Deans Stepp Law

03/20/2026

There is personal exposure when making decisions for the company.

It begins with firm policies.

01/22/2026

Every situation is different, but conflicts often center around who runs the company, profit sharing and strategy.

What can I do to reduce potential issues?

11/19/2025

Sharing trade secrets with international partners requires strategic contract protections to maintain competitive advantages.

What makes global contracts secure?

11/06/2025

DEANS STEPP LAW HONORED IN 16TH EDITION OF BEST LAW FIRMS

Deans Stepp Law has again been recognized by Best Lawyers as one of the Best Law Firms® in its 16th edition. Best Law Firms® rankings celebrate firms that have consistently demonstrated excellence in legal expertise and industry knowledge. Each firm included has been rigorously evaluated based on client feedback, peer recommendations, leadership interviews, and the depth of their practice.
https://www.bestlawyers.com/firms/deans-stepp-law/89814/US?preview=true

10/07/2025

DALLAS-BASED DEANS STEPP LAW PARTNERS
ONCE AGAIN NAMED AS SUPER LAWYERS©

GREG DEANS
Deans Stepp Law founding partner Greg Deans is widely regarded as one of the leading trial attorneys in Texas. He provides representation and support to clients regarding business disputes and commercial litigation, construction litigation, oil field litigation, personal injury, product liability, wrongful death, and more. Greg is known for zealously protecting the interests of his clients in complex, high-stakes litigation and arbitrations involving a host of legal disputes. Serving the needs of both plaintiff and defendants alike, he has recovered millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for those with tortious and liability claims while securing favorable verdicts for those defending such claims, saving them millions in possible judgments. Greg has received consistent top rankings and endorsements from his peers, including Best Lawyers by D Magazine, Top Attorney by Texas Monthly Magazine, Best Lawyers©, Top 100 High Stakes Litigators in North Texas, and other honors.
https://profiles.superlawyers.com/texas/dallas/lawyer/gregory-l-deans/51aa644f-f68e-4d50-8ace-4d1d38aafe05.html

KATIE STEPP
A founding partner at Deans Stepp Law, Katie Stepp is a highly regarded civil trial attorney, representing individual and business plaintiffs and defendants at the state and federal trial and appellate levels. Her successful track record includes cases involving defective products, premises liability, toxic torts, and other types of personal injury and wrongful death litigation. Katie’s experience has also included oil and gas litigation, employment law matters, real estate disputes, and general business and commercial issues. Her high degree of ethics in all of her professional endeavors have earned her acclaim from fellow members of the bar, including a “Superb” peer review rating through Avvo and numerous other honors.
https://profiles.superlawyers.com/texas/dallas/lawyer/katherine-h-stepp/efe4da38-1c89-4392-a1ef-ccb94475dd4b.html

09/16/2025

What happens if a nonprofit event lacks safety measures and someone gets hurt?

The risks of non profit board liabilities.

06/06/2025

Deans Stepp Law is proud to be selected by the Dallas Bar Association as a member of its 2025 DBA 100 Club in recognition of the firm’s dedication to supporting the Dallas Bar and its work in the community. According to the DBA, Membership in The 100 Club “reflects a commitment to the advancement of the legal profession and the betterment of the community.” Firm partner Katie Stepp says, “We’re honored to be so recognized by the Dallas Bar Association. At Deans Stepp Law, we believe that active participation in our legal community is an essential part of serving our clients with integrity and purpose.”
https://www.dallasbar.org/?pg=dba-100-club
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05/20/2025

A breakdown in performance caused by contractual disparities can have serious consequences for your business.

Should the company act or wait?

05/16/2025

Katie Stepp of Deans Stepp Law weighs in on how lawyers are using AI to improve efficiency, value and client outcomes.

https://www.ds-law.com/blog/2025/05/generative-ai-and-legal-services/

05/01/2025

03/26/2025

Business performance suffers when shareholders clash.

Solutions for complex conflicts.