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Trent Krienke is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law. Trent, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Trent is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Burnie Burner brings unique experience and perspective to the representation of insurance companies, investors, agents and alternative risk arrangements in Texas and throughout the country. His practice includes advising clients in the acquisition of companies and blocks of business, holding company issues, licensing, product and policy development, regulatory compliance, examinations and investigations.

Marnie A. McCormick is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law and Appellate Practice. Marnie A., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marnie A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alicia Morris Groos is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Copyright Law and Trademark Law. Alicia Morris, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alicia Morris is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dennis is a partner in the 100+-year-old law firm of Naman, Howell, Smith and Lee, PLLC. Dennis is chair of the firm’s Regulatory/Infrastructure and Government Relations Sections. His practice has primarily focused on work for telecommunications, utilities, litigation, and government relations. Dennis has successfully led multibillion dollar matters as well as represented clients and litigated cases across numerous jurisdictions. Additionally, Dennis was appointed to serve as Convention...

Shelby O'Brien is a Board Certified Civil Appellate attorney who litigates at both the trial and appellate levels. She regularly serves as appellate counsel in Texas state and federal courts and as the appellate member of trial teams, including in disputes involving insurance carriers. Additionally, Shelby serves as first or second chair in business and regulatory disputes in court and arbitration proceedings, including challenges to administrative rules and city ordinances, breach of fiducia...

Jay Breedveld is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law. Jay, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jay is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mike advises a diverse group of clients with water planning and management, water quality, water rights, water utility and endangered species issues. He is a partner at the Austin law firm of Lloyd Gosselink, and serves on the firm’s Board and Executive Committee. He is a water, utility and environmental lawyer and works among a team of 30 lawyers within the firm’s Water and Litigation Practice Groups, chairing the Water Practice Group. He serves as General Counsel of the Texas Wa...

Steven M. Espenshade is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Copyright Law and Trademark Law. Steven M., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steven M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Though divorce can be an emotional, life-changing event, Rob Frazer offers stability, experience, and guidance to put clients at ease and on a positive path forward. Rob approaches all of his cases with the perspective gained as a seasoned and confident litigator. He communicates well with clients to dispel the myths and misconceptions they may have about divorce. He assures them there is a legal process in place to protect their interests, relieving them of unreasonable fears. Drawing on his...