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Shelly Masters is an experienced trial attorney representing clients in multiple areas of litigation, with a particular focus on construction, commercial, employment and product liability matters. After practicing more than twenty years, she has amassed a successful track record of prosecuting and defending complex multiparty cases before state and federal courts in multiple states involving a wide range of legal issues. Shelly is acutely aware of the issues facing those involved in the const...

J.R. Johnson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Government Relations Practice. J.R. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized J.R. Johnson since 2027. 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 J.R. Johnson is held by other lawyers.

Jamie Rose represents companies and individuals in complex business and commercial disputes in both state and federal court. With more than two decades of experience, she represents prominent plaintiffs and defendants across industries in high stakes matters involving business torts, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, shareholder derivative claims, contested estate and trust proceedings, and civil appeals. Jamie is committed to developing and pursuing strategies tailored to the nee...

Stephen Butler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Stephen practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen Butler 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 Stephen Butler is held by other lawyers.

Austin is a first-chair trial lawyer who represents plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes commercial litigation across Texas and around the country. A generalist by choice, Mr. Krist handles litigation across a broad array of industries and subject matters, in cases involving contractual disputes, fraud, business divorces, breaches of fiduciary duty, and trade secret misappropriation. In addition to his trial work, he also frequently handles appeals. Mr. Krist takes particular pride in his...

Mark Mueller is a nationally recognized trial attorney honored for his impactful work in birth injury litigation and product liability cases involving unsafe medical devices, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. His dedication to justice extends beyond individual cases—Mueller has championed environmental and cultural rights, most notably representing the Brave Dog Society of the Blackfoot tribe to prevent oil and gas development in a protected wilderness area of Montana. He has also served ...

Paige Amstutz is an attorney at Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP in Austin, Texas, where she represents businesses, governmental entities, professionals, and individuals in complex litigation matters in state and federal courts. Her practice includes Commercial Litigation, Government Relations Practice, Litigation - Construction, and Litigation - Intellectual Property . Paige represents companies in intellectual property litigation involving claims of patent infringement, copyright infringe...

Whitney L. Swift is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law, Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. Whitney L. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Whitney L. Swift since 2016. 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 Whitney L. Swift is held by other lawyers.

Rob Frazer is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and a partner at Goranson Bain Ausley in Austin. With over 17 years of legal experience — including a trial background that pre-dates his exclusive focus on family law — Rob has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America for Family Law (2019–2026) and Family Law Mediation (2025–2026). He has been selected to Texas Super Lawyers (2021–2025), named to LawDragon's 500 Leading Fam...

Brian C. Nash is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. Brian C. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Brian C. Nash since 2021. 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 Brian C. Nash is held by other lawyers.