Practices in the areas of civil litigation, business and corporate matters, transportation, insurance, environmental issues, land use, real estate, estate planning, and probate. He was admitted to the Texas State Bar in 1994. He is a member of the Insurance Section of the Texas State Bar. When William J Brotherton obtained his law degree in 1994 at the age of 44, he was the regional manager for BCM Engineers, Inc., a national environmental engineering firm. Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Brotherton worked at developing complex treatment plans for national Superfund sites and RCRA facilities as an environmental scientist. He received his MS in Environmental Science from the University of Texas at Dallas, known as the “MIT of the Southwest” and his undergraduate degree from the University of North Dakota. After obtaining his law degree, he then went on to teach environmental law as an adjunct professor for 12 years at Texas Christian University, and lectured in environmental and land-use law at the Center for Environmental Research and Training at the University of Texas at Arlington. He has also lectured at Lamar University, the University of North Texas, and the University of Texas at Dallas. Mr. Brotherton has served as a court-appointed special commissioner to determine the value of condemned property over the last 6 years. Mr. Brotherton is considered knowledgeable in that area as a result of his experience serving on the Planning & Zoning Commission for Flower Mound, Texas for over 6 years in addition to his service as a director of the Upper Trinity Regional Water District. Besides being licensed in the State of Texas, Mr. Brotherton is licensed in the United States District Courts for the Northern District of Texas and the Eastern District of Texas. He is also licensed in the Supreme Court of the United States of America.

There are some other additional items about Mr. Brotherton that make somewhat unique. He is both an actor and an author. He played a disgruntled railroader in the Timothy Hutton/David Strathairn movie Heavens Fall, and plays a federal prosecutor in the upcoming David Strathairn/Alessandro Mario movie No God No Master. Mr. Brotherton’s book, Burlington Northern Adventures: Railroading in the Days of the Caboose recounts his adventures 30 years ago as a railroad brakeman, conductor and trainmaster working freight trains all across the West. The book is in its second printing and is available on Amazon and all major bookstores. His second book Peachtree Hills: Growing up in Small-Town Atlanta is scheduled for publication in the summer of 2012. He is a frequent contributor for numerous publications, including The Fort Worth Star Telegram, The Dallas Morning News, the Minneapolis Star Tribune, WorldNetDaily, Trains Magazine, the Bismarck Tribune, the Grand Forks Herald, the Fargo Forum, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and more. His most recent series of articles addressed the legal concerns regarding "Quiet Zones" which are grade crossings where railroad locomotives are not allowed to sound their horns. Finally, Mr. Brotherton works every year on the 14th hole at Augusta National during the Masters Tournament, and is currently preparing to qualify as a USGA rules official. One of the benefits Mr. Brotherton receives from Augusta National is a round of golf at Augusta in late May.

Finally, one more interesting aspect about Mr. Brotherton and the firm. The firm is a certified Minority Business Enterprise through the North Central Texas Regional Certification Authority. Mr. Brotherton is a proud member of the Abenaki Nation, a branch of the Algonquin Tribe. The Abenaki have a proud warrior tradition and are known as the "People of the Dawn" for their stealthy attacks against their enemies.

Mr. Brotherton takes that warrior tradition, a "no fear" attitude, boundless energy and a passion for tackling difficult issues, and channels it into developing winning strategy for the chess game of litigation. Too many times, attorneys rush into litigation without trying to anticipate what their opponent’s moves are likely to be. Mr. Brotherton’s background, especially in scientific analysis, provides a very significant advantage when it comes to developing and implementing dynamic litigation plans that can win.

Practices in the areas of civil litigation, collaborative law, family law, wills, estate planning and probate, and business and corporate matters. Although attempts are made to resolve disputes outside of the courtroom, Ms. Whitaker has successfully litigated many cases, winning several with complex motions for summary judgment and strong trial tactics. As a certified mediator, she skillfully guides clients through both formal and informal negotiations for optimal outcomes. Admitted to the Texas State Bar in 2006, Ms. Whitaker earned her B.S.B.A in both Accounting and Management Information Systems from the University of Arizona and her JD from Texas Wesleyan School of Law. She is listed in Marquis Who’s Who, Who’s Who Among American Women and Who’s Who In Business. As a Certified Management Accountant, Ms. Whitaker balances zeal for her client's case with a business-like evaluation of the probable outcomes. Heidi Whitaker also made the shift to law after establishing a successful corporate business career in the accounting and technology fields. With dual undergraduate degrees in accounting and technology, Ms. Whitaker brings an eye for detail, a project oriented approach, and a keen sense of the cost-benefit tradeoffs in litigation. During her business career, she worked as part of the original team designing entirely new provisioning and billing systems for a telecommunications start up, which required many skill sets used in litigation including quick study, building rapport, effective interviewing and efficient communication. As a Certified Management Accountant, Ms. Whitaker was drawn to internal audit in three different large companies. As an auditor, she was responsible for uncovering improper procedures, areas lacking business controls and fraud. Just as with litigation, audit required building a set of demonstrable evidence to show the issue and communicating both why it was an issue and what the correction needed to be. Since following her passion into law, Ms. Whitaker has built a solid record of positive trial and settlement outcomes. Even when faced with an opposing counsel who “plays by their own rules,” Ms. Whitaker plans and executes for the client’s best interest.
She also maintains an active involvement in the community, having been a member of the Highland Village Lions Club, the Lewisville Noon Rotary and on the Board of Directors for the Greater Lewisville Community Theater. At present, she is the Treasurer for the Flower Mound High School Theatre Boosters Club. Ms. Whitaker combines energy and enthusiasm with maturity and logic in working toward the best outcome for her clients.

Practices in the areas of civil litigation, real estate, title issues, easements, and family law. She frequently serves as a court-appointed guardian ad litem. She is a graduate of Texas Wesleyan University School of Law and prior to obtaining her law degree, was a land title escrow officer where she has prepared or handled over 300 sets of closing documents, including real estate purchase contracts and much more. She managed the Brotherton Law Firm fee title office for over seven years. Ms. Brotherton received her BA from Texas Tech University. Ms. Brotherton has a special knack for drafting summary judgment motions that win. She does this by researching and knowing the law, understanding the evidence in each case, linking it with the right case law, and then writing her motion in clear concise language that a judge can understand and follow. Ms. Brotherton recently filed a dispositive motion in a very complicated easement case. The firm represents the defendants, who have been using a private road across the plaintiffs’ land for over five years. The same road had been in use for many decades prior to that. The plaintiffs filed suit over three years ago and much discovery has ensued. Ms. Brotherton marshaled the evidence, including antique maps that showed the driveway as part of an old farmstead, and pertinent deposition testimony, and drafted a motion for summary judgment on the counterclaim of easement by estoppel. She also drafted objections and a response to the plaintiffs’ motion for summary judgment on all claims. In March of 2012, the court agreed with Ms. Brotherton and granted the motion for summary judgment on the easement by estoppel claim. The court further denied in full the plaintiffs’ motion for summary judgment.