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Michael Raphael Cowen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Michael Raphael, who practices law in San Antonio, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael Raphael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Charla Davies, a partner at Goranson Bain Ausley’s San Antonio office, is recognized for her client-centered approach and dedication to guiding families through complex legal matters—including divorce, child custody, child support, and enforcement of court orders. She is known for her compassion, integrity, and commitment to constructive solutions. Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Charla empowers clients to reach resolutions that prioritize...

Michael Gavito knows the tactics and strategies of defense lawyers from the inside, having spent his early career working for Texas defense law firms litigating, among other types of cases, construction defect claims made by a variety of Texas businesses and civic entities. Now representing property owners, both public and private, Mr. Gavito uses his experience to anticipate defense strategies and minimize or defeat their efforts to delay, deny or otherwise deprive his clients of full and fa...

Jay Farwell has over 25 years’ experience as a civil trial lawyer handling complex construction matters, as well as commercial, consumer, employment, insurance, and administrative cases. He is Board Certified in Construction Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Jay represents general contractors, owners, subcontractors, material suppliers, design professionals and governmental entities in all types of construction cases including defective construction, collections, contractu...

Evan Patterson practices civil litigation, focusing primarily on personal injury defense in commercial transportation and products/premises liability cases. Prior to joining Naman Howell, Evan worked as an Assistant District Attorney at the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office, where he prosecuted all manner of cases including DWIs, fraud cases, murders, and just about everything else in between. While representing Bexar County, Evan tried over 25 cases to verdict. Apart from his cou...

For more than 25 years, Sean Lyons has represented plaintiffs in complex personal injury litigation involving medical malpractice , defective medical devices , dangerous pharmaceuticals , civil rights violations , and asbestos exposure claims . His practice at Lyons & Lyons PC focuses on advocating for individuals and families throughout San Antonio and across Texas who have suffered serious injuries due to negligence and wrongful conduct. Sean is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial ...

J. Mark Craun is a member of the litigation section of the firm in the San Antonio Office. He maintains a practice in civil litigation, with an emphasis in transportation, healthcare, commercial, product liability, and general civil litigation. Mr. Craun has over 30 years of experience as a civil trial attorney. He and the attorneys working under his supervision have defended hundreds of cases brought against businesses and individuals, including transportation, healthcare, commercial, person...

Kerry G. Sonsino is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Kerry G., who practices law in San Antonio, Texas, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kerry G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Merritt Clements practices all aspects of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, settlement negotiation, trial, and appeals. He handles commercial, personal injury and professional liability disputes.

Cynthia Eva Hujar Orr has attained national prominence defending citizens and entities in state and federal trial and appellate courts. She has earned the profound respect of her colleagues who elected her to Chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Criminal Justice Section in 2014.Cynthia served as President of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers from 2009-2010, President of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association in 2003, and became the first President of the San ...