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Self-motivated, goal-oriented attorney with a background in real estate and commercial law, insurance defense, and serving as defense counsel for licensed professionals appearing before state boards and agencies. Highly skilled at developing effective case strategies, motion practice, discovery, trial preparation, legal research, drafting and reviewing legal documents, and written and oral advocacy, all of which have led to favorable results for individual and corporate clients.. Interested in business, labor, and employment law, including litigating employment-related matters, resolving disputes involving employment-related agreements, and counseling businesses on state and federal labor and employment law

Sean Breen is a founding attorney at Howry, Breen & Herman and a record-breaking trial lawyer. Over his years in practice, he has successfully recovered hundreds of millions of dollars on behalf of his clients. At the firm, he assists clients with everything from personal injury to mediation to commercial litigation and much more. His goal is always to help his clients recover the maximum compensation they are owed through aggressive legal action. He has been selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers® list and recognized by The Best Lawyers in America®, Texas Verdicts Hall of Fame, and others.

Scott specializes in divorce and child custody litigation, as well as family law appeals. Widely recogized as one of the best lawyers in his field, Scott has been awarded the highest "AV" rating by his peers through Martindale Hubbell, has been consistently recognized year after year in the Best Lawyers in America, and has been listed annually as a "Super Lawyer" by Texas Monthly. Scott has been board certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2012. Scott is well known for his pragmatic approach to cases. Known for his ability to pursue the efficient settlement of cases when it is reasonable and advisable to do so, Scott is also known for his oustanding advocacy in the courtroom when settlement is not possible or not advisable.

Scott Herlihy received his undergraduate degree from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas in 1992, and his J.D. cum laude from St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas in 1997. While in law school, Scott was an Editor on the St. Mary's Law Journal and a Staff Writer with honors. He also interned with the Supreme Court of Texas.. Scott is licensed in all Texas state and federal courts, and was selected as a "Rising Star" by Texas Monthly Magazine in 2005 and 2006, an honor bestowed upon less than 2.5% of attorneys under the age of 40. He is a member of the State Bar Litigation and Family Law Sections, and a member of the Austin Bar Association Litigation and Family Law Sections.. Scott handles a wide range of family law matters, both contested and uncontested, including divorces involving both large and complex estates as well as more modest asset and property divisions, modifications of Texas and out-of-state orders, custody disputes, establishment and enforcement of child support, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, paternity cases, and grandparents' rights matters.. Scott makes himself highly available to his clients and takes the time to listen so that he understands all of their needs and concerns. He understands that dealing with the legal process can be difficult and stressful, so it is important to him that his clients have the utmost confidence and trust in him, are fully informed of all matters in their case, and are comfortable with their working relationship. His clients' best interests are always paramount.. If you have a family law matter and require assistance and representation, call Scott to discuss your case and schedule a consultation.

Scott founded Hendler Flores Law in 1993, driven by a desire to help people whose lives have been unjustly devastated by an injury, illness or loss. Scott and his team share the belief that all people matter and that their stories deserve to be told.. Based in Austin, TX, Hendler Flores Law represents clients throughout the US and internationally in complex litigation. The firm’s main areas of practice are mesothelioma, wrongful death, life-changing injuries, dangerous products and prescription drugs, toxic and chemical exposure, and police misconduct cases.. We’re not your typical law firm. Our concern is in doing what’s in your best interest, not ours. Our focus is to understand your needs and expectations and honor your wishes your legal representatives. Our attorneys begin by listening to your story, learning how your injury or loss has impacted your life and understanding what outcomes you hope to get out of your case.. Scott is licensed to practice in Texas, New Mexico, Illinois and Pennsylvania, and regularly represents plaintiffs in complex injury litigation in state and federal courts throughout the United States and abroad. As an experienced advocate for victims of corporate misconduct, Scott has been a speaker at international conferences in the US, Spain, Mexico, Japan and Scotland, as well as Guatemala where he addressed the attorney generals of all the Central American nations regarding the use of tort law to address misconduct by foreign corporations.. Before becoming an attorney, Scott studied international human rights law and policy at the Inter American Court of Human Rights. He later served as a senior investigator for the Texas Commission on Human Rights.

