Mikal C. Watts

Julie Pomerantz has vast experience successfully managing insurance related regulatory, compliance and transaction matters for single state, regional and national privately held and public companies. As a former insurance regulator, she brings a unique perspective to her law practice. Her insurance department relationships across many states make her an effective advisor and trusted counsel. Julie represents clients on regulatory, compliance, corporate governance, risk management, transaction...

Martha E. Smiley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. Martha E., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Martha E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Santosh Aravind is a trial and appellate lawyer at Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP in Austin, Texas. A former federal prosecutor, he represents individuals and companies in white-collar criminal investigations, regulatory enforcement proceedings, cybersecurity matters, and complex commercial litigation. His practice includes matters involving the Securities and Exchange Commission, the United States Department of Justice, the Texas Attorney General, the Massachusetts Attorney General&rsquo...

Sharon Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law. Sharon, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sharon is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alexandra H. Bistline is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Trademark Law. Alexandra H., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alexandra H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Curtis J. Osterloh is a tax attorney at Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP in Austin, Texas. His practice focuses on Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law, including disputes involving state, local, and federal tax assessments. Curtis represents businesses and individuals in administrative proceedings, Texas district courts, and federal tax court, and he advises clients on the tax implications of business transactions and other matters involving state and federal tax law. Before joinin...

Stephen W. Stewart is the founding member of The Stewart Law Firm in Austin, Texas, a national trial firm dedicated to serving victims and family members who have been injured, harmed, or killed by the negligence of others, or by defective products. Prior to founding The Stewart Law Firm, Stephen Stewart was an attorney with the Austin, Texas law firm of Clark, Thomas & Winters, P.C., where he worked exclusively with large corporate manufacturers of automobiles, aircraft, commercial vehic...

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...

Geoff Weisbart is one of the state’s most respected courtroom advocates and has successfully represented an impressive roster of clients in matters involving substantial financial and business risks. Since 1986, Geoff has tried numerous jury and non-jury trials in civil claims involving contracts, partnerships, real estate, fiduciary duties, deceptive trade practices, employment, insurance, sexual torts, administrative issues, commercial aviation disputes and complex divorces. He has su...

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...