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Rick Nemer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law. Rick, 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 Rick is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

William Riley Nix III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Bankruptcy. William Riley, 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 William Riley is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David R. Keyes represents companies and financial institutions with respect to loans and deposits, structured finance and securitization, project finance, sales of financial assets, energy transactions, check clearing and bank payments systems, letters of credit, bankers acceptances, loan workouts, lender liability, bank insolvencies and related acquisitions, reorganizations and conveyances, and in financial and commercial transactions in the energy, financial institutions, and technology ind...

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.

Kevin K. Bonner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction. Kevin K., who practices law in Temple, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kevin K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Katie Valle’s practice focuses on divorce, complex child-custody and property disputes, and cases involving family violence and substance use. She brings a steady, trauma-informed approach to high-conflict matters. Prior to private practice, Katie served as Family Legal Services Director with Volunteer Legal Services, representing families fleeing violence and substance abuse, and mentoring attorneys new to family law. She currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Austin Bar Asso...

Kristen A. Algert is a Board-Certified family law Partner at Goranson Bain Ausley in Austin and one of the most peer-distinguished collaborative law practitioners in Texas. She has been included in The Best Lawyers in America© in the fields of Family Law, Family Law Mediation, and Collaborative Law: Family Law continuously since 2007, representing nearly two decades of sustained peer recognition. Best Lawyers has named Kris “Lawyer of the Year” in Austin for Collaborative Law...

Tiffany Harrod is a Partner in Peckar & Abramson PC , working from the firm’s Austin and Houston offices. Her practice focuses on Construction Law and construction-related commercial litigation, representing owners, developers, designers, engineers, and contractors throughout Texas, including Austin. Tiffany advises clients on contract drafting and negotiations, project risk management, delay and impact claims, lien and bond matters, defect claims, payment disputes, insurance and su...

Jered Matthysse specializes in trademark law with a primary focus on litigation and policing, frequently handling cases in federal courts throughout the U.S. and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Jered has extensive experience in mediation and regularly assists clients with trademark policing strategies and programs. Jered has a background in appellate practice, having served as a law clerk for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Jere...

With more than 25 years of experience, Jill Cronin advises clients on trademark law, social media issues, insurance coverage matters, and complex commercial disputes. Her practice combines intellectual property strategy with extensive litigation and insurance experience, allowing her to counsel clients through both day-to-day brand protection and high-stakes business challenges. Jill’s trademark practice focuses on trademark prosecution, enforcement, and brand protection strategies. She...