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Christopher R. Cowan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Christopher R., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Rob Frazer is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and a partner at Goranson Bain Ausley in Austin. With over 17 years of legal experience — including a trial background that pre-dates his exclusive focus on family law — Rob has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America for Family Law (2019–2026) and Family Law Mediation (2025–2026). He has been selected to Texas Super Lawyers (2021–2025), named to LawDragon's 500 Leading Fam...

Sam is a partner at Minton, Bassett, Flores & Carsey, P.C., in Austin, Texas. He received his law and undergraduate degrees from the University of Texas. Sam has been board certified in criminal law since 1994. His practices criminal defense and family law. He is listed in Best Lawyers in America, is AV Rated by Martindale Hubbel, and is a Texas Monthly Super Lawyer. In 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2020, Best Lawyers in America named him Lawyer of the Year for criminal defense in Austin, Texas. ...

Melissa Lorber is a board-certified appellate lawyer who represents businesses in litigation at both the trial and appellate levels, in state and federal courts. She regularly represents clients before the Texas Supreme Court, the Texas Courts of Appeals, and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. As a former newspaper journalist, Melissa employs her writing, research, and investigation skills in advocating for her business clients' interests.

Brian O'Toole is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Brian, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Edward A. Cavazos is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Patent and Technology Law. Edward A., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Edward A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

As a seasoned litigator, Mitchell Chaney's practice focuses on civil and commercial litigation. His career, spanning over 30 years, includes trying cases on both the federal and state level for leading manufacturers of automotive products, ATVs, firearms and other product liability cases in South Texas. Additionally, Mitchell has tried railroad crossing cases as well as legal malpractice cases on the defense side. Before joining McGinnis Lochridge he was a partner in his own firm in Brownsvil...

Tiffany Harrod is a Partner in Peckar & Abramson PC , working from the firm’s Austin and Houston offices. Her practice focuses on Construction Law and construction-related commercial litigation, representing owners, developers, designers, engineers, and contractors throughout Texas, including Austin. Tiffany advises clients on contract drafting and negotiations, project risk management, delay and impact claims, lien and bond matters, defect claims, payment disputes, insurance and su...

With more than 35 years of experience in the representation of motor vehicle manufacturers and distributors, Buddy has seen the economic expansions and retractions of the motor vehicle industry as well as the continual evolving nature of the law and business aspects of motor vehicle distribution at the wholesale and retail levels. While litigation may be necessary, Buddy strives to explore practical solutions that lead to a resolution in disputes that arise between parties. Buddy is based in ...

Bill established HULSEY PC to apply a range of highly specialized experiences to a broad span of technical fields. Overview Mr. Hulsey began his career as nuclear engineering-trained US Navy submarine officer, and, after his active-duty military service, he continued his career by obtaining the experience and professional degrees, licenses and certifications to serve as a patent attorney in Texas and Tennessee, registered before US Patent & Trademark Office. Today, Mr. Hulsey responds to ...