Jennifer F. Wertz

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...

A member in Dickinson Wright’s Austin office, Nikki Gibson is dedicated to helping clients achieve their goals in commercial transactions and real estate projects. Whether you’re involved in multifamily and affordable housing, industrial, or hospitality projects, Nikki works closely with you to create deal structures that balance business and legal needs, ensuring your projects reach their full potential. Nikki provides hands-on support in structuring, drafting, and negotiating al...

Mark Mueller is a nationally recognized trial attorney honored for his impactful work in birth injury litigation and product liability cases involving unsafe medical devices, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. His dedication to justice extends beyond individual cases—Mueller has championed environmental and cultural rights, most notably representing the Brave Dog Society of the Blackfoot tribe to prevent oil and gas development in a protected wilderness area of Montana. He has also served ...

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...

George Baldwin is a Partner in the Austin, Texas office of Peckar & Abramson PC . His practice centers on Construction Law and Litigation – Construction , with a focus on resolving commercial construction disputes through litigation, mediation, and arbitration. George works closely with owners, contractors, and other project participants to address complex construction-related issues in a practical and business-focused manner. George’s experience includes matters involving pro...

Alexandra H. Bistline is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Trademark Law. Alexandra H. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Alexandra H. Bistline since 2027. 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 Alexandra H. Bistline is held by other lawyers.

Candice B. Deyerle is a founding partner of Deyerle Silva Smith, PLLC, and is board-certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. With a specialization in handling particularly complex family law issues, she offers expertise in cases involving divorce with businesses involved, multi-million dollar estates, privacy or publicity concerns, contested custody matters, and children or parties with disabilities and/or special needs. Candice also addresses difficult issues such ...

Dennis is a partner in the 100+-year-old law firm of Naman, Howell, Smith and Lee, PLLC. Dennis is chair of the firm’s Regulatory/Infrastructure and Government Relations Sections. His practice has primarily focused on work for telecommunications, utilities, litigation, and government relations. Dennis has successfully led multibillion dollar matters as well as represented clients and litigated cases across numerous jurisdictions. Additionally, Dennis was appointed to serve as Convention...

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...

David R. Keyes represents companies and financial institutions with respect to loans and deposits, structured finance and securitization, project finance, sales of financial assets, energy transactions, check clearing and bank payments systems, letters of credit, bankers acceptances, loan workouts, lender liability, bank insolvencies and related acquisitions, reorganizations and conveyances, and in financial and commercial transactions in the energy, financial institutions, and technology ind...