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Lance Anderson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law. Lance, 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 Lance is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Dane McKaughan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law and Utilities Law. Dane, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dane is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Barbara J. Gardner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Individuals. Barbara J., 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 Barbara J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mark W. Hanna is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Oil and Gas Law. Mark W., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Helping Clients Make Good, Sound Decisions Angelica Rolong Cormier on Your Family and Your Future: I’m driven to help families navigate difficult journeys, make sound decisions and successfully transition into the next phase of their lives. My clients include millennials, professionals and their spouses, who value a constructive and intelligent approach to family law. I advise clients on a wide range of family law matters, including helping them establish a solid financial footing and t...

Bianca Cedrone is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Bianca, 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 Bianca is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeannie Heffernan is an experienced trial lawyer who leads Kirkland’s IP litigation practice in Texas. She has won more than a dozen patent infringement trials in federal district courts across the country and at the International Trade Commission, with victories affirmed at the Federal Circuit. She represents clients in a wide range of fields, including computer networking, telecommunications, cryptography, semiconductors, and medical devices. Jeannie has particular experience leading ...

Samuel D. Byars is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Samuel D., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 1993. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Samuel D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.