Lance Cawthon

Shelby O'Brien is a Board Certified Civil Appellate attorney who litigates at both the trial and appellate levels. She regularly serves as appellate counsel in Texas state and federal courts and as the appellate member of trial teams, including in disputes involving insurance carriers. Additionally, Shelby serves as first or second chair in business and regulatory disputes in court and arbitration proceedings, including challenges to administrative rules and city ordinances, breach of fiducia...

William M. Kerr, Jr. has more than three decades of experience in commercial transactions, with particular emphasis on acquisitions, financings and divestitures of oil and gas related concerns. He is a graduate of Washington and Lee University, where he received his bachelor of arts degree, cum laude , in 1979, as well as of the University of Texas School of Law, where he received his juris doctor, with honors, in 1981. Mr. Kerr is a fourth generation Texas lawyer and practiced for many years...

Sarah A. Nicolas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Sarah A. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Sarah A. Nicolas 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 Sarah A. Nicolas is held by other lawyers.

Justin McMinn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Justin practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Justin McMinn 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 Justin McMinn is held by other lawyers.

Elizabeth Rippy Bowes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Municipal Law and Public Finance Law. Elizabeth Rippy practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Elizabeth Rippy Bowes since 2006. 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 Elizabeth Rippy Bowes is held by other lawyers.

Mark C. Taylor is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Mark C. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Mark C. Taylor 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 Mark C. Taylor is held by other law...

Kerry McGrath is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative / Regulatory Law and Energy Regulatory Law. Kerry practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Kerry McGrath since 2014. 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 Kerry McGrath is held by other lawyers.

Erika L. Leonard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Erika L. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Erika L. Leonard since 2018. 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 Erika L. Leonard is held by other lawyers.

Trent Krienke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Trent practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Trent Krienke 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 Trent Krienke is held by other lawyers.

Carolyn Shellman is a highly skilled attorney, an excellent communicator, and an effective leader. She is experienced at developing regulatory and legislative policy strategies for renewable and disruptive technologies in the energy industry and provides advice on complex energy transactions. Carolyn is also experienced with governance and compliance issues and possesses deep subject matter expertise in the electric utility industry and in navigating energy market issues. She helps market par...