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Linda graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in 2004.. In 2008, Linda earned her J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School, where she was elected to the Order of the Coif.  At Vanderbilt, Linda served as Articles Editor for the Vanderbilt Law Review and Managing Associate Justice of the Moot Court Board.  Linda’s Note, Giving the Terminally Ill Their Due (Process): A Case for Expanded Access to Experimental Drugs through the Political Process, was published in the Vanderbilt Law Review. 61 Vand. L. Rev. 1281 (2008). Linda also served as a teaching assistant in Vanderbilt’s first-year legal writing program.. After law school, Linda clerked for Judge Harris L. Hartz on the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit in Albuquerque, New Mexico. After her clerkship, Linda began her practice of law as a litigation associate at Winston & Strawn in Washington, D.C. At Winston & Strawn, Linda worked on complex commercial cases in a variety of areas, including environmental, maritime, and intellectual property. Linda’s pro bono matters included an appeal before the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.. Linda has been with Watts Guerra since 2012. She is actively involved in commercial, personal injury, products liability, agricultural, and mass tort litigation in Texas and across the country. She took the lead representing individual clients in the firm’s four bellwether cases in the Pradaxa litigation. She is currently focused on representing corn farmers across the United States in litigation against the Swiss company Syngenta.

Licensed since 1999, Rachel Crutchfield's practice focuses on personal injury, commercial, and consumer litigation.

Licensed in Texas and Illinois, Keith Sherry is a seasoned attorney with over 20 years of legal experience in a broad range of commercial real estate transactions and related business matters. While always focusing on his clients’ business objectives, Mr. Sherry provides common-sense based legal representation through Sherry Law Ltd.. Before establishing Sherry Law Ltd., Keith was the General Counsel of Bradford Allen Realty Services, a vertically integrated commercial real estate company with diverse business lines including brokerage, acquisitions, and asset and property management. As General Counsel, Keith handled the company’s demanding legal needs, which included real estate and business transactional work and a wide array of general contract matters. Serving in the role of General Counsel, he developed and maintained a holistic approach to Bradford Allen’s legal affairs and risk management/compliance programs.. Before joining Bradford Allen, Keith was Legal Counsel to Epic Savage Realty Partners, a boutique commercial real estate brokerage and investment firm. In this position, Keith worked on a variety of business and commercial real estate matters, representing the many Epic Savage sponsored syndicated partnerships which owned commercial real estate throughout the Chicago metropolitan area.. For many years, Keith provided his legal services to Bradford Allen and Epic Savage through Sherry Law Ltd.’s predecessor, Sherry Law Partners, Ltd.. Keith started his legal career as an associate with the Chicago law firm of Altheimer & Gray.. He received his Juris Doctorate from the John Marshall Law School in Chicago, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the John Marshall Law Review, and he received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

Let my diverse talents and experiences exceed your expectations and resolve your issues to the fullest extent possible.  Enlisting after September 11th took me around the world and expanded my horizons more than imaginable.  After completing my MBA I managed emergency departments which further enhanced my ability to manage stressful situations.  Practicing law now allows me to apply my various skill sets, experience, and knowledge to those in need.

Lessie Gilstrap is a trial attorney with more than twenty years of experience. She concentrates her practice on representing clients in state and federal court and in arbitration.. Lessie brings a big-picture approach to resolving commercial disputes for her clients. Whether representing an individual, a small business, a national or international company, Lessie offers her clients a creative perspective to crafting legal strategies, focusing on her client's end goal and the most effective and efficient way to achieve it.

Leslie J. Bollier heads Bollier Ciccone Stinson LLP’s family law section. Leslie is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She was selected as a Texas Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters, as published in Super Lawyers Magazine and Texas Monthly Magazine. She is a member of the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists and a Lifetime Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. She is a member of the Family Law Sections of the State Bar of Texas, American Bar Association, and Austin Bar Association. Leslie is also a member of the Travis County Women Lawyers Association and the Collaborative Law Institute. Leslie is an experienced and skilled family law litigator and formerly practiced at the Law Office of Becky Beaver.. Leslie focuses on results, client goals and unwavering advocacy, and is especially skilled in complex property and child custody cases. Her expertise includes cases involving the business and asset valuation, closely held business interests, relocation cases, child custody, characterization of property and premarital agreements.. Leslie’s goal is to negotiate the best settlement possible for her clients. However, when litigation is necessary, she has the trial skills to ensure the best results in a courtroom. She is known for establishing a close rapport with her clients by guiding them through the family law process and delivering the best outcome achievable for them and their children. Leslie understands the unique challenges clients face in family law matters and is dedicated to delivering the highest level of legal representation.

