Ruth G. Malinas

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...

James “Jamie” Parker is Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law, with additional extensive experience in trial courts throughout the State of Texas handling numerous types of complex civil litigation matters. He has defended everything from multi-party toxic tort claims, to construction defect matters on buildings exceeding $250M in value, to death cases arising from both negligence and products liability issues. He has also defended legal, medical, nursing home, architectural, eng...

Lawrence J. Webb is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Lawrence J. practices law in San Antonio, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Lawrence J. Webb since 2022. 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 Lawrence J. Webb is held ...

Joshua Hatley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Joshua practices law in San Antonio, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Joshua Hatley since 2027. 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 Joshua Hatley is held by other lawyers.

Stephanie O’Rourke is a member of the firm’s litigation practice group and manages the firm’s San Antonio office. Her practice focuses on the representation of general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers in construction disputes as well as businesses in complex disputes. She has a wealth of experience in litigation, and she is consistently asked to present at workshops and seminars regarding her expertise on contracts, liens and bonds. Stephanie’s expertise in c...

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...

James M. McNeel maintains a litigation practice exclusively in the areas of estates, trusts, contested guardianships, and other related litigation. Jim handles claims by and against estate administrators, trustees, beneficiaries, and closely held family businesses in all areas relating to estate, trust, guardianship, and tax-related litigation. Jim also represents clients in mortgage resolution matters, including mortgage related litigation and advises as to appropriate methods of limiting li...

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 ...

Rodney Caldwell has practiced in the intellectual property field since 1970. His practice has been concentrated in the litigation of trademark and related intellectual property matters, alternative dispute resolution, and counseling, including advice on trademark licensing, franchising, and intellectual property/antitrust matters. He has represented large, mid-sized, and small business clients and has broad experience in litigation of trademark, trade secret, and related unfair competition ma...

Carrie Douglas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Carrie practices law in San Antonio, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Carrie Douglas 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 Carrie Douglas is held by other lawyers.