Jennifer F. Wertz

For more than 25 years Matt Bair has advised companies, investors and entrepreneurs in connection with venture capital investments and debt financings, acquisitions and divestitures, startup formation and exit transactions, board governance matters, strategic alliances, and technology-based transactions, including software licensing and services agreements. Mr. Bair draws on his broad professional experiences to address client needs, having served for ten years as general counsel to two start...

Juli A. Bryan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Juli A. practices law in Temple, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Juli A. Bryan since 2026. 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 Juli A. Bryan is held by other lawyers.

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 ...

Christopher McMillan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Real Estate Law. Christopher practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher McMillan 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 Christopher McMillan is held by other lawyers.

Andrew G. DiNovo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Andrew G. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew G. DiNovo since 2014. 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 Andrew G. DiNovo is held by other lawyers.

Berry D. Spears is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Berry D. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Berry D. Spears since 2006. 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 Berry D. Spears is held by other lawyers.

With more than 30 years of experience, Kirby Cronin advises clients on a broad range of intellectual property, technology, and commercial matters. His practice includes trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets, domain names, social media issues, software licensing, SaaS offerings, intellectual property transfers, and other technology-focused transactions and disputes. Kirby’s practice is heavily focused on intellectual property portfolio management, where he counsels clients on th...

David Garcia is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Health Care Law. David practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized David Garcia since 2026. 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 David Garcia is held by other lawyers.

Eric Nichols practices both civil trial and criminal law, and joined the Austin office of Butler Snow in 2019. His background includes not only many years representing companies and individuals in private practice but also experience in both Texas state government and the federal government, having served as Deputy Attorney General for Criminal Justice for the Office of the Texas Attorney General, as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, and a law clerk to a ...

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...