Leo D. Figueroa

Melanie Plowman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. Melanie, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Melanie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Carlos Salinas graduated from the University of Texas School of Law in 2003 and began his legal practice in California, developing a broad range of skills in family law matters while nurturing his particular interest in representing survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. His work has included marital dissolutions, pre- and post-marital agreements, child custody, child support, minors’ counsel, complex property distribution, and cases involving domestic violence. He returned ...

Tim George practices administrative law and litigation on behalf of oil and gas owners and operators. Tim represents clients before the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Texas General Land Office. He has helped solve complex problems with leasehold permitting and production; special field rules; rulemaking; salt water disposal injection; unitization and enhanced recovery; environmental compliance and remediation; pipeline transportation; common carrier, common purchaser, and gas utility co...

Steve Skarnulis, a co-founder of Cain & Skarnulis PLLC, has litigated, arbitrated and resolved high-stakes matters in many industries, including fiduciaries and trusts, construction, insurance/reinsurance, banking and finance, hospitality, chemical, healthcare, technology, and energy. He has served as counsel for a range of business clients that run the gamut from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. He’s no stranger to the pressures of business, as his first career was owning...

Christopher M. Weimer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trademark Law. Christopher M., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

With more than 35 years of experience in the representation of motor vehicle manufacturers and distributors, Buddy has seen the economic expansions and retractions of the motor vehicle industry as well as the continual evolving nature of the law and business aspects of motor vehicle distribution at the wholesale and retail levels. While litigation may be necessary, Buddy strives to explore practical solutions that lead to a resolution in disputes that arise between parties. Buddy is based in ...

Civil procedure expert Alexandra Wilson Albright joined the firm full-time as a partner in 2017, after many years of dual service to The University of Texas School of Law and to the firm as of-counsel. Professor Albright’s career as a member of the faculty focused on federal and Texas civil procedure, and her service included many years’ as the school’s Associate Dean. Professor Albright is highly regarded as an expert in the rules of trial and appellate procedure and is Boa...

Bill Daniel represents major financial services companies in commercial and consumer finance matters, and chairs the firm’s Financial Services Practice Group. He has extensive experience representing financial services companies in virtually every phase of their operations including litigation, regulatory, compliance, workouts, transactions and bankruptcy. Bill speaks to industry and bar groups on Texas financing law. Bill was named Lawyer of the Year for Financial Services Regulation L...

Elizabeth Rippy Bowes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Municipal Law and Public Finance Law. Elizabeth Rippy, 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 Elizabeth Rippy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.