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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.

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 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.

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 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.

Jake Abrahams concentrates his practice in the areas of technology-related transactions, information technology, manufacturing agreements, hosting and cloud services, data rights, intellectual property and licensing with a particular focus on startup and emerging growth companies. His practice also focuses on intellectual property and technology issues related to mergers and acquisitions.

Jaime Pesantes is an aggressive criminal defense attorney whose number one priority is helping his clients get the best results possible.. Jaime completed his undergraduate education at Southern Methodist University, obtaining a Bachelor of Art in Economics. He went on to attend law school at Texas Tech University, where he obtained his J.D., as well as an M.B.A.. Jaime is fluent in Spanish, Italian and French.. In addition to his legal studies, Jaime has taken an active interest in public policy. In 2012, he served as a legal fellow at the International Justice Mission (IJM) office in La Paz, Bolivia. In 2013 and 2015, Jaime worked at the Texas Capitol during the 83rd and 84th Legislative Sessions, first as a legal aid and later as Depute Committee Director for the International Trade Committee.. Jaime later began working as a criminal defense attorney for Peek and Toland, PLLC, where he gained considerable experience handling hundreds of misdemeanor and felony  cases in counties all across Central Texas. He now is the lead criminal defense attorney at Smith & Vinson Law Firm’s San Antonio office.. In addition to his professional work, Jaime dedicates his time to volunteering. He serves as the IJM Volunteer Team Leader in Austin, Texas. Additionally, Jaime recently joined the Texas Board of Directors of Phoenix House, a multi-state nonprofit drug and alcohol rehabilitation organization.

I am Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law (BLS-State Bar of Texas) and a CPA, licensed to practice law in both Texas and Arizona.  I focus my practice almost exclusively on estate planning, probate, trusts, and charitable giving and organizations.

I  was bornin Tyler, Texas in July, 1952. As a former state trooper and supervisorfor over twenty years, I've gained unique insight that canbe invaluable in the legal field. In 1998, I was admitted to the Texasbar and was also admitted to practice before the Texas Supreme Court,U.S. District Court, and the Western District of Texas.. Bar Admissions: • Texas, 1998 • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas • U.S. District Court Western District of Texas • U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas • U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas. Although we are based in Austin, ourpractice is state-wide. This ensures that your defense is fair andimpartial. Don't listen to bondsman or the police. Listen to anattorney! We have your best interests at heart. We know the law, theprosecutors and the judges. We know how to effectively represent you!We pride ourselves on being tireless advocates who provide you withextraordinary and effective legal services. If you have been chargedwith a crime or believe that you are under criminal investigation, youneed to begin building a pro-active defense immediately. Anycommunication or action you take not authorized by a lawyer may be usedagainst you and could lead to a conviction and a long prison Chris Dorbandt & Associates, our attorneys will help protect youfrom the moment our representation begins. We will provide you with thelegal support and guidance you need to make intelligent strategicdefense decisions. If we must go to trial, we will pursue a vigorousdefense on your behalf. We have substantial trial experience andremarkable success with juries and judges throughout the State. At Chris Dorbandt & Associates, we are attorneys who:. Again,if you have been charged with a criminal offense, you need to retainthe services of a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. We canhelp by investigating and collecting evidence necessary to defeat acriminal charge. Timeis of the essence. Don't wait until you have been indicted by a grandjury. Get help now! You should contact us immediately for a freeinitial review and consultation without obligation.. We are available 24-hours a day toll free at. .

