DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celebrating 20 years of legal expertise and excellence across Dallas - Ft. Worth, Texas and the U.S., the FBFK law firm today announced former two-term Texas State House Representative and lauded commercial litigator, Stefani Carter, has joined the firm as a shareholder.

A highly regarded, senior litigation attorney having tried more than 70 cases to a jury, Carter comes to FBFK with experience practicing law in a variety of settings – from Big Law to a District Attorney’s office to smaller firms. She is a graduate of Harvard Law School and also has a Master of Public Policy from the John F. Kennedy School of Government.

“What Stefani brings to FBFK is a rare mix of top-notch legal experience, strong relationships both legally and across the business space, and an incredible, entrepreneurial mind,” says Founder/Shareholder Kyle Ferguson. “Her leadership accomplishments in business, politics and law are vast and we are so fortunate to have her strengthen our FBFK bench.”

Prior to joining FBFK, Carter had a wide range of experience working for a large firm, Vinson & Elkins, litigation boutiques, and her own firm, Stefani Carter & Associates, LLC. Additionally, Carter served as an assistant district attorney with the Collin County District Attorney’s Office. She also served as a two-term member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 102nd District.

Carter is also an expert in board governance and SEC compliance and sits on the boards of directors for two public companies, Braemar Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: BHR) and Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust (NASDAQ: WHLR).

About FBFK

Celebrating 20 years of legal expertise and success across Texas and the U.S., Dallas-based FBFK is an entrepreneurial-minded, full-service business law firm with offices in Plano and Houston, Texas, as well as in Silicon Valley. Driven by a commitment to creating lasting client relationships grounded in high-quality representation and client service, FBFK represents clients nationwide in nearly 40 practice areas related to business structures and transactions, intellectual property protection and dispute resolution. www.fbfk.law.