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Jim Richardson is a leading trial lawyer in significant litigation, including real estate disputes, contract and construction cases, and fiduciary claims in trust and estate matters. He has been named to Best Lawyers in America Commercial Litigation® every year since 2012.. Additionally, the firm is ranked Tier 1 by U.S. News and World Report and Best Lawyers®, an honor limited to the top one percent of American law firms.. Jim is currently President of the National Board of Trial Advocacy, based in Wrentham, Massachusetts. As the nation's largest private organization for attorney board certification, the NBTA offers attorney certification in multiple specialty areas of trial advocacy. He also serves as President of the NBTA Austin-Area Chapter.. Jim has been named to Texas Super Lawyers® for over 15 years, including a Top 50 Central & West Texas Super Lawyer® on multiple occasions by Thomson Reuters. He holds three active Board Certifications, one by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Civil Trial Law, and two by the National Board of Trial Advocacy in Civil Trial Law and Civil Practice Advocacy.. Recognized by the National Trial Lawyers Top 100®, Jim regularly serves as course director and presenter at legal conferences on the topic of trial advocacy and evidence. He has served on numerous committees of the State Bar of Texas, including the Rules of Evidence and Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Committees. He is a past chair of the Civil Litigation Section of the Austin Bar Association  Civil Litigation Section. He is a Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates.. Practice Areas: Litigation and Trials in State and Federal Courts; Breach of Fiduciary Duty; Fraud; Breach of Contract; Real Estate Litigation; Business Torts and Technology; Construction Litigation; Marriage Dissolution and Complex Property Claims; Professional Liability; Employment; Environmental Litigation; Negligence; and Trusts and Estates.. Honors and Distinctions. President, National Board of Trial Advocacy, 2020-2022Member and Fellow, American Board of Trial AdvocatesTop 50 Super Lawyers®, Central and West Texas Region (Thomson Reuters) 2013, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019Top 10 Business Tort Trial Lawyers - Texas®, The National Trial Lawyers 2019Best Lawyers in America® 2012-2022, Commercial Litigation (Levine Leichtman Capital Partners)U.S. News & World Report – Best Law Firms®, 2022 (Levine Leichtman Capital Partners)Texas Best Lawyers®, 2012-2022 (Levine Leichtman Capital Partners)Top Rated Lawyers®, 2012-2021 (ALM/LexisNexis) AV®Preeminent™ 5.0-5Editor-in-Chief, Tulsa Law ReviewOutstanding Law Graduate, Oklahoma Bar Association. Special Licenses/Certifications. Board Certified – Civil Trial Law, National Board of Trial AdvocacyBoard Certified – Civil Practice Law, National Board of Trial AdvocacyBoard Certified – Civil Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Bar/Professional Activity. President (2020-2022), National Board of Trial Advocacy; National Board of Directors (2015-2018); Civil Trial Advocate (2002-present); State Coordinator–Texas (2013-present); Executive Committee (2016-present); Advisory Committee (2009-present); Long Range Planning Committee (2015-present)Member and Fellow, American Board of Trial AdvocatesState Bar of Texas, Rules of Evidence Committee (1996-98); Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Committee (2000-04); Panel Chair, District 9A Grievance Committee of the State (2002-03) (Member from 1997)Past-Chair, Civil Litigation Section, Austin Bar Association (Immediate Past-Chair, 2016-17; Chair, 2015-16; Vice-Chair, 2013-14; Treasurer, 2012-13; Secretary 2011-12); Austin Bar Association, Board of Directors (1997-99)Fellow, American College of Board Certified Attorneys (2015-present)Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America (2015-present)Master of the Bench, American Inns of Court, Robert W. Calvert Chapter (2005-present)Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation (1999-present)Founding Life Fellow, Austin Bar Foundation (2005-present)Special Assistant Attorney General, State of Texas, 1981-82. Verdicts and Settlements:. Depth of experience resulting from significant jury and non-jury trials in numerous cases across the State of Texas.. References available on request.. Educational Background:

