Best Lawyers Near You in Austin, Texas for Commercial Litigation
Ross Sutherland is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Energy Law and Oil and Gas Law. Ross practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Ross Sutherland 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 Ross Sutherland is held by other lawyers.
Julián Alejandro Ríos is a litigation associate who joined Ford O’Brien Landy LLP in 2022. Julián mainly focuses on complex commercial and securities litigation within the firm’s general white-collar defense practice. Julián has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2024 and 2025 for work in securities litigation and white-collar criminal defense. Julián has also been recognized in Super Lawyers® Rising Stars 2024 for...
Colleen Murphey’s practice focuses on business and employment litigation in state court, federal court, and arbitration. She also has significant experience handling Title IX matters and representing clients in complex marital estate litigation. Colleen is an honors graduate of the University of Texas School of Law, where she served as an editor for The Review of Litigation. During her time as a member of The Review of Litigation, the journal published her note on complex jurisdictional...
Lauren Ditty is a commercial litigation attorney at Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP in Austin, Texas. She represents plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts in a broad range of business and commercial disputes. Her practice includes drafting and arguing dispositive motions, managing complex discovery, taking and defending depositions, and examining witnesses at trial. Lauren also handles appellate matters and has experience briefing and arguing appeals , including matters bef...
Morgan Menchaca is a commercial litigator at Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP in Austin, Texas. She represents businesses, fiduciaries, and individuals in complex disputes in state and federal courts and in arbitration proceedings nationwide. Her practice includes Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Bankruptcy , and Professional Malpractice Law, with experience handling business torts, fiduciary disputes, and other high-stakes commercial matters. Morgan is known for a thoughtful and practic...
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