Plunk Smith, PLLC

02/26/2026

Congratulations to Stephanie Barnes and Sophia Mai on their appointment to the Collin County Women Lawyers Association Board of Directors. Plunk Smith is fortunate to have them both on our team.

Please Join Us in Welcoming the 2026 Collin County Women Lawyers Association Board of Directors! We are proud to introduce the outstanding leaders who will guide CCWLA in 2026. Their dedication, experience, and commitment to advancing and supporting women in the Collin County legal community will co...

09/10/2025

Congratulations to Cameron Saenz, who has been chosen for the prestigious Leadership Frisco Class XXIX by the Frisco Chamber of Commerce. Selected from a competitive group of applicants, this year's class embodies the future of community leadership in Frisco. Learn more about this outstanding achievement and the impact these leaders will make:

The Frisco Chamber of Commerce proudly welcomes the 28 outstanding leaders selected for Leadership Frisco Class XXIX! Chosen from a highly competitive pool of applicants, this year’s class represents the next generation of community leaders committed to making a difference in Frisco. The program o...

03/17/2025

We are excited to introduce Sophia Mai, our new Immigration Attorney at Plunk Smith. Sophia, a former ICE prosecutor, brings a wealth of experience and a profound knowledge of immigration law to our team. Her expertise allows her to handle a wide range of immigration matters effectively.

With Sophia on board, you can rely on her for assistance with various visa types, including H-1B visas, EB-5 investor visas, J-1 waivers, and L-1 visas. Whether you need help with employment or family-based visas, Sophia is well-prepared to offer guidance tailored to your needs.

Sophia specializes in ensuring I-9 and E-Verify compliance and staying abreast of the latest regulations impacting businesses. Her background includes significant experience in immigration court proceedings and conducting bond hearings.

For personalized assistance with your immigration concerns, feel free to contact Sophia directly at [email protected] or reach out to our office at 972-370-3333. We are dedicated to providing top-notch service and support for all your immigration requirements.

Thank you for entrusting Plunk Smith, PLLC. We are committed to delivering exceptional service in the intricate field of immigration law.

02/20/2025

02/19/2025

Congratulations to our very own Stephanie Barnes in leading the Collin County Women Lawyers Association Board of Directors as President for 2025-2026!

Welcome Stephanie Barnes as CCWLA 2025-2026 President!

Collin County Women Lawyers is proud to have Stephanie Barnes lead our Board of Directors as President for 2025-2026! A Partner at Plunk Smith, Stephanie is an accomplished litigator with expertise in intellectual property and complex business disputes. She has held leadership roles in the Eastern District of Texas Bar Association and has been recognized as a Texas "Super Lawyer”. We look forward to her leadership in advancing our mission!

09/18/2024

Plunk Smith Announces 2024 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Selections

We are excited to announce that Court Smith and Stephanie Barnes have been recognized as 2024 Super Lawyers honorees. With only 5% of attorneys in Texas earning this accolade, Court and Stephanie continue to stand out among the very best with unwavering dedication to clients. We are equally thrilled to announce that Caitlin Phillips, Christie Merchant, and Justin Dertinger have been named as “Rising Stars” for 2024 who represent the top 2.5 percent of up-and-coming lawyers in Texas. Plunk Smith is proud to have them on the team.

Congratulations to all on these remarkable achievements!

09/18/2024

We would like to congratulate Stephanie Barnes for being named to the 2024 “Texas Super Lawyers” list. Super Lawyers is an exclusive list of top-rated attorneys in specific practice areas who were chosen after thorough evaluation of various criteria. Each year, less than 5% of attorneys in Texas are named to the list. Stephanie focuses her practice on complex civil litigation and has extensive experience litigating intellectual property matters, including patent and trademark cases, as well as complex business disputes. She has been recognized as a Texas “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers and is AV Preeminent Peer Rated by Martindale-Hubbell. We are so proud of Stephanie for her accomplishment!

06/01/2024

We are proud of Justin Dertinger on being nominated as one of the Up-And-Coming 100 in Texas by Super Lawyers and a Rising Star for the fourth year in a row.

05/23/2024

Members of the Plunk Smith team spent the afternoon giving back to the community by preparing and serving dinner for families at Ronald McDonald House, such a rewarding and much appreciated event!

04/25/2024

We would like to congratulate our attorney Christie Merchant on her nomination for the Collin County Bar Association Board!