R. Steven "Steve" Morton

Casey is a trial lawyer who represents both Plaintiffs and Defendants in a wide variety of commercial disputes. He has led teams of lawyers representing international and domestic clients in securities fraud and structured finance litigation. He represents owners of closely and family held businesses in disputes over ownership and control. Much of his litigation experience has been tied to various aspects of the commericial real estate industry. He has extensive experience in complex construc...

Kendyl T. Hanks is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. Kendyl T., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kendyl T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Perry Minton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice and Family Law. Perry, 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 Perry is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Marshall Thompson was born in Corpus Christi but has called Austin home for more than ten years. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin and went on to graduate with honors from The University of Texas School of Law. Marshall dedicates the majority of his practice to family law. He has handled all varieties of family law matters including divorce, child custody, paternity, child support, protective orders, post-divorce modifications and enforcements, termin...

Robert F. Loughran is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Robert F., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

James E. Mann is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Regulatory Law and Oil and Gas Law. James E., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mark Mueller is a nationally recognized trial attorney honored for his impactful work in birth injury litigation and product liability cases involving unsafe medical devices, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. His dedication to justice extends beyond individual cases—Mueller has championed environmental and cultural rights, most notably representing the Brave Dog Society of the Blackfoot tribe to prevent oil and gas development in a protected wilderness area of Montana. He has also served ...

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

Thomas J. Bond is Co-Chair of the firm's Government Law & Policy Practice and Co-Chair of the Insurance Regulatory & Transactions Practice. He focuses his practice on insurance and regulatory law in Texas and on a national basis. His clients include insurance holding companies, life, health and property liability companies, trade associations, reinsurers, health maintenance organizations, title underwriters and agencies, corporate insurance agencies, commercial insured, and the insura...

Tim J. Deithloff is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Public Finance Law. Tim J., 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 Tim J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.