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I bring our clients perspective wrought by decades of experience. When you are building a tech company or business, HPK builds your future using contracts and intellectual property strategies to seize and control the important opportunities ahead of competitors. Our practical advice enables clients to manage business risks and leverage opportunities. We help clients facing litigation manage stress and uncertainties to maintain focus on running their businesses. We provide realistic strategies for clients to defend their interests and negotiate solutions.

I am an Intellectual Property attorney practicing in Austin Texas.  The most important thing that potential clients should know about me, is that I really enjoy what I do.  I enjoy helping clients use their intellectual property to improve their business and achieve their goals.  I'm happy to be working as a solo because I can put my clients interests and needs first.  My years of experience let me be extremely efficient and because I have low overhead I can charge significantly less than an attorney of similar experience at a large firm.. My clerkships were the two most important jobs I have ever had.  Both Judge Gajarsa and Judge Andewalt were patent attorneys before patent law became "cool."  They both understood how important technology and innovation is to our economy.  The reason why I love the law comes from the early training I received from my judges.. I am looking for clients who have as much enthusiasm for their own businesses as I have for my practice!

I am an attorney representing Texas public school districts for over 30 years in all areas of public education law.

I am a pro-business attorney.  I work for my client to meet their needs, not my own.  Therefore, I
strive to inform my clients of the legal issues and options available
to them in each stage of the deal.  But, I realize that it is really their business (or opportunity)
not mine. They make the final informed decisions rather than me.  In that way, my client is most comfortable with the results.. I strive to ethically represent my client's best interests in all ways and at all times.  Therefore, while giving them the best legal representation that I can provide, I also try to identify: 1) non-legal issues that they may also need to consider; and 2) specialized professionals who they may also need to consult in order to be fully informed about the impact of their plans. I understand that there are often other professionals who are better equipped to meet my client's complete needs and encourage their participation.

I am a corporate transactional attorney based in Austin, Texas.  With 10 years of experience in various corporate and business transactions.  I previously practiced 8 years in New York City before relocating to Austin in 2013.  My experiences include working on a wide range of corporate, commercial and business transactions including mergers and acquisitions, various commerical contracts and agreements and company formation and governance documentation.

I am a certified public accountant and Board certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.   I love the opportunity to meet new people and work with families in planning for their future and the legacy they leave behind.   On the probate side, I strive to make the process as simple as possible at an extremely difficult time for many of my clients.

Hamp Skelton, a native of Atlanta, Georgia, graduated from Princeton University cum laude in 1978 and from the University of Texas School of Law with honors in 1981. He has tried lawsuits in Texas for 36 years. Hamp joined Vinson & Elkins in Houston in 1981, practicing in its commercial litigation section. He moved to Austin in 1986, joining Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld. While there, he built a litigation section and served as partner in charge of litigation. His present law firm opened in September, 1991. He and his wife, Karen, have three sons, ages 21, 23 and 24.

Gregory Cagle is a founding partner of Cagle Pugh, Ltd. LLP. Gregory concentrates his law practice in civil and complex litigation involving real estate, nonprofit and for-profit corporations, business disputes, construction defects, and residential and commercial community associations. Gregory has extensive litigation experience and has served as lead trial attorney in hundreds of trials in front of judges and juries.. Gregory also has extensive experience in representing community associations as general counsel on all aspects of issues involved in the operation and governance of association-governed communities, including management issues, compliance with federal and state laws, interpretation of and compliance with governing documents, architectural review of proposed construction, covenant enforcement, assessment collection, litigation, and dispute resolution.. In addition, Gregory is the author of Texas Homeowners Association Law, the only comprehensive legal reference manual on the state and federal laws governing Texas community association, and he has the distinguished honor of membership in the Community Associations Institute’s College of Community Association Lawyers,an organization whose membership consists of attorneys that have demonstrated skill, experience and high standards of professional and ethical conduct in the practice of community association law and who are dedicated to excellence in the specialized practice of community association law. Gregory is also Board Certified in Texas Property Owners Association Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and he has been recognized as a Super Lawyer by Thomas Reuters in 2020 and 2021.. Gregory is a certified mediator and arbitrator, and he frequently serves as an expert witness ontopics applicable to Texas homeowner and condominium associations and the proper conduct of Boards of Directors under the applicable standards of care.. Gregory has also previously served as president of a homeowners association for a master-planned community with more than 1,500 homes and he is a frequent speaker and contributor to continuing legal education courses and articles on topics related to community associations.

