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Jeffrey S. Reed is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative / Regulatory Law and Environmental Law. Jeffrey S. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey S. Reed 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 Jeffrey S. Reed is held by other lawyers.

Sam is a partner at Minton, Bassett, Flores & Carsey, P.C., in Austin, Texas. He received his law and undergraduate degrees from the University of Texas. Sam has been board certified in criminal law since 1994. His practices criminal defense and family law. He is listed in Best Lawyers in America, is AV Rated by Martindale Hubbel, and is a Texas Monthly Super Lawyer. In 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2020, Best Lawyers in America named him Lawyer of the Year for criminal defense in Austin, Texas. ...

Doug focuses his practice on estate planning through the use of trusts, family business entities, and life insurance. His experience includes charitable planning, asset protection planning, and planning to mitigate transfer tax and income tax. He is an expert in charitable planning, asset protection planning, and planning for mitigation of transfer tax and income tax.Doug is a frequent speaker as various estate planning organizations and associations including: Austin Financial Planners Assoc...

Hillery Kaplan is an Austin, Texas family law attorney at Bryant Colletti Kaplan Kinsler & De La Reza LLP . She is the first attorney in her family and has devoted more than 20 years of her practice to Family Law, representing individuals and families through divorce and related matters. Hillery approaches each family law case with careful analysis and preparation. She takes time to understand her client’s circumstances, priorities, and objectives, then develops a thoughtful legal s...

Janis Clements is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Patent. Janis practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Janis Clements 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 Janis Clements 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 ...

Andy Kever brings to his clients broad experience in regulatory, legislative, and corporate matters. For many years he has been recognized as an advocate and counselor for the electric and communication industries. For over 45 years, he has represented a variety of competitive and regulated electric and telecommunication interests, including large regulated electric utilities. Andy is routinely recognized by his peers for his expertise in administrative and regulatory law. He has been board c...

Ruth Ruggero Hughs, former Texas Secretary of State, is a partner at Kelly Hart’s Austin office and co-chair’s the firm’s Public Law group. Her practice is focused on Public Law, assisting businesses to manage the intersection of law, policy and government, including advising on international transactions and trade matters, government procurement, energy regulatory and policy matters, corporate governance and crisis counseling, federal and state regulatory matters, and publi...

Leah Stewart is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Leah practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Leah Stewart 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 Leah Stewart is held by other lawyers.

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...