Jim Piper is a trusted and respected name in the Texas Family Law community. In his active role as "Of Counsel," Jim serves as the most senior attorney at Walters Gilbreath, PLLC. In this position, Jim handles the most contentious and complex cases in Central Texas. Jim’s experience and years in the courtroom make him a valuable resource to his clients as well as the Walters Gilbreath team.. Jim believes in taking a client-centered, team approach, and providing thoughtful, prompt, and compassionate-yet-tough representation. Jim’s practice focuses solely on representing clients who need help in the area of complex family law litigation and trial work.. In addition to being Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, he is listed in the 2016-2020 editions of The Best Lawyers in America by Woodward White, Thomson Reuters selected him for the Texas Super Lawyers list every year from 2011 to 2020, he is listed as one of the Top Attorneys in Texas (by Texas Monthly), in 2017 Jim was named as one of the 50 Best Lawyers of any kind in Central and West Texas by Thomson Reuters (as published in Superlawyer magazine and Texas Monthly), he even holds an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell—the highest rating possible—and he is also included in the National Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers.. Jim is a frequent lecturer and speaker on family law matters. He has extensive experience trying custody and child-related matters. Before focusing on Family Law, Jim worked earned an undergraduate degree in accounting from Baylor University, he attended law school at the University of Texas, and then found work as a civil litigator. Now, Jim has represented everyone from teachers and policemen, to billionaires, Academy and Emmy award winners, and prominent politicians.

Jessica Lieck was born in Harlingen but grew up in Austin. She is a graduate of Gonzalo Garza Independence High School in Austin. After high school, Jessica attended Baldwin Beauty School and became a licensed cosmetologist. After years of working in the cosmetology and service industry, Jessica began taking classes at Austin Community College and then transferred to Texas State University. She graduated summa cum laude from Texas State with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Criminal Justice. She then attended law school at Texas Tech.. When not practicing law, she enjoys spending time with her two dogs, Harvey and Linus, and her nephews, Micah, Maddox, and Kingston. Jessica is a huge Taylor Swift fan, loves binge watching true crime documentaries and hanging out by the pool.. Jessica attended Texas Tech University School of Law and received her Doctor of Jurisprudence with a concentration in Criminal Law and Innocence. While in law school Jessica was two-time President of the Criminal Law Association, President of Tech National Lawyers Guild, an Advisor on the Diversity Advisory Board, a research assistant, served in the Student Bar Association, and was a State Bar Qualified Law Student in the Criminal Defense Clinic. She received “Top Grade” awards for Criminal Defense Clinic, Texas Juvenile Law, and Capital Punishment Seminar. Jessica was the recipient of the Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP Diversity Scholarship, Criminal Law Association Scholarship, the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Charles Butts Scholarship, and the Brendan and Brian Murray Criminal Defense Endowed Scholarship during her time at Tech Law.. Jessica was awarded the Diversity Student Award, which is given to a student, who during their time in law school, has demonstrated a commitment to advancing diversity at Texas Tech University and the legal profession. Additionally, Jessica was awarded the Pro Bono Achievement Award for performing over 200 hours of pro bono work while at Texas Tech. During her time as a research assistant, she was published in the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association magazine “Voice for the Defense.”. In 2024, Jessica completed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)/International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Program. This training has been a cornerstone in enhancing her courtroom skills through her understanding of field sobriety test administration.

Jesse Taylor is a criminal defense lawyer in Austin, Texas whose mission is to help clients, no matter where life has taken them, skillfully navigate the criminal justice system. In a complicated situation, with so much on the line, no one should make the journey alone. Jesse's experience, straight-forward communication style, and strategic approach helps his clients sleep easier at night knowing that Jesse's got their back.

Jeremy Sylestine brings 20 years of experience as a top felony prosecutor in Travis County to his defense practice. He is prepared to handle a wide range of cases for his clients and provides personalized and prompt service. Jeremy will meet with you personally, answer your calls, and respond to your emails. Jeremy believes that every situation is unique and that nothing is beyond repair. Contact him now to get him in your corner.

Jeremy L. Clinefelter joined the Donnelly Law Office in 2016 after thirteen highly successful years with the Mower Country Attorney’s Office, where he was the lead Criminal Assistant County Attorney.. Mr. Clinefelter has handled hundreds of juvenile delinquency, child protection, and misdemeanor criminal cases during his time as an assistant county attorney.  Before joining the Donnelly Law Office, Mr. Clinefelter was the lead trial attorney in the Mower County Attorney’s Office where he handled the office’s most serious and complex felony cases.  Mr. Clinefelter tried over thirty-five felony cases and nearly forty jury trials during his career as a prosecutor for the State of Minnesota.. In addition to his trial experience, Mr. Clinefelter is also an accomplished appellate attorney.  He trained as a law clerk with the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office Appellate Division, was the primary appellate attorney for the Mover Country Attorney’s Office for thirteen years, and is a past member of the Minnesota Country Attorney’s Association Appellate Committee.  Mr. Clinefelter has handled over fifty appeals in the State of Minnesota, advocating in both the Minnesota Court of Appeals and the Minnesota Supreme Court.. Mr. Clinefelter graduated from Hamline University of Law in 2002, where he received several honors for moot court and advocacy skills.  While at Hamline, Mr. Clinefelter interned for the Honorable Donovan W. Frank, Judge of United States District Court, District of Minnesota; interned with the United States Attorney’s office, District of Minnesota; clerked for the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office; and clerked for the Minnesota Senate.. Mr. Clinefelter is active in the Austin community.  He is president of the Board of Directors for the Parenting Resource Center, Inc., a local non-profit; a member and graduate of the Blandin Community Leadership Program; a member of the Seibel Center Visitation and Exchange Center Consortium; the past President of the Mower County Law Library Board; a past award recipient of the Austin Human Rights Commission; and a coach for the Austin Youth Soccer Association.

Jennifer Taylor is a passionate and dedicated attorney who believes that preparation, attention to detail, and work ethic are the keys to winning a case.. Jennifer completed her undergraduate degree in political science at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, graduating magna cum laude. She attended law school at South Texas College of Law, where she met Partners Jarrod Smith and Brad Vinson. While a law student, Jennifer focused on gaining as much real-world experience as she could. Experiences such as her internship with the Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps and her participation in two of South Texas’ legal clinics allowed Jennifer to work closely with clients and help them navigate an often confusing and complicated legal system in order to obtain the results they wanted. Academically, Jennifer focused on honing her legal research and writing skills, serving as Editor-in-Chief of Currents: Journal of International Economic Law. Jennifer graduated South Texas summa cum laude.. Jennifer’s academic success led to her appointment after law school as a judicial law clerk for the Eleventh Court of Appeals in Eastland, Texas. As a clerk, Jennifer worked closely with appellate judges on a wide range of criminal law issues, such as post-conviction DNA testing, the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments, admissibility of evidence (including expert testimony in complicated sexual assault and murder cases), and many others. Jennifer’s work at the court instilled in her a set of values that she carries with her throughout her career, including work ethic, honesty, compassion, and a desire to fight for truth and justice.

Jenna is an associate trial attorney actively engaged in many areas of litigation including personal injury, premises liability, and employment law.. Jenna is admitted to practice in the following U.S. District Courts - Texas:

Jeffrey P. Biela was born in Arlington Heights, Illinois on October 11, 1975, where he lived until the age of 15. His family relocated to Reno, Nevada while he was in high school. Following high school, Mr. Biela worked as a city carrier with the United States Postal Service for more than 12 years. Continually seeking to challenge himself, Mr. Biela attended the University of Nevada, Reno while working full time. He later graduated with a degree in Psychology. Seeking his next challenge, Mr. Biela attended Barry University School of Law in Orlando, Florida. After moving to Austin, Texas, he was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 2015, thereafter devoting the majority of his time to working as a litigation associate attorney. Mr. Biela is licensed in all state courts in the State of Texas. Mr. Biela has worked in personal-injury law firms for the past five years. He both understands and appreciates victim advocacy. Having continually challenged himself to get to where he is today, he uniquely identifies with the issues facing our clients which they did not take on voluntarily. Additionally, Mr. Biela has a passion, and a mind, for trivia. His natural ability to analyze and retain information makes him an apt plaintiff’s attorney. In his spare time, Mr. Biela enjoys working out, spending time outdoors, doing home improvement projects, and spending time with his cat, Steve. Having lived in the Austin area for the last six years, Mr. Biela has developed a sense of pride being a part of the community. He has developed a strong connection with the city and its people. His love for Austin fuels him in pursuing his goal of advocating for clients against injustices. Mr. Biela is a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association, and the State Bar of Texas.

Jeffrey is a third generation trial lawyer who brings diverse experiences and a unique perspective to complex legal issues. He leads Cofer & Connelly’s civil litigation practice with a focus on Family Law and Personal Injury cases. Jeffrey begins each case with amicable diplomacy, but understands the litmus test of a great lawyer is trial skill – no settlement, dismissal, or successful case resolution is possible unless the other side knows you are prepared to take a case to trial, and win it. With this understanding in mind, Jeffrey has successfully tried cases to a jury in multiple states, helping individuals get justice.. Jeffrey earned his B.A. in Philosophy from the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee in 2008 and his J.D. from Georgia State University College of Law in 2012. He is licensed to practice law in Texas and Georgia. Jeffrey began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in Atlanta, where he was a member of the Complex Trial Division and gained substantial courtroom experience. In 2015, Jeffrey transitioned to private practice and joined a prominent Atlanta firm representing plaintiffs in civil actions as well as defending individuals charged with serious crimes. After Jeffrey and his wife, Angelica, had their second daughter, the pull to Angelica’s native Austin to be closer to family was strong. In the fall of 2017, Jeffrey became a member of the Texas State Bar and accepted a position with a well established Austin law firm. Not long after moving to Austin, Jeffrey met Rick Cofer and the two co-counseled on many cases. They would often discuss their notions of the ideal, modern law practice – a firm that was tech forward, client focused, and built on the premise that results come from thorough preparation and courtroom experience. In the spring of 2020, Jeffrey and Rick turned those discussions into reality and co-founded Cofer & Connelly, PLLC.. Jeffrey is active in the Austin community and serves on the Hill Country Conservancy Violet Crown Trail Committee, The Violet Crown Trail Stewardship Counsel, and is a member of the Hill Country Conservancy’s EPIC program. When not trying cases or working in environmental conservation, Jeffrey, Angelica, Fiona, and June are usually biking, hiking, paddling and exploring beautiful wild places.

Jeffery S. Darby has been an Austin business atttorney, advising small and mid-sized companies and entrepreneurs on a variety of legal issues in Austin, Texas since 2000. Before that, Jeff gained valuable experience for advising business through several years practicing employment law.. From entity choice and formation issues to contract review, drafting and negotiation to executive compensation and other employment law issues to real estate questions, Jeff provides a variety of businesses a diverse background, personal and prompt attention and reasonable rates.  Jeff enjoys getting to know business owners and their business and offering legal services that grow with them. In Austin's dynamic economy, Jeff is your Austin business attorney to guide your company through ongoing or occasional legal needs.

Jeff Meyerson graduated in 1990 with a BBA and in 1993, he received his J.D. at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. He immediately dedicated his time in Dallas to helping injured workers and accident victims in workers compensation claims and litigation.. Over the years, he has tried numerous cases in state and federal jury trials, bench trials, arbitrations, appeals, and administrative hearings. His cases have included claims and trials against the world’s largest corporations both in the United States and abroad. He has argued and won before both state and federal appellate courts.. His tireless efforts have led to settlements and verdicts in cases all over Texas and numerous other states. Following the real estate crash, Jeff expanded his practice to commercial and real estate fraud bringing successful claims against banks, shady developers, negligent real estate agents, and Ponzi scheme operators.. He is licensed to practice in both Texas and Colorado state courts as well as various federal courts in Texas, Colorado, and Michigan. He has been allowed to practice pro hac vice in other federal courts. He is also licensed in United States Courts of Appeals for the Fifth and Ninth Circuits and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.. Trials, Motions, and Appeals Performed and Won in:

Jeff McCrary is a criminal defense attorney who represents a wide array of clientele: from those who have been falsely accused of a crime, to those who have made a serious mistake and need legal guidance on how to get their lives back on the right track. He has a strong passion for helping people overcome their criminal charges by offering advice, legal representation and trust.. Jeff was raised in Austin, where attended both high school and college. After graduating summa cum laude from St. Edward’s University, he moved to Orange County, California, where he earned his law degree at Chapman University School of Law. During summer sessions, Jeff would return to Austin and intern at the Travis County Attorney’s Office. It was during his summer internships with the County Attorney that Jeff realized that he wanted to help those facing criminal charges, rather than prosecute them for the mistakes that they may have made.. After graduating from Chapman in 2010, Jeff returned to Austin to take the Texas State Bar. He accepted a position as an associate attorney with the McMinn Law Firm in December of 2011. Jeff represents criminal defendants in counties all across Texas, including Travis, Hays, Williamson, Gillespie, Comal, and Bell Counties. He has seasoned experience in pretrial litigation, plea negotiations, jury trials, and case preparation in federal and state court, at both the felony and misdemeanor levels.. Affiliations. Jeff is a member of the Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Texas Young Lawyers Association, State Bar of Texas and the Texas Trial Lawyers Association. He is an alumnus of the Phi Chapter of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity and of the Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity. Jeff is also an avid fan of the Texas Rangers baseball team.

Jeff Libersat studied Psychology, first at the University of Pennsylvania and then at Davidson College where he graduated with a B.S. in Psychology. He was a competitive Division I athlete, wrestling for Penn when its squad reached 7th place at nationals and becoming captain of his team at Davidson. Jeff earned his J.D. from Rutgers University School of Law.. Jeff was admitted to practice in Texas in 2011. Before joining Dunham & Jones, Jeff formed a firm which handled expungements in multiple states. He has personally handled hundreds of expunction and nondisclosure cases and handles all of the firm’s cases in this area. Mr. Libersat also works on criminal defense cases in Travis and Williamson counties. Jeff has provided a great deal of Pro Bono representation to clients, and in past years, has been a member of the Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas, which includes Texas attorneys who perform the greatest amount of Pro Bono representation.

Jeff Janota is a civil trial attorney who has represented individuals and businesses in a broad range of legal disputes and litigation matters. Jeff delivers legal advice, counsel, and representation on medical legal matters to UT System, its institutions, physicians, and other healthcare providers.

Jeff Dickerson is the firm’s senior corporate lawyer, and the managing shareholder of the firm’s Austin office, which he helped to establish in 2008. Jeff serves as outside general counsel to businesses in a number of different industries, including refinery services, beverage distribution, oilfield services, and physician practices. He specializes in mergers and acquisitions and general corporate work.  Jeff lives in Austin with his wife, Julie, and their son Ben. He plays tennis, guitar, and piano, none of them well.

Jaynie N. Badgett is an experienced family law litigator with results and advocacy at the forefront of her goals for every client. With more than five years of courtroom and litigation experience, Jaynie’s dedication for zealous advocacy is unparalleled, both inside and outside of the courtroom. In addition to her experience as a practicing trial lawyer, while in law school, Jaynie served as Vice President of the Board of Advocates. She was also a fierce competitor on the mock-trial team, enjoying many victories.. Jaynie launched her career as a successful family law litigator in San Antonio, and now is an up and coming attorney in Central Texas at Cofer & Connelly, PLLC. She is involved in numerous professional and philanthropic organizations, while advocating for her clients in all areas of family law including high-conflict custody and property disputes. Jaynie is also a skilled and knowledgeable adoption attorney.

Jason Wright has been licensed to practice law in Texas since 2012. While the practice of law was a second career for him—Jason instantly knew being an attorney was the right calling. Jason’s passion and dedication to the practice of family law was evident in law school as he worked in the family law clinic for low-income families.. Jason focuses on divorce, as well as complex child custody and property matters. While the vast majority of family law cases are resolved through mediation or informal settlement agreements—Jason is not afraid to fight for his client’s position in the courtroom. Jason’s ability to personally empathize with his client’s as they experience the various emotional ups and downs of a family law case is what separates him from many of his peers—and what his client’s find invaluable.In addition to practicing family law, Jason also finds satisfaction helping students, parents, and teachers who are facing the uphill battle of challenging a school principal, administrator or ISD policy. Jason has successfully represented clients from every ISD in the Austin area with issues ranging from IEP enforcement, ARD representation, DAEP placement, bullying, and general grievances and appeals. Jason finds a great deal of satisfaction helping “the little man” prevail against aggressive and unreasonable school districts.Born and raised in Ft. Worth, Jason came to Austin in 1994 and pretty much hasn’t left. After deciding to attend law school, he returned to Ft. Worth to attend Texas Wesleyan School of Law. While in law school, Jason was active in the Student Bar Association on both a school and regional level. He was elected the Executive Lieutenant Governor of the 13th Circuit and awarded the ABA Silver Key (highest award a Circuit can bestow to a student). In addition, Jason was the founder of the Texas Wesleyan Journal of Real Property Law. Since passing the bar, Jason continues his involvement with the Austin Bar Association, Williamson County Bar Association, and the Texas Family Law Section of the State Bar.Jason is also very active in Scouting. Jason is an Eagle Scout, Vigil Honor, and Silver Beaver recipient who has served in almost every leadership role throughout his Scouting career. In addition to serving as an Executive Board Member, Jason currently Jason serves as the Chairman for the Longhorn Council Aquatic School Committee where he oversees and directs a week-long leadership/instructor & lifeguard program for Scouts ages 13-17.Jason also donates his time and legal knowledge to assist The Volunteer Legal Services of Travis County by running a pro-bono divorce clinic for low-income families. Because of his efforts, Jason was named a Judge Susan Covington Pro-Bono Award Honoree from 2016-2018 and is also a member of Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas.When he’s not volunteering or working, Jason enjoys playing golf and racquetball as well as spending time with his beautiful wife and two children.

Jason Snell came to establish his own law practice via a rather circuitous route.. Jason graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas with a Bachelor's Degree in Communication. His minor area of interest was Business Communication. During his undergraduate studies, Jason reported for the school newspaper and held various leadership positions on campus, including president of both his graduating class and fraternity.. Jason also distinguished himself academically during his undergraduate studies by consistently being named to the President's and Dean's List. After college, Jason worked as a laborer in the construction industry in petrochemical refineries in the Port Arthur Area, and taught school at his alma mater, Port Neches-Groves High School, in Port Neches, Texas.. In 1996, Jason began law school at Texas Tech School of Law in Lubbock, Texas. During law school, Jason won the American Jurisprudence Award for academic excellence and was initiated into the honorary legal fraternity Phi Delta Phi (top 25% of class).. Jason then left Texas and traveled extensively in Europe. While in Europe, Jason studied comparative law, land transactions, and transactions in goods at the prestigious The Queen's College, Oxford University, in England. Jason returned to Texas and in 1999 graduated cum laude with a law degree from Texas Tech School of Law.. In 1999, Jason was awarded his attorney's license in Texas and began the practice of law as an associate at Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP in Dallas, Texas. At Thompson Coe, Jason's primary area of practice was civil litigation and the defense of insureds and insurance companies in cases involving personal injury.. After practicing for several years in Dallas, Jason moved to New York City where he was awarded his attorney's license in 2003. While in New York City, in probably the toughest, most adversarial legal environment in the country, Jason continued to practice civil litigation, defending against personal injury lawsuits on behalf of insureds and insurance companies. Jason also began his construction practice while in New York City, representing owners, developers, construction managers, contractors, and design professionals on large-scale construction projects.. In 2007, Jason returned to his native Texas to establish his own law firm, The Snell Law Firm, PLLC.. When away from work, Jason enjoys spending time with his family, running, hiking in the Hill Country, traveling, and visiting his home in Marfa, Texas.

Jason English grew up in his dad’s personal injury law practice in Tarrant County, graduated from Texas A&M before getting his law degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law.  Initially he worked in his father’s firm on personal injury, wills and probate, as well as, family law cases.  Soon thereafter he took his father’s advice and worked for the District Attorney’s Office to obtain trial expertise.  Jason English was an Assistant District Attorney with the Travis County District Attorney’s Office in Austin, Texas from 2007-2017.  The Travis County District Attorney’s Office has jurisdiction over felony offenses.  Mr. English was a prosecutor in Texas 2002-2017, working at the Cameron County Criminal District Attorney’s Office in Brownsville, TX and at the Hays County District Attorney’s Office in San Marcos, Texas.  Upon joining Travis County District Attorney’s Office in 2007, Mr. English was assigned to various courts before being assigned to the Special Prosecution Division’s Public Integrity Unit handling white collar crimes committed against state agencies or crimes committed by state officials.  Mr. English had been the Strategic Prosecution Unit’s Community Prosecutor working as the liaison between the DA’s Office, Austin Police Department, and the community.  During this time he was assigned to address special issues or top offenders affecting the community, as well as, advising the Austin Police Department regarding felony cases and sting operations.  The work included various initiatives such as an enhanced prosecution initiative, as well as, implementing a Drug Market Initiative following the High Point, North Carolina Model.   Prior to leaving prosecution, he had been over various diversion programs for the Travis County District Attorney’s Office, specifically handling the Mental Health Docket and the Veterans Court.  After 15 great years as a prosecutor, he has returned full circle to handling personal injury, will and probate cases, as well as, practicing criminal defense.  He counts his father’s sage advice for getting years of courtroom experience that translates well for his clients.

Jason assists clients in complex real estate, personal injury, business, and commercial litigation. Throughout his career, Jason has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in lawsuits, which has afforded him with a balanced perspective to find fair solutions for his clients. He is passionate about jury trials and has proven his strength in the courtroom. A native-Texan, and graduate of Texas A&M, he is committed to working for social and environmental justice in the Austin community. At Vermont Law School, he co-founded the Business Law Society and served on the National Moot Court Team. In Austin, he served on the Board of Directors of the Native Prairies Association of Texas for three years.. Jason is also a member of the Central Texas Foreclosure Defense Group, an association of dozens of consumer-advocate attorneys who represent homeowners and investors involved in the foreclosure process. Its interest lies in promoting understanding and proper application of Texas foreclosure law, and the regular and predictable application of statutes and rules governing the process.. Today, he is engaging in case analysis and advocacy for consumer rights. Jason enjoys going on hikes and seeing live music in his free time.

Jarrod Smith is one of the leading criminal defense & DWI lawyers in the State of Texas.. He is a former associate judge and prosecutor. Jarrod has been named by Texas Super Lawyers as a Rising Star, an honor given to only 2.5% of lawyers in the State of Texas. Jarrod routinely is asked to lecture at legal conferences across Texas, teaching other lawyers how to win criminal cases.. Jarrod believes deeply that his clients are more than numbers in a case file, they are people, and they should not have their lives and careers destroyed because of a criminal charge. Jarrod is passionate about helping his clients and will aggressively fight the government to get their case dismissed.. Jarrod completed his undergraduate education at the University of Houston, majoring in criminal justice and graduating with high honors. He went on to attend law school at South Texas College of Law Houston (STCL). Jarrod excelled academically, graduating in the top 20% of his law school class. He founded the STCL Criminal Law Society and was a member of the prestigious South Texas Law Review. He has extensive experience in criminal law and DWI and has worked in both State and Federal offices. He is a former assistant district attorney at the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office. Before becoming a prosecutor, he clerked with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office and Harris County Public Defender’s Office. Jarrod has experience on the federal side of the criminal justice system as well, as a former law clerk for the United States Attorney’s Office.. Jarrod has handled thousands of criminal cases ranging from misdemeanors to murder and every type of criminal charge in between. As a former prosecutor, he has a unique insight into how the police and the government build their cases against his clients. He will use this experience to help you fight and win your case.. Jarrod is a proven trial lawyer. He has received many not guilty verdicts from juries on charges ranging from DWI, Child Abuse to Sexual Assault.. He is a native Texan and makes his home in Central Texas with his wife, Elise, and their children.

James Hicks is a civil litigator and business lawyer who handles a wide variety of construction, real estate and commercial disputes. He has been litigating in state and federal courts for more than ten years, achieving successful results on dispositive motions, trials and appeals. He is licensed in Texas and New York.. James' varied background enables him to solve hard problems for clients. He has extensive experience with public projects and government agencies, including eminent domain, bond claims, False Claims Act litigation, and administrative proceedings. His work also includes construction defects, liens, delay claims, property damage and injury, insurance coverage, fraud, and employment cases, as well as general counseling.. James graduated from Duke University in 2007, where he earned a B.A. in Public Policy Studies and worked as Chief Operations Officer of a food delivery business. He then served for two years as a policy analyst under Mayor Michael Bloomberg of New York City. James graduated from Cornell Law School in 2012, where he was an Editor of the Cornell Journal of Law and Public Policy.. After law school, James B. Hicks joined the New York City Law Department, primarily representing the City in condemnation litigation. He received a Division Chief Award for exemplary public service. James joined Germer’s Austin office in 2015. He is licensed to practice in Texas state courts, New York state courts, and the United States District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas.

James Hatchitt is a Partner at Howry, Breen & Herman. As a skilled Austin trial lawyer, Mr. Hatchitt strives to help his clients achieve the best possible outcomes for their cases. He focuses his practice on business torts, commercial litigation, contract disputes, fraud, and insurance issues. He is also experienced in personal injury, employment law, mass torts, internal investigations, and pro bono criminal and immigration cases. At the firm, Mr. Hatchitt represents clients in both state and federal courts and is committed to providing compassionate, personalized, and aggressive representation. Contact Howry, Breen & Herman to schedule a free case evaluation.

James Bourque practices law in Travis, Williamson and Hays county.  Mr. Bourque Graducated from The University of Texas Tech School of law in 1996 and has lived in the Austin area for almost 50 years.  Mr. Bourque practiced law for the Texas Juvenile Justice Center and as a Administrative Law Judge for several years.  He then work as a criminal prosecutor for the City of Austin and has been in private practice since 2001.