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Stephen Butler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Stephen, 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 Stephen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christopher J. Oddo exclusively focuses on representing individual and corporate landowners throughout Texas in eminent domain and condemnation matters. He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and is recognized by Best Lawyers in America for eminent domain and condemnation law and litigation for land use and zoning matters. Mr. Oddo is also recognized by Austin Monthly as one of Austin’s top eminent domain attorneys. Mr. Oddo is a partner with Barron, Adler, Clough &...

Jane M.N. Webre is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. Jane M.N., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jane M.N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sherri L. Eastley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trademark Law. Sherri L., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sherri L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

A highly versatile litigator, J. Scott Milner is known throughout central Texas for his effective and aggressive advocacy in the courtroom as well as for his ability to avoid court altogether through the negotiation of creative settlements. Mr. Milner focuses primarily on high-net-worth and/or complex divorces, child custody matters, and appeals. Mr. Milner's ability to bring seemingly deadlocked disputes to negotiated resolutions, as well as his record of success in both bench and jury trial...

Russell has a multifaceted water law practice, with an emphasis on matters involving land use, water rights and the Endangered Species Act (ESA). His clients are generally landowners, industries, mineral owners and developers seeking to acquire, safeguard, develop or convey water resources. Russ advocates on their behalf before the courts, the Texas Legislature and administrative agencies.Navigating the rules and regulations imposed on landowners by governmental agencies can be a major challe...

Kevin has been in practice for 34 years. He joined Cooper & Scully in 2018 as the managing shareholder for their newly created Austin office after concluding 20 years as a founding shareholder of Uzick & Oncken. He has tried to jury verdict, more than 100 cases across Texas. Kevin has often been asked to step into cases outside of Texas via Pro Hac Vice. While the majority of his practice has focused on the defense of medical negligence cases, Kevin has also successfully represented p...

Mr. Slinkard has substantial experience in corporate and business law, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, securities law disclosure and compliance, contracts, litigation strategy, trade secrets, copyrights, covenants not to compete, franchising, intellectual property licensing, executive compensation and employee stock options. Areas of Emphasis Mergers and acquisitions Corporate and securities law Corporate governance issues Prior to rejoining the firm in 2000, Mr. Sli...

Frank N. Ikard, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Frank N., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 1983. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Frank N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John W. Thomas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. John W., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.