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James F. Parker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. James F., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sara Janes is a partner at Weisbart Springer Storm Hatchitt with a practice focused on appellate law. She represents clients in both state and federal court in a wide variety of subject matters including labor and employment, Title IX, complex contract disputes, trade secrets, complex family law matters like international child abduction under the Hague Convention, and class and collective actions. A significant part of Ms. Janes’ practice consists of working together with her colleague...

Stephen R. Butter, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law and Venture Capital Law. Stephen R., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lance Anderson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law. Lance, 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 Lance is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tara Porterfield is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Tara, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tara is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Mr. Krumme practices in the general areas of real estate, construction, lending, municipal utility district,and economic development ality law. Specific practice areas include real estate development, construction law, contract, real estate finance, leasing and land use. Mr. Krumme has represented individuals, commercial developers, companies, municipal utility districts and governmental and quasi-governmental clients in these matters. He is a member of the Travis County Bar Association, has ...

Steve Skarnulis, a co-founder of Cain & Skarnulis PLLC, has litigated, arbitrated and resolved high-stakes matters in many industries, including fiduciaries and trusts, construction, insurance/reinsurance, banking and finance, hospitality, chemical, healthcare, technology, and energy. He has served as counsel for a range of business clients that run the gamut from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. He’s no stranger to the pressures of business, as his first career was owning...

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.

Thomas L. Ausley is the founding partner of GoransonBain Ausley’s predecessor firm Ausley, Algert, Robertson & Flores, LLP. He has devoted his legal career to the practice of family law and has earned the respect of peers and judges alike for his unwavering integrity in guiding and advising clients. Tom was bestowed the prestigious Sam Emison Award by the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists in 2013 in recognition of his significant contributions to the practice of family law and...