Jonathan P. Friday

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...

Dale Wainwright is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Oil and Gas Law. Dale practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Dale Wainwright since 2020. 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 Dale Wainwright is held by other lawyers.

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...

Jason B. Binford is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Jason B. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Jason B. Binford 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 Jason B. Binford is held by ot...

Jeff Dickerson is the firm’s senior corporate lawyer, and the managing shareholder of the firm’s Austin office, which he helped to establish in 2008. Jeff serves as outside general counsel to businesses in a number of different industries, including refinery services, beverage distribution, oilfield services, and physician practices. He specializes in mergers and acquisitions and general corporate work. Education B.A., English, with Honors, University of Texas, 1983 M.A., English,...

Jennifer L. Rangel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law and Litigation - Health Care. Jennifer L. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer L. Rangel since 2011. 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 Jennifer L. Rangel is held by other lawyers.

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

Sherri L. Eastley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trademark Law. Sherri L. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Sherri L. Eastley since 2018. 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 Sherri L. Eastley is held by other lawyers.

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/

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.