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Stephanie Cook has extensive experience with a wide range of business disputes, having successfully represented banks, insurance companies, owners, developers, and individuals in complex commercial and construction litigation and bankruptcy for over twenty years. She began her career at Winstead P.C. and worked in the Austin and Houston offices handling lender liability and workouts. She actively served in its leadership committee before moving back to Austin to work in a litigation boutique ...

James E. Mann is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Regulatory Law and Oil and Gas Law. James E., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Samuel D. Byars is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Samuel D., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 1993. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Samuel D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Morris D. Weiss is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Morris D., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Morris D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Paula K. Lear is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Paula K., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paula K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ashley Thieman Kever Phillips is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law. Ashley Thieman Kever, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ashley Thieman Kever is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

Mr. Scott is a Partner of Osborne, Helman, Scott, Knisely & Stanton, LLP. He focuses his practice on fiduciary litigation, including trust, estate, partnership and guardianship disputes, representing parties on both sides of the docket. Mr. Scott also advises settlors, trustees, protectors, and asset holders in high value disputes related to international trusts and asset protection structures. Additionally, Mr. Scott co-counsels with family law attorneys in divorce cases where trust or e...

David J. Klein is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law. David J., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Eric Nichols practices both civil trial and criminal law, and joined the Austin office of Butler Snow in 2019. His background includes not only many years representing companies and individuals in private practice but also experience in both Texas state government and the federal government, having served as Deputy Attorney General for Criminal Justice for the Office of the Texas Attorney General, as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, and a law clerk to a ...