Leslie Hume  is a 1978 graduate of the University of Texas School of Law. She has been board-certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1991. Since her first mediation training in 1991, Leslie has assisted many other attorneys in her work as a mediator. She has also worked as a collaborative lawyer since 2003.. In May 2016, Leslie Hume accepted a position as Program Officer for the Texas Access to Justice Foundation.

Legal Lincensures: Texas 1988; 1989 District of Columbia; and 1990 Colorado. Since 1991, Mediator on contract, franchise, entertainment, workplace, construction, business, wrongful death, family, trademark, and healthcare disputes. 2019 & 2020 Top Attorney in Dispute Resolution, 360West Magazine. 2019 & 2020 Top Attorney in Dispute Resolution, Ft. Worth Magazine & Ft. Worth Inc. Since 2018, Mediator Panel of American Health Care Lawyers Association. 2017 Distinguished Mediator, Texas Mediator Credentialing Assn (highest rank). 2007 - 2015, Principal & General Counsel, Washington Equity Planning. 2004 - 2006, Consultant, Offices of Ethics & Institutional Integrity, World Bank Group. 1992 - 2009, Mediator, Federal Circuit Court and D.C. Superior Courts. 1989 - 2001 Mediator, legal counsel, senior management, and other special, bipartisan appointed positions, U.S. House of Representatives. Since 2019 Director, Empower Fort Worth 501c3 - assisting community of first responders, lawyers, and healthcare workers in dealing with stigma of mental health

Lee Parsley is a Board Certified civil appellate lawyer practicing in Austin, Texas, with the firm E. Lee Parsley, P.C.. Parsley focuses his practice on civil appellate law and on legislative representation (principally in the area of civil justice reform), but also has substantial experience representing clients in all kinds of civil litigation and in divorce cases.. Parsley is a member of the prestigious, nine-member Texas Board of Law Examiners, having been appointed to that position in 2007 by the Supreme Court of Texas.  Among other things, the Board of Law Examiners writes the examination lawyers must take to be licensed to practice law in Texas.. From 2000-2004, Mr. Parsley was an Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas School of Law, where he taught a seminar on Texas appellate practice.. Lee Parsley literally "wrote the book" on Texas appellate law.  He is a co-author of eleven chapters of the Texas Litigation Guide, Texas's most renowned legal treatise covering all aspects of Texas civil law.  Parsley co-authored Chapters 147-154 on appellate practice and procedure, and Chapters 90 to 92 on pretrial discovery of the Texas Litigation Guide.. Lee Parsley was the first Rules Staff Attorney for the Supreme Court of Texas, serving in that position from 1993 to 1997.. In addition to being an accomplished appellate lawyer, Parsley, for almost a decade, has been deeply involved in persuading the Texas Legislature to pass meaningful "tort reform" legislation.  Legislation on which Lee Parsley worked since 2003 has helped Texas become the Nation's premier state for conducting business.. Mr. Parsley obtained an undergraduate degree and an MBA from Texas Tech University, and graduated magna cum laude from Texas Tech University School of Law in 1989.. Because of his experience and knowledge, Lee Parsley is a sought-after speaker and writer on appellate, legislative, and litigation matters.

Law Office of Rachel Moyle, PLLC specializes in family law, and handles all aspects of family law matters in Austin, Travis County, Williamson County and Hays County.  We are committed to providing each of our clients with experienced, knowledgeable and effective representation.  Our team understands that each case is unique, and we offer a candid, thorough and compassionate approach in meeting the individualized needs of our clients.. Our firm has extensive experience in negotiating and litigating issues involving child custody, child support, paternity, property division, spousal support, modifications and enforcement actions.  We understand that some issues can be resolved effectively through mediation, while other issues require court intervention to protect our clients’ interests.  Whether your case can be finalized at mediation or requires trial, we will work closely with you to achieve an efficient and favorable resolution.

