Tesha L. Williams became an attorney to help change people’s lives who have been wronged by the negligence of others. She is a loving wife, doting mother, and practicing attorney in Dallas, Texas. Her perseverance coupled with her passion for service and aid is what drives her to fiercely advocate for her clients.
Ms. Williams grew up in a small country town with a population of fewer than 2,500 people. This close-knit upbringing curated her deep desire to help people, especially those who cannot help themselves. Prior to joining KTC Law Firm she worked as a medical malpractice paralegal and ultimately decided to go to law school at the University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law (“UNT Dallas COL”). While at law school, Ms. Williams interned for the Honorable Chief Justice Barbara M. G. Lynn in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas and the City of Irving Attorney’s Office. Ms. Williams also practiced at the Community Lawyering Clinic, helping low-income clients with various legal issues. She truly has a “plaintiff’s heart,” always seeking an opportunity to correct injustice.
Ms. Williams is an avid volunteer at Solar Preparatory School for Girls (“Solar”) where she is on the board for Site Based Decision Making, a robotics coach, a Fierce Female speaker, and a debate team speaker. In her spare time, Ms. Williams enjoys spending time with her hilarious, analytical daughter and traveling with her architect husband to new destinations.
Education
- University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law, Dallas, Texas
- University of Texas, Arlington, Texas
- B.A. - 2008
- Honors: Board of Advocates & Judicial Board
- Honors: Dallas Bar Foundation’s Collins Clerkship
- Honors: Judge Sarah T. Hughes Award
- Major: Interdisciplinary Studies: Psychology and Business Administration
Bar Admissions
- Texas
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas
Professional Associations
- Member, National Trial Lawyers (NTL)
- Member, American Association of Justice (AAJ)
- Member, Texas Trial Lawyers Association (TTLA/DTLA)
- Dallas Bar Association
- JL Turner Association
- The Honorable Barbara M. G. Lynn American Inn of Court, Pupil 2016-2017
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Car Wreck
- Premises Liability
- Dog Bite
- Workplace Injury
Stefanie Major McGregor is the Co-Chair Commercial/Business Litigation Section in the Dallas office of Godwin Bowman PC, focusing her practice on commercial litigation matters. She represents clients in both the prosecution and defense of a wide range of cases before state and federal courts around the country. Stefanie’s practice covers a broad range of areas, with an emphasis on complex litigation, environmental and oil and gas litigation, major family law disputes (custody, property division, etc.), property disputes, and disputes involving trusts and estates. Notably, she was an important member of the Firm’s trial team in the successful defense of Halliburton in connection with all civil litigation and investigations concerning BP’s Macondo well blowout in the Gulf of Mexico, the largest environmental lawsuit in the history of the United States.
Stefanie clerked for the Louisiana Supreme Court for one year and later became a Senior Research Attorney.
Reflecting the excellence of her practice, Stefanie has been honored six times with selection to Thomson Reuters’ Texas Rising Stars, which recognizes the top young attorneys in the State of Texas.
She received a J.D. from Loyola University New Orleans School of Law in 2002 and a B.S. in Political Science from Texas A&M University in 1999.
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Environmental
- Assists in representing Fortune 500 company in defense and environmental clean up disputes.
Litigation
- Assists in representing Fortune 500 company in defense and environmental clean up disputes.
- Managed heavy asbestos litigation docket.
- Facilitated filing of complaints, all aspects of discovery, communication with opposing counsel, and motion responses.
- Liaison for all client communications, including organizing and drafting all written communication and speaking directly with clients regarding their individual cases.
Appellate
- Successful state trial court motion practice.
- Researched complex legal issues for trial and drafted pre-trial and post-trial memoranda on premises liability, statutes of repose, effects of liens on settlements proceeds, quantum studies, and relevant state law in various jurisdictions, i.e., TX, LA, CA, NY, DE, OH, AZ, and OK.
