Donald R. "Don" Philbin, Jr.

Michael Gavito knows the tactics and strategies of defense lawyers from the inside, having spent his early career working for Texas defense law firms litigating, among other types of cases, construction defect claims made by a variety of Texas businesses and civic entities. Now representing property owners, both public and private, Mr. Gavito uses his experience to anticipate defense strategies and minimize or defeat their efforts to delay, deny or otherwise deprive his clients of full and fa...

David West represents banks, trust departments, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and individuals in disputes involving trusts and estates, banking matters, business conflicts, and property-related litigation. Based in San Antonio, Texas, he focuses his practice on Litigation - Banking and Finance , Litigation - Trusts and Estates , Commercial Litigation , and Non-Profits at Caldwell Clark Fanucchi & Finlayson PLLC . Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specia...

Mr. Rivas is a bilingual immigrant and proudly naturalized American citizen. He has represented a wide range of corporate and individual clients, including automakers, airplane, off-road recreational vehicle, and heavy construction equipment manufacturers, trucking companies, transportation workers, insurance companies, innkeepers, and retailers. His work has resulted in everything from voluntary dismissals to summary judgments to defense jury verdicts. He has also managed teams of lawyers an...

Evan Patterson practices civil litigation, focusing primarily on personal injury defense in commercial transportation and products/premises liability cases. Prior to joining Naman Howell, Evan worked as an Assistant District Attorney at the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office, where he prosecuted all manner of cases including DWIs, fraud cases, murders, and just about everything else in between. While representing Bexar County, Evan tried over 25 cases to verdict. Apart from his cou...

J. Mark Craun is a member of the litigation section of the firm in the San Antonio Office. He maintains a practice in civil litigation, with an emphasis in transportation, healthcare, commercial, product liability, and general civil litigation. Mr. Craun has over 30 years of experience as a civil trial attorney. He and the attorneys working under his supervision have defended hundreds of cases brought against businesses and individuals, including transportation, healthcare, commercial, person...

Michael Raphael Cowen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Michael Raphael, who practices law in San Antonio, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael Raphael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Chance K. Decker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Chance K., who practices law in San Antonio, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Chance K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lance Curtright, a native of Lincoln, Nebraska, has practiced immigration law since 2001. He is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Under Mr. Curtright's lead, DMCA's Litigation Section was awarded the 2013 Best Litigation Department of the Year by Texas Lawyer magazine. Mr. Curtright has successfully represented hundreds of clients in deportation proceedings. His successes include published decisions in Iruegas-Valdez v. 2017 U.S.App...

Laura Pazin Porter is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Laura Pazin, who practices law in San Antonio, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Laura Pazin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Clarence V. Lyons began his professional career with specialized medical maintenance training in the U.S. Army. After returning to civilian life, he worked in San Antonio, Texas, as a licensed pharmacist while attending St. Mary’s University School of Law. Following graduation, he served as an Assistant District Attorney in Bexar County, where he gained substantial courtroom and trial experience. Today, Clem Lyons represents individuals and families in complex litigation involving medic...