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Shelby O'Brien is a Board Certified Civil Appellate attorney who litigates at both the trial and appellate levels. She regularly serves as appellate counsel in Texas state and federal courts and as the appellate member of trial teams, including in disputes involving insurance carriers. Additionally, Shelby serves as first or second chair in business and regulatory disputes in court and arbitration proceedings, including challenges to administrative rules and city ordinances, breach of fiducia...

Michael S. Metteauer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trademark Law. Michael S., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Hilary Young is a partner with Joy & Young LLP. Her practice focuses on Texas and federal regulatory, licensing, certification, and operations matters. Ms. Young is a member of the American Health Lawyers Association, the State Bar of Texas Health Law Council, the American Bar Association Health Law Section, and the Texas Board of Legal Specialization Examination Committee. Ms. Young is board certified in Health Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

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...

Mark C. Davis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law. Mark C., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Slinkard has substantial experience in corporate and business law, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, securities law disclosure and compliance, contracts, litigation strategy, trade secrets, copyrights, covenants not to compete, franchising, intellectual property licensing, executive compensation and employee stock options. Areas of Emphasis Mergers and acquisitions Corporate and securities law Corporate governance issues Prior to rejoining the firm in 2000, Mr. Sli...

Anna Baker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. Anna, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anna is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Andy Kever brings to his clients broad experience in regulatory, legislative, and corporate matters. For many years he has been recognized as an advocate and counselor for the electric and communication industries. For over 45 years, he has represented a variety of competitive and regulated electric and telecommunication interests, including large regulated electric utilities. Andy is routinely recognized by his peers for his expertise in administrative and regulatory law. He has been board c...

Scott A. Taylor is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law. Scott A., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scott A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Krumme practices in the general areas of real estate, construction, lending, municipal utility district,and economic development ality law. Specific practice areas include real estate development, construction law, contract, real estate finance, leasing and land use. Mr. Krumme has represented individuals, commercial developers, companies, municipal utility districts and governmental and quasi-governmental clients in these matters. He is a member of the Travis County Bar Association, has ...