HONORS & AWARDS
- 6-time selection to the list of Thomson Reuters’ “Texas Rising Stars” as published in Texas Monthly and Texas Super Lawyers (Rising Stars Edition) magazines, 2009, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
- University Academic Scholar – Loyola University New Orleans School of Law
- Gillis Long Scholar – Loyola University New Orleans School of Law
- Sara LaNasa Scholar – Loyola University New Orleans School of Law
- Loyola Journal of Public Interest Law – Administrative Editor
- College of Liberal Arts Distinguished Student Certificate as Recognition of Academic Excellence – Texas A&M University
- James L. Courtney Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement – Texas A&M University
ADMITTED PRACTICE
- State Bar of Texas 2002
- State Courts of Texas
- U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Texas
MEMBER
- DAYL Lawyers Promoting Diversity Committee, Co-Vice Chairman, 2010
- DAYL Foundation Life Fellow
- Dallas Bar Association
- J.L. Turner Legal Association, Board of Directors, 2019
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (DAYL)
- The NEW (Network of Empowered Women) Roundtable, Member, 2019
EDUCATION
- Senior Research Attorney, Louisiana Supreme Court (2003-2006)
- Law Clerk, Louisiana Supreme Court (2002-2003)
- Loyola University New Orleans School of Law, LA (J.D., 2002)
- Texas A&M University, College Station (B.S., 1999)
COMMUNITY
- For the Kids – Volunteer reading program to enhance children’s reading levels at Lafayette Elementary in New Orleans, LA
- Street Law – Taught inner-city middle school students about legal rights, responsibilities, and practical legal problems
- Junior League of Dallas – member
Dwayne is an experienced trial attorney who has conducted over 25 jury trials to verdict. Dwayne has a proven ability to translate complicated situations into clear, concise and persuasive arguments that advance client positions. Drawing on his experience as an assistant general counsel, Dwayne understands how to harmonize business objectives with litigation strategy.
Dwayne helps clients minimize the risk of litigation. He has conducted internal investigations and advised healthcare professionals on critical compliance matters. Dwayne previously served as the Chief Privacy Officer for a nationwide health care organization, and the HIPAA Privacy Officer for a county-wide healthcare organization.
Education
- College of William and Mary School of Law, JD
- Furman University, BA
Admissions
- Florida
- Indiana
- Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Practice Areas
- Litigation
- Appellate Practice & Legal Strategies
- Cybersecurity & Data Privacy
- Commercial Litigation & Business Torts
- Products Liability - Consumer & Mechanical
- Products Liability - Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices
Industries
- Healthcare
- Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices
- Consumer Products & Retail
- Manufacturing
SWIFT JUSTICE! The Campbell Firm, PLLC is a full service law firm. Principal Attorney Denise L. Campbell is a 1999 Southern Methodist University School of Law graduate, with over 20 years of experience in Family Law, Estate and Probate, Criminal Defense, and CPS Cases. Let us work for you. SWIFT JUSTICE!
Desireé Marie Bedasa is committed to helping families facing challenging family law issues, such as divorce. Due to her own personal experiences growing up, Desireé is inspired to advocate for those who are unable to advocate for themselves, primarily children. As an individual who did not experience a "traditional" upbringing, Desireé knows the potential trauma of a child being caught in the middle of a custody battle. She has dedicated her career to assisting families with children determine what solution is in the best interest of a child.
Desireé is dedicated to and experienced at advocating for families in a wide range of family cases, such as divorce, child custody, enforcement of custody and visitation, child support, and adoptions. In addition, Desireé is trained in family law mediation.
Desireé received her Juris Doctorate and Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from The University of Texas at Austin. While in law school, she volunteered as a Guardian Ad Litem with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). Desireé is also a Teach for America Alum, having taught Special Education; during that time, she started the school’s first Student Council. Prior to starting Desireé Bedasa, PLLC, Desireé was a managing attorney and founding partner of Nwofia Bedasa, PLLC, an Associate Attorney at Hargrave Family Law and the managing attorney for Angela Faye Brown & Associates’ Austin office. Desireé lives in Richardson, Texas, with her husband and two children. She is a member of several organizations, including the Texas Young Lawyers Association, the Dallas Bar Association, and the Junior League of Richardson.
A staunch advocate for children and families, Desireé tirelessly works on behalf children, being inspired by becoming a mother herself.