Lauren Doughty is a graduate of Baylor University School of Law.  At Baylor, Lauren was a member of the Order of Barristers, a finalist in the Dawson & Sodd, P.C. Moot Court Competition and Vice President of the Student Bar Association.  She received the W. Frank Newton Best Brief Award for the 2011-2012 academic year and interned for Justice Bob Pemberton of the Third Court of Appeals of Texas, the Texas General Land Office, and the Texas Attorney General’s Office.. Lauren graduated from the Texas A&M University honors program with a degree in Political Science and double minors in Business and Psychology.  She graduated summa cum laude and was awarded membership in Phi Beta Kappa, a college honors society accepting approximately 1% of graduates.. Growing up in Austin, Lauren attended Westwood High School, where she was a member of the swim team.  In her spare time, she enjoys boating on Lake Travis, traveling, and watching college sports.

Laura Ramos James will fight harder for you than any other personal injury attorney out there.. HERE’S WHY:. A victim of a severe personal injury incident herself while growing up in Mexico, Laura developed a yearning for justice early on in life. It wasn’t until college when she learned that something could have been done in the civil court system to help Laura and her family if they had had an accident lawyer on their side. Since then, Laura has taken every single opportunity to learn how the system can help accident victims.. Laura graduated college from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas with honors, even though she had just recently learned English. She went on get her law degree at Baylor Law School, ranked second in the nation for its rigorous trial advocacy program. After law school, Laura was eager to polish her litigation skills, so she went on to work for a boutique insurance defense firm defending large insurance companies in South Texas. It was soon clear that her heart was with the victims, with the injured, with those who regularly got taken advantage of by the big companies. Laura moved to Austin and became a plaintiff’s lawyer.. Despite looking young, Laura has over a decade of legal experience. She has handled hundreds of personal injury cases: auto and trucking accidents, drunk driving accidents, distracted driver accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, work injury, product liability, Texas Health Care Liability claims, sexual assault cases, complex construction accident and construction defects, catastrophic injury, wrongful death cases and more. Laura founded her law own firm, Ramos James Law, PLLC in 2018. However, she was primarily responsible for a number of large settlements recovered at her prior firms.. Laura prides herself in not being your typical lawyer. Even with all of her experience and educational background, she stays away from “legalese” and “legal terms” when talking to her clients, and enjoys breaking down complicated concepts to their basic meaning so that her clients can fully understand what is going on and have realistic expectations about their case. Read what her former clients say about her  in the "Reviews" tab.. Laura considers herself an “adopted Austinite” and during her spare time, she enjoys running outdoors with her husband, grabbing a bite somewhere in town, and spending time with their friends and their two rescue long hair Chihuahuas.

Laura graduated cum laude from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science. She then attended George Mason Law School in Arlington, Virginia, graduating with a certification in Public Interest. Among many early family law experiences and sources of passion, she spent her final year of law school representing clients in family law matters with Legal Services of Northern Virginia. There, she primarily handled cases involving divorce, child custody disputes, and domestic violence. She also volunteered her time offering free legal services in immigration matters with Restoration Immigration Legal Aid.. Laura Grumbine provides concierge-level legal services to clients across Texas and most often the following areas: Travis County, Williamson County, Bexar County, Collin County, Dallas County, Tarrant County, Hays County, Bastrop County, Bell County, Burnet County, Caldwell County, Comal County, Austin, Westlake, Lakeway, Round Rock, Georgetown, Leander, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Lago Vista, Bee Cave, Buda, Kyle, New Braunfels, San Antonio, Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Fair Oaks, Stone Oak, Dallas / Fort Worth, Allen, Frisco, McKinney, Plano and Southlake.

Larry Lawrence is a native of South Texas. He has been licensed to practice law since 1995. Throughout his career, he has prosecuted hundreds of cases and recovered millions of dollars in verdicts, arbitrations awards and settlements for his clients.

Lackey Law Firm, P.C. serves the Texas Hill Country with honest, prompt and personalized legal counseling and representation.

Kristy’s approach is to understand the specific facts and complexities of each divorce or custody case and then to apply a tailor-made strategy. No family is the same; therefore, no approach to a divorce or custody case can be the same. Kristy understands the need to provide clarity and support for her clients. She offers strategies for the fight as well as solutions for settlement. She combines this approach and philosophy with passion and determination to achieve the best result for all her clients in divorce and custody matters.. Kristy’s compassion and expertise in divorce and custody have been recognized by SuperLawyers. Kristy was selected as a SuperLawyers’ “Rising Star” in 2019 and again in 2020. Only 2.5% of lawyers are chosen for this honor each year, and Kristy has now received this recognition two years in a row.. In addition to divorce and custody, Kristy has significant experience with complex property cases, including divorce cases complicated by multifaceted estate planning such as trusts and family limited partnerships, as well as divorces that require forensic accounting. Kristy is well-versed in international divorce and custody issues. She also regularly handles cases for LGBTQ+ clients and non-traditional family units.. Kristy’s courtroom experience in family law is significant and diverse. She has first and second chair trial experience, including jury trial experience. She also has experience in family-law appeals. She has appeared in court in family law cases in throughout the Central Texas and Texas Gulf coast communities.. Kristy is licensed to practice before all Texas state courts and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Kristy has practiced her entire family law career in Austin, Houston, and in the central Texas counties and communities.

