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Welcome to my Avvo profile. During my legal career of over 33 years, I have represented both individual and corporate clients around the world. I have a background in many areas of legal practice, but have concentrated my practice in recent years in the areas of information technology, representing both vendors and users in software licensing and development, IT outsourcing and related contractual matters.
I am licensed to practice in Arkansas (since 1973) and Texas (since 2005).

Steve Koebele is a lobbyist based in Austin, Texas.. From the best lobbyist office location near the Texas Capitol, Steve Koebele provides public policy representation, counseling, and advocacy for a diverse range of clients compsed of market leaders in their respective industries.. Steve Koebele successfully improves laws and government toward clear goals:  increasing job creation and enhancing economic opportunities.. A licensed attorney for more than 19 years in both Texas and Washington, D.C., Steve Koebele has worked with senior staff and top public policy makers at the state and federal levels of government.

Michele Locke is a former Associate Court Judge that has returned to private practice to continue pursuing her passion for family law litigation.   As a Judge, Michele ran a Domestic Violence Court focusing on Protective Order Applications, divorce, custody, child support, enforcement and other family law matters.   For a period of time, she also ran the Child Protective Services Court.  She is knowledgeable in contested family law matters that involve issues of domestic violence, stalking, harassment, and child abuse. Her Court was a forerunner in addressing issues that related to Same-Sex relationships.. Prior to becoming a Judge, Michele ran a successful family law practice.  She handled all ranges of cases and successfully represented clients in all types of highly contested matters.. Michele is very active in the legal community and makes a point to share the insights she gathered working as a family court judge by presenting at various speaking engagements and Continuing Legal Education events. Michele’s areas of practice include Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Family Violence, and other family law matters.. Michele’s passion since law school has been family law.   As a child of divorce, step-mother of two girls, and a mother to three boys, Michele understands all too well the dynamics and complexities of divorce and the impact divorce has on the families undergoing these tumultuous times.. Michele understands how important each case is to every individual client. She prides herself on communicating clearly with her clients through every step of their case. She ensures they understand the strategy that will be employed and what options are available. Michele takes her role as a client advocate and litigator very seriously.

I represent individuals and companies in business and employment law matters. I negotiate, draft, and review all types of business and employment contracts and agreements, including severance agreements, non-compete agreements, non-disclosure agreements, services agreements, consulting agreements, terms of use, statements of work, company agreements, real estate agreements, leases, executive contracts, and employee handbooks.. I focus my litigation and appellate practice on complex business and employment disputes in state and federal courts. I represent businesses and individuals in disputes involving breach of contract, fraud, non-compete agreements, theft and misappropriation of trade secrets, and deceptive trade practices. I represent employers, employees, and executives in all types of employment disputes, including claims for retaliation, harassment, wage and hour issues, and breach of contract.

Attorney Mark Roles is devoted to providing compassionate and aggressive advocacy for clients in Williamson County, Travis County, and the greater Austin area. He established The Law Offices of Mark C. Roles, P.C. in 2005. Mr. Roles’ practice focuses on all aspects of family law, including terminations/adoptions, child support, child custody, divorce, enforcement actions, and modifications. Mr. Roles received his B.B.A. in Management from Texas A&M University in 1998. In 2001, he went on to graduate from St. Mary’s University School of Law near the top 10 percent of his class. During his time in law school, Mr. Roles was on the Dean’s List and the National Dean’s List. He was also a member of Who’s Who in American Law Students, the Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honors Fraternity, and was also a staff writer for the St. Mary’s Law Journal. Mr. Roles also had the privilege of being selected as a judicial intern for the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division, Chambers of the Honorable Edward Prado (now Justice Prado, Fifth United States Circuit Court of Appeals). Mr. Roles was also extremely proud to serve as a legal intern for the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps, in Friedberg, Germany for an entire summer. Mr. Roles was admitted to practice law in Texas in 2001. He has also been licensed to practice before the U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, since 2004. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the Austin and Travis County Bar Associations, and the Williamson County Bar Association. Mr. Roles has been in private practice since 2005. Immediately after law school and admission to the bar, he served as an in-house attorney for Providence Healthcare Network, located in Waco, Texas, where he gained valuable experience advising the company on regulatory compliance as well as conducting litigation on its behalf. Reported cases Polansky v. Berenji, 393 S.W.3d 362 (.–Austin,2012, no pet.).

Allen Bertin is a shareholder in the firm's Business Group.  Allen regularly counsels entrepreneurs and investors in the early development stages of new business endeavors, including initial entity formation and capitalization. He also serves as outside general counsel for businesses, and represents businesses and their owners in many types of negotiated transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and aircraft purchase and sale, financing, and leasing transactions. Allen also collaborates with our tax planning group to counsel companies on entity conversion, restructuring and recapitalization transactions.

Experienced Contracts attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contracts attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contracts attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contracts attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contracts attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.