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Christopher D. Sileo is an attorney with Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP in Austin, Texas. His practice focuses on Commercial Litigation and Oil and Gas Law , representing both plaintiffs and defendants in complex legal matters in Texas and across the country. Chris handles a broad range of business disputes, including claims involving professional malpractice, class actions, oil and gas matters, and litigation involving the powers and decisions of state and local governments. He has repre...

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...

Eric Nichols practices both civil trial and criminal law, and joined the Austin office of Butler Snow in 2019. His background includes not only many years representing companies and individuals in private practice but also experience in both Texas state government and the federal government, having served as Deputy Attorney General for Criminal Justice for the Office of the Texas Attorney General, as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, and a law clerk to a ...

Jason McMinn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Jason practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Jason McMinn 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 Jason McMinn is held by other lawyers.

Shelby O'Brien is a Board Certified Civil Appellate attorney who litigates at both the trial and appellate levels. She regularly serves as appellate counsel in Texas state and federal courts and as the appellate member of trial teams, including in disputes involving insurance carriers. Additionally, Shelby serves as first or second chair in business and regulatory disputes in court and arbitration proceedings, including challenges to administrative rules and city ordinances, breach of fiducia...

Jennifer Claymon is Managing Partner at the newly-created Austin law firm of Reed, Claymon, Meeker & Hargett, PLLC. Jennifer specializes in health and employment law, representing everything from large hospitals to small businesses. She has practiced health law in Texas since 1998 and is Board Certified in Health Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Jennifer’s practice focuses on administrative and health law related to hospitals, physicians and other health care provider...

Andi believes that many family law matters can be resolved through thoughtful negotiation and problem-solving, allowing people to move forward without further strain on already sensitive relationships. She approaches each case with the goal of reaching agreement when possible, while also preparing carefully for litigation when settlement is not achievable. This balanced approach allows Andi to advocate effectively for her clients at every stage of a case, with the support of her dedicated par...

Curtis J. Osterloh is a tax attorney at Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP in Austin, Texas. His practice focuses on Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law, including disputes involving state, local, and federal tax assessments. Curtis represents businesses and individuals in administrative proceedings, Texas district courts, and federal tax court, and he advises clients on the tax implications of business transactions and other matters involving state and federal tax law. Before joinin...

Cara Mittleman Kelly is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Cara Mittleman practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Cara Mittleman Kelly since 2025. 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 Cara Mittleman Kelly is held by other lawyers.

As a seasoned litigator, Mitchell Chaney's practice focuses on civil and commercial litigation. His career, spanning over 30 years, includes trying cases on both the federal and state level for leading manufacturers of automotive products, ATVs, firearms and other product liability cases in South Texas. Additionally, Mitchell has tried railroad crossing cases as well as legal malpractice cases on the defense side. Before joining McGinnis Lochridge he was a partner in his own firm in Brownsvil...