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Kelly Ausley-Flores is a Partner at Goranson Bain Ausley in Austin, Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, with more than 25 years of experience. She has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© for Family Law and Collaborative Law since 2012, and for Family Law Mediation since 2024. She has been named Austin “Lawyer of the Year” multiple times. Kelly is also included in LawDragon’s 500 Leading Family Lawyers (2024–2026) a...

Ray Chester is a civil trial lawyer representing clients in high-profile cases all over the United States. Practicing in both state and federal courts, he has successfully tried more than 35 cases. Ray is Board Certified in both civil trial law and personal injury trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He has been recognized as a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer” (2012-2014) by the National Trial Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell as an AV® Preeminent™ rated attorney, and h...

Julie Pomerantz has vast experience successfully managing insurance related regulatory, compliance and transaction matters for single state, regional and national privately held and public companies. As a former insurance regulator, she brings a unique perspective to her law practice. Her insurance department relationships across many states make her an effective advisor and trusted counsel. Julie represents clients on regulatory, compliance, corporate governance, risk management, transaction...

Tim Herman is a partner with Howry, Breen & Herman LLP, and has practiced more than 40 years as a commercial trial attorney, representing both individuals and companies. He has tried dozens of case to verdict throughout Texas and in other states. Mr. Herman has established a consistent reputation as one of the top commercial litigators in the state. He has been recognized by his peers as a Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly Magazine each year since 2004, and he was selected for inclusion in Th...

Rob Frazer is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and a partner at Goranson Bain Ausley in Austin. With over 17 years of legal experience — including a trial background that pre-dates his exclusive focus on family law — Rob has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America for Family Law (2019–2026) and Family Law Mediation (2025–2026). He has been selected to Texas Super Lawyers (2021–2025), named to LawDragon's 500 Leading Fam...

David J. Klein is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law. David J., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Demetrius McDaniel, the Chair of the firm's Texas Government Law & Policy Practice, counsels and provides advocacy for Fortune 500 and other large private and public sector clients on federal, state and local legal and public policy matters. His broad knowledge of federal and state government allows him to collaboratively develop strategies to solve complex problems that have a government origin or nexus. Demetrius consults with clients on their strategic objectives and provides advice on...

Alicia Morris Groos is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Copyright Law and Trademark Law. Alicia Morris, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alicia Morris is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stephen E. McConnico is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Stephen E., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 1995. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen E. is held by other top lawyers in the same...

James E. Cousar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law. James E., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.