Garrett C. Higley, founder of the Law Office of Garrett C. Higley, PLLC, is a dedicated family law attorney known for his innovative and client-focused approach. A Houston native and sixth-generation Texan, Garrett graduated with honors from Texas A&M University and earned his law degree from South Texas College of Law, where he distinguished himself on the Moot Court Team and Law Review. After starting his career in toxic torts and white-collar criminal defense, Garrett transitioned to family law, opening his Austin-based practice to focus exclusively on helping families navigate complex legal challenges.Garrett’s practice emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and integrity. He often partners with mental health professionals, financial advisors, and other experts to craft tailored solutions for cases involving substance abuse, special needs children, LGBTQ+ issues, and complex property disputes. While he is an experienced trial attorney, Garrett prioritizes negotiation and preparation to minimize the financial and emotional toll of litigation.Committed to giving back, Garrett maintains an active pro bono practice, earning accolades such as the Suzanne Covington Pro Bono Service Award. He also serves on local nonprofit boards and participates in community initiatives, reflecting his dedication to both his clients and the broader community.

Forman Law Firm's practice is dedicated to representing investors that have lost money in any type of investment.  I also am frequently hired by financial professionals in employment disputes with their firms and/or when they are involved in enforcement and disciplinary issues with the regulators.. I formed the Forman Law Firm in 2002 after serving 12 years as Chief Executive Officer and General Counsel of stockbrokerage firms in Dallas and Austin Texas beginning in 1991.  Having spent the last 12 years dealing with almost every aspect of the retail brokerage business, I recognized that Main Street investors were not always being dealt with fairly or openly by Wall Street and I became somewhat disenchanted with the industry.  Having served on several committees and boards at what is now known as FINRA, the regulatory authority that governs the stockbroker community, I saw first-hand how the regulatory industry and arbitration system was run, and quite frankly, I wanted out.. After selling my firm various securities attorneys frequently hired me as an expert witness for both investors and brokerage firms in various arbitration cases and state and federal court lawsuits, and I learned a great deal how securities industry arbitrations were handled across the nation from the perspective of others.  Having been a mediator since the early 90s, I was also often asked to mediate cases for the parties involved in these disputes, and mediated some 200 different cases throughout the United States and helped the parties resolve virtually all of those cases.  I really enjoyed serving as a mediator in these securities disputes, but I didn’t want to spend every day on an airplane just so I could mediate a securities fraud case.  So, in 2004 I changed the focus of the Forman Law Firm from mediation and expert witness work to representing investors that have been victims of investment fraud or broker misconduct, and I haven’t looked back.  My law practice has been very successful and rewarding and we really enjoy helping aggrieved investors.. Having grown up in East Texas and having spent a majority of my career in Austin, Texas, I take a lot of pride in helping our clients recover when they have been victims of investment fraud.  Because FINRA arbitration is not governed specifically by any states' laws, we are frequently hired by clients around the country.  Also, FINRA's arbitrations take place in Texas in Dallas and Houston, and with offices in Tyler and Austin (by appt) we are ideally located to represents clients from any region of Texas.  Of course, repreesnting clients from many different cities, we frequently go visit the other cities we know and love in Texas.  I have a terrific wife, two sons, a great hunting dog, at least three cats and we really enjoy Austin and my old stomping grounds at Lake Tyler.  When not demanding recoveries from Wall Street or working for select financial professionals, I spend as much time possible fishing, hunting and traveling.   I am passionate about my law pracitic, I enjoy helping my clients, and life is good.

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Elizabeth J. Ayala is an exceptional family law attorney, specializing in complex custody cases, protective orders, and cases involving mental health experts. She is a skilled litigator and experienced client advocate involved in all aspects of client cases including the initial consultation, developing case strategy, and conducting a trial in court when an advantageous settlement cannot be reached.. Born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas, Elizabeth moved to Austin to attend St. Edward’s University. While at St. Edward’s, Elizabeth interned for Loveisrespect, the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline. After graduating magna cum laude with a B.A. in Psychology, Elizabeth attended the University of Texas School of Law. Throughout her time at Texas Law, Elizabeth worked part-time as a Law Clerk for a family law firm in the Austin area and represented clients using her temporary trial card under supervision. Additionally, Elizabeth served as a Student Attorney for the University of Texas School of Law Domestic Violence Clinic, a Student Attorney for the Advanced Domestic Violence Clinic, and a Research Assistant for Professor Jeana Lungwitz in producing the annual update of Title 4 of the Texas Family Code, specifically addressing protective orders.. Originally intending to pursue a career as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Elizabeth brings a unique and empathetic perspective to all of her cases that allows her to creatively address each case.. She has been a practicing attorney in Travis, Williamson, and Hays County courtrooms since 2016.

Dennis C. Postiglione is a trial attorney with over 12 years of litigation experience.  While the majority of his career has been spent advocating for the rights of injured people, Mr. Postiglione spent 4 years as a defense attorney.  Because of this, he brings a unique understanding to the negotiation and prosecution of his cases.. Mr. Postiglione graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English with a Minor in Philosophy from the University of Texas at Austin.  He was a member of the Dean’s List despite working full time through his entire undergraduate career.. Mr. Postiglione went on to obtain his Doctorate of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law where he was a Dean’s List Member and an academic scholarship recipient during all three years of law school.  He was a Member of the Law Review and achieved membership in the Phi Delta Phi Honors Fraternity and received two American Jurisprudence Awards for academic achievement before graduating in the top 15% of his law school class.. Since 2011, Mr. Postiglione has been an Adjunct Professor at University of Texas Law School Professional Development Center.  He has served as the Keynote Speaker at the Texas Criminal Justice Court Judge’s Association CLE, the Keynote Speaker at the Texas Justice Court Judges’ Association Contract and Tort Law Seminar, and the Travis County EMS/StarFlight Annual Continuing Medical Education Seminar, as well as speaking at various seminars across the State of Texas. His publications include:. “Liability for Work Site Injuries,” Ultimate Claims Handling Seminar XIII, October 2009. “Slip, Trip Fall, Ouch!; An Update on Premises Liability, Non-work Site,” Ultimate Claims Handling Seminar XIII, October 2009. Today, Mr. Postiglione practices primarily in the areas of Catastrophic Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Dog Bite, Premises Liability, and Auto and Trucking Accidents.  He is a member of the Austin Bar Association and the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, and is licensed to practice in the State of Texas and in Federal Court in the Western and Southern Districts of Texas.. Mr. Postiglione is enjoys running, adventure racing, mountain biking, and hiking.  He relaxes by spending time in the Texas Hill County.

Cristi Trusler is a double Board Certified and highly experienced attorney that handles family law matters such divorces, custody issues, terminations, enforcements, child support and mediated settlements.. Prior to opening her practice, Cristi was an attorney with Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr in Austin, Texas. Before that, she was with Jenkens & Gilchrist in Dallas, Texas, and at Silver Freedman & Taff in Washington D.C. Cristi is licensed to practice law in Texas, Maryland and the District of Columbia.

Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Attorney

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.

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.

Board Certified. Stanford and Berkeley educated. If you need a pitbull with a brain, call me.

Board Certified Austin divorce attorney specializes in divorce, modification, child support, enforcement, property division, custody, relocation and other complex legal matters in Austin, Texas, Williamson County, and Hays County.

Before joining Noelke Maples St. Leger Bryant, Jon practiced law in New York City, where he was a Felony Assistant District Attorney in the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office. While at the District Attorney’s office, Jon prosecuted high-level felony cases ranging from robbery to attempted murder and gained valuable courtroom experience by bringing numerous cases to trial before juries as well as judges.. Jon graduated from the George Washington University Law School in Washington, D.C., where he was named a Thurgood Marshall Scholar and was a member of the Public Contract Law Journal.. While in law school, Jon completed internships at the United States Department of Justice’s Office of the Pardon Attorney and with Judge Miriam Goldman Cedarbaum of the United States District Court, Southern District of New York.

Before deciding to open his own law firm, Kevin spent eight years as an equity shareholder in the world’s largest labor and employment law firm representing management, and he co-founded its Austin office.  As a newly-licensed attorney, Kevin was selected by then-Texas Attorney General (current-United States Senator) John Cornyn for membership in the Attorney General's Honors Program, Class of 2001.. Successful Litigator: Skilled and efficient defense of clients in state and federal court, administrative proceedings, and private arbitrations. Recent victories include the dismissal of two contested OSHA citations following trial, defense verdict in whistleblower/retaliation case for national trucking company, defense verdicts in two age discrimination arbitrations involving large insurance carrier, defense verdict in federal civil rights case against school district, favorable ruling in traditional labor arbitration involving large healthcare provider, and defense verdicts in two employment discrimination/tort cases against automobile dealership chain. Also proficient in all aspects of summary judgment and motion practice.. Trusted Advisor: Counsels clients on pressing employment issues, such as terminations and suspensions, the enforcement of non-compete agreements, dealing with difficult employees, and handling disability accommodation and leave requests. Responds quickly to client inquiries and endeavors to provide clients with business-focused, concrete advice upon which they can make real-world management decisions.. Representation of Management in Discrimination, Harassment, and other Employment Litigation. Representation of Management in OSHA and Workplace Safety Matters.  Kevin devotes significant attention to helping clients resolve OSHA matters.  He counsels clients through OSHA investigations and has successfully challenged citations in administrative proceedings before the Occupational Health and Safety Review Commission (OSHRC).. Representation of Executives in Employment Agreement, Noncompete, and Severance Agreement Negotiations. Occasional Representation of Employees in Discrimination and Wrongful Termination Matters

Austin Dula is the youngest founding partner of Hunt Pennington Kumar & Dula, PLLC. In this role, Austin manages all aspects of client matters, including prosecution, defense, monetization, and enforcement. Austin helps clients of all sizes succeed by providing legal and business advice focused on growing and protecting their value while understanding cost sensitivity.

As a partner at Noelke Maples St. Leger Bryant, LLP, Leigh continues the tradition of the firm which includes exceptional client service, outstanding legal skills, a genuine passion for her work and a true compassion for her clients.

As a lawyer board certified in personal injury trial law, it is my privilege to represent those who have been injured or cheated by the actions of others.

Andy Hutton has developed a broad practice representing clients in complex civil and appellate litigation pending in state and federal courts throughout Texas and around the country. He has extensive experience in a wide variety of litigation matters, including business and commercial disputes, product liability, premises defect, construction defect, toxic tort and personal injury cases. In 2011, 2012 and 2013, Thompson Reuters named Andy a “Rising Star” in Texas Super Lawyers® Magazine, a distinction given to less than 2.5% of the lawyers in Texas.Prior to entering private practice, Andy served as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Texas and as an Assistant Criminal District Attorney. He also served as a Briefing Attorney for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and as a Legal Intern for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Lubbock Division.Andy received his J.D. in 1999 from Duke University School of Law in Durham, North Carolina, where he graduated magna cum laude. While at Duke, he also served as a Volunteer Community Educator for the Rape Crisis Center of Durham, and was active in the school’s Death Penalty Clinic and Criminal Litigation Clinic.Andy also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Tulane University, where he achieved Dean’s List honors and graduated cum laude in 1995.