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Tiffany Cox Stacy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Tiffany Cox, who practices law in San Antonio, Texas, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tiffany Cox is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

James M. McNeel maintains a litigation practice exclusively in the areas of estates, trusts, contested guardianships, and other related litigation. Jim handles claims by and against estate administrators, trustees, beneficiaries, and closely held family businesses in all areas relating to estate, trust, guardianship, and tax-related litigation. Jim also represents clients in mortgage resolution matters, including mortgage related litigation and advises as to appropriate methods of limiting li...

Leslie Selig Byrd is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Leslie Selig, who practices law in San Antonio, Texas, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Leslie Selig is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Johnathan M. Bailey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Johnathan M., who practices law in San Antonio, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Johnathan M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gerald “Gerry” Harris Goldstein is a nationally known and respected defense lawyer and Past President of both the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.He is a fellow in the American Board of Criminal Lawyers, American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. He has served as an adjunct professor of law at University of Texas School of Law in Austin and at St. Mary’s University Scho...

Cynthia Eva Hujar Orr has attained national prominence defending citizens and entities in state and federal trial and appellate courts. She has earned the profound respect of her colleagues who elected her to Chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Criminal Justice Section in 2014.Cynthia served as President of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers from 2009-2010, President of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association in 2003, and became the first President of the San ...

Kristal Thomson, a partner at Goranson Bain Ausley’s San Antonio office, is a top family law attorney with over 20 years of experience. She is recognized for her expertise in high-stakes divorce cases involving substantial estates and complex child custody matters. Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Kristal is known for her strength in both litigation and negotiated settlements, tailoring her approach to protect her clients’ interests and wel...

Sandra Ramos White , a former human resources director and in-house counsel for a Fortune 500 company, has practiced exclusively in the area of labor and employment law for nearly two decades. She represents management in a full range of labor and employment law matters, counseling and advising corporate managers, formulating preventive strategies, drafting employee handbooks and personnel policies and procedures, and advising employers on rules related to drug and alcohol testing of safety-s...

Aaron Valadez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Aaron, who practices law in San Antonio, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Aaron is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.