, professional environment.
Eve Holder
During the three decades Eve Holder has been a top-producing real estate agent in Dallas, she has helped countless buyers and sellers successfully navigate a variety of challenging markets. A combination of experience, market knowledge, and the trust she builds with her clients have been the keys to her success. This marks the 16th year Holder has been named a D Magazine Best Real Estate Agent and Top Producer. She is also consistently among the top agents in production in Texas for eXp Realty.
“Experiencing the various real estate markets over time has given me a perspective that has proven to be a huge asset to my clients, as it allows me to advise with wisdom and creates calm in challenging times,” she says. “Helping someone through the process of buying or selling a home, whether it is a client’s first or last, is an honor. With every buyer and seller, there is a story attached to what is driving the sale or purchase. Rarely is it just about budget; it is about helping them accomplish their goals in a way that really matters and extends long past closing.”
Because of this, it’s no wonder so much of Holder’s business comes from repeat clients and referrals. She often says that her “love language” is helping others. When someone comes to her for advice on how to achieve a real estate goal, she dives right in. “I get excited, and it becomes my focus until we accomplish the task,” she says. “Even after all these years, my work is still so much fun. I love the experience of helping my clients who inevitably become friends, and who wouldn’t love that?”
COMPASS PARK CITIES
5960 Berkshire Lane, Suite 700 Dallas, Texas 75225
214.649.3323
tom.hughes@ compass.com
COMPASS.COM
Tom Hughes
BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT AND TOP PRODUCER
Tom Hughes is a highly esteemed real estate professional with COMPASS in Dallas, recognized as one of the city’s most trusted names in the industry. As a D Magazine Hall of Fame REALTOR®, his exceptional reputation is built on years of consistently delivering outstanding results for his clients. His knowledge of the Dallas market, coupled with his dedication to personalized service, have made him a sought-after expert in the field.
Hughes’ approach is rooted in understanding each client’s unique needs, ensuring that whether they are selling a luxury estate or buying a family home, they receive the highest level of care and attention. His strategic marketing techniques, strong negotiation skills, and commitment to integrity have earned him numerous accolades, including repeated recognition as one of D Magazine’s Best Real Estate Agents and Top Producers. Furthermore, he is a founding member of COMPASS DFW and one of the 10 agents who opened COMPASS Texas’ first office.
Hughes’ membership in prominent network groups, such as Masters of Residential Real Estate and Network Council of REALTORS®, allows him the inside track on market knowledge, including private transactions and important pocket listings in the high-end niche market. His networking and social media skills help keep his listings and buyer needs in front of the area’s top agents. “Success in real estate is about more than closing deals; it’s about building lasting relationships and making sure every client feels valued and understood,” Hughes says.
5960 Berkshire Lane, Suite 700 Dallas, Texas 75225
214.701.7717
jen.miller@ compass.com PARKCITIESHOMES.NET
Jennifer Miller
PRODUCER
Jennifer Miller has been selling real estate in Dallas for 25 years, specializing in established, interior neighborhoods, such as Highland Park and University Park (the Park Cities), Preston Hollow, Devonshire, HP West, Lakewood, M-Streets, and Bluffview to name a few.
She has been going above and beyond for her clients since the beginning of her career, priding herself on giving concierge service. That is one of the reasons so much of her business has come from past client recommendations to their friends and families. As a seller, she listens to the homeowners’ goals, and she devises a plan to best achieve those goals. She has a wealth of knowledge about the housing market, the inventory that is available, and what can be done to get the best price for the home. And she will be a magician about coordinating whatever work might need to be done for a reasonable price from skilled people in record time! One bank executive said, “She’s the only person I know who can get more done in a day than I can.”
Miller genuinely wants her clients to have the best possible outcome as well as the best overall experience when she’s working with them. Working with buyers, she stays current on what is available on and off the market. She recently closed on some off-market properties and continues to be dedicated to her clients by working on connecting the dots to find a home that they will be excited about. After the sale, she will continue to be a great help to clients, recommending doctors, dentists, dog groomers, veterinarians, painters, plumbers, math tutors, whatever they might need. Forever.
