Christopher J. Palermo

Andy Kever brings to his clients broad experience in regulatory, legislative, and corporate matters. For many years he has been recognized as an advocate and counselor for the electric and communication industries. For over 45 years, he has represented a variety of competitive and regulated electric and telecommunication interests, including large regulated electric utilities. Andy is routinely recognized by his peers for his expertise in administrative and regulatory law. He has been board c...

Steven M. Espenshade is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Copyright Law and Trademark Law. Steven M. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Steven M. Espenshade 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 Steven M. Espenshade is held by other lawyers.

Robert Spurck is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Robert practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Robert Spurck since 2018. 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 Robert Spurck is held by other lawyers.

Ronald F. Bradshaw is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Ronald F. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Ronald F. Bradshaw since 2009. 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 Ronald F. Bradshaw is held by other lawyers.

Jason LaFond is board certified in Civil Appellate Law and focuses his practice on appellate advocacy, commercial litigation, and administrative and regulatory law. Based in Austin, Texas, he represents clients before the Supreme Court of Texas, intermediate state appellate courts, and federal appellate courts in complex, high-stakes disputes. Jason has handled more than 50 appeals and authored hundreds of appellate briefs involving constitutional law, statutory interpretation, sovereign immu...

Erika L. Leonard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Erika L. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Erika L. Leonard since 2018. 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 Erika L. Leonard is held by other lawyers.

Michael Nored is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative / Regulatory Law and Insurance Law. Michael practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Nored 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 Nored is held by other lawyers.

Sara M. Burgin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law, Litigation - Environmental and Water Law. Sara M. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Sara M. Burgin since 1997. 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 Sara M. Burgin is held by other lawyers.

Ryan P. Bates focuses on appellate and complex commercial litigation, which includes serving as lead counsel in numerous appellate matters before the U.S. Supreme Court and the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Fifth, Sixth, and Tenth Circuits, as well as courts across Texas. Prior to his legal career, Mr. Bates spent years working as an information technology specialist for companies across various industries while leading software development and consulting projects. He previously served as a ...

Jerry is a founding member of Matheson Keys & Kordzik PLLC. Previously, Jerry had more than thirty years of legal experience with large law firms and as company general counsel. He has broad experience in representing technology, industrial and other intellectual property-based enterprises ranging from Fortune 500 companies, multinationals and universities to startups in both domestic and international matters. Jerry’s legal practice focuses on technology business, intellectual prop...