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Jim Richardson is one of the state's leading trial lawyers in complex commercial litigation. Jim has annually been named one of the nation's Best Lawyers® in Commercial Litigation for 15 consecutive editions (2012-2026). He has been recognized by Super Lawyers® for over 18 years, including being named a Top 50 Central & West Texas Super Lawyer® multiple times, as featured in Texas Monthly . Jim served as President of the National Board of Trial Advocacy from 2020 through 2022 ...

Sara Janes is a partner at Weisbart Springer Storm Hatchitt with a practice focused on appellate law. She represents clients in both state and federal court in a wide variety of subject matters including labor and employment, Title IX, complex contract disputes, trade secrets, complex family law matters like international child abduction under the Hague Convention, and class and collective actions. A significant part of Ms. Janes’ practice consists of working together with her colleague...

Jamie Rose represents companies and individuals in complex business and commercial disputes in both state and federal court. With more than two decades of experience, she represents prominent plaintiffs and defendants across industries in high stakes matters involving business torts, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, shareholder derivative claims, contested estate and trust proceedings, and civil appeals. Jamie is committed to developing and pursuing strategies tailored to the nee...

Jenifer Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Jenifer, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jenifer is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Casey is a trial lawyer who represents both Plaintiffs and Defendants in a wide variety of commercial disputes. He has led teams of lawyers representing international and domestic clients in securities fraud and structured finance litigation. He represents owners of closely and family held businesses in disputes over ownership and control. Much of his litigation experience has been tied to various aspects of the commericial real estate industry. He has extensive experience in complex construc...

Victoria N. Ozimek is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Finance Law and Tax Law. Victoria N., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Victoria N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Melissa Lorber is a board-certified appellate lawyer who represents businesses in litigation at both the trial and appellate levels, in state and federal courts. She regularly represents clients before the Texas Supreme Court, the Texas Courts of Appeals, and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. As a former newspaper journalist, Melissa employs her writing, research, and investigation skills in advocating for her business clients' interests.

Carlos Salinas graduated from the University of Texas School of Law in 2003 and began his legal practice in California, developing a broad range of skills in family law matters while nurturing his particular interest in representing survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. His work has included marital dissolutions, pre- and post-marital agreements, child custody, child support, minors’ counsel, complex property distribution, and cases involving domestic violence. He returned ...

Kimberly S. Beckham is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Kimberly S., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kimberly S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.