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Stephen W. Stewart is the founding member of The Stewart Law Firm in Austin, Texas, a national trial firm dedicated to serving victims and family members who have been injured, harmed, or killed by the negligence of others, or by defective products. Prior to founding The Stewart Law Firm, Stephen Stewart was an attorney with the Austin, Texas law firm of Clark, Thomas & Winters, P.C., where he worked exclusively with large corporate manufacturers of automobiles, aircraft, commercial vehic...

Rudy K. Metayer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Administrative / Regulatory Law. Rudy K. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Rudy K. Metayer 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 Rudy K. Metayer is held by other lawyers.

Berry D. Spears is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Berry D. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Berry D. Spears since 2006. 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 Berry D. Spears is held by other lawyers.

Kevin D. Collins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. Kevin D. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin D. Collins since 2019. 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 Kevin D. Collins is held by other lawyers.

Mia Storm is a trial lawyer with an active practice in Austin, Texas and throughout the country. Mia has a broad range of experience in all litigation contexts. She routinely handles high-stakes business litigation, real estate disputes, business divorces, partnership disputes, fiduciary litigation and complex marital property disputes. Mia is known for her straightforward, aggressive style and her ability to read people and situations. Mia is a fourth-generation trial lawyer. Her litigation ...

Jerry is a founding member of Matheson Keys & Kordzik PLLC. Previously, Jerry had more than thirty years of legal experience with large law firms and as company general counsel. He has broad experience in representing technology, industrial and other intellectual property-based enterprises ranging from Fortune 500 companies, multinationals and universities to startups in both domestic and international matters. Jerry’s legal practice focuses on technology business, intellectual prop...

Laura P. Irani is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Laura P. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Laura P. Irani 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 Laura P. Irani is held by other lawyers.

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...

Jeannie Heffernan is an experienced trial lawyer who leads Kirkland’s IP litigation practice in Texas. She has won more than a dozen patent infringement trials in federal district courts across the country and at the International Trade Commission, with victories affirmed at the Federal Circuit. She represents clients in a wide range of fields, including computer networking, telecommunications, cryptography, semiconductors, and medical devices. Jeannie has particular experience leading ...

Stephen E. McConnico is a trial lawyer at Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP in Austin, Texas. He has tried more than 200 cases to jury verdict and represents clients in complex litigation and high-stakes business disputes in state and federal courts. His practice includes Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Steve’s courtroom experience covers a broa...