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Christopher McMillan ’s practice focuses on Construction Law, Commercial Litigation , and Real Estate Law . He represents owners, contractors, design professionals, and other participants in construction and real estate matters throughout Texas. His construction law practice includes design and construction-related litigation and arbitration, complex construction contracts, and risk mitigation strategies. Mr. McMillan also has experience with renewable energy projects, including dispute...

Jessica E. Soos is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Administrative / Regulatory Law. Jessica E. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Jessica E. Soos 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 Jessica E. Soos is held by other lawyers.

Kristiana Butler is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and a partner at Goranson Bain Ausley in Austin. With over 13 years practicing exclusively in family law, Kristiana has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America for Family Law, Collaborative Law, and Family Law Mediation (2024–2025), named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Family Law (2020–2023), named a Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star (2017–2023), named by Texas Super Lawyers (20...

Mark Strain is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative / Regulatory Law and Energy Regulatory Law. Mark practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Mark Strain since 2019. 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 Mark Strain is held by other lawyers.

Gary serves as first chair counsel for many clients and has successfully tried cases in various states for vehicle manufacturers, aircraft companies, energy companies, minority shareholders, will contestants, an NBA basketball player, and so forth. He commonly serves as regional or national counsel for some clients. While specializing in some tort areas, he assists clients with virtually all types of civil and regulatory issues.

Stephen W. Stewart is the founding member of The Stewart Law Firm in Austin, Texas, a national trial firm dedicated to serving victims and family members who have been injured, harmed, or killed by the negligence of others, or by defective products. Prior to founding The Stewart Law Firm, Stephen Stewart was an attorney with the Austin, Texas law firm of Clark, Thomas & Winters, P.C., where he worked exclusively with large corporate manufacturers of automobiles, aircraft, commercial vehic...

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

Chris Kindel has focused his practice on intellectual property trademark and copyright matters since he began his legal career in 2001. His experience crosses a wide range of industries including consumer and luxury goods, retail sales, hotel services, music and entertainment, pharmaceuticals, software, financial and consulting services and information technologies industries. Chris has particular expertise assisting clients on trademark and copyright licensing and transactional matters, rang...

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...

Travis is an administrative Law attorney, specializing in utilities, natural resources and environmental, and commercial cases. For 14 years, Travis served as an Administrative Law Judge at the State Office of Administrative Hearings, where he presided over and assisted with the management of both utility team Administrative Law Judges and non-team ALJs on utility matters. While at SOAH, Travis conducted hearings and mediations in complex contested cases, with a focus on utility and business ...