Laura M. Merritt

For more than 25 years, Shannon Vale has specialized in trademark and copyright law, intellectual property transactions and due diligence, and right of publicity law. Prior to joining Pirkey Barber, Shannon was a Trademark partner in the Austin office of Fulbright & Jaworski and a shareholder in Arnold, White & Durkee. Shannon also spent five years as the head of personal management firms that directed the careers of major label and major independent label recording artists based in t...

Respectful, Constructive Problem-Solving to Meet the Future with Confidence Kris Algert on Your Family and Your Future: Regardless of background or economic status, I treat my clients and their families with respect and dignity as I work with them to negotiate pre-and post-marital agreements or divorce settlements. I provide clients with a roadmap that starts with understanding my client's needs, goals, and values, and ends with finding, evaluating and implementing constructive solutions.My c...

Kevin K. Bonner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction. Kevin K., who practices law in Temple, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kevin K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ms. Hunt is a Partner of Osborne, Helman, Scott, Knisely & Stanton, LLP. She focuses her practice in the area of fiduciary litigation, primarily involving trusts, estates, family limited partnerships, powers of attorney, community property and financial account disputes. Ms. Hunt currently serves as a Board Member for the Texas Real Estate & Probate Institute (“T-REP”), and is Chair of Estate and Trust Legislative Affairs for TREP, where she participates in the development...

Patrick Pearsall is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law and Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy). Patrick, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Patrick is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Though divorce can be an emotional, life-changing event, Rob Frazer offers stability, experience, and guidance to put clients at ease and on a positive path forward. Rob approaches all of his cases with the perspective gained as a seasoned and confident litigator. He communicates well with clients to dispel the myths and misconceptions they may have about divorce. He assures them there is a legal process in place to protect their interests, relieving them of unreasonable fears. Drawing on his...

Ronald F. Bradshaw is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Ronald F., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ronald F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Craig Boneau is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Craig, 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 Craig is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Rodney Caldwell has practiced in the intellectual property field since 1970. His practice has been concentrated in the litigation of trademark and related intellectual property matters, alternative dispute resolution, and counseling, including advice on trademark licensing, franchising, and intellectual property/antitrust matters. He has represented large, mid-sized, and small business clients and has broad experience in litigation of trademark, trade secret, and related unfair competition ma...

W. Glenn Opel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law and Public Finance Law. W. Glenn, 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 W. Glenn is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.