Dallas, TX, May 23, 2011 - Winstead is proud to announce that the June 2011 issue of D Magazine will honor 14 Winstead attorneys as the "Best Lawyers in Dallas", recognized for their exceptional work within the legal and business industries.

The Winstead attorneys who were named Best Lawyers by D Magazine for 2011 include:

Mike Alessio – Commercial Real Estate
Art Anderson – Land Use
John Bergner – Trusts and Estates
Tom Helfand – Tax
Mark Johnson – Corporate Finance/Mergers & Acquisitions
Jim Littlejohn – Bank Lending
Jay Madrid – Business Litigation
Ed Peterson – Commercial Real Estate
Melissa Ruman Stewart – Bank Lending
Kevin Sullivan – Commercial Real Estate
Daniel Susie – Bank Lending
Kirk Williams – Land Use
Nancy Wyman Furney– ERISA
Emeline Yang – Bank Lending

In order to identify and recognize the best attorneys in Dallas, D Magazine solicited nominations from all licensed attorneys in Texas, asking them to identify those of their colleagues practicing in Dallas who they would rank among the very best. D Magazine then recognized those receiving the most support from their peers.

Winstead is among the largest business law firms in Texas. Winstead attorneys and consultants serve as trusted advisors to mid-market and large businesses, providing a core range of legal services that are critical to their operation and success. From its well-known reputation in real estate and financial services to its corporate and high-stakes litigation practice, Winstead delivers practical knowledge and responsive service. And it's all backed by a get-it-done attitude. Winstead has offices in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, and The Woodlands, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina and Washington, D.C. For detailed information about Winstead, visit www.winstead.com.