Paul R. Bessette

Steven M. Espenshade is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Copyright Law and Trademark Law. Steven M., 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 Steven M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Cleveland R. Burke is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Cleveland R., 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 Cleveland R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Karen M. Kennard is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice. Karen M., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Karen M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jane Webre is a partner at Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP in Austin, Texas, where her practice focuses on appellate practice and complex civil litigation. She handles a substantial portion of the firm’s appeals and represents clients in matters involving significant legal and procedural issues in state and federal courts. Jane’s experience includes appeals involving oil and gas disputes , land use regulation, and other complex commercial matters. She has argued cases before th...

Jeannie Heffernan is an experienced trial lawyer who leads Kirkland’s IP litigation practice in Texas. She has won more than a dozen patent infringement trials in federal district courts across the country and at the International Trade Commission, with victories affirmed at the Federal Circuit. She represents clients in a wide range of fields, including computer networking, telecommunications, cryptography, semiconductors, and medical devices. Jeannie has particular experience leading ...

Katherine Chiarello is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. Katherine, 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 Katherine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

María Amelia Calaf is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. María Amelia, 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 María Amelia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mia Storm is a trial lawyer with an active practice in Austin, Texas and throughout the country. Mia has a broad range of experience in all litigation contexts. She routinely handles high-stakes business litigation, real estate disputes, business divorces, partnership disputes, fiduciary litigation and complex marital property disputes. Mia is known for her straightforward, aggressive style and her ability to read people and situations. Mia is a fourth-generation trial lawyer. Her litigation ...

Bill Barber has devoted his legal career to the field of trademark law, focusing primarily on trademark litigation and policing, handling cases in federal courts across the U.S. and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Experienced in all aspects of litigation, including jury and bench trials as well as appeals, Bill also handles domain name disputes through ICANN’s domain name dispute resolution policies. He regularly assists clients with a wide range of trademark needs, includi...

Stephen E. McConnico is a trial lawyer at Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP in Austin, Texas. He has tried more than 200 cases to jury verdict and represents clients in complex litigation and high-stakes business disputes in state and federal courts. His practice includes Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Steve’s courtroom experience covers a broa...