Robert G. "Jerry" Converse

Cliff’s diverse clientele include governmental agencies and a full range of businesses from start-up companies to large corporations in a variety of industries including healthcare, professional services, technology, construction, real estate, oil and gas and publishing. His work encompasses mergers and acquisitions; private equity offerings; venture capital and debt financings; general contracting; and general corporate counseling. Cliff frequently acts as an outside general counsel an...

Katie Valle’s practice focuses on divorce, complex child-custody and property disputes, and cases involving family violence and substance use. She brings a steady, trauma-informed approach to high-conflict matters. Prior to private practice, Katie served as Family Legal Services Director with Volunteer Legal Services, representing families fleeing violence and substance abuse, and mentoring attorneys new to family law. She currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Austin Bar Asso...

For over twenty years Mr. Nelson has represented businesses and individuals in courts across Texas. Over that period of time, his law practice has grown to include not only business litigation but also intellectual property actions to protect clients’ trade secrets, trademarks, and copyrights. Mr. Nelson is experienced not only in traditional areas such as construction, personal injury, and product liability, but also complex securities cases and those involving breaches of fiduciary du...

Tim J. Deithloff is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Public Finance Law. Tim J. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Tim J. Deithloff since 2025. 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 Tim J. Deithloff is held by other lawyers.

Curtis J. Osterloh is a tax attorney at Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP in Austin, Texas. His practice focuses on Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law, including disputes involving state, local, and federal tax assessments. Curtis represents businesses and individuals in administrative proceedings, Texas district courts, and federal tax court, and he advises clients on the tax implications of business transactions and other matters involving state and federal tax law. Before joinin...

Whitney L. Swift is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law, Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. Whitney L. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Whitney L. Swift since 2016. 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 Whitney L. Swift is held by other lawyers.

For over a decade before joining ADJ Rachel Ekery served as staff attorney for Chief Justice Wallace B. Jefferson at the Supreme Court of Texas. Previously, Ekery was an associate at Baker Botts LLP in Dallas and a shareholder at Scott Hulse PC in El Paso, Texas, where she focused on business litigation and appellate matters. She earned her undergraduate degree, cum laude, from Duke University and her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, where she was an editor of ...

Melanie Plowman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. Melanie practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Melanie Plowman 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 Melanie Plowman is held by other lawyers.

Kendyl T. Hanks is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. Kendyl T. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Kendyl T. Hanks since 2020. 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 Kendyl T. Hanks is held by other lawyers.

Christopher R. Cowan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Christopher R. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher R. Cowan 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 Christopher R. Cowan is held by other lawyers.