Kristin has years of experience litigating and resolving issues on behalf of individuals, parents, and business owners both inside and outside the courtroom.. Kristin offers clients efficient and effective representation and tailors her practice to the unique needs of each client. She understands that her client’s situations in family law can be unpredictable and strives to understand how each client’s individual goals can be met. She approaches every case with honesty, integrity, and zealous advocacy.. After graduating with university honors from the University of Arkansas she went on to attend law school at the University of Denver where she completed law school in just two and a half years. During law school, Kristin’s main focus was domestic relations matters.. During her time at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law Kristin served as an extern for Colorado Legal Services Family Violence Unit in which she gained valuable experience assisting victims of domestic violence. In addition, Kristin practiced as a student attorney in the Sturm College of Law Civil Litigation Clinic where she represented victims of domestic violence in permanent protection order hearings, divorce proceedings, and allocation of parental responsibilities proceedings. Kristin also has experience as an expert, as she worked as a Guardian Ad Litem in civil protection order cases.. Before becoming an attorney, Kristin worked as a law clerk at a well-known Denver family law firm in which she gained valuable experience relating to complicated domestic relations cases. Before moving back to her home state Texas, Kristin worked as an attorney at the largest domestic relations firm in Colorado, handling complex property, custody, and support matters. Kristin has a wide breadth of experience in family law matters, including complex military issues, non-traditional families, high net-worth matters, and domestic violence.. Kristin’s clients have the added benefit of an attorney with extensive litigation experience as well as mediation, as Kristin is a certified mediator. Her experience in these areas provides her with a unique perspective and skill set, which enable her to successfully navigate more complicated issues that may arise in a case.. Kristin returned from Colorado to Texas with her husband and two dogs to bring to clients in her home state her skills as an experienced litigator and licensed mediator, advanced knowledge in family law, and licenses to practice law in Texas and Colorado.

Kris Algert brings to clients a wealth of experience in developing creative, individualized solutions for highly complex divorces. An innate problem-solver, Kris is adept at managing issues such as sharing or dividing complicated assets, complex characterization and handling unusual circumstances. Kris’ clients include professionals, politicians, celebrities and their spouses.

Kevin Patrick Yeary is a native Texan. He was raised in Laredo, where he graduated from St. Augustine High School in 1984. In 1988, he received a bachelor’s degree in English Communication Arts from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. In 1991, he completed his studies at St. Mary’s University School of Law and earned his license to practice law. Kevin has practiced law for 24 years. He is licensed to practice in all courts of the State of Texas, in the United States District Courts for the Western District of Texas, in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and in the United States Supreme Court. Kevin has litigated appeals in most of the appellate courts in Texas, and he has argued cases before both the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and the Texas Supreme Court. He has personally written and filed direct appeal briefs in hundreds of cases, including capital murder death penalty cases, and he has answered and litigated numerous post-conviction applications for the writ of habeas corpus. Kevin has been married for 18 years to Suzie Basey-Yeary, a graduate of John Marshall High School in San Antonio, St. Mary’s University, and the University of Texas Medical School. Together, they have four daughters, ages 17, 14, 12, and 6. Kevin is an alumnus of both the Kappa Sigma Fraternity and the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. He is active in the ACTS Community in San Antonio and with the Knights of Columbus. He is a member of the Catholic Lawyers Guild. He serves as a Referee and as a Stroke and Turn Official for the Encino Park Swim Team.In 2014, Kevin was elected state-wide to a six-year term as Judge on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.

