Jason S. Boulette

Derek practices administrative and regulatory law with a focus on environmental permitting and enforcement. With more than 30 years of regulatory and legislative experience, Derek assists clients with a wide range of matters, including Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) contested case hearings and regulatory compliance, water supply and water rights, air, water, waste, and wastewater discharge permitting.Derek previously held roles as General Counsel of the TCEQ, Counsel to form...

Elana S. Einhorn is a board-certified civil appellate lawyer with extensive experience working with judges in chambers and in using her deep understanding of Texas appellate courts on behalf of her clients. She knows what judges look for, the kinds of arguments they find most persuasive, and how to organize and frame legal issues for maximum impact. Elana has taught appellate advocacy to students at the University of Texas School of Law and appellate opinion writing to new Texas judges. With ...

Chris is a transactional attorney with experience in real estate, corporate, and public finance law. Chris’s real estate practice includes representing clients in transactions involving real estate acquisition, disposition, and leasing. He has assisted clients in entity selection and formation, buying and selling businesses, corporate governance matters, and the transfer of interests in partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations. Chris has broad experience in drafting a...

Rick Nemer is a member attorney in the Austin and Waco offices of Naman Howell. His practice focuses on administrative, business, and corporate law. Rick represents electric, water, and telecommunication clients in proceedings before the Public Utility Commission and the Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings. Prior to joining Naman Howell, Rick served as a staff attorney for three state agencies, including as a senior staff attorney for the Public Utility Commission, where he represen...

Mr. Osborne is the managing partner of Osborne, Helman, Scott, Knisely & Stanton, LLP. Mr. Osborne practices primarily in the area of trust and estate planning, with an emphasis on taxation, asset protection, and international transactions. Mr. Osborne is an author and frequent lecturer on numerous wealth transfer topics. He has made presentations and published articles nationally and internationally on the subjects of asset protection, foreign tax compliance, international inheritance ri...

A partner of the firm since 2000, Eric Robertson provides compassionate assistance, creative solutions, and honest advice to his clients. Eric’s areas of expertise include divorces involving the valuation and division of complicated assets, drug and alcohol addiction, and mental health issues. His clients include business owners, professionals, and their spouses. He is known for his financial acumen, and for helping individuals in long-term marriages successfully transition to the next ...

Jason B. Binford is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Jason B. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Jason B. Binford 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 Jason B. Binford is held by ot...

Sam is a partner at Minton, Bassett, Flores & Carsey, P.C., in Austin, Texas. He received his law and undergraduate degrees from the University of Texas. Sam has been board certified in criminal law since 1994. His practices criminal defense and family law. He is listed in Best Lawyers in America, is AV Rated by Martindale Hubbel, and is a Texas Monthly Super Lawyer. In 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2020, Best Lawyers in America named him Lawyer of the Year for criminal defense in Austin, Texas. ...

Michael S. Metteauer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trademark Law. Michael S. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Michael S. Metteauer 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 Michael S. Metteauer is held by other lawyers.

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...