Best Lawyers Near You in West Lake Hills, Texas
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Brenda L. Clayton is a partner at Kelly Hart whose practice sits at the intersection of environmental, energy, and appellate law. Based in Austin, she guides clients through complex state and federal regulatory frameworks governing waste, water, and natural resources. Brenda’s environmental practice spans high-stakes litigation—including CERCLA actions and federal citizen suits—as well as compliance counseling under major statutory frameworks like RCRA and the Clean Water Ac...
Bill Barber has devoted his legal career to the field of trademark law, focusing primarily on trademark litigation and policing, handling cases in federal courts across the U.S. and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Experienced in all aspects of litigation, including jury and bench trials as well as appeals, Bill also handles domain name disputes through ICANN’s domain name dispute resolution policies. He regularly assists clients with a wide range of trademark needs, includi...
Ed is a trusted advisor serving in the role of outside counsel for clients, advising and providing critical judgment on the intersection of client legal issues and business goals to help develop practical solutions. In addition to this role, he also has extensive experience with financing and merger and acquisition transactions, as well as resolving disputes among business co-owners. Ed enjoys representing clients from a diverse set of businesses and industries, especially with an emphasis on...
Jay Harvey is a trial lawyer with Winckler, Harvey & McConnell LLP in Austin, Texas . His practice focuses on representing individuals and families in personal injury and medical malpractice cases. Through his work in Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Jay represents people who have been seriously harmed due to negligence, including injuries involving health care providers, unsafe conditions, and other preventable incidents. Clients turn to J...
Bruce A. Griggs manages Ogletree Deakins’ Labor and Employment practice in Austin. Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1996, Mr. Griggs’ practice focuses on all aspects of labor and employment law, including defending employers in complex employment litigation in state and federal courts across Texas. Mr. Griggs has defended employers in class actions, FLSA collective actions, ERISA actions, non-compete and other business-re...
Alden Harris’ litigation experience spans a variety of technical fields. These include electrical and computer engineering, telecommunications, and biochemistry, and he’s put this knowledge to use litigating patent infringement cases in courts across the United States. Mr. Harris previously served as a law clerk to the Honorable Roy Payne of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas in Marshall, Texas, and served as an acting law clerk to District Judge Ro...
Jason LaFond is board certified in Civil Appellate Law and focuses his practice on appellate advocacy, commercial litigation, and administrative and regulatory law. Based in Austin, Texas, he represents clients before the Supreme Court of Texas, intermediate state appellate courts, and federal appellate courts in complex, high-stakes disputes. Jason has handled more than 50 appeals and authored hundreds of appellate briefs involving constitutional law, statutory interpretation, sovereign immu...
Coleen Kinsler is a Family Law attorney with Bryant Colletti Kaplan Kinsler & De La Reza LLP in Austin, Texas. During her third year of law school, she recognized that she wanted to build her career around helping individuals and families navigate difficult transitions through thoughtful legal guidance and practical solutions. Since the beginning of her legal career, Coleen has focused exclusively on Family Law and has been Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Special...
Sarah A. Nicolas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Sarah A. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Sarah A. Nicolas since 2021. 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 Sarah A. Nicolas is held by other lawyers.
Robert T. Stewart represents a broad array of industrial and commercial clients, focusing on air pollution control, toxic torts, environmental criminal investigations, cost recovery for waste remediations and environmental enforcement defense. He has extensive experience handling matters before the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the US Environmental Protection Agency. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Mr. Stewart worked as a chemical engineer for Union Carbide Corporation. He is annu...
Doug Alexander is widely regarded as one of the premier advocates specializing in practice before the Supreme Court of Texas and is listed by Texas Super Lawyers as one of the Top 10 lawyers in Texas. Doug is the 2013 recipient of the Texas Bar Foundation's Gregory S. Coleman Outstanding Appellate Lawyer Award; was selected as the 2017 Austin Appellate Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in America; and is listed in the Texas Lawyer Go-To Guide as one of five "Top-Notch Lawyers" in Texas for A...
Timothy A. Wilkins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. Timothy A. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Timothy A. Wilkins since 2009. 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 Timothy A. Wilkins is held by other lawyers.
One of the few attorneys in Texas who is Board Certified in both Civil Trial Law and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Julie is an accomplished trial lawyer who has tried numerous lawsuits to verdict in state and federal courts across the country. Known for her passion, drive and excellent advocacy, Julie has handled matters that range from employment lawsuits of all type, including national class and collective actions, to complex business disputes. Julie also has ex...
