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James E. Cousar is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Administrative / Regulatory Law. James E. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized James E. Cousar since 2013. 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 James E. Cousar is held by other lawyers.

Christopher McMillan ’s practice focuses on Construction Law, Commercial Litigation , and Real Estate Law . He represents owners, contractors, design professionals, and other participants in construction and real estate matters throughout Texas. His construction law practice includes design and construction-related litigation and arbitration, complex construction contracts, and risk mitigation strategies. Mr. McMillan also has experience with renewable energy projects, including dispute...

Travis is an administrative Law attorney, specializing in utilities, natural resources and environmental, and commercial cases. For 14 years, Travis served as an Administrative Law Judge at the State Office of Administrative Hearings, where he presided over and assisted with the management of both utility team Administrative Law Judges and non-team ALJs on utility matters. While at SOAH, Travis conducted hearings and mediations in complex contested cases, with a focus on utility and business ...

Tara Porterfield is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Tara practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Tara Porterfield 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 Tara Porterfield is held by other lawyers.

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...

Brenda L. Clayton is a partner at Kelly Hart whose practice sits at the intersection of environmental, energy, and appellate law. Based in Austin, she guides clients through complex state and federal regulatory frameworks governing waste, water, and natural resources. Brenda’s environmental practice spans high-stakes litigation—including CERCLA actions and federal citizen suits—as well as compliance counseling under major statutory frameworks like RCRA and the Clean Water Ac...

Cliff’s diverse clientele include governmental agencies and a full range of businesses from start-up companies to large corporations in a variety of industries including healthcare, professional services, technology, construction, real estate, oil and gas and publishing. His work encompasses mergers and acquisitions; private equity offerings; venture capital and debt financings; general contracting; and general corporate counseling. Cliff frequently acts as an outside general counsel an...

Austin is a first-chair trial lawyer who represents plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes commercial litigation across Texas and around the country. A generalist by choice, Mr. Krist handles litigation across a broad array of industries and subject matters, in cases involving contractual disputes, fraud, business divorces, breaches of fiduciary duty, and trade secret misappropriation. In addition to his trial work, he also frequently handles appeals. Mr. Krist takes particular pride in his...

Steve Wingard is a trial lawyer with Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP in Austin, Texas. His practice focuses on Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property , representing businesses and individuals in complex disputes in state and federal courts. Steve handles litigation involving patent infringement, copyright infringement, trademark and Lanham Act claims, theft of trade secrets, pharmaceutical marketing and pricing disputes, securities fraud, insurance coverage matters, b...

Jennifer Claymon is Managing Partner at the newly-created Austin law firm of Reed, Claymon, Meeker & Hargett, PLLC. Jennifer specializes in health and employment law, representing everything from large hospitals to small businesses. She has practiced health law in Texas since 1998 and is Board Certified in Health Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Jennifer’s practice focuses on administrative and health law related to hospitals, physicians and other health care provider...