Sterling W. Steves is with the firm of Lane, Ray, Wilson, Carr & Steves in Fort Worth, Texas where he is engaged in general civil practice with an emphasis on business litigation. Mr. Steves is also the original compiler of Michie's Local Rules of the District Courts in Texas.
Wayne R. Barnes is a Professor of Law at the Texas A&M University School of Law, where he focuses on contract law. Prior to joining the Texas A&M faculty, Professor Barnes practiced law at Strasburger & Price in Dallas, and earlier at Gibson, Ochsner & Adkins in Amarillo, Texas. As a practicing attorney, Professor Barnes concentrated on cases in the area of commercial litigation.