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Allan G. King combines his expertise in employment law with his prior experience as a labor economist to handle statistical issues that typically arise in class action and "pattern and practice" cases. He assesses clients' practices involving hiring, promotion and pay and proposed reductions-in-force for adverse impact. In these efforts, Allan works closely with testifying and consulting experts in economics and statistics, and his experience as a labor economist permits him to identify the e...

Christopher L. Drymalla is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. Christopher L. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher L. Drymalla 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 Christopher L. Drymalla is held by other lawyers.

Lisa Tsai is a founding partner of Reid Collins & Tsai. Lisa has represented clients in a wide variety of complex business litigation, including financial fraud cases, professional liability actions, fiduciary litigation, bank liability cases, insolvency cases, intellectual property litigation, securities and shareholder derivative lawsuits, class actions, and employment matters. Following a lengthy jury trial and bench trial, Lisa obtained a Top 50 Verdict in the United States and won a ...

Mr. Slinkard has substantial experience in corporate and business law, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, securities law disclosure and compliance, contracts, litigation strategy, trade secrets, copyrights, covenants not to compete, franchising, intellectual property licensing, executive compensation and employee stock options. Areas of Emphasis Mergers and acquisitions Corporate and securities law Corporate governance issues Prior to rejoining the firm in 2000, Mr. Sli...

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...

Brenda L. Clayton is a partner at Kelly Hart whose practice sits at the intersection of environmental, energy, and appellate law. Based in Austin, she guides clients through complex state and federal regulatory frameworks governing waste, water, and natural resources. Brenda’s environmental practice spans high-stakes litigation—including CERCLA actions and federal citizen suits—as well as compliance counseling under major statutory frameworks like RCRA and the Clean Water Ac...

Rudy K. Metayer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Administrative / Regulatory Law. Rudy K. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Rudy K. Metayer since 2024. 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 Rudy K. Metayer is held by other lawyers.

April Lucas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. April practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized April Lucas since 2024. 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 April Lucas is held by other lawyers.

M. Craig Tyler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. M. Craig practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized M. Craig Tyler since 2022. 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 M. Craig Tyler is held by other lawyers.

Mike advises a diverse group of clients with water planning and management, water quality, water rights, water utility and endangered species issues. He is a partner at the Austin law firm of Lloyd Gosselink, and serves on the firm’s Board and Executive Committee. He is a water, utility and environmental lawyer and works among a team of 30 lawyers within the firm’s Water and Litigation Practice Groups, chairing the Water Practice Group. He serves as General Counsel of the Texas Wa...