Leonardo De La Garza

Lauren S. Aldredge is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Lauren S., 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 Lauren S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Katie Valle’s practice focuses on divorce, complex child-custody and property disputes, and cases involving family violence and substance use. She brings a steady, trauma-informed approach to high-conflict matters. Prior to private practice, Katie served as Family Legal Services Director with Volunteer Legal Services, representing families fleeing violence and substance abuse, and mentoring attorneys new to family law. She currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Austin Bar Asso...

Tony Ciccone leads Bollier Ciccone Stinson LLP’s civil law practice group, including the firm’s Construction, Real Estate, and Business Law sections. Tony has earned his stellar reputation for serving as a trusted advisor, effective and practical advocate, and formidable litigator. He is valued by clients and colleagues alike for his unflappable and sensible approach to problem-solving and dispute resolution and for pursuing favorable outcomes that reflect the goals of those he se...

Board Certified in Construction Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Clayton C. Utkov has a practice which focuses on both the transactional and dispute resolution aspects of construction law. He represents general contractors, subcontractors, owners, developers and suppliers in all matters, from drafting and negotiating construction contracts to complex construction disputes, including contract disputes, performance and payment disputes, delay claims, design and construction defec...

Shelly Masters is an experienced trial attorney representing clients in multiple areas of litigation, with a particular focus on construction, commercial, employment and product liability matters. After practicing more than twenty years, she has amassed a successful track record of prosecuting and defending complex multiparty cases before state and federal courts in multiple states involving a wide range of legal issues. Shelly is acutely aware of the issues facing those involved in the const...

Douglas J. Dashiell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Oil and Gas Law. Douglas J., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Douglas J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Monica M. Jacobs has been practicing Texas water law for more than twenty years. She focuses her practice on strategic water supply planning and water asset management for both surface water and groundwater rights. Ms. Jacobs chairs Kelly Hart's Water Law practice group, and is a registered lobbyist. Her experience includes: Water Resources: water supply and water rights management for large landowners, industrial users and major Texas municipalities; surface water permitting at TCEQ; groundw...

Jeffrey R. Jury is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation. Jeffrey R., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Marnie A. McCormick is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law and Appellate Practice. Marnie A., 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 Marnie A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...