Beth Watkins

David has concurrently held both Law and CPA licenses for over 30 years. David’s law practice focuses on estate planning, probating wills, trust creation/administration, probate avoidance, federal transfer tax planning and related topics. He assists high net worth clients with sophisticated tax planning through the formation of trusts, private foundations, gifting strategies, and other generational wealth transfer techniques. David also assists clients with incapacity planning, special ...

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.

Mr. Ortega is a bilingual native of San Antonio, Texas. He has litigated thousands of cases nationwide and routinely handles complex, high-exposure, and high-profile disputes for national and international clients. Mr. Ortega's trial practice involves a diverse array of cases with a focus on commercial disputes, transportation, product liability, and oil & gas. Mr. Ortega has served as lead trial counsel for clients in a broad range of matters. He has tried to verdict a variety of cases, ...

LoAn Vo was born in Tra Vinh, Vietnam, and immigrated to the United States with her family at the age of eight. Her experiences have shaped her commitment to advocating for individuals and families facing serious injuries and difficult legal challenges. Ms. Vo graduated with honors from the University of Houston in 1995 and earned her law degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 1999. She has made San Antonio, Texas her home and has dedicated her legal career to representing p...

Gerald “Gerry” Harris Goldstein is a nationally known and respected defense lawyer and Past President of both the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.He is a fellow in the American Board of Criminal Lawyers, American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. He has served as an adjunct professor of law at University of Texas School of Law in Austin and at St. Mary’s University Scho...

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....

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.

Michael Gavito knows the tactics and strategies of defense lawyers from the inside, having spent his early career working for Texas defense law firms litigating, among other types of cases, construction defect claims made by a variety of Texas businesses and civic entities. Now representing property owners, both public and private, Mr. Gavito uses his experience to anticipate defense strategies and minimize or defeat their efforts to delay, deny or otherwise deprive his clients of full and fa...

Clarence V. Lyons began his professional career with specialized medical maintenance training in the U.S. Army. After returning to civilian life, he worked in San Antonio, Texas, as a licensed pharmacist while attending St. Mary’s University School of Law. Following graduation, he served as an Assistant District Attorney in Bexar County, where he gained substantial courtroom and trial experience. Today, Clem Lyons represents individuals and families in complex litigation involving medic...

Rodney Caldwell has practiced in the intellectual property field since 1970. His practice has been concentrated in the litigation of trademark and related intellectual property matters, alternative dispute resolution, and counseling, including advice on trademark licensing, franchising, and intellectual property/antitrust matters. He has represented large, mid-sized, and small business clients and has broad experience in litigation of trademark, trade secret, and related unfair competition ma...