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Richard Orsinger is well-regarded as one of Texas’ top family law and appellate lawyers. He offers clients unparalleled experience gained over the course of an esteemed career that has lasted for more than 40 years. In that time, his peers have repeatedly recognized him for his legal acumen, dedication to hard work, and to the integrity of his profession. The list of awards bestowed upon him from a variety of legal organizations and publications is impressive. Richard has been named to ...

Andy is a partner at Cohen Rabinowitz PLLC in San Antonio, Texas, where he represents commercial real estate developers in Real Estate Law matters involving multifamily, industrial, retail, and mixed-use projects. His practice includes Public Facility Corporation transactions that support affordable housing projects throughout Texas. Andy and his team have participated in more than 30 PFC transactions, with an average transaction size exceeding $80,000,000. Andy advises clients throughout the...

James M. McNeel maintains a litigation practice exclusively in the areas of estates, trusts, contested guardianships, and other related litigation. Jim handles claims by and against estate administrators, trustees, beneficiaries, and closely held family businesses in all areas relating to estate, trust, guardianship, and tax-related litigation. Jim also represents clients in mortgage resolution matters, including mortgage related litigation and advises as to appropriate methods of limiting li...

Johnathan M. Bailey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Johnathan M. practices law in San Antonio, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Johnathan M. Bailey 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 Johnathan M. Bailey is held by other lawyers.

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...

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...

Lance Curtright, a native of Lincoln, Nebraska, has practiced immigration law since 2001. He is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Under Mr. Curtright's lead, DMCA's Litigation Section was awarded the 2013 Best Litigation Department of the Year by Texas Lawyer magazine. Mr. Curtright has successfully represented hundreds of clients in deportation proceedings. His successes include published decisions in Iruegas-Valdez v. 2017 U.S.App...

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....

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...

Michael Raphael Cowen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Michael Raphael practices law in San Antonio, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Raphael Cowen since 2025. 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 Michael Raphael Cowen is held by other lawyers.