Stephen E. Walraven

Porter Corrigan provides family law clients with essential insights gained from his work with two federal judges at the district and appellate court levels. His work in a variety of cases has earned Porter the respect of both clients and colleagues, in addition to helping him earn honors on the Texas Rising Stars (2010-2012, 2014-2019) and Texas Super Lawyers (2021, 2023-2024) listings published by Thomson Reuters and selection to San Antonio’s Top Attorneys and San Antonio Rising Stars...

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...

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...

Michael B. Hiddemen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Construction Law. Michael B., who practices law in San Antonio, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Aaron Valadez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Aaron, 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 Aaron is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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 ...

Sean Lyons was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Texas School of Law in 1994. He served as a Federal Judicial Law Clerk in Brownsville, Texas, for the Hon. United States District Judge Filemon B. Vela. With over 25 years of trial experience, Sean has helped plaintiffs injured by medical malpractice, defective medical devices, pharmaceuticals, civil rights violations, and asbestos. He is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by...

Tiffany Cox Stacy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Tiffany Cox, who practices law in San Antonio, Texas, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tiffany Cox is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Kristal Thomson, a partner at Goranson Bain Ausley’s San Antonio office, is a top family law attorney with over 20 years of experience. She is recognized for her expertise in high-stakes divorce cases involving substantial estates and complex child custody matters. Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Kristal is known for her strength in both litigation and negotiated settlements, tailoring her approach to protect her clients’ interests and wel...