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Jason B. Binford 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. Jason B., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jason B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bill Daniel represents major financial services companies in commercial and consumer finance matters, and chairs the firm’s Financial Services Practice Group. He has extensive experience representing financial services companies in virtually every phase of their operations including litigation, regulatory, compliance, workouts, transactions and bankruptcy. Bill speaks to industry and bar groups on Texas financing law. Bill was named Lawyer of the Year for Financial Services Regulation L...

Kerry McGrath is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law and Energy Regulatory Law. Kerry, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kerry is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mark C. Davis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law. Mark C., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ryan Squires is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Ryan, 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 Ryan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Fred focuses his practice on civil litigation and appeals. His background includes litigation involving public law issues and real estate and commercial disputes. Fred has represented clients in a wide variety of litigation involving governmental matters, including condemnation and inverse condemnation proceedings, construction disputes, election contests, zoning controversies and contract actions. He has extensive experience with regard to eminent domain law, having represented both acquirin...

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 ...

Aaron G. Fountain is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Patent. Aaron G., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Aaron G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

George Baldwin is Managing Partner for the firm’s Austin office. George focuses his practice on the resolution of commercial disputes through litigation, mediation, and arbitration. He is consistently called upon by top decision makers for his depth of knowledge and ability to resolve complicated construction-related problems in a cost-effective and business-oriented manner. George has extensive experience in cases involving scheduling problems, acceleration, delays, defective construct...

Michelle Rosenblatt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Michelle, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michelle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.