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Trent Krienke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Trent practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Trent Krienke 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 Trent Krienke is held by other lawyers.

Judith approaches family law matters with a practical mindset focused on reducing unnecessary conflict. By identifying and narrowing disputed issues early, she helps clients save time, emotional strain, and legal expense. This approach reflects what matters most to Judith: allowing clients to preserve their resources and focus on what will truly affect their future. As a happily married mother and grandmother, she brings a grounded perspective to guiding clients through divorce and related fa...

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 ...

Sam is a partner at Minton, Bassett, Flores & Carsey, P.C., in Austin, Texas. He received his law and undergraduate degrees from the University of Texas. Sam has been board certified in criminal law since 1994. His practices criminal defense and family law. He is listed in Best Lawyers in America, is AV Rated by Martindale Hubbel, and is a Texas Monthly Super Lawyer. In 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2020, Best Lawyers in America named him Lawyer of the Year for criminal defense in Austin, Texas. ...

Alexandra H. Bistline is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Trademark Law. Alexandra H. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Alexandra H. Bistline since 2027. 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 Alexandra H. Bistline is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Blount concentrates his practice in the areas of public finance, corporate and real estate transactions. Mr. Blount’s public finance experience includes representation of issuers of various types of revenue bonds and representation of indenture trustees. Mr. Blount has significant experience advising corporations, partnerships and other business entities in asset acquisitions and sales. He negotiates and prepares documents for stock and asset transactions, provides counsel to busine...

Robert Alden has practiced law since 1987 and became a partner at Byrd Davis Alden & Henrichson LLP in 2001. Based in Austin, Texas, Robert represents individuals and businesses in complex litigation matters in state and federal courts throughout Texas. Robert’s practice includes Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. He has handled more than 30 trials and has presented arguments before both federal and state courts of appeals...

Ryan Botkin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Ryan practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Ryan Botkin 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 Ryan Botkin is held by other lawyers.

With more than 25 years of experience, Jill Cronin advises clients on trademark law, social media issues, insurance coverage matters, and complex commercial disputes. Her practice combines intellectual property strategy with extensive litigation and insurance experience, allowing her to counsel clients through both day-to-day brand protection and high-stakes business challenges. Jill’s trademark practice focuses on trademark prosecution, enforcement, and brand protection strategies. She...

Steven Highlander’s practice focuses on portfolio management for universities, non-profits and small to mid-sized corporate clients. Preparation and filing of patent applications, as well as prosecution of these cases, makes up the bulk of his docket. He also has considerable opinion experience for patentability, validity, infringement and inventorship disputes. Dr. Highlander has also been involved in over 20 interference proceedings, including several garnering Federal Circuit review....