Roxann Taylor
Roxann Taylor, 22-time D Magazine Top Producer, is an internationally recognized real estate professional with well more than $ 1.5 billion in sales volume herself in her six-decade real estate career. She is the owner/broker and the licensed partner of Engel & Völkers Dallas Park Cities and a major force in local real estate with five locations in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Taylor’s extensive background includes her college education in nursing, business management, and accounting as a magna cum laude graduate as well as the wealth of knowledge she gained with 12 moves in 16 years in six different countries as a military spouse. She was the first licensed female general contractor in North Carolina and built homes for a living in the 1980s. This experience, along with the marketing background gained while pursuing her MBA, have brought everything full circle.
Taylor is driven by her passion for doing what she loves, which is real estate and making a difference in the lives of others every day. Her commitment to excellence is evident, as she is often recognized for her contributions in supporting shelters for victims of domestic violence and for participation in school career days-just ask Special Olympics leaders, the Jason Witten Score Foundation, or the more than 43 charities she supports about her efforts. When asked about her proudest moment in real estate, she readily says it is receiving the sought-after Cup Award of Excellence in which EV recognizes the top shop worldwide that most exemplifies the firm’s motto of linking together the aspirations of discerning individuals around the world with total passion.
COMPASS
jeff.coats@ compass.com
214.704.0031
COMPASS.COM/ AGENTS/JEFF-COATS/
Jeff Coats
BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT AND TOP PRODUCER
The Coats family has worked in the Dallas real estate industry since 1958. In Jeff ’s Coats’ 40-year career in real estate, he has sold properties in 28 counties and 115 cities in Texas and has closed more than $575 million in transactional sales. Principal of the Coats Group at Compass, he has had the privilege of serving a client base of more than 90% repeat or referral business.
Named a D Magazine Top Producer and Best Real Estate agent for 21 years, his clients recognize the value of having an experienced agent and seasoned negotiator assist them in navigating a highly competitive market. He offers a commanding perspective and first-hand knowledge about current real estate trends and opportunities throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth market.
Whether you are building, selling, or purchasing a first home, second home, or ranch, Coats and his team are committed to being your partner for a rewarding experience and exceptional service.
Barbara Van Poole
Seychelle Van Poole
7200 West University Drive, Suite 300 McKinney, Texas 75071
214.802.4680
jlclark@kw.com
JANECLARKHOMES.COM
Barbara and Seychelle Van Poole entered the real estate industry during challenging economic times in the early 2000s and have become a top-producing team who has served thousands of buyers and sellers. Van Poole Properties Group has sold more than 3,500 properties in Dallas-Fort Worth and closed more than $950 million in sales. They have earned numerous awards through the years, including RealTrends Top 1% of Texas agents and top 1% for Keller Williams Realty in the U.S. “We obsess over tracking the market and upcoming trends to help keep our clients out front,” Barbara says. As real estate investors themselves, they serve as trusted advisors to high-net-worth clients who want to build their investment portfolios or maximize returns on their current homes. They credit their love for the industry and for their clients as the top reasons for their decades of success. Says Seychelle, “Our clients come back again and again for our white-glove service, aggressive marketing, and investment-minded approach that gets results.”
Left to right: Seychelle Van Poole, Barbara Van Poole
Mark Baglietto Cindy Baglietto
BEST REAL ESTATE AGENTS AND TOP PRODUCERS
Team Baglietto moved to eXp Realty in 2021 after being top performers with Keller Williams for 20 happy years. This included being the No. 1-producing team in Dallas-Fort Worth several times. Now with eXp, the largest brokerage in the U.S., they have been ranked among the Top 10 producers in Texas every year. They are exceptionally proud of being named a D Best for 21 years, and that 95% of their business comes from referrals. They are committed to exceeding their clients’ expectations and providing exceptional customer service with their strong market knowledge and negotiating skills, making clients for life. Team Baglietto has extensive knowledge when it comes to new construction. They specialize in the northern suburbs including Frisco, Plano, Prosper, Celina, McKinney, Allen, Lewisville, Little Elm, Carrollton, and North Dallas.
With more than 20 years of experience in the Dallas real estate market, Joanne Vetterick is a trusted advisor known for her deep knowledge of local communities and schools. She expertly guides families in finding the right neighborhoods, whether they’re buying their first home, relocating, or investing. Renowned for her exceptional negotiation skills, she simplifies financing and contracts, ensuring the best outcomes for her clients. Committed to integrity and clear communication, Vetterick fosters lasting relationships with many clients returning for her outstanding service. With Joanne Vetterick, you have a knowledgeable and compassionate advocate on your journey home.
