Michael A. Heidler

Craig T. Enoch returned to private practice after retiring from decades of service on Texas courts, where he decided complex civil matters as a Supreme Court Justice, Appellate Court Chief Justice and Trial Court Presiding Judge. Drawing on extensive knowledge of governmental workings and experience in resolving disputes, Justice Enoch assists businesses in navigating complex laws and regulations. He co-founded ENOCH KEVER to provide effective advocacy for businesses at their intersection wit...

Tim J. Deithloff is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Public Finance Law. Tim J. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Tim J. Deithloff since 2025. 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 Tim J. Deithloff is held by other lawyers.

Tara Porterfield is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Tara practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Tara Porterfield 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 Tara Porterfield is held by other lawyers.

Maria Elena Bickerton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Maria Elena practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Maria Elena Bickerton since 2013. 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 Maria Elena Bickerton is held by other lawyers.

David Shank is a trial lawyer at Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP in Austin, Texas, representing plaintiffs and defendants in complex commercial litigation matters in federal and state courts and in arbitration proceedings across the country. His practice includes disputes involving trade secret misappropriation, securities fraud, class actions, business torts, contract disputes, and matters involving rare and valuable art. David regularly serves as first-chair trial counsel and has substan...

Robert E. Reetz, Jr. concentrates his law practice in the areas of Mergers and Acquisitions, Taxation, Corporate Restructuring, Business Organizations, Financing Transactions and Contracts. Bob is both a Certified Accountant and Board Certified in Tax Law by the Texas Board of Specialization, and is able to provide a distinctive perspective on maximizing the shareholder/owner value in a business transaction though the formation, merger, spin off, reorganization, merger or acquisition. Bob man...

Bill Moore represents numerous energy industry clients, counseling them on regulatory, business, litigation, and legislative matters. He has represented a variety of competitive and regulated electric companies, including Texas's largest power generation and mining company, its largest retail electricity providers, its largest municipal utility, several power generation facility investors, owners, and developers, and a large regulated electric utility. He handles clients' business-to-business...

Carolyn Shellman is a highly skilled attorney, an excellent communicator, and an effective leader. She is experienced at developing regulatory and legislative policy strategies for renewable and disruptive technologies in the energy industry and provides advice on complex energy transactions. Carolyn is also experienced with governance and compliance issues and possesses deep subject matter expertise in the electric utility industry and in navigating energy market issues. She helps market par...

Ryan Squires is a trial lawyer with Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP in Austin, Texas. His practice includes Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Ryan represents businesses, individuals, and professionals in complex disputes involving breach of fiduciary duty, product liability, business divorces, professional malpractice, wrongful death, and other high-stakes civil litigation matters. Ryan has taken cases through final...

Dennis is a partner in the 100+-year-old law firm of Naman, Howell, Smith and Lee, PLLC. Dennis is chair of the firm’s Regulatory/Infrastructure and Government Relations Sections. His practice has primarily focused on work for telecommunications, utilities, litigation, and government relations. Dennis has successfully led multibillion dollar matters as well as represented clients and litigated cases across numerous jurisdictions. Additionally, Dennis was appointed to serve as Convention...