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Lauren has extensive experience representing plaintiffs in antitrust litigation in numerous federal courts throughout the United States challenging anticompetitive conduct in the pharmaceutical industry. She also has extensive experience representing lawyers and law firms in defending against breach of fiduciary duty and malpractice claims and advising lawyers and law firms on ethics. Before joining Kenny Nachwalter (now Sperling Kenny Nachwalter) in 1992, she served as an adjunct professor a...

Samuel D. Byars is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Samuel D. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Samuel D. Byars since 1993. 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 Samuel D. Byars is held by other lawyers.

Jeff Dickerson is the firm’s senior corporate lawyer, and the managing shareholder of the firm’s Austin office, which he helped to establish in 2008. Jeff serves as outside general counsel to businesses in a number of different industries, including refinery services, beverage distribution, oilfield services, and physician practices. He specializes in mergers and acquisitions and general corporate work. Education B.A., English, with Honors, University of Texas, 1983 M.A., English,...

Curt Kurhajec is an AV-rated attorney who has over 35 years of experience litigating a variety of cases including healthcare liability, general negligence, catastrophic auto and truck accident, DTPA, business and commercial issues and disputes, and premises liability across the state. Mr. Kurhajec has also handled numerous insurance disputes, bad faith and coverage opinions and appeals over the years. He has also spoken at CLE events on a variety of legal topics. Curtis Kurhajec is a top atto...

Sam Colletti is a Board Certified family lawyer with more than 20 years of experience representing clients in Austin, Texas and throughout Central Texas. He practices with Bryant Colletti Kaplan Kinsler & De La Reza LLP , where his work focuses on Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Sam regularly represents professionals, business owners, and their spouses in divorce and other complex family law matters. Known for his measured and thoughtful approach, he listens carefully, communicates c...

Tony Ciccone leads Bollier Ciccone Stinson LLP’s civil law practice group, including the firm’s Construction, Real Estate, and Business Law sections. Tony has earned his stellar reputation for serving as a trusted advisor, effective and practical advocate, and formidable litigator. He is valued by clients and colleagues alike for his unflappable and sensible approach to problem-solving and dispute resolution and for pursuing favorable outcomes that reflect the goals of those he se...

Dennis is a partner in the 100+-year-old law firm of Naman, Howell, Smith and Lee, PLLC. Dennis is chair of the firm’s Regulatory/Infrastructure and Government Relations Sections. His practice has primarily focused on work for telecommunications, utilities, litigation, and government relations. Dennis has successfully led multibillion dollar matters as well as represented clients and litigated cases across numerous jurisdictions. Additionally, Dennis was appointed to serve as Convention...

Barry Senterfitt focuses his practice on the insurance and managed care industries. His practice includes assisting clients with acquisitions and mergers of insurers, HMOs and insurance agencies; holding company transactions for insurers and HMOs, including state insurance holding company act compliance; HMO formation and licensure; insurance company formation and licensure, including offshore captives; redomestications of insurers; demutualizations and other complex corporate reorganizations...

Tiffany Lam-Bentley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Tiffany practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Tiffany Lam-Bentley since 2023. 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 Tiffany Lam-Bentley is held by other lawyers.

Richard T. Suttle, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Land Use and Zoning Law. Richard T. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Richard T. Suttle, Jr. since 2012. 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 Richard T. Suttle, Jr. is held by other lawyers.