Edward K. Clark

Sara Janes is a partner at Weisbart Springer Storm Hatchitt with a practice focused on appellate law. She represents clients in both state and federal court in a wide variety of subject matters including labor and employment, Title IX, complex contract disputes, trade secrets, complex family law matters like international child abduction under the Hague Convention, and class and collective actions. A significant part of Ms. Janes’ practice consists of working together with her colleague...

Stephanie Cook has extensive experience with a wide range of business disputes, having successfully represented banks, insurance companies, owners, developers, and individuals in complex commercial and construction litigation and bankruptcy for over twenty years. She began her career at Winstead P.C. and worked in the Austin and Houston offices handling lender liability and workouts. She actively served in its leadership committee before moving back to Austin to work in a litigation boutique ...

David J. Klein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Administrative / Regulatory Law. David J. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized David J. Klein since 2026. 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 David J. Klein is held by other lawyers.

Scott A. Taylor is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law. Scott A. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Scott A. Taylor 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 Scott A. Taylor is held by other lawyers.

Kurt Lyn is a partner in the Austin office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP focusing on mergers & acquisitions, private equity and corporate finance. He represents buyers, sellers, private equity funds and their portfolio companies, and financial institutions in a variety of corporate transactions including leveraged buyouts and public and private mergers and acquisitions.

David Shank is a trial lawyer at Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP in Austin, Texas, representing plaintiffs and defendants in complex commercial litigation matters in federal and state courts and in arbitration proceedings across the country. His practice includes disputes involving trade secret misappropriation, securities fraud, class actions, business torts, contract disputes, and matters involving rare and valuable art. David regularly serves as first-chair trial counsel and has substan...

Steve Meleen has specialized in trademark law since he began his career with Arnold White & Durkee in 1996. Steve handles all aspects of trademark and unfair competition law, and primarily focuses on trademark litigation. He is also experienced in copyright counseling and litigation. Steve has been actively involved in internet developments and policies affecting trademark owners, and devotes a significant portion of his practice to internet-related trademark issues. He has served as Chai...

Cliff’s diverse clientele include governmental agencies and a full range of businesses from start-up companies to large corporations in a variety of industries including healthcare, professional services, technology, construction, real estate, oil and gas and publishing. His work encompasses mergers and acquisitions; private equity offerings; venture capital and debt financings; general contracting; and general corporate counseling. Cliff frequently acts as an outside general counsel an...

Mark Mueller is a nationally recognized trial attorney honored for his impactful work in birth injury litigation and product liability cases involving unsafe medical devices, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. His dedication to justice extends beyond individual cases—Mueller has championed environmental and cultural rights, most notably representing the Brave Dog Society of the Blackfoot tribe to prevent oil and gas development in a protected wilderness area of Montana. He has also served ...

Ryan Squires is a trial lawyer with Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP in Austin, Texas. His practice includes Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Ryan represents businesses, individuals, and professionals in complex disputes involving breach of fiduciary duty, product liability, business divorces, professional malpractice, wrongful death, and other high-stakes civil litigation matters. Ryan has taken cases through final...