Saul Perloff is a partner in Shearman & Sterling's Litigation practice. He represents domestic and international clients in advertising and unfair competition litigation under the Lanham Act and state laws, as well as in other complex commercial disputes. Saul counsels companies in a broad array of industries, ranging from healthcare, technology and consumer products, on advertising and labeling compliance and brand protection strategies.. He has successfully prosecuted and defended disputes involving false advertising, unfair competition, trademark/trade dress and patent infringement, antitrust, TCPA and Qui Tam actions in more than fifteen states across the country. Saul also represents clients in government investigations, arbitrations and NAD proceedings.. From 1992 to 1995, he served as a JAG officer and member of the Chief Counsel’s Honor Program in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Sarah N. Jaffery is a skilled family law attorney based in Austin, Texas, dedicated to helping clients navigate the complexities of family legal matters. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a minor in Economics, Sarah pursued her law degree at Oklahoma City University School of Law, where she developed a strong foundation in family law. She returned to Texas to practice law and remain close to her family, bringing her expertise and compassionate approach to her clients.. Sarah is committed to alleviating the stress and uncertainty that often accompany family law cases. She provides accessible and personalized guidance on issues such as divorce, property division, spousal support, child custody, and family violence. Her dedication to her clients ensures that their rights are protected and their concerns addressed with care and professionalism.. Sarah is an active member of the State Bar of Texas, the Austin Bar Association’s Family Law Section, the Austin Young Lawyers Association, and the South Asian Bar Association–Austin chapter. Fluent in Urdu, Hindi, and Gujarati, she serves a diverse community. In her free time, Sarah enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending quality time outdoors with her family.

Sara Stites Donovan joined MBFC in 2020 and focuses her practice on criminal defense and family law. Prior to joining the firm, Sara was a prosecuting attorney in Austin and Kansas City, Missouri, where she handled felony offenses and misdemeanors, primarily focusing on family violence, sexual assault, and DWI cases.

San Diego and Houston based attorney.  Licensed in California and Texas,  specializing in civil litigation, patents, trademarks and copyrights.  Our firm, Buche & Associates, P.C., handles acquiring and maintaining intellectual property as well as litigation of civil matters involving intellectual property, business disputes, and select injury matters.

Saira Ukani is an associate attorney, graduating from the University of Texas School of Law in 2019. During her time at UT, Saira was the co-president of Youth Court, staff editor of the Texas Journal on Civil Liberties and Civil Rights, and proud member of Women’s Law Caucus. Currently, she is involved in numerous professional associations, such as the State Bar of Texas, Austin Bar Association, Junior League of Austin, and Austin Young Lawyers Association.

Sade has a passion for the law and for social justice and believes that everyone should have the chance to be heard. Her main areas of practice are Real Estate Law, Foreclosure Defense, Post-Foreclosure Inquiries, and Consumer Rights. Spending the first half of her life in West Africa and with family and friends in different parts of the globe, she enjoys a culturally diverse perspective. She has an attitude of excellence, fairness, and compassion.

Ryan Krebs received his B.S. from Stanford University in 1975; M.D. from Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, in 1979; attended an internal medicine residency at the University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals, 1979-1982; and received his J.D. from The University of Texas School of Law in 1994.. Since opening his law office in 1994, Ryan Krebs has used his unique qualifications to obtain exceptional results for his clients on the toughest cases. Because of his background in medicine as well as law, his understanding of personal injuries is unrivaled and he brings this knowledge to bear for each and every one of his clients. Ryan Krebs has won the respect of his legal peers and the gratitude of satisfied clients who appreciate our personal attention, clear communication and commitment to achieving their legal goals.

Ryan brings his knowledge of high-stakes, high-dollar litigation tactics to help everyday people with everyday problems. He helps people who have been hurt, who came out on the wrong side of a bad business deal, people accused of breaking the law, and people facing divorce and custody disputes.. You can learn more about Ryan at The Kercher Firm, PLLC website, on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.  He also blogs for The Kercher Firm, PLLC, here.. If you or someone you know needs help, give Ryan a call, and put his experience to work for you.

Rola Daaboul is an associate attorney and seasoned litigator at Reed & Scardino. Rola’s experience in representing businesses and individuals spans a vast area of civil litigation, including complex commercial litigation and business torts, securities, professional malpractice, employment and entertainment litigation. Recognizing that litigation is an exhausting, demanding and expensive exercise in endurance, Rola focuses on cost-effective pre-litigation techniques to identify strengths and weaknesses and develop strategies that efficiently accomplish client objectives and mitigate future risk while minimizing legal fees. Providing valuable counsel is not limited to simply informing clients of the intricacies of their case, it is important that interruptions to clients’ businesses and lives are kept to a minimum. Rola strives to establish and maintain client relationships built on trust and dependability and aims to keep her clients at ease throughout the litigation process.. Having successfully handled disputes from beginning to end in state and federal courts of various levels, Rola brings an innate passion for advocacy to the courtroom. Representative matters include:. Rola is the co-author of the legal textbook Cases and Materials in Entertainment Litigation and aided in the development of the curriculum and final exam currently used for South Texas College of Law’s Entertainment Law Course. She occasionally guest lectures on various copyright and trademark litigation topics at South Texas College of Law. In addition, Rola authored the Entity Representative Deposition brief featured in the Texas Bar’s 35th Annual Advanced Civil Trial Course.. Rola is an avid runner, biker and kickboxing enthusiast. She has also been heavily involved in the underground music scene and has played guitar, bass, keyboards and vocals for a number of bands.. Rola received her J.D. with Pro Bono Honors from South Texas College of Law in 2010 where she also competed in mock trial and moot court competitions. She received her Bachelors of Arts in Philosophy and a Minor in Biology from the University of Texas at Austin in 2006.

