James A. "Jimmy" Vaught

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...

David R. Keyes represents companies and financial institutions with respect to loans and deposits, structured finance and securitization, project finance, sales of financial assets, energy transactions, check clearing and bank payments systems, letters of credit, bankers acceptances, loan workouts, lender liability, bank insolvencies and related acquisitions, reorganizations and conveyances, and in financial and commercial transactions in the energy, financial institutions, and technology ind...

Brian O'Toole is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Brian practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Brian O'Toole 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 Brian O'Toole is held by other lawyers.

Curt Kurhajec is an AV-rated attorney who has over 35 years of experience litigating a variety of cases including healthcare liability, general negligence, catastrophic auto and truck accident, DTPA, business and commercial issues and disputes, and premises liability across the state. Mr. Kurhajec has also handled numerous insurance disputes, bad faith and coverage opinions and appeals over the years. He has also spoken at CLE events on a variety of legal topics. Curtis Kurhajec is a top atto...

John Gilluly is a Chambers Band 1-ranked attorney who represents leading global and domestic companies, investors and other institutions across a range of industries, and focuses on capital markets transactions, SEC reporting and compliance, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and corporate governance matters. Chambers recognizes John as a “highly regarded” lawyer for “his active funds practice and his deal focused attitude” and has noted that “peers are en...

Mr. Blount concentrates his practice in the areas of public finance, corporate and real estate transactions. Mr. Blount’s public finance experience includes representation of issuers of various types of revenue bonds and representation of indenture trustees. Mr. Blount has significant experience advising corporations, partnerships and other business entities in asset acquisitions and sales. He negotiates and prepares documents for stock and asset transactions, provides counsel to busine...

Timothy A. Wilkins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. Timothy A. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Timothy A. Wilkins since 2009. 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 Timothy A. Wilkins is held by other lawyers.

Wallace B. Jefferson served as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Texas prior to joining Alexander Dubose & Jefferson in 2013. Appointed to the Supreme Court in 2001 and named Chief Justice in 2004, Jefferson made Texas judicial history as the Court’s first African-American Justice and Chief Justice. He led the Court’s efforts to fund access to justice programs; helped reform juvenile justice; and inaugurated a statewide electronic filing system for Texas courts. During his...

Marcy Hogan Greer is recognized for her work in federal and state trial and appellate courts throughout the country. Her practice consistently includes class action and mass tort cases, including federal and state multidistrict litigation. This experience contributed to her recognition in in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business in Appellate Litigation, accreditation in Best Lawyers in America in Appellate, Bet-the-Company, and Commercial Litigation, and selection as the ...

Perry Minton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: General Practice and Family Law. Perry practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Perry Minton since 2024. 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 Perry Minton is held by other lawyers.