Lisa Ann Horvath

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...

Fred focuses his practice on civil litigation and appeals. His background includes litigation involving public law issues and real estate and commercial disputes. Fred has represented clients in a wide variety of litigation involving governmental matters, including condemnation and inverse condemnation proceedings, construction disputes, election contests, zoning controversies and contract actions. He has extensive experience with regard to eminent domain law, having represented both acquirin...

J.R. Johnson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Government Relations Practice. J.R. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized J.R. Johnson 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 J.R. Johnson is held by other lawyers.

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...

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

Elizabeth (Heidi) G. Bloch is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. Elizabeth (Heidi) G. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Elizabeth (Heidi) G. Bloch since 2023. 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 (Heidi) G. Bloch is held by other lawyers.

Steven M. Espenshade is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Copyright Law and Trademark Law. Steven M. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Steven M. Espenshade 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 Steven M. Espenshade 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.

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...

For more than 25 years Matt Bair has advised companies, investors and entrepreneurs in connection with venture capital investments and debt financings, acquisitions and divestitures, startup formation and exit transactions, board governance matters, strategic alliances, and technology-based transactions, including software licensing and services agreements. Mr. Bair draws on his broad professional experiences to address client needs, having served for ten years as general counsel to two start...