Peter D. Smith

Juli A. Bryan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Juli A., who practices law in Temple, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Juli A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Hollingsworth practices in the areas of taxation, partnership, limited liability company and offerings of exempt securities, corporate law, business sales and acquisitions (stock and assets), real estate transactions and finance, construction and design contracts, aircraft and aircraft fractional interest acquisitions, ownership and sales, franchise agreements (franchisor and franchisee) and general business transactions and issues. Mr. Hollingsworth is a past member of the Business Law a...

Respectful, Constructive Problem-Solving to Meet the Future with Confidence Kris Algert on Your Family and Your Future: Regardless of background or economic status, I treat my clients and their families with respect and dignity as I work with them to negotiate pre-and post-marital agreements or divorce settlements. I provide clients with a roadmap that starts with understanding my client's needs, goals, and values, and ends with finding, evaluating and implementing constructive solutions.My c...

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...

Monica M. Jacobs has been practicing Texas water law for more than twenty years. She focuses her practice on strategic water supply planning and water asset management for both surface water and groundwater rights. Ms. Jacobs chairs Kelly Hart's Water Law practice group, and is a registered lobbyist. Her experience includes: Water Resources: water supply and water rights management for large landowners, industrial users and major Texas municipalities; surface water permitting at TCEQ; groundw...

Laura P. Irani is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Laura P., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Laura P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kelly practices business and securities law with a focus on: acquisitions and dispositions of companies and their corporate assets, structuring of partnerships, buy-sell and succession arrangements for closely held businesses, representing both issuers and investors (including institutional investors, family offices and individual investors) in connection with equity financings of privately held companies, representation of start-up and emerging growth companies, structure and formation of ne...

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

William O. Coe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law and Energy Regulatory Law. William O., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William O. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Douglas J. Dashiell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Oil and Gas Law. Douglas J., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Douglas J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.