Eric H. Nelson

Jonathan P. Osha brings more than 30 years of intellectual property experience to Osha Bergman Watanabe & Burton LLP , where he advises clients on patent strategy , international intellectual property matters, and complex IP portfolio management. Based in Houston, Texas, his practice includes Litigation - Patent and Patent Law, with a focus on electronics, optics, physics, and emerging technologies. He also mentors attorneys and patent agents within the firm and leads the firm’s ele...

Mikhail Paltiyevich is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Admiralty and Maritime Law. Mikhail practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Mikhail Paltiyevich 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 Mikhail Paltiyevich is held by other lawyers.

Justin Scott’s practice is focused on commercial litigation, specifically in the energy, construction, and real estate fields. In the energy industry, he has experience representing oil and gas service companies, equipment manufacturers, and exploration and production companies in disputes ranging from royalty payment litigation to trade secret matters. In the construction industry, Justin has represented general contractors, property owners, and developers, and one of the nation’...

Kristen McDanald is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Kristen practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Kristen McDanald since 2023. 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 Kristen McDanald is held by other lawyers.

Logan R. Burke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Logan R. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Logan R. Burke 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 Logan R. Burke is held by other lawyers.

No stranger to a construction site, John Grayson worked his way through college as a laborer, equipment operator and pouring concrete in the Houston area. While a student, he pumped gas and fixed flats at a service station and worked in the History Dept at Texas A&M University. Grayson is a Principal in Cokinos | Young and represents major contractors, EPC contractors, subcontractors, pipeline contractors and owners, mechanical contractors and owners in complex construction matters across...

Tom Ajamie is the founder of Ajamie LLP. He represents clients in complex commercial litigation and arbitration. His work includes groundbreaking securities and financial cases, cross-border litigation, business contract disputes and employment issues. His cases have been featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and The American Lawyer. He established The Ajamie Foundation, which provides scholarships to university students. He is co-author of the book Fina...

Christopher has experience centered around probate, trust and fiduciary litigation matters. He is sensitive to the intricacies involved in probate matters and the impact they have on clients. A strong competitive spirit drives Christopher to advocate for his clients and to see the best results possible, both inside and outside the courtroom. He has significant trial and courtroom experience and has participated in all phases of pre-trial and trial proceedings. In addition, Christopher is also...

Paul Mitchell is an experienced trial lawyer with a diverse litigation practice. He focuses primarily on representing companies in the energy sector in commercial litigation, arbitration, corporate investigations, and similar matters, but has also handled a wide range of contested matters. For two decades prior to joining Hicks Thomas, Mr. Mitchell was a partner at Baker Botts LLP and Andrews Kurth LLP, two of the oldest and most respected law firms in Texas, and he brings that big-firm exper...

Felicia Harris Hoss serves clients throughout Pearland, Texas and the surrounding areas through her work at Harris Hoss PLLC , focusing on Arbitration , Commercial Litigation, and Mediation . For more than 20 years, she has represented individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses in complex civil and commercial disputes, helping parties evaluate risk, navigate conflict, and pursue practical resolutions both inside and outside the courtroom. Felicia has experience working with plaintiffs and def...