Grant W. Nichols

Bianca Cedrone is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Bianca practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Bianca Cedrone 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 Bianca Cedrone is held by other lawyers.

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 ...

Tony Ciccone leads Bollier Ciccone Stinson LLP’s civil law practice group, including the firm’s Construction, Real Estate, and Business Law sections. Tony has earned his stellar reputation for serving as a trusted advisor, effective and practical advocate, and formidable litigator. He is valued by clients and colleagues alike for his unflappable and sensible approach to problem-solving and dispute resolution and for pursuing favorable outcomes that reflect the goals of those he se...

Stephen Mack is a partner in the Austin Office of Naman Howell. His practice focuses on electric, telecommunication, and water utility transactions and regulation. Stephen has experience representing energy and utility clients in proceedings before the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), the Texas Railroad Commission, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings, and in a variety of Texas courts and Texas municipal proceedings. Before join...

For over twenty years Mr. Nelson has represented businesses and individuals in courts across Texas. Over that period of time, his law practice has grown to include not only business litigation but also intellectual property actions to protect clients’ trade secrets, trademarks, and copyrights. Mr. Nelson is experienced not only in traditional areas such as construction, personal injury, and product liability, but also complex securities cases and those involving breaches of fiduciary du...

Elana S. Einhorn is a board-certified civil appellate lawyer with extensive experience working with judges in chambers and in using her deep understanding of Texas appellate courts on behalf of her clients. She knows what judges look for, the kinds of arguments they find most persuasive, and how to organize and frame legal issues for maximum impact. Elana has taught appellate advocacy to students at the University of Texas School of Law and appellate opinion writing to new Texas judges. With ...

Martha E. Smiley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. Martha E. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Martha E. Smiley 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 Martha E. Smiley is held by other lawyers.

Elizabeth Ross Hadley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Government Relations Practice and Insurance Law. Elizabeth Ross practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Elizabeth Ross Hadley since 2021. 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 Elizabeth Ross Hadley is held by ot...

Don has thirty-five years’ experience litigating, arbitrating and mediating a broad spectrum of contested cases. Don has been recognized by Martindale-Hubbell as an AV® Preeminent™ rated attorney, and was selected to be included in The Best Lawyers in America©, Commercial Litigation (2021). He has successfully represented both plaintiffs and defendants as lead counsel at trial and on appeal in state and federal courts. Don has substantial experience in complex civil litig...

Elizabeth Rippy Bowes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Municipal Law and Public Finance Law. Elizabeth Rippy practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Elizabeth Rippy Bowes since 2006. 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 Elizabeth Rippy Bowes is held by other lawyers.