Marianne W. Nitsch

Robert Alden has practiced law since 1987 and became a partner at Byrd Davis Alden & Henrichson LLP in 2001. Based in Austin, Texas, Robert represents individuals and businesses in complex litigation matters in state and federal courts throughout Texas. Robert’s practice includes Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. He has handled more than 30 trials and has presented arguments before both federal and state courts of appeals...

Richard T. Suttle, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Land Use and Zoning Law. Richard T. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Richard T. Suttle, Jr. since 2012. 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 Richard T. Suttle, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Cleveland R. Burke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Cleveland R. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Cleveland R. Burke 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 Cleveland R. Burke is held by other lawyers.

Wallace B. Jefferson served as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Texas prior to joining Alexander Dubose & Jefferson in 2013. Appointed to the Supreme Court in 2001 and named Chief Justice in 2004, Jefferson made Texas judicial history as the Court’s first African-American Justice and Chief Justice. He led the Court’s efforts to fund access to justice programs; helped reform juvenile justice; and inaugurated a statewide electronic filing system for Texas courts. During his...

Marie Berliner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Marie practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Marie Berliner 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 Marie Berliner 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...

Mr. Scott is a Partner of Osborne, Helman, Scott, Knisely & Stanton, LLP. He focuses his practice on fiduciary litigation, including trust, estate, partnership and guardianship disputes, representing parties on both sides of the docket. Mr. Scott also advises settlors, trustees, protectors, and asset holders in high value disputes related to international trusts and asset protection structures. Additionally, Mr. Scott co-counsels with family law attorneys in divorce cases where trust or e...

Steven Highlander’s practice focuses on portfolio management for universities, non-profits and small to mid-sized corporate clients. Preparation and filing of patent applications, as well as prosecution of these cases, makes up the bulk of his docket. He also has considerable opinion experience for patentability, validity, infringement and inventorship disputes. Dr. Highlander has also been involved in over 20 interference proceedings, including several garnering Federal Circuit review....

Ross Spencer Garsson has more than 20 years of experience practicing intellectual property and technology law. Ross focuses his practice on intellectual property litigation, patent prosecution, and intellectual property portfolio management in a variety of technology areas, including chemical, nanotechnology, semiconductor and computer technologies. Ross has litigated numerous intellectual property disputes in State and Federal District Courts, in the U.S. Court of Appeals, and at the U.S. In...

Timothy A. Wilkins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. Timothy A. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Timothy A. Wilkins since 2009. 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 Timothy A. Wilkins is held by other lawyers.