Kevin Henrichson concentrates his practice on serious injury and wrongful death cases.  He also handles aviation accidents and is a licensed pilot.. He was recognized as a "Rising Star" by Texas Monthly Magazine in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2013, and 2014.  Only 2.5% of attorneys in Texas are recognized as Rising Stars.  Rising Stars are chosen by Thomson Reuters and published in Texas Monthly Magazine.. He has enjoyed success in the courtroom and out through hard work, meticulous preparation, and attention to detail.. He strives to keep his clients well-informed and well-prepared for a successful resolution of their case.

Kevin Bennett is an Austin criminal defense attorney that practices 100% criminal law and only in Travis County. This allows Mr. Bennett to give his Austin and Travis County clients the representation that they deserve when their future is at stake. As a native Texan, Kevin Bennett knows that his state has a reputation for being tough on crime. This can lead to an overwhelming feeling of stress when facing charges in Texas. The criminal justice system is daunting and confusing, and he is determined to guide his clients through it with as little stress as possible by maintaining open communication while aggressively fighting on their behalf.. As a student, Kevin Bennett studied at the University of Texas in Austin, earning his bachelor's degree in economics. He then pursued his Juris Doctor from The South Texas College of Law. After becoming licensed to practice law in Texas, he gained experience under the Honorable Judge Jim York of the 246th District Court of Texas. This gave him a personal look at the struggles that individuals face when charged with a crime, and he resolved to fight for those that are in the toughest situations of their lives.. While determinedly defending his clients from all types of misdemeanor and felony charges including DWI, Assault, drug charges, theft and expunction, he is also an active member of the legal community. By participating in organizations such as the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association, the Austin Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association, and the DUI Defense Lawyers Association, he is able to stay current on legal issues.. When not in the office, Kevin enjoys travelling, attending sporting events, and appreciating performing arts while spending time with his family. He also dedicates his free time to serving on his Church's Mission Committee..

Kelly Ausley- Flores focuses on complex family law cases involving complicated property divisions, family businesses, spousal maintenance above guideline child support, customized possession schedules when parents work irregular hours, and child issues without marriage. She recognizes that every family situation is unique and approaches each situation as an opportunity for creative problem-solving. Kelly is committed to helping individuals regain their voice and confidence so they can successfully move forward with their lives after divorce.

Kellee is a trial lawyer who focuses her practice on civil litigation with an emphasis on family law and equine/agricultural law.   Kellee also handles estate planning and business entity development.. Kellee attended Oklahoma City University School of Law where she received her Juris Doctor in 2009.  During her time at OKCU Law, she was a member of the AAJ Trial Team and ABA Mediation Team, as well as being selected into the Order of Barristers.. Prior to attending law school, Kellee earned her Bachelors of Science in Animal Science with an Equine Industry Option in 2004, and her Masters of Science in Family Youth and Community Sciences with a focus in Youth Development and Adolescent Problematic Behaviors in 2006, from the University of Florida. Go Gators!. In her spare time, Kellee enjoys riding and showing her horses, as well as watching the Florida Gators and traveling with her husband.

Kayvon earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan, and earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law. Kayvon focuses his practice solely on family law, and has earned recognition for his litigation skills by being selected to the 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars lists. In 2023, Kayvon became Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.. Kayvon represents clients in all manner of family law cases, including complex property division, high conflict custody litigation, marital property agreements, appeals, protective orders, and adoptions. Kayvon’s ability to negotiate creative settlements for his clients is a vital skill. When litigation becomes necessary, Kayvon’s extensive trial experience serves as an asset for clients.. Kayvon also serves as a mediator, and enjoys using his negotiations skills to help families reach creative settlement agreements without the cost or acrimony of trial.. Kayvon is involved in the Austin Young Lawyers Association (where he served on the Board of Directors from 2018-2020), the Texas Young Lawyers Association, and the Austin Bar Association. He is a member of the Austin Bar Association Mentorship Committee. Kayvon is also a member of the National Association of Divorce Professionals and serves on the Board of Directors for the Iranian American Bar Association Foundation.

Kay grew up in Medicine Mound, Texas, a West Texas ghost town. The reason she became a lawyer was to be of service to others. Her journey as a lawyer has given her a broad range of experience including criminal law, traffic law, entertainment law, and business law. Kay has always had a strong passion for estate planning and feels passionate about helping people use the law to protect themselves and their loved ones. She majored in history at West Texas A&M, and because of this she has a large collection of history books which continues to grow. Kay earned her law degree at Texas Tech School of Law and then headed on to Austin, the live music capital of the world. As an artist and musician, Austin has been the perfect place for Kay and her musician husband to call home.