SULLIVAN - Key Persons
Chase Evans is a sharp litigator whose skills are simply unmatched. Chase handles a myriad of cases with a primary focus on probate litigation, personal injury, and civil litigation matters. His calm demeanor and persuasive communication skills allow him to navigate complex legal issues with ease, earning the trust and respect of both clients and colleagues.
Chase earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Texas Tech University, magna cum lade, with a Designation in Honors Studies from the Honors College. He was recognized by his peers and professors as one of the fifty most influential students at Texas Tech by being named as a Member to Mortar Board. He also served as President of his fraternity, achieved fluency in Spanish, and continued to be an active member in his community and at his local church.
After completing his undergraduate studies, Chase was awarded the Dean's Academic Excellence Full-Tuition Scholarship to attend Baylor Law School where he earned his Juris Doctor. While attending Baylor Law School, Chase was elected and served as class President of the Student Bar Association and served as President and Cochairman of the Harvey M. Richey Moot Court Society. Chase was named to the Order of the Barristers for excellence in legal advocacy and served as Articles Editor on Baylor Law Review. Chase was also selected to serve as a Student Mentor in the inaugural year of United States Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's Civics project in Waco, Texas.
After law school Chase gained valuable experience while working for a large Texas-based firm where he focused on commercial disputes, complex business negligence and breach of fiduciary duty cases, as well as business and real estate transactions. Chase also led the creditor's claims division in the Probate Litigation Department. With a background in both law and business, whether in the context of trial or business transactions, Chase understands the importance of directing negotiations and communicating complex legal arguments with clarity. As an experienced trial lawyer, Chase routinely exceeds the expectations of the individuals and entities he represents.
Chase lives with his wife and two Vizslas, Raider and Chief, in McKinney, Texas.
Education
Baylor University School of Law, Waco, Texas
J.D. - 2013
Job Titles:
- Member of the Collin County Bar Association
- Partner at Sullivan, Klocke, Evans & Goenawein
Eric B. Klocke is a Partner at Sullivan, Klocke, Evans & Goenawein and has been practicing law since 2015. Eric earned his dual bachelor's degree in Business Administration and History from Queens University of Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina and his Juris Doctorate from St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, Florida.
Eric is a member of the Collin County Bar Association, and the family law sections of the Dallas Bar Association and the State Bar of Texas.
Education
St. Thomas University School of Law, Miami Gardens, Florida
Juris Doctorate - 2015
Queens University of Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina
B.S. - 2013
Job Titles:
- Member of the Texas Bar College
Jordan E. Ezell's practice focuses on child custody and parenting time cases, family law appeals, and LGBTQ+ family law and divorce matters. Divorce, child custody, and issues affecting LGBTQ+ families are deeply personal for Jordan. Growing up in a blended family, Jordan knows and understands what families go through during a divorce and when they live separately after. Jordan uses her personal experience and ability to understand the unique, complex issues that affect Texas families, including LGBTQ+ families, to provide compassionate representation and to fiercely advocate for her clients as they navigate through the legal process.
Jordan is a graduate of the University of North Texas Dallas College of Law and has been practicing family law since 2020. Jordan excelled during law school, making the Dean's List, serving as a staff member of the UNT Dallas Law Review, and clerking for Honorable David Schenk and Honorable Erin Nowell at the Dallas Fifth District Court of Appeals. Prior to attending law school, Jordan earned her bachelor's degree in Integrated Studies with a focus in Political Science, Public Administration, and Education from the University of North Texas.
Jordan is a member of the Texas Bar College and the family law, appellate law, and LGBT law sections of the Dallas Bar Association and the State Bar of Texas.
Education
University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law, Dallas, Texas
J.D. - 2019
Job Titles:
- PLLC, Associate Attorney, 2017 to 2019
Job Titles:
- Partner at Sullivan, Klocke, Evans & Goenawein
Mary Beth Sullivan is a partner at Sullivan, Klocke, Evans & Goenawein, and an active member of the Collin and Dallas County areas. Mrs. Sullivan's practice is exclusively focused on family law matters.
Mrs. Sullivan's uncanny intuition allows her to quickly identify and understand her client's needs and develop a litigation strategy to achieve the best possible results for each of her clients. With extensive experience in legal negotiations, Mrs. Sullivan is adept at analyzing potential exposure and minimizing risk through a measured litigation plan.
As a mother of three, Mrs. Sullivan truly understands how emotionally taxing family law litigation can be for parents and children and strives to provide peace of mind to each client through consistent and clear communication.
Mrs. Sullivan is a graduate of Oklahoma City School of Law and was also a visiting student at the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphrey's School of Law. She earned her bachelor's degree in History from Christian Brothers University in Memphis, Tennessee where she clerked for the Honorable Judge Robilio in the Shelby County Circuit Court, District V.
Mrs. Sullivan is licensed in both Texas and Tennessee.
Education
Oklahoma City University School of Law, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
J.D. - 2013
Job Titles:
- SKEG 's Administrative Specialist
Robyn is SKEG's administrative specialist. She is a native North Texan who earned her Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from Sam Houston State University in 2010.