I’ve wanted to be a lawyer since I was a little kid. I had no idea that I would be representing families across the state of Texas in difficult and emotional divorces and custody cases.. Where did I start in order to get here? My guess is that it is not where you’d think. I was raised in Waxahachie, Texas, a small town south of Dallas. I was born in Wisconsin, but I came to Texas as soon as I could when I was three years old; it has been my home ever since. I am one of seven children – five natural born and two brothers adopted. Both my parents bleed Aggie maroon (although only one of their children went to A&M). My dad was a veterinarian and owned his own practice and my mom a homemaker in charge of the seven children. I am the only lawyer in my family.. I attended the University of Texas School of Law after completing my undergraduate degree from George Washington University in Washington, DC. At UT Law, I immediately figured out that my personality would be better suited in a courtroom and working directly with clients, instead of pushing paper for large corporations. My third year of law school, I turned my focus to litigation and worked as a student attorney at the University of Texas Domestic Violence Clinic. At the end of my time in law school, I took a job at a boutique, high-end family law litigation firm in Austin, Texas, where I would spend the first five years of my career.. Since getting out of law school, I’ve learned a lot professionally, and I’ve learned a lot personally.. I got married right after law school and a few years after my then wife gave birth to my son Parker, who I love with all my heart. But when Parker was just a baby, his mom and I went through a divorce. At the time of my divorce, I had represented hundreds of clients through their own divorces and it was becoming second nature for me. My own divorce changed all that. It was hard on me. It was hard on my ex-wife. I’m sure it was hard on our son. But we got through it, and I’m grateful for the lessons that I learned in my own divorce and how I can now truly relate to my clients.. My divorce was finalized in 2015. But that wasn’t the hardest thing I would face that year. Just a couple of months after my divorce decree was signed, my father passed away unexpectedly at the age of 60. He died at the veterinarian clinic, which is where you would always find him if he wasn’t at church or with his family.. Getting that phone call was the hardest thing I have ever had to go through in my life. But it made me a better person, a better lawyer, and a better father to my children.. Professionally, I’ve learned what my father always taught me about running his own business – never work for anyone else and try to do it your own way if you can. I’ve worked for traditional and elitist law firms during and after law school. I’ve been in the corner office. I’ve tried cases where the lawyers bring boxes upon boxes of paper to the courthouse that never see the light of day the courtroom. And I can tell you after all of my experience that these lawyers are falling short.. The traditional law firm relies on paper, servers, and fax machines. Clients are treated as if they are below the lawyers. The law firm clunks around, clients do not know what is going on with their case, and cases have to settle for bad deals before Court because the lawyers are either disorganized or unprepared for what happens at the courthouse or are unaware of what could happen at the courthouse.Brian and I do things differently. We have always committed to utilizing technology and striving to be an efficient law firm focused on the client, not us. We’re paperless, on the cloud, efficient and laser focused on our client needs. Our approach is newer, different, and better.. Today I sit here as a proud business owner and a proud father. Since my divorce, I remarried to the love of my life, Sarah Gilbreath, who now the CEO of the law firm. Sarah is my best friend, my partner, and the most beautiful and amazing woman I've ever met in my life. I look at her and my children every day wondering how I got so lucky. Just a few years ago, Sarah gave birth to my second child, Harper, and again in 2020, we were blessed with another child, Walker. Walker, Harper and Parker are the love of my life. Everything Sarah and I do, we do for them, just like my parents did for me. Sarah and I could not be prouder of our children. We are building this law firm with Brian hoping to make all our children proud.. I have been Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2015. I am rated 10.0 Superb by and have hundreds five-star reviews across Google and Avvo. I have been selected as a Rising Star by Texas SuperLawyers every year since 2017 and in 2020 I was named as one of the Top 100 Up and Coming by SuperLawyers I am frequently asked to serve as a guest speaker on various family law and litigation matters, with a particular focus on trial work and jury trials. I try more cases each year to judges, arbitrators and juries than a vast majority of my peers, and with our team, we do it different and we do it better.I used to have a trick I used at the end of a potential client consultations – I still pull it out every once in a while. At the end of the consult I’d tell the potential client to text me in the next day or so; see if I text back right away. And I always would.. That’s the kind of lawyer I want to be. You can always find me on my cell phone, my email, or by reaching out to my amazing team. I hope our paths cross someday soon.

It has been said that “litigation is notoriously time-consuming, inefficient, costly, and unpredictable.” Scott has devoted his commercial litigation practice to providing the opposite experience for his clients. It is rare for people or companies to expect to find themselves besieged in litigation; when that situation arises, however, Scott takes pride in helping his clients navigate the process to a favorable outcome.. Scott has been repeatedly recognized as a Super Lawyer—Rising Star by Thomson Reuters, a recognition bestowed on less than 2.5% of lawyers. He is a fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, which recognizes the top 1/3 of 1% of Texas attorneys each year. He has represented Fortune 500 companies, start-ups, and local business owners in state courts, federal courts, arbitrations, and administrative agencies across the state of Texas. Scott has also successfully tried cases to juries ranging from multimillion dollar corporate disputes to construction cases. With each new case, Scott works to make litigation streamlined, efficient, predictable, and—most importantly–successful.. Born and raised in Dripping Springs, Texas, Scott has lived in the Austin area his entire life—except for a three-year stay in Waco to graduate from Baylor Law’s nationally-ranked trial advocacy program.

In her five years practicing law, Amy has focused on criminal defense, probate law, and also enjoys the practice of uncontested family law. She began her own practice in July of 2013, and would love to help you with your legal needs in her areas of practice.. Amy and her Legal Assistant, Hilina, both have many and varied experiences with different areas of work and life. Judgment is not a part of our practice, as we are comfortable with and accustomed to all walks of life. Don’t hesitate to contact us for a free consultation as soon as possible.

In 2017, after working over 21 years and becoming a partner at a highly respected Austin boutique litigation firm, I founded my own private practice, The Law Firm of T. Wade Jefferies, to help individuals and businesses throughout Texas efficiently resolve commercial, civil, divorce, and family law disputes. In 2024, my long term colleague and friend, Scott Herlihy, and I formed Jefferies & Herlihy, LLC.. I am an accomplished and seasoned litigator who focuses on commercial litigation, civil litigation and family law throughout Texas. I have represented numerous individuals in multi-million dollar disputes including representing a real estate company against John Wooley, Schlotzsky's CEO at the time; representing a well-known Austin architect and builder in settling a Judgment obtained by Sandra Bullock; representing a competitor of Waste Management Services in a lawsuit against Waste Management Services; representing a partner in an Austin-based consulting firm to life insurance companies in a lawsuit against his partner; and representing a multi-national health supplement provider in a dispute against his partner. I was also an integral part of a team of lawyers who obtained a $180 million judgment against Health Net, Inc, a large California based health care provider.. I also represent several businesses as their "outside" in-house counsel.. In addition, I have successfully handled numerous family law matters. I have represented numerous high-wealth individuals going through a divorce. In one case, after trial, the Court granted my client over 60% of the community estate plus close to $100, in attorney's fees. In numerous high-asset divorce cases, I have represented the wives with husbands who own successful businesses. The husbands generally claim that the businesses have no real value. With my accounting background and commercial litigation experience, I was able to determine the actual value of the business and reach a settlement favorable to my clients. Going through a divorce several years ago, I was exactly where my family law clients are and, because of that, I can offer empathy and help in a way that is unique and solution oriented.. My accounting background coupled with the breadth and depth of legal experience provides me with the ability to efficiently and effectively represent my commercial, civil and family law clients. I am peer rated AV Preeminent by my peers defined as "the highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies that a large number of the lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills, and ethical standards." I am also a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. The Litigation Counsel of America is an invitation-only trial lawyer honorary society established to reflect the new face of the American bar. Membership is limited to 3,500 Fellows, representing less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers.. I look forward to protecting your interests.. - Wade

Ilana R. Tanner founded The Law Office of Ilana R. Tanner in 2013, focusing her practice on family law. As Managing Partner, Ilana provides compassionate, results-driven legal representation to individuals and families facing family law challenges. Her practice is solely dedicated to serving clients in Travis, Williamson, and Burnet counties. Growing up, Ilana always knew she would one day become a lawyer. Her mother and father are both attorneys who set excellent examples of conscientious and dedicated counselors.. Of her practice style, clients say, “Ilana Tanner is the only one that I trust when it comes to my family. When it comes to my son, she fights as if he was her own. If you need someone that will fight for you and your family’s rights – this is the “bulldog in the court” that you need.”. Ilana has worked hard in the legal industry for over ten years and she has developed institutional knowledge and industry connections that serve her clients well. In addition to her current work, she has also first chaired multiple DWI jury trials, as well as worked for the Travis County District Attorney’s Office, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, the Office of the Governor, and the Travis County Attorney’s Office. In addition, she completed two semesters of the Children’s Rights Clinic in Law School, where she represented children as an attorney ad litem in cases where the state was seeking termination of parental rights.. Ilana graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies – Human Relations with a Focus in Business Administration in 2009. During college she played Texas Women’s Lacrosse, attended every UT home football game, and was a member of Beta Alpha Rho, a pre-law fraternity. She earned her law degree from The University of Texas School of Law in 2012. During law school, she was selected to work on the Texas Journal of Oil, Gas & Energy Law and the Texas Review of Law and Politics. She was also selected for inclusion in The Lloyd Lochridge American Inn of Court.. Ilana is one of only 860 lawyers in the entire state of Texas to qualify as Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and is a member of The Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists. She was also selected by her peers for inclusion in Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Family Law for 2020.. In her spare time, Ilana enjoys playing with her 120 pound Great Pyrenees Mix, Crockett, and going to the dog park and farmers’ markets. She enjoys trying new restaurants in town, and is an avid reader. On Sundays in the fall, you can always find Ilana cheering on the Houston Texans.

If you have been hurt in a car or truck wreck, on a job site, or otherwise by someone else’s negligence, we can help. We will investigate the claim, monitor your medical treatment and deal with the insurance company. If the insurance company won’t settle, the Firm will file a lawsuit, conduct discovery and try the case in Court. Don R. Cotton concentrates on these Personal Injury and Wrongful Death cases. Don attended the University of Kansas, where he earned a B.A. degree in History and Psychology. While at K.U., he was named a State of Kansas Scholar, a Freshman Honor Scholar, and was a member of the KU Honors College. He also received several other academic awards and scholarships, and developed his undying devotion to the Kansas Jayhawk basketball team. Don next earned a J.D. degree, with honors, at the University of Texas School of Law. While at U.T., he developed a strong interest in litigation and trial work as a member of the National Mock Trial Team and the winner of a number of mock trial and moot court competitions and awards. Don received numerous honors grades for his course work and served several prestigious internships with some of the leading law firms in Texas. Despite his Jayhawk roots, Don now considers himself a Longhorn as well. Don began his practice in Houston in 1990 as a litigation defense lawyer. While a defense lawyer, he concentrated on medical device litigation and medical malpractice defense with one of the top ten largest law firms in the United States. In 1995, Don left the “dark side” and has spent his time since then representing injured people in lawsuits against insurance companies and corporations. At The Bob Richardson Law Firm, Don has successfully settled and tried cases ranging from minor impact car wrecks to million dollar wrongful death and medical malpractice actions.  He recently won an appeal at the Texas Supreme Court that preserved the rights of all Texans against automobile liability insurance companies who try to get out of paying valid claims. Don is married to a School Nurse Manager and is the father of two teenagers.

I've represented newspapers, magazines, book publishers, authors, and television and cable networks, in libel, privacy and copyright litigation for more than 27 years. My clients have included HBO, CBS, NBC, Texas Monthly, the Austin American-Statesman, The Texas Tribune, Simon & Schuster, Capital Records and Perseus Books Group.. I have been listed in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of First Amendment Law since 2007. I am also listed in Best Lawyers® for Litigation - First Amendment. In addition to First Amendment and media defense, my trial and appellate practice also includes trademark and unfair business practices, water rights, real estate, general business and contract disputes.

I've handled hundreds of civil cases and tried more than 50 to jury verdicts all over Texas over the past 25 years.  I have also represented clients on appeal in State and Federal courts of appeals.

I'm a general commercial litigator in Austin, Texas.  I've handled disputes in both federal and state courts throughout Texas.  My practice principally includes business disputes (contract and tort actions), employment disputes (FLSA claims, discrimination and retailiation complaints, non-competes, and otherwise) and intellectual property litigation (copyright infringement, trademark infringement, false advertising and trade secret misappropriation).  I've represented a number of clients in the entertainment industry concerning enforcement and protection of their intellectual property rights and royalty claims.

I'm a Board Certified  Administrative Law problem solver: a litigation attorney specializing in administrative law (a special area of law focusing on representation before licensing boards, regulatory agencies, and commissions). I aggressively represent and defend clients at informal settlement conferences (ISC), enforcement committee meetings (EC), the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH), Travis County district court, and the courts of appeals, specifically related to these agencies:. I am also active in helping to shape Texas PIA and FOIA (Open Records Act) requests and in pursuing Open Meetings Act violations, rule interpretation, administrative rule-making, and rule challenges, and defending my clients who are subject to agency enforcement actions and administrative penalties before all local, state and federal governmental bodies.. Specialties. Board Certified in Administrative Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2005

I was born in Ohio but as many of us Texans say, " I got here as fast as I could."  I have lived in Austin for more than 20 years.  My entire legal career has been spent learning local and State laws while building a family here in Austin.  I love Austin and the citizens that live here.  I was a prosecutor for over 4 years and left the DPS to become a defense attorney in 2005.  After  15 years of practicing criminal defense, I could not imagine doing anything else with my law degree.  It is an exciting, fast paced, and always evolving career.  I learn something everyday from my collegues, my adversaries, and my clients.  I take pride in my work and the representation of my clients.  I represent clients on misdemeanor and felony criminal charges, as well as, assist clients with various license suspension issues.  I feel so lucky to live in such a robust and dynamic city doing what I love.  If you need help, my consultations are always free and I will do my best to guide you thorugh the process honestly and at a fair price.  Keep Austin Weird!

I was born in Houston, and came to Austin in 1976 to attend law school at the University of Texas, where I represented the law school on its three-person Moot Court Team in state have been practicing law in Austin ever since. My practice is limited to personal injury cases, and is based on referrals from other lawyers, doctors, and happy former clients. Our office strives to offer personalized service, responsive to each individual client's needs. Consultations are free.