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Johnston Clem Gifford, PLLC

United States 2025

Overview

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Johnston Clem Gifford PLLC is based in Dallas, Texas, and boasts a boutique team known for their expertise in complex commercial litigation, corporate plaintiffs’ litigation and corporate services. The firm serves clients across the United States and in select non-US markets, representing Fortune 500 and middle-market businesses in complex disputes, insolvency, and transactional matters. It strives to attract the most interesting legal work from the most dynamic clients by living its values, applying a timeless work ethic, and developing deep core strengths. In everything they do, the team seeks to balance its law practice with the business of law to drive premier client experiences.

Rankings

Johnston Clem Gifford, PLLC is metro ranked in 3 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.

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Metro Rankings

Dallas/Fort Worth
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 3 for Banking and Finance Law
Tier 3 for Corporate Law

Rankings

Regional Rankings

Dallas/Fort Worth
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 3 for Banking and Finance Law
Tier 3 for Corporate Law

Practice Areas

The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Johnston Clem Gifford, PLLC has 2 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Johnston Clem Gifford, PLLC eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings. For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards. Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.
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Demographics

Partners
Male: 7
White / Caucasian: 7
Of Counsel (but not partners)
Female: 1
White / Caucasian: 1
Associates
Male: 3
Female: 2
Asian: 1
White / Caucasian: 4
Paralegals
Female: 3
Hispanic / Latinx: 1
White / Caucasian: 2
Non-Legal Employees
Female: 4
Black / African American: 3
Multi-Racial: 1

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Management and Personnel

Legal Assistant
Christal Bables
Legal Assistant
Farrah Zargaran
Billing Coordinator
Deborah Wood
PT Paralegal
Mary Mendoza
Paralegal
Janet Colucci
Sr Paralegal
Kenna Lemon
Firm Administrator
LaTara Scott
Associate
Ashley Oaks
Associate
Gordon Green
Associate
Richard Kim
Of Counsel
Kate Gaither
Partner
David Clem
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