Joseph R. "Joe" Knight

Mr. Hollingsworth practices in the areas of taxation, partnership, limited liability company and offerings of exempt securities, corporate law, business sales and acquisitions (stock and assets), real estate transactions and finance, construction and design contracts, aircraft and aircraft fractional interest acquisitions, ownership and sales, franchise agreements (franchisor and franchisee) and general business transactions and issues. Mr. Hollingsworth is a past member of the Business Law a...

William O. Coe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law and Energy Regulatory Law. William O., 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 William O. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeannie Heffernan is an experienced trial lawyer who leads Kirkland’s IP litigation practice in Texas. She has won more than a dozen patent infringement trials in federal district courts across the country and at the International Trade Commission, with victories affirmed at the Federal Circuit. She represents clients in a wide range of fields, including computer networking, telecommunications, cryptography, semiconductors, and medical devices. Jeannie has particular experience leading ...

Jason B. Binford is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Jason B., 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 Jason B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Rogan Giles is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Venture Capital Law. Rogan, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rogan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tiffany Harrod is a Partner in Peckar & Abramson PC , working from the firm’s Austin and Houston offices. Her practice focuses on Construction Law and construction-related commercial litigation, representing owners, developers, designers, engineers, and contractors throughout Texas, including Austin. Tiffany advises clients on contract drafting and negotiations, project risk management, delay and impact claims, lien and bond matters, defect claims, payment disputes, insurance and su...

Brian W. Oaks focuses his practice on intellectual property law, with a particular emphasis on patent post-grant trials, patent litigation and patent portfolio development and management. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/brian-w-oaks/

Melanie Plowman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. Melanie, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Melanie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David Garcia is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Health Care Law. David, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sara M. Burgin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law, Litigation - Environmental and Water Law. Sara M., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 1997. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sara M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.