William E. "Bill" Hopkins

Jim Richardson is one of the state's leading trial lawyers in complex commercial litigation. His practice focuses on complex disputes involving fiduciary litigation, multi-jurisdictional matters, and business tort claims. Jim is ranked by Chambers USA 2026 in America's Leading Lawyers for Business – Litigation: General Commercial – Texas, Austin & Surrounds, published by Chambers & Partners . Chambers describes him as "an amazing trial lawyer" and "skilled advocate" &ndash...

Nathan Vassar is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Water Law. Nathan practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Nathan Vassar 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 Nathan Vassar is held by other lawyers.

With more than 25 years of experience, Jill Cronin advises clients on trademark law, social media issues, insurance coverage matters, and complex commercial disputes. Her practice combines intellectual property strategy with extensive litigation and insurance experience, allowing her to counsel clients through both day-to-day brand protection and high-stakes business challenges. Jill’s trademark practice focuses on trademark prosecution, enforcement, and brand protection strategies. She...

David F. Minton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. David F. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized David F. Minton 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 David F. Minton is held by other lawyers.

Billy Murphy is an experienced business attorney representing growth companies and investors in venture capital transactions, private equity financings and mergers and acquisitions. Billy also frequently advises start-up and early stage companies with respect to initial formation and financing matters. Billy co-founded the corporate law firm Dwyer Murphy Calvert LLP in Austin, Texas in 2006. Prior to co-founding Dwyer Murphy Calvert LLP, Billy served as the General Counsel of TippingPoint Tec...

Robert F. Loughran is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Robert F. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Robert F. Loughran since 2008. 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 Robert F. Loughran is held by other lawyers.

Carroll Martin joined Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP in 1980, when the firm’s practice was focused on oil and gas litigation and regulatory matters. Based in Austin, Texas, she continues to concentrate her practice on Oil and Gas Law, representing clients in matters involving litigation, regulatory proceedings, transactional analysis, and mediation. Her practice includes the analysis and drafting of oil and gas instruments and agreements, environmental regulation related to explorat...

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...

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...

Kurt Lyn is a partner in the Austin office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP focusing on mergers & acquisitions, private equity and corporate finance. He represents buyers, sellers, private equity funds and their portfolio companies, and financial institutions in a variety of corporate transactions including leveraged buyouts and public and private mergers and acquisitions.