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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...

William Johnson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Energy Law. William practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized William Johnson since 2026. 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 William Johnson is held by other lawyers.

With more than 35 years of experience in the representation of motor vehicle manufacturers and distributors, Buddy has seen the economic expansions and retractions of the motor vehicle industry as well as the continual evolving nature of the law and business aspects of motor vehicle distribution at the wholesale and retail levels. While litigation may be necessary, Buddy strives to explore practical solutions that lead to a resolution in disputes that arise between parties. Buddy is based in ...

K. Lance Anderson is a member in Dickinson Wright’s Austin office who advises technology-driven companies, infrastructure developers, research institutions, and emerging ventures on complex transactions and long-term strategic initiatives. He works with clients on development agreements, joint ventures, public-private partnerships, licensing arrangements, and the intellectual property and commercial aspects of large-scale projects, acquisitions, and operational growth. Lance brings a pr...

Kevin has been in practice for 34 years. He joined Cooper & Scully in 2018 as the managing shareholder for their newly created Austin office after concluding 20 years as a founding shareholder of Uzick & Oncken. He has tried to jury verdict, more than 100 cases across Texas. Kevin has often been asked to step into cases outside of Texas via Pro Hac Vice. While the majority of his practice has focused on the defense of medical negligence cases, Kevin has also successfully represented p...

Ross Spencer Garsson has more than 20 years of experience practicing intellectual property and technology law. Ross focuses his practice on intellectual property litigation, patent prosecution, and intellectual property portfolio management in a variety of technology areas, including chemical, nanotechnology, semiconductor and computer technologies. Ross has litigated numerous intellectual property disputes in State and Federal District Courts, in the U.S. Court of Appeals, and at the U.S. In...

Douglas “Doug” Dashiell is a partner at Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP in Austin, Texas. His practice focuses on Oil and Gas Law , including civil litigation, regulatory proceedings, and severance tax matters involving the energy industry. Doug represents operators, lessees, and lessors in matters before the Railroad Commission of Texas, the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, and the Texas General Land Office. Doug joined the firm in 1984 after working as a petroleum landma...

Amy Warr came to Alexander Dubose & Jefferson after serving five years as an Assistant Solicitor General for the State of Texas. While at the Solicitor General's office, Amy handled many prominent appeals, including the challenge to the Ten Commandments monument on the Texas Capitol grounds in the United States Supreme Court and the 2005 School Finance case in the Supreme Court of Texas. At ADJT, Amy continues a high-level Texas and federal appellate practice. In 2008 she successfully rep...

Board Certified in Construction Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Clayton C. Utkov has a practice which focuses on both the transactional and dispute resolution aspects of construction law. He represents general contractors, subcontractors, owners, developers and suppliers in all matters, from drafting and negotiating construction contracts to complex construction disputes, including contract disputes, performance and payment disputes, delay claims, design and construction defec...

One of the few attorneys in Texas who is Board Certified in both Civil Trial Law and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Julie is an accomplished trial lawyer who has tried numerous lawsuits to verdict in state and federal courts across the country. Known for her passion, drive and excellent advocacy, Julie has handled matters that range from employment lawsuits of all type, including national class and collective actions, to complex business disputes. Julie also has ex...