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Katherine Chiarello is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. Katherine practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Katherine Chiarello 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 Katherine Chiarello is held by other lawyers.

Fletcher H. Brown is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative / Regulatory Law and Health Care Law. Fletcher H. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Fletcher H. Brown 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 Fletcher H. Brown 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.

Mr. Slinkard has substantial experience in corporate and business law, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, securities law disclosure and compliance, contracts, litigation strategy, trade secrets, copyrights, covenants not to compete, franchising, intellectual property licensing, executive compensation and employee stock options. Areas of Emphasis Mergers and acquisitions Corporate and securities law Corporate governance issues Prior to rejoining the firm in 2000, Mr. Sli...

Darrell Windham is the managing member of the firm’s Austin office and has forty years of experience representing early stage companies, publicly traded and privately held clients, private equity funds and investors in complex mergers and acquisitions (M&A), strategic joint ventures, capital markets and other domestic and global business transactions. Darrell has experience in a wide variety of industries, including life sciences, medical devices, technology, software and semi-condu...

George Baldwin is a Partner in the Austin, Texas office of Peckar & Abramson PC . His practice centers on Construction Law and Litigation – Construction , with a focus on resolving commercial construction disputes through litigation, mediation, and arbitration. George works closely with owners, contractors, and other project participants to address complex construction-related issues in a practical and business-focused manner. George’s experience includes matters involving pro...

Bill Daniel represents major financial services companies in commercial and consumer finance matters, and chairs the firm’s Financial Services Practice Group. He has extensive experience representing financial services companies in virtually every phase of their operations including litigation, regulatory, compliance, workouts, transactions and bankruptcy. Bill speaks to industry and bar groups on Texas financing law. Bill was named Lawyer of the Year for Financial Services Regulation L...

Kevin represents a diverse clientele in virtually all aspects of the energy industry. With a background in petroleum geology, he has operated and participated in oil and gas exploration and development projects across North America. As a transactional lawyer, he has represented owners and operators with documentation, due diligence, and business counseling for acquisitions and divestitures and for exploration and operation. As a trial lawyer, he has represented plaintiffs and defendants, both...

Kevin D. Collins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. Kevin D. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin D. Collins since 2019. 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 Kevin D. Collins is held by other lawyers.

Karen M. Kennard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Government Relations Practice. Karen M. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Karen M. Kennard since 2022. 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 Karen M. Kennard is held by other lawyers.