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Evan Patterson practices civil litigation, focusing primarily on personal injury defense in commercial transportation and products/premises liability cases. Prior to joining Naman Howell, Evan worked as an Assistant District Attorney at the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office, where he prosecuted all manner of cases including DWIs, fraud cases, murders, and just about everything else in between. While representing Bexar County, Evan tried over 25 cases to verdict. Apart from his cou...

Charla Davies is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and a partner at Goranson Bain Ausley in San Antonio. With over 25 years practicing exclusively in family law, Charla has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America for Collaborative Law: Family Law (2021–2027) and Family Law (2024 & 2026 - 2027), and as a Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star (2009–2010). She has been named to Best Lawyers in San Antonio by SA Scene (2015, 2017–2023), S...

Jonathan Lisenby’s career evolution from U.S. Army sergeant (underwater engineer and salvage diver) to high-stakes lawyer standing up to some of America’s most powerful corporations places him among Texas’ most competent, effective and unerringly relentless legal advocates for Texas property owners and insurance policyholders. Mr. Lisenby’s practice focuses on two areas — holding insurance companies fully financially accountable to their policy promises when they...

Fidel Rodriguez, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Fidel practices law in San Antonio, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Fidel Rodriguez, Jr. since 2008. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Fidel Rodriguez, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

J.K. Leonard is a full-time mediator based in San Antonio, Texas with Leonard Resolution Services PLLC. His legal background includes extensive work in commercial litigation, mediation, personal injury litigation for defendants, and product liability litigation for defendants. Prior to focusing on mediation, Mr. Leonard practiced in the areas of product liability, complex torts, commercial litigation, and non-medical professional liability. He also served as monitoring and coverage counsel in...

Sam H. Lock is a San Antonio criminal defense attorney who has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2019 in Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, and DUI/DWI Defense. With more than 25 years of legal experience, he represents clients facing a broad range of state and federal criminal charges, including DWI, drug offenses, white-collar crimes, weapons charges, sex offenses, homicide, internet crimes, asset forfeiture, and human or alien smuggling allegations. Mr....

Confident, yet compassionate, Amber Liddell Alwais protects her clients, making them feel safe and secure while fighting for them from beginning to end. Amber is a staunch advocate for clients, committed to providing highly personalized legal services in all Family Law matters, including traditional and nontraditional divorce, custody issues, property division, child support, and adoption matters. Prior to joining Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, Amber had the honor of being the firs...

Carrie Douglas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Carrie practices law in San Antonio, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Carrie Douglas since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Carrie Douglas is held by other lawyers.

Douglas D. Ketterman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Douglas D. practices law in San Antonio, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Douglas D. Ketterman since 2008. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Douglas D. Ketterman is held by other lawyers.

Stephanie O’Rourke is a member of the firm’s litigation practice group and manages the firm’s San Antonio office. Her practice focuses on the representation of general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers in construction disputes as well as businesses in complex disputes. She has a wealth of experience in litigation, and she is consistently asked to present at workshops and seminars regarding her expertise on contracts, liens and bonds. Stephanie’s expertise in c...