COMPASS
5960 Berkshire Lane, Suite 700 Dallas, Texas 75225
214.502.1884
joanne.vetterick@compass.com COMPASS.COM
Laura Barnett
BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT AND TOP PRODUCER
Few can match the knowledge and experience of Laura Barnett. She has more than 30 years of experience in the industry, including mortgage and title, and she has a bachelor’s degree in real estate finance from the University of Texas. She has been selling real estate since 1991, became a broker in 1996, and is in the top 1% of all Texas REALTORS® in sales. She has was honored by the Dallas Builders Association as REALTOR® of the Year for 2014. She has done several radio segments and has commentated on CNBC. However, Barnett knows that her clients are the most important aspect of the transaction. More than 80% of her business is either repeat or referral. She is passionate about making every transaction the best for every client.
Growing up in the Northeast, John Weber, received his B.B.A. from the University of Scranton. After moving to Dallas, he began his real estate career in 2003. This marks his 20th year to be named a D Magazine Best Real Estate Agent and Top Producer. With keen attention to detail and extensive experience, Weber has consistently been named one of the top producers in his office, has achieved more sales than any other Compass agent in DallasFort Worth for the first half of 2024 by number of units, and is the No. 1 agent in his office year-to-date for units sold. Weber focuses on his clients’ needs rather than a certain price point or neighborhood. The level of service remains whether you are buying your first home or are a seasoned buyer or seller. In conjunction with his past project management skills, Weber has extensive knowledge of homes, the building process, and real estate investing, adding another layer to his expertise that benefits his clients. Weber attributes his business’ success to his clients and their consistent referrals.
COMPASS
5960 Berkshire Lane, Suite 700
Dallas, Texas 75225
214.679.2427
john.weber@compass.com COMPASS.COM
Alexandra Dresel M.D., FACS
GENERAL SURGERY
Dr. Alexandra Dresel is a board-certified general surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Dresel’s boutique-style practice enables her to devote ample time to patients, providing them and their families with detailed explanations of surgical options. Patients often request Dr. Dresel as their surgical specialist. Primary care physicians and other specialists refer their patients to her, confident in the quality of care they will receive. Her special interests include thyroid and parathyroid surgery. Dr. Dresel is one of the highest volume thyroid and parathyroid surgeons in Dallas. Whenever possible, she uses minimally invasive techniques for the removal of thyroid and parathyroid glands. She also performs gallbladder surgery, hernia surgery, removal of skin and soft tissue tumors, and skin cancer removal, including melanoma.
8210 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 609 Dallas, Texas 75231
214.369.4571
DRDRESELSURGERY.COM
Mark Solomon
CORPORATE LAW: MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
Mark Solomon, Dallas managing partner, is known for commanding respect and overcoming roadblocks for private equity firms and business owners. With more than 40 years of experience, he excels in M&A negotiations, securing optimal pricing and terms, and offers a personal touch on all matters. He also handles securities and corporate finance for businesses of all sizes, including public companies. Before joining Katten in 2018, he was a national managing partner and CEO of an AmLaw 100 firm. His extensive experience on both sides of the table, deep understanding of North Texas’ business environment, and global client representation make him a valuable asset. His strong community relationships provide insights into regional and global business dynamics.
KATTEN MUCHIN ROSENMAN LLP
2121 North Pearl Street, Suite 1100 Dallas, Texas 75201 214.765.3605
KATTEN.COM
Hilda C. Galvan
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Hilda Galvan, a nationally recognized intellectual property authority, has been honored with induction into the D Magazine Hall of Fame after more than 15 years on its Best Lawyers list. Her strategic approach to protecting the intellectual property and proprietary technology of companies has shaped the legal landscape in the technology sector. Galvan’s work spans traditional IP rights to cutting-edge areas like artificial intelligence. This accolade underscores her enduring excellence and impact within the legal community. As she continues her practice, Galvan’s innovative strategies and dedication to mentoring promise to leave a lasting legacy in intellectual property law.
