ATTORNEY LISTING
Stuart D. Colburn
Jay R. Downs
R. Christopher Esson
D. Rynn Freiling
John V. Fundis
T. Glenn Ingram
Christine B. Karcher
Tab H. Keener
Frances A. Lout
Charles E. Morse
T.B. Nicholas, Jr.
Philip P. Romero
Melissa M. Sage
Laura D. Schmidt
Andrew Z. Schreck
Wendy D. Schrock
Timothy U. Stanford

OF COUNSEL
M. Gaddy Wells
W. Jon Grove, Jr.
Carolyn Mitchell
Janet Strong

M. Gaddy Wells
Attorney
gwells@downsstanford.com

Mr. Wells' accomplished professional background allows him to provide counsel in several areas including commercial law, real estate law, and civil litigation. He previously served as a staff attorney for a casualty insurance company and as general counsel for commercial real estate and aircraft repair companies. In addition, he handles estate planning matters. Mr. Wells also offers experience as a bank officer and is knowledgeable about banking, finance, and real estate law as well as commercial, corporate, and partnership transactions.

Bar Admissions

• State of Texas
• United States District Court—Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas

Professional Affiliations

• State Bar of Texas
• Dallas Bar Association
• Tarrant County Bar Association

Education

• Baylor University, J.D., 1977
• Texas A&M University, M.S., 1970
• Texas A&M University, B.A., 1969

Publications

• "Subdivision Restrictions and Property Owner Association Documents - New State Bar Forms," Real Estate Documents, Workouts & Closings Seminar, University of Houston Law School, March 2008.
• "A Mediation in Banking," Texas Independent Banker , November/December, 1991.
• Comment, "Measure of Damages for Misrepresentation Under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act," 29 Baylor Law Review 135.
• Comment, "The Doctrine of Unconscionability: A Sword as Well as a Shield," 29 Baylor Law Review 309.