James K. "Jim" McClendon

Coleen Kinsler is a Family Law attorney with Bryant Colletti Kaplan Kinsler & De La Reza LLP in Austin, Texas. During her third year of law school, she recognized that she wanted to build her career around helping individuals and families navigate difficult transitions through thoughtful legal guidance and practical solutions. Since the beginning of her legal career, Coleen has focused exclusively on Family Law and has been Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Special...

Matt Wood handles complex litigation and high-stakes appeals. Combining careful analysis with crystal-clear advocacy, he’s achieved an impressive track record of wins for those he represents. Mr. Wood maintains a diverse practice with a focus on business disputes. He regularly handles issues related to corporate control, real estate, employment matters, intellectual property, and various business contracts. His clients range from individuals, startups, and small businesses to Fortune 50...

Christopher M. Clough is a Managing Partner at Barron Adler Clough & Oddo PLLC in Austin, Texas, where he focuses his practice on eminent domain and condemnation law , land use disputes, and complex property rights matters throughout Texas. Since joining the firm in 2008, Mr. Clough has represented property owners, businesses, developers, and institutional clients in high-stakes condemnation proceedings involving transportation projects, public infrastructure, and commercial development. ...

For over twenty years Mr. Nelson has represented businesses and individuals in courts across Texas. Over that period of time, his law practice has grown to include not only business litigation but also intellectual property actions to protect clients’ trade secrets, trademarks, and copyrights. Mr. Nelson is experienced not only in traditional areas such as construction, personal injury, and product liability, but also complex securities cases and those involving breaches of fiduciary du...

Tiffany Lam-Bentley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Tiffany practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Tiffany Lam-Bentley since 2023. 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 Tiffany Lam-Bentley is held by other lawyers.

Ashley Thieman Kever Phillips is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Environmental Law. Ashley Thieman Kever practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Ashley Thieman Kever Phillips since 2020. 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 Ashley Thieman Kever Phillips is held by other lawyers.

Kevin represents a diverse clientele in virtually all aspects of the energy industry. With a background in petroleum geology, he has operated and participated in oil and gas exploration and development projects across North America. As a transactional lawyer, he has represented owners and operators with documentation, due diligence, and business counseling for acquisitions and divestitures and for exploration and operation. As a trial lawyer, he has represented plaintiffs and defendants, both...

William P. McLean is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law and Real Estate Law. William P. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized William P. McLean since 2016. 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 William P. McLean is held by other lawyers.

Alicia Morris Groos is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Copyright Law and Trademark Law. Alicia Morris practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Alicia Morris Groos since 2015. 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 Alicia Morris Groos is held by other lawyers.

Lou Pirkey is a founding partner of trademark specialty firm Pirkey Barber. Lou Pirkey has specialized in trademark law, primarily trademark infringement litigation and counseling, for well over 40 years, and is one of America’s most highly recognized authorities in the field. He was heralded as "legend of the field" in the 2014 World Trademark Review 1000 ind in 2012 as a "a groundbreaking trademark lawyer undoubtedly practicing at the highest level.” Chambers USA guide to Americ...