Joshua Branson

Allan G. King combines his expertise in employment law with his prior experience as a labor economist to handle statistical issues that typically arise in class action and "pattern and practice" cases. He assesses clients' practices involving hiring, promotion and pay and proposed reductions-in-force for adverse impact. In these efforts, Allan works closely with testifying and consulting experts in economics and statistics, and his experience as a labor economist permits him to identify the e...

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

Cara Mittleman Kelly is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Cara Mittleman, 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 Cara Mittleman is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Julie Pomerantz has vast experience successfully managing insurance related regulatory, compliance and transaction matters for single state, regional and national privately held and public companies. As a former insurance regulator, she brings a unique perspective to her law practice. Her insurance department relationships across many states make her an effective advisor and trusted counsel. Julie represents clients on regulatory, compliance, corporate governance, risk management, transaction...

Demetrius McDaniel, the Chair of the firm's Texas Government Law & Policy Practice, counsels and provides advocacy for Fortune 500 and other large private and public sector clients on federal, state and local legal and public policy matters. His broad knowledge of federal and state government allows him to collaboratively develop strategies to solve complex problems that have a government origin or nexus. Demetrius consults with clients on their strategic objectives and provides advice on...

Victoria N. Ozimek is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Finance Law and Tax Law. Victoria N., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Victoria N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dane McKaughan is an energy attorney who focuses on energy-related regulatory and litigation matters, with clients from both the regulated sector, such as gas utilities and pipelines, electric utilities and transmission providers, and the unregulated sector, such as generators and large-scale load. Dane has extensive experience representing clients before state regulators, including the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), the Electricity Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and the Rai...

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.

Kenneth N. Jones is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Kenneth N., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kenneth N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Elizabeth Rippy Bowes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Municipal Law and Public Finance Law. Elizabeth Rippy, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth Rippy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.