Robert “Bob” E. Raesz, Jr. has been practicing law for over 37 years. Upon receiving his Doctor of Jurisprudence from St. Mary’s School of Law, he served as an assistant district attorney in Bastrop County, Texas, from 1983 until 1985. He served as a judge in Bastrop Country, Texas, from 1985 until 1994. During the period he was a judge, Bob presided over and heard all family law cases in Bastrop County, as well as other areas of the law.. Bob has served as a member of the Texas Judicial Ethics Committee, on the Board of Directors for the Texas Center for the Judiciary, as the Vice President of the Texas County Court at Law Judges Association, and on the Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Child Support and Visitation. When Bob elected not to run as a judge again in 1994, he began practicing family law exclusively. He handles uncontested and contested divorce cases, child custody, child support, complex property division, modification, termination and adoption cases in central Texas.

Robert Daniel is a Texas lawyer based in Austin.  He established the Law Office of Robert Daniel in order to provide high-quality, client-focused legal services to individuals and small businesses in the Austin metropolitan area.  Robert is committed to maintaining high ethical standards and providing excellent legal representation, and he handles each client’s case personally, from start to finish.. Robert graduated from Georgetown University with an A.B. in History in 2003 and received a J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law in 2007.  Before entering private practice he served as a law clerk to the Travis County Criminal Judges, an assistant district attorney for Hale County, and an instructor for the Texas Justice Court Training Center.. Robert is a member of the Austin Bar Association and the Williamson County Bar Association.  Outside of the courtroom, he enjoys playing tennis, hiking the Barton Creek Greenbelt, and homebrewing beer.

RobBreunig graduated from the University of Texas at Austin School of Law in 2005and since then has spent the majority of his practice in real estate andbusiness matters.

Rob Hugos, Attorney and CPA, helps clients and their families with all aspects of general estate planning, including Wills and Living Trusts.  Certain clients benefit from Advanced Planning strategies designed to achieve more complex estate planning, tax, asset protection and business objectives.  Advanced Planning clients may use enhanced Living Trust planning, Family Partnerships, Irrevocable Trusts and LLCs.  Rob encourages working closely with the client’s CPA and other professional advisors to achieve the most from their estate, tax and business planning.

Rob Chesnutt is an impassioned criminal defense attorney based in Austin, Texas. Since opening his practice in 2014, he has opted to focus on criminal defense, providing personalized, thorough representation for hundreds of clients facing a tough moment in their lives. Rob takes pride not only in achieving the best possible results, but also in explaining the process in a way that takes away the mystery and relieves stress for his clients.. He received his Juris Doctorate from Loyola University, graduating Cum Laude. He was a member of law review and the Stuart H. Smith criminal defense clinic. Before that, he was born and raised in Texas, and received his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M. Rob lives in South Austin, is married, and is the proud father of a four year old daughter.. Rob believes that it is the sacred duty of the criminal defense lawyer to give a voice to those who might not be able to speak for themselves in a court of law. He values communication with clients, listens to their concerns, and always keeps them informed of new developments in their case. If you hire Rob, you can be assured of maximum effort in advocating for your side.. Based in Austin, Rob serves Travis, Williamson, and surrounding counties.

Rick’s practice is focused on defending clients against criminal charges at all levels—felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile.  Prior to joining the firm, Rick worked as a prosecutor with the Travis County Attorney’s Office where he negotiated thousands of criminal cases and was the lead attorney in over 60 trials.  His experience as a prosecutor helps him zealously represent and defend clients throughout Central Texas.. Rick also specializes in expunctions and non-disclosures in order to keep a person's record clean and clear of prior criminal indiscretions. If you have ever been arrested or charged with a crime, contact the office to see if you are eligible to have your record expunged or sealed.. The attorneys of Minton, Burton, Bassett, & Collins, P.C. approach each case with a strong desire to win and total commitment to the interests of our clients. Each case is prepared as if it is going to trial, though we have the experience and expertise to avoid court when it is in the best interest of the client. When we do go to court, you can rest assured that the attorneys defending your rights have years of experience inside county, state and federal courtrooms.. When he’s not in the office or in the courtroom, Rick enjoys watching all Texas sports and playing tennis.

Richard Gray graduated from the University of Texas in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts in Government and a minor in Business.  He then attended Baylor University School of Law where he received his Juris Doctor in 2010.. Since 2010, Richard has been practicing in both general business litigation and family law. Richard has represented clients in a variety of general litigation matters including breach of contract, covenants not to compete, corporate buy-outs, construction defect cases, lease agreements and defamation, to name a few. In family law, Richard has focused his practice on all areas including divorce, modifications, enforcements, custody issues and disputes, child support and drafting of marital agreements, including pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements.. Richard has focused his career on zealously advocating for his clients by assisting in the settling of all litigation and family law disputes and trying to minimize conflict and costs for his clients.. Despite Richard’s dedication to settling his cases for his clients, he is no stranger to a courtroom and advocates zealously for his clients by being a voice for them in the courtroom.. Richard represents clients in family law litigation cases, including divorce actions, property characterization, reimbursement claims and all child related issues including custody and child support. Richard also represents clients in modification and enforcement of existing family law orders, including modifying and enforcing child support and conservatorship issues. Richard represents clients in need of emergency protection orders and temporary restraining orders in situations involving family violence. Richard also assists clients in drafting and review of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial property agreements.. Richard also represented the lead Plaintiff (Texas Taxpayer & Student Fairness Coalition) in the most recent school finance litigation which was argued to the Texas Supreme Court in September of 2015.

Richard A. Shannon is a UT Austin graduate in Plan II (Liberal Arts) and UT School of Law. He was reared in the Lower Rio Grande Valley in a farming family. He served as an Assistant Attorney General of Texas and later as Special Counsel to the Commissioner of Insurance before entering private law practice.. For the past 25 years Richard’s practice has been devoted primarily to family law and conflict resolution through coaching, counseling, negotiating, and mediating with and for parents in all aspects of family law. Richard is an experienced family litigator who will stand-up for his client in court. He is thorough in his preparations, well-organized, creative in his problem-solving, keenly analytical, and cogent in his arguments. He represents his client’s interests with diligence and assertiveness while seeking to preserve as much good-will as possible.. “In the early 1990s, Richard became interested in mediation and conflict resolution. He was trained in mediation both by the Texas Academy of Attorney Mediators and the Travis County Dispute Resolution Center. He has mediated many family law cases as well as cases in other fields of law. He is experienced in the civil litigation model as well as the community model of mediation.. Richard has a passion for transforming the way in which family law courts work. Richard was recently elected to a three year term on the State Bar of Texas — Collaborative Law Section. He is Chairman of a new Innovations Work Group for the Section. He has the vision that family law courts, in addition to their traditional functions, should facilitate the healing of human conflicts. This is what children, parents and families need and deserve from our courts of law. In order to move this Vision into reality, Richard founded and is President of a Texas non-profit organization, the Enlightened Family Justice Institute.. Richard’s early career in private law practice was devoted to insurance regulation and related transactions. He served as Executive Director of the Texas Surplus Lines Association and represented many insurance agents and companies in regulatory matters.. He also served as a lobbyist for the Sierra Club and represented several major environmental organizations in federal court litigation involving large water development projects. He has experience at both the trial and appellate levels in both state and federal courts.

Rich Villa represents creditors in a variety of bankruptcy litigation matters, including claims, objections, motions to lift stay to recover secured assets, objections to confirmation of both Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 plans of reorganization, avoidance litigation, such as preference actions and fraudulent transfer actions, assumption of executory contracts and unexpired leases, valuation proceedings, and various other adversary proceedings.. Rich also represents clients in other litigation matters, inlcuding business litigation, employment litigation, probate litigation, and commercial real estate leasing litigation in both state and federal courts and arbitration proceedings.  He has represented clients and assisted with the representation of clients in jury trials, bench trials, arbitration proceedings, and mediations for various claims including contract claims, warranty claims, negligence claims, fraud claims, DTPA claims, misappropriation of funds claims, will disputes, claims of breach of fiduciary duty, insurance claims and other claims.. Rich previously practiced law at one of the largest law firms in the United States.  He graduated from Boston College with honors and from Baylor University School of Law with honors and first in his commencement class.  In law school, Rich served as an Articles Editor and a Notes & Comments Editor of the Baylor Law Review.  He has both co-authored and presented legal articles for Continuing Legal Education classes offered by the State Bar of Texas and has taught classes at the People's Law School hosted by the Austin Bar Association.. In 2013, Rich was featured in the Texas Lawyer for its special edition of Legal Leaders on the Rise, in which it recognizes 25 attorneys under the age of 40 who are making their mark in the Texas legal community.

Retired US Air Force Judge Advocate

Randy Howry is an accomplished trial attorney and founding partner of Howry, Breen & Herman. Having tried hundreds of jury trials, he is a highly experienced and skilled litigator and is dedicated to helping his clients achieve the very best outcomes for their cases. At the firm, he handles all types of complex litigation, including personal injury, commercial litigation, employment law, wrongful death, and more. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers® and The Best Lawyers in America® (amongst others) numerous times and has been AV Preeminent® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®. Call Howry, Breen & Herman today for a free consultation.