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Brian C. Nash is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. Brian C. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Brian C. Nash since 2021. 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 Brian C. Nash is held by other lawyers.

Mary-Wommack Tatum is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Mary-Wommack practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Mary-Wommack Tatum 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 Mary-Wommack Tatum is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Armbrust practices in the areas of real estate, general business, contracts, environmental, land use, administrative, water and utilities. Mr. Armbrust serves on the Board of Directors of the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority. He has previously served on the Boards of the Colorado River Foundation, the Greater Austin Economic Development Corporation and the Brackenridge Hospital Development Council. He served on the Board of Directors of the Austin Real Estate Council and was its ...

Carroll Martin joined Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP in 1980, when the firm’s practice was focused on oil and gas litigation and regulatory matters. Based in Austin, Texas, she continues to concentrate her practice on Oil and Gas Law, representing clients in matters involving litigation, regulatory proceedings, transactional analysis, and mediation. Her practice includes the analysis and drafting of oil and gas instruments and agreements, environmental regulation related to explorat...

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.

Ray Chester is a civil trial lawyer representing clients in high-profile cases all over the United States. Practicing in both state and federal courts, he has successfully tried more than 35 cases. Ray is Board Certified in both civil trial law and personal injury trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He has been recognized as a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer” (2012-2014) by the National Trial Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell as an AV® Preeminent™ rated attorney, and h...

Ruth Ruggero Hughs, former Texas Secretary of State, is a partner at Kelly Hart’s Austin office and co-chair’s the firm’s Public Law group. Her practice is focused on Public Law, assisting businesses to manage the intersection of law, policy and government, including advising on international transactions and trade matters, government procurement, energy regulatory and policy matters, corporate governance and crisis counseling, federal and state regulatory matters, and publi...

Christopher L. Drymalla is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. Christopher L. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher L. Drymalla 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 Christopher L. Drymalla is held by other lawyers.

Justin Bernstein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. Justin practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Justin Bernstein since 2026. 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 Bernstein is held by other lawyers.

Mike Slack focuses on the most challenging and demanding areas of civil litigation, including aviation law and product liability cases against major corporations. A licensed pilot and former NASA aerospace engineer, Mike combines his technical knowledge and skills with his extensive litigation and trial experience for the benefit of his clients. Mike's legal experience includes more than 36 years and litigating hundreds of lawsuits arising from catastrophic injuries and deaths due to unsafe p...