George A. Scharmen

Mr. Smith’s practice at Ogletree Deakins primarily involves the defense of employers in labor and employment related litigation before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. Mr. Smith represents employers in claims involving equal employment opportunity law, unfair labor practices, wage and hour issues, unemployment compensation, wrongful discharge, state law tort and contract claims, occupational safety and health matters as well as class action litigation under the Fair...

Andrew S. Cohen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Andrew S., who practices law in San Antonio, Texas, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

William Baine has spent more than 30 years litigating insurance disputes, contractual disputes, construction defects, defective design, poor workmanship, business torts, and fraud. He has the analytical experience and ability to tackle the most legally complex cases and understands not only what it takes to successfully achieve a fair resolution but also to be fully committed to trial if required. Bill applies his vast experience from many types of cases in representing locally owned business...

Leslie Selig Byrd is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Leslie Selig, who practices law in San Antonio, Texas, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Leslie Selig is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David L. Ortega is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. David L., 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 David L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Peter H. Wickersham practices Health Care, Corporate, and Business Transactions Law, specializing in the representation of physicians and other health care providers in connection with business transactions, entity formations, federal and state regulatory matters, physician recruitment and employment arrangements, and practice operations. He represents a wide range of health care providers across Texas, including individual physicians, physician group practices, independent diagnostic testing...

Gerald “Gerry” Harris Goldstein is a nationally known and respected defense lawyer and Past President of both the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.He is a fellow in the American Board of Criminal Lawyers, American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. He has served as an adjunct professor of law at University of Texas School of Law in Austin and at St. Mary’s University Scho...

Fidel Rodriguez, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Fidel, who practices law in San Antonio, Texas, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Fidel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jay Farwell has over 25 years’ experience as a civil trial lawyer handling complex construction matters, as well as commercial, consumer, employment, insurance, and administrative cases. He is Board Certified in Construction Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Jay represents general contractors, owners, subcontractors, material suppliers, design professionals and governmental entities in all types of construction cases including defective construction, collections, contractu...

Allen DeBard is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Allen, 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 Allen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.