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José De la Fuente is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Environmental. José, 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 José is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Frank B. Brown is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Real Estate Law and Tax Law. Frank B., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Frank B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kristina Weber Silcocks is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law and Government Relations Practice. Kristina Weber, 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 Kristina Weber is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Margaret J. Sampson, PhD, focuses her practice on global, strategic intellectual property transactions and patent counseling surrounding the areas of life sciences, pharmaceuticals, research tools and medical devices. Life sciences and technology clients turn to her for evaluating, structuring, negotiating and documenting major transactions. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/margaret-j-sampson-phd/

Jimmy L. Verner, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Jimmy L., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jimmy L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Elana S. Einhorn is a board-certified civil appellate lawyer with extensive experience working with judges in chambers and in using her deep understanding of Texas appellate courts on behalf of her clients. She knows what judges look for, the kinds of arguments they find most persuasive, and how to organize and frame legal issues for maximum impact. Elana has taught appellate advocacy to students at the University of Texas School of Law and appellate opinion writing to new Texas judges. With ...

Hillery R. Kaplan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Hillery R., 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 Hillery R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Eric Nichols practices both civil trial and criminal law, and joined the Austin office of Butler Snow in 2019. His background includes not only many years representing companies and individuals in private practice but also experience in both Texas state government and the federal government, having served as Deputy Attorney General for Criminal Justice for the Office of the Texas Attorney General, as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, and a law clerk to a ...

Kennon Wooten is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. Kennon, 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 Kennon is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tiffany Harrod is a Partner in Peckar & Abramson’s Houston and Austin offices, where she concentrates her practice on construction and commercial litigation. She works with owners, developers, designers, engineers, and contractors on contract development, negotiations, risk management, delay and impact claims, lien and bond issues, defect claims, payment disputes, insurance and subrogation issues, alternative dispute resolution, and litigation strategy. Chambers USA has quoted indus...