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Ashley Thieman Kever Phillips is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law. Ashley Thieman Kever, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ashley Thieman Kever is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Frank B. Brown is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Real Estate Law and Tax Law. Frank B., 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 Frank B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Douglas J. Dashiell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Oil and Gas Law. Douglas J., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Douglas J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kyle K. Fox is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Kyle K., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kyle K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

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

Maria Elena Bickerton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Maria Elena, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Maria Elena is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ruth Ruggero Hughs, former Texas Secretary of State, is a partner at Kelly Hart’s Austin office and co-chair’s the firm’s Public Law group. Her practice is focused on Public Law, assisting businesses to manage the intersection of law, policy and government, including advising on international transactions and trade matters, government procurement, energy regulatory and policy matters, corporate governance and crisis counseling, federal and state regulatory matters, and publi...

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

Kevin J. Meek focuses his practice on patent litigation, prosecution and licensing. He is the managing partner of the Firm’s Austin office. Kevin has extensive experience litigating disputes involving intellectual property rights in a wide variety of advanced technologies in federal courts across the country, in the International Trade Commission and in post-grant proceedings before the US Patent and Trademark Office. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/kevin-j-meek/