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Clients embroiled in bet-the-company appeals and high-stakes litigation call on Dana for the type of broad and deep experience that a savvy, experienced, and skilled appellate lawyer can bring. A board-certified appellate specialist, Dana is recognized as one of the premier appellate practitioners in the state, with particular expertise before the Fifth Circuit and the Supreme Court of Texas. A former Law Clerk for the Fifth Circuit and a former Staff Attorney at the Supreme Court of Texas, D...

Melissa Lorber is a board-certified appellate lawyer who represents businesses in litigation at both the trial and appellate levels, in state and federal courts. She regularly represents clients before the Texas Supreme Court, the Texas Courts of Appeals, and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. As a former newspaper journalist, Melissa employs her writing, research, and investigation skills in advocating for her business clients' interests.

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...

Travis Wimberly is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Travis practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Travis Wimberly since 2024. 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 Travis Wimberly is held by other lawyers.

Bill Barber has devoted his legal career to the field of trademark law, focusing primarily on trademark litigation and policing, handling cases in federal courts across the U.S. and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Experienced in all aspects of litigation, including jury and bench trials as well as appeals, Bill also handles domain name disputes through ICANN’s domain name dispute resolution policies. He regularly assists clients with a wide range of trademark needs, includi...

Mr. Blount concentrates his practice in the areas of public finance, corporate and real estate transactions. Mr. Blount’s public finance experience includes representation of issuers of various types of revenue bonds and representation of indenture trustees. Mr. Blount has significant experience advising corporations, partnerships and other business entities in asset acquisitions and sales. He negotiates and prepares documents for stock and asset transactions, provides counsel to busine...

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...

Rick Nemer is a member attorney in the Austin and Waco offices of Naman Howell. His practice focuses on administrative, business, and corporate law. Rick represents electric, water, and telecommunication clients in proceedings before the Public Utility Commission and the Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings. Prior to joining Naman Howell, Rick served as a staff attorney for three state agencies, including as a senior staff attorney for the Public Utility Commission, where he represen...

Kurt Lyn is a partner in the Austin office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP focusing on mergers & acquisitions, private equity and corporate finance. He represents buyers, sellers, private equity funds and their portfolio companies, and financial institutions in a variety of corporate transactions including leveraged buyouts and public and private mergers and acquisitions.

Duncan E. Osborne is a partner of Osborne, Helman, Knebel & Scott, LLP. He graduated from the University of Texas Law School (JD, with honors, 1971). His core practice is domestic and international estate planning with an emphasis on asset protection planning. A former adjunct professor of law at The University of Texas School of Law, Mr. Osborne devotes significant energy to lecturing and writing in his practice area as well as helping clients with regard to all aspects of their estate p...