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John C. Blazier founded Blazier, Rutland & Lerner, P.C. in 1976, and has remained the president of the Firm, now Blazier, Christensen, Browder & Virr, P.C. Blessed with an active business practice, Mr. Blazier is keenly aware of the tax implications of various business transactions. He serves as corporate counsel for a number of mid-sized companies, handling numerous complex corporate matters, from acquisitions and restructuring, to employment law issues. He acknowledges he is a teacher, striving to help clients understand the tax implications in their planning process, whether in personal estate planning or the corporate setting.. Mr. Blazier earned his B.A. degrees at the University of Texas at El Paso in 1966, then attended the University of Texas School of Law, where he was editor-in-chief of the Law Forum and was published in the Texas Law Review. He received his J.D. and was admitted to the Texas Bar in 1969. He is also licensed to practice before the U.S. district Courts of the western, Eastern, and Southern Districts of Texas, as well as the U.S. Tax Court.. Following law school, Mr. Blazier entered the U.S. military, serving in Vietnam. He was awarded the Bronze Star on two occasions, as well as a Military Service Medal. Upon return from active duty, he served in the Texas National Guard, attaining the rank of Lt. Colonel, and was employed by the IRS Estate and Gift Tax Division, Austin, District. Here he gained significant insight into complex tax matters and business valuation. Using his GI Bill, he then attended New York University School of Law, where he completed his L.L.M. in taxation.. Mr. Blazier is an active member of the American Bar Association and the Travis County Bar Association. He is a passionate leader in the Austin community for systemic change in public education. He is the founder of the Seedling Foundation, which provides mentors for children of incarcerated parents and works with the Austin Independent School District for campus beautification. He has served as Chair of Austin Partners in Education (2002-2003), and helped implement a number of initiatives, such as seeking logistical technology support from governmental entities and private businesses for high schools and middle schools in AISD. More recently John, along with Fleur Christensen, has worked to help build school to career pathways and facilities, such as the Institute of Hospitality and Culinary Arts at Travis High School, Auto Collision and Repair at Crockett High School, and the Kocurek Health Science Institute at Lanier High School.. Mr. Blazier has been recognized for his commitment to children with the award of Five Who Care, Partner of the Year with the Travis Education Foundation in 2001, and an elementary school named after him.. Areas of Practice

John A. Hay III, serves as managing partner the Austin based law firm of The Hay Legal Group PLLC. Mr. Hay focuses his practice on commercial and residential real estate, real estate litigation, construction, development, mediation, finance and mortgage lending.. In addition to practicing law, Mr. Hay holds his Texas Escrow Officer’s License, and as a Fee Attorney for Independence Title Company handles the Firm’s commercial and residential real estate closings. As managing partner, Mr. Hay also oversees many of the day to day matters of the Firm and directly manages the title team. Mr. Hay’s experience includes representing parties to commercial and residential transactions, general council work for real estate brokerages, representing real estate agents, drafting commercial and residential loan documents, real estate entities such as joint ventures, single asset entities, construction and development companies, property entitlement issues, title insurance claims, foreclosure, landlord/tenant matters, financial institutions, property tax protests, divorce proceedