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Catherine Mauzy is an experienced, tenacious, and highly respected family law attorney located in Austin, Texas. Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1998, she handles all aspects of family law matters, including divorces, complex property divisions, and child custody actions. Ms. Mauzy recognizes that clients and their children are often best served by attempting to reach a negotiated resolution of their disputes. When resolution cannot be found across the negotiation table, she firmly believes in exercising the power of the courtroom. Ms. Mauzy’s 25-year track record and superior courtroom abilities led her to receive the 2011 Litigation Attorney Award from the Travis County Women Lawyers’ Association.

Carole Callaghan is an estate planning and probate attorney located in the Austin area.  Carole’s education and experience make her an excellent representative for each of her clients.  However, her passion is her family, and it was this passion this that led her to start Carole Callaghan Law.  Carole uses wisdom, compassion and empath to helps her clients as they experience life’s changes.  Contact Carole with any questions you may have about your estate planning and probate needs.

Cano & Denbina provides reliable family law and criminal defense attorney services, including comprehensive legal advice and counsel for a wide range of domestic situations.

Call us if you have a personal injury or wrongful death claim from a trucking accident, car accident, defective product, industrial accident, maritime, or auto accident. We handle whistle blower and qui tam cases, insurance bad faith claims, life insurance claim denials, business disputes, breach of contract claims, DTPA and consumer claims.. Stephens & Stephens is a family owned business. R. Gary Stephens and Skyler Stephens are a father-daughter partnership who handle cases in Austin, Houston, and throughout the state of Texas.. We handle cases through a variety of fee agreements, including contingent fee, hourly billing, and hybrid-contingent-hourly agreements. We always offer a free consultation, so please contact us today.

Call for a free consultation today!. My name is Michael "Miz" Ludvik, and I am a Marine Corps Infantry Veteran who had the privilege of serving our country from 2006-2014. Since then I have pursued a career in the law helping anyone who needs it. I like to give back to my community in any way I can, especially to my fellow Veterans who have already given up so much. I am an LGBTQ ally and pride myself on helping those discriminated against in any way shape or form; if I cant personally help, I will find someone who can.. I am a Certified Child Welfare Law Specialist by the National Association for Counsel for Children, and primarily represent parents and children involved in the Department of Family and Protective Services "CPS" in Travis County. If you are being investigated or have had a  case filed against you and/or your children and need reassurance as well as a sword and shield, do not hesitate to call me today.. I also practice Criminal Defense, for any of those accused with crimes ranging from anything like DWI to Assault, I tend to bring in my military background of training as an Infantryman; fight them hard in the dirt and mud, never quit, and always stay in the fight. If you, a friend, or a loved one needs an aggressive and effective defense please call for a free consultation.

Caitlin has been on the vanguard of the struggle for civil rights and racial justice in Texas for eleven years, spending the past nine years litigating impact employment claims for low-income immigrant workers. As a Senior Managing Attorney at the Equal Justice Center, Caitlin litigated dozens of employment claims for hundreds of workers in state and federal court. In the process of recovering over $1 million in unpaid wages and damages from unscrupulous employers, Caitlin has developed an expertise in handling individual, multi-plaintiff, and complex class action claims, on issues ranging from wage theft, to workplace sexual harassment, race discrimination, disability discrimination, labor trafficking, and more. Caitlin has argued and won dispositive motions, cross-examined witnesses at trial, and successfully resolved numerous cases in mediation and arbitration, including on behalf of monolingual Spanish-speakers. In 2023, Caitlin won a trial in federal court seeking unpaid wages and overtime for four construction workers.. Prior to litigation, Caitlin was the Director and Co-Director of the Equal Justice Center’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals immigration legal services program. In law school, Caitlin held clerkships at Human Rights Watch in New York, and at the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda in Arusha, Tanzania.

Business & Family Law Attorney with over 25 years of experience representing individuals and entities from large corporations to new dynamic growth companies. Broad range of services provided, including resolving business disputes, assisting with important transactions, and helping new business getting started on the right foot. Also handles matter involving family law, wills, estates, and probate.

Burgess Williams graduated from Florida State University College of Law in Tallahassee, FL where he earned a certificate in international law.  Prior to law school, Burgess received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wake Forest University where he was a member of the men’s soccer team.. Burgess is a trial lawyer who focuses his practice on personal injury law, including cases involving motor vehicle collisions, workplace injuries, sexual abuse/assault, wrongful death, catastrophic injuries, and all cases where negligence results in bodily and financial harm.  Burgess puts his clients’ interests above all else and fights hard to recover their damages.. Having lived in Latin America for several years, Burgess is fluent in Spanish.  While living in Argentina, Burgess started founded a company that manufactured luxury leather goods for export abroad.  Burgess’ experience in the business world before becoming an attorney has allowed him to understand that dimension of cases that is often overlooked or underappreciated.. Outside of his practice, Burgess actively volunteers his time at workers’ rights and consumer advocacy groups.  Burgess believes that the courtroom is not only a place where people can enforce their rights, but also a place where real change can occur.  It is with this in mind that he is a fierce defender of the right to a trial by jury guaranteed in the Seventh Amendment to the US Constitution.

Brooks is the 2013-2014 president of the Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association, Central Texas's largest association of plaintiff's attorneys. He has served on CATLA's executive committee for several years. Brooks is also proud that his clients have included a number of lawyers or family members of lawyers, those who know quality legal services when they see it.. We also write and speak about the law. Brooks has written or edited a number of different articles and papers about litigation issues. In the last few years, he has given numerous continuing education speeches to lawyers across the state (and country) on issues relating to lawyer ethics and uninsured/underinsured motorist claims.

Brian McGiverin began his career as a civil rights attorney. With the Texas Civil Rights Project, he lead complex litigation in courts across the state, representing students, prisoners, and demonstrators. His cases challenged police abuse, suppression of free speech, and cruel and unusual punishment.. Brian has also been closely involved with several grassroots and community organizations in Austin. He believes deeply in making the world better.. At Dietz, Lawrence & McGiverin, Brian is still working for social justice. He protects the rights of defendants in the criminal justice system, and defends consumers’ rights against debt collectors, foreclosure, and eviction.

Brian Deitch was born in Austin, Texas. He attended the University of Texas where he studied Economics and Business Foundations. His studies in economics taught him to examine problems from every angle and calculate the outcome from any choice made. Following his graduation as a Longhorn, he attended his first year of law school at South Texas College of Law. In his first year, Brian was named a Dean’s Merit Scholar. Brian then transferred to the University of Houston Law Center where his studies focused on litigation and business law. While at the University of Houston Law Center, Brian served as a candidate for the Houston Journal of Health Law & Policy, and went on to serve as the Journal’s Managing Editor.. Brian actively participates in several organizations including the Austin Bar Association, Austin Young Lawyers Association, the American Bar Association, and the Real Estate Council of Austin. Brian also serves as the Co-Editor in Chief for the Technology for the Litigator Newsletter produced by the Litigation Section of the American Bar Association and on the Board of Directors as the VP of Membership for Club Red of Central Texas (American Red Cross Young Professionals of Central Texas). Brian was recently selected to serve on the Hill Country Conservancy‘s 2012 EPIC Leadership Council.. Brian is member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas and is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas.

Brian A. Hall is a member of Traverse Legal, PLC and the managing partner of its Austin, Texas office, doing business as Hall Law.  He has represented enterprise Internet and technology companies, tech startups and brand owners throughout the world with their Intellectual Property and Internet Law issues, including such areas as digital and social media, advertising and promotions, privacy and data matters.  Brian regularly advises clients on the acquisition of, enforcement of, licensing and monetization of intellectual property, and he has extensive experience with countless corporate transactions involving an entity's business-critical IP.. Brian has served as outside general counsel, including in-house in a secondment role, for Austin, Texas based WPEngine, Inc. from 2014-2015 as well as Notley Ventures from 2015-present.. Brian has also litigated cases across the United States involving trademark, domain name, copyright, software trade secret, online defamation and privacy/personal rights issues.  He is a regular author and speaker on legal topics of particular interest to technology companies given his background as an IT Consultant with the global IT firm Accenture.  Brian has been chosen by his peers as a Rising Star in Intellectual Property, as rated by SuperLawyers, for the years 2010-2017.. Brian is also a limited partner in StartupRunner, a seed stage venture capital fund and is an active angel investor with the Central Texas Angel Network (CTAN).  He regularly mentors and advises entities at all stages of the startup ecosystem.  He is also a member of the Steering Committee and CLE for the Global Entrepreneurial Bar Association.

Brett Payne is a trial attorney who represents clients in matters involving personal injury defense, contract and business disputes, construction defects, transportation, products liability, premises liability, and insurance disputes.. Brett is admitted to practice in the following U.S. District Courts - Texas:. Brett has tried cases to a Jury in Travis, Williamson, Bell, Lee, Harris, Coryell, Hays, Collin, Cooke, Denton, Dallas, Grayson, Hunt, Kaufman, Lamar, Montague, Tarrant, and Wise Counties of Texas.. He is currently handling litigation in Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bell, Coryell, Burnet, Kerr, Brazos, Bexar, Lampasas, Caldwell, Bastrop, McLennan, Burleson, Lee, and Erath Counties of Texas.

Brent Stahl is a partner at Stahl, Bernal, Davies, Sewell & Chavarria LLP  where he works on renewable energy and commercial real estate law matters. He helps wind and solar energy developers with leases, permitting, easement, acquisition, title, and survey matters.  Brent’s work has included projects in Texas, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Colorado, Oregon, Nebraska and New Mexico, including constructed projects totaling more than 3,500 MW of generating capacity. Brent also works with clients in the purchase, sale, financing, and leasing of commercial real estate properties.

Brandon Grunewald has over 10 years experience as prosecutor in Travis County and is a proven criminal trial lawyer. His experience and understanding will give you the confidence and support you need. Brandon knows how overwhelming dealing with a criminal charge can be and you will be kept informed of all developments and treated with the dignity you deserve. He will protect your rights at all times and is committed to ensuring that you receive the best possible outcome in your case.

Born in Houston, Texas, John attended the University of Texas, where he was a member of the basketball team which won two Southwest Conference championship titles and the 1978 National Invitational Tournament. He received his B.A. (American Studies) in 1980. Following his graduation, John played basketball professionally in Europe before returning to enter Baylor University School of Law, from which he graduated in 1984.. John was admitted to the Texas State Bar in 1984 and joined MBF&C. Since joining the firm, John has concentrated on civil litigation, family law and criminal defense. With his background in college and professional sports, he has successfully represented a number of well known athletes and coaches in various matters. He also has an expansive list of Fortune 500 companies who turn to him for representation in critical matters. John also currently serves as Managing Partner of the firm.. John enjoys sports of every kind, cooking and travel.

Born and raised in Texas, J. started practicing law handling multiple different areas of law including family law, criminal defense, and general civil litigation. J.’s past experiences coupled with his work ethic give him a greater understanding of the issues that arise in family law cases. Today J. deals with the following family law matters:. Divorce and Legal SeparationChild Custody/ModificationsChild SupportDomestic Violence Issues (civil)Establishing PaternitySame-Sex Divorce and LGBT+ Family MattersCommon Law Marriage. In his spare time, J. enjoys playing board/video games with friends, traveling the country, and exploring Austin’s ever-growing entertainment scene with his dog, Micki.. Call our Austin office and ask for J.

Born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas, Emily earned her B.A. in Political Science from Trinity University in San Antonio.  After graduation, Emily worked in the public sector in Tucson, Arizona, where she coordinated a gun safety community outreach project and worked in a restorative justice program for juveniles.. In 2008, Emily moved back to Texas to attend St. Mary’s University School of Law.  While completing her law degree, Emily served as a staff writer and as a member of the editorial board of The Scholar: St. Mary’s Law Review on Minority Issues.  Her student comment, "Waiver, Certification, and Transfer of Juveniles to Adult Court: Limiting Transfer in Texas," was selected for publication in 2010.  She served as a student representative for the State Bar of Texas Law Student Division, a member of the Student Bar Association, and a legal research and writing teaching assistant for first-year students.  Emily was on the Dean's List and was the recipient of the Jackson Lewis Employment Law Scholarship and Dean’s Law Scholarship.  She was also the Best Brief Award Recipient in the First-year Moot Court Competition. Emily graduated from St. Mary's cum laude in 2011.  After graduation, she moved to Phoenix, Arizona and completed a one-year judicial clerkship at the Arizona Court of Appeals with the Honorable Maurice Portley.. Following the clerkship, Emily returned to Texas and began practicing law in Austin.  After working for a law firm specializing in foreclosure work, she joined Cain & Skarnulis as an associate in 2013, where her practice focused on business litigation, including real estate, construction law, employment law, and tort defense.  Emily opened her own law practice in 2015.. Emily loves Austin and enjoys practicing law, spending time with friends and family, and taking photographs.  In working with her clients, she strives to minimize the frustration and expense involved in legal disputes by providing efficient, responsive representation to each client from start to finish.

Born and raised in Austin, I spent ten years in New Orleans where I graduated with a dual Bachelors in Legal Studies and Marketing from Tulane University's A.B. Freeman School of Business in 2008. Thereafter I attended Loyola University New Orleans College of Law and graduated with a Juris Doctor in 2012. Over the next four years, I dabbled in toxic tort and environmental litigation, personal injury, and criminal defense before returning to Texas in 2016 and establishing myself as an administrative/healthcare lawyer with the Leichter Law Firm. I truly believe in the work that we do. I worked hard for my state licenses, and I work hard to protect those of my clients. Because your license is more than just a piece of paper; it is your livelihood. And your livelihood is worth defending.

Bollier Ciccone, LLP is a full-service family law firm. We are a specialized firm focusing exclusively on divorce and family law matters in Austin, Texas and Travis, Hays and Williamson Counties.. Our firm is dedicated to providing each client with the professional and individualized care that his or her case deserves. When your family is in a state of transition, choosing the right attorney to represent you during that difficult time is important.  You need an attorney who respects the difficult decisions you are making and understands the complex nature of your situation.  In addition, we have the experience necessary to guide you and help you achieve your goals.  Whether you’re looking to settle your dispute through mediation, or require litigation to resolve your matter, our experience, compassion and dedication will help you to effectively resolve your family law matters.. Susannah A. Stinson is AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale Hubbell, which signifies that Ms. Stinson's legal peers and the judiciary rank her at the highest level of professional excellence in legal ability and ethical standards.

Bob is admitted to practice law in all Texas state and federal courts.  He graduated magna cum laude from St. Edward’s University with a Bachelor of Science degree and received his law degree from Baylor Law School.. Bob became licensed to practice in 1987 and served as lead trial attorney for the Office of the Attorney General of Texas handling complex civil litigation primarily in the areas of taxation, collection, and consumer protection.  Bob has been in private practice since 1995 and concentrates in the areas of commercial litigation and general business representation, including breach of contract litigation, shareholder and partner disputes, consumer and family litigation and state taxation matters.. In over 28 years of practice Bob has tried over 60 cases to verdict including numerous jury trials.  In addition to his extensive trial work Bob has experience in arbitration, mediation, appeals and provides consultation and advice to individuals and businesses.. Bob was born and raised in Austin (fifth generation).  He served in the U.S. Air Force and was awarded an Outstanding Leadership Commendation.  Bob is a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, is a member of the Litigation Section and Consumer and Commercial Law Section of the State Bar of Texas and the Austin Bar Association.

Board Certified-Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Board Certified, Health Law — Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Represent hospitals, physicians, nursing homes and other healthcare providers in connection with compliance matters, regulatory and operational issues.. Represent healthcare entities and practitioners in structuring partnerships and joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, and other business transactions.. Counsel hospitals and nursing facilities on Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement issues, including the Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement Program 1115 Waiver, the Texas Upper Payment Limit Program, and the Texas Minimum Payment Amount Program.. Provide advice to healthcare providers regarding compliance with state and federal statutes and regulations, including Texas licensure requirements, Medicare conditions of participation, physician self-referral, anti-kickback, EMTALA and HIPAA.. Draft and negotiate physician arrangements, including recruitment agreements, services agreements, and employment agreements.. Counsel hospital districts regarding compliance with state statutes, including the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Public Information Act, Texas Public Funds Investment Act, nepotism, and conflicts of interest.. Represent healthcare entities and providers with respect to regulatory matters before various state and federal agencies.. Provide advice to nonprofit hospitals and other organizations regarding compliance with IRS requirements and Texas tax exemption requirements.

Board Certified Juvenile Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Board Certified Austin divorce attorney specializes in high-conflict, divorce, modification, child support, enforcement, property division, custody, relocation and other complex legal matters in Austin Texas.