Jessica B. Palvino

For over a decade before joining ADJ Rachel Ekery served as staff attorney for Chief Justice Wallace B. Jefferson at the Supreme Court of Texas. Previously, Ekery was an associate at Baker Botts LLP in Dallas and a shareholder at Scott Hulse PC in El Paso, Texas, where she focused on business litigation and appellate matters. She earned her undergraduate degree, cum laude, from Duke University and her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, where she was an editor of ...

Margaret J. Sampson, PhD, focuses her practice on global, strategic intellectual property transactions and patent counseling surrounding the areas of life sciences, pharmaceuticals, research tools and medical devices. Life sciences and technology clients turn to her for evaluating, structuring, negotiating and documenting major transactions. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/margaret-j-sampson-phd/

Susannah A. Stinson has successfully handled and favorably resolved hundreds of family law disputes for a wide array of clients. Her decades of experience range from difficult divorces involving high net worth/complex property issues and emotionally-charged child custody matters, to paternity suits, modifications, protective orders, and pre- and post-nuptial agreements, to the many types of enforcement matters inherent in family law matters. In addition to being Board Certified by the Texas B...

John Gilluly is a Chambers Band 1-ranked attorney who represents leading global and domestic companies, investors and other institutions across a range of industries, and focuses on capital markets transactions, SEC reporting and compliance, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and corporate governance matters. Chambers recognizes John as a “highly regarded” lawyer for “his active funds practice and his deal focused attitude” and has noted that “peers are en...

Tony Ciccone leads Bollier Ciccone Stinson LLP’s civil law practice group, including the firm’s Construction, Real Estate, and Business Law sections. Tony has earned his stellar reputation for serving as a trusted advisor, effective and practical advocate, and formidable litigator. He is valued by clients and colleagues alike for his unflappable and sensible approach to problem-solving and dispute resolution and for pursuing favorable outcomes that reflect the goals of those he se...

Mary Henderson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Mary practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Mary Henderson 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 Mary Henderson is held by other lawyers.

Derrick Price is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Oil and Gas Law. Derrick practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Derrick Price since 2024. 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 Derrick Price is held by other lawyers.

Andrew Smetana is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Venture Capital Law. Andrew practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew Smetana 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 Andrew Smetana is held by other lawyers.

Louise M. Joy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Louise M. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Louise M. Joy since 2016. 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 Louise M. Joy is held by other lawyers.

Geoff Weisbart is one of the state’s most respected courtroom advocates and has successfully represented an impressive roster of clients in matters involving substantial financial and business risks. Since 1986, Geoff has tried numerous jury and non-jury trials in civil claims involving contracts, partnerships, real estate, fiduciary duties, deceptive trade practices, employment, insurance, sexual torts, administrative issues, commercial aviation disputes and complex divorces. He has su...