Tracey Reisman Gerber has joined Porter Hedges in Houston as a partner in the firm’s real estate section. Gerber has more than 14 years of experience in real estate law. Her primary focus is the representation of landlords and tenants in complex lease issues.

Kurt Krolikowski, a Houston-based litigator, is among seven lawyers promoted to partner in Locke Lord. He represents clients in a broad range of commercial disputes, including consumer finance, energy and construction-related cases. Recently promoted partners in the firm’s Dallas office are Kyle Davis, who counsels clients in a variety of commercial real estate and finance transactions, and Matt Davis, who handles complex business-related and financial services litigation, including litigation involving mortgage lending practices, state and federal fair debt collection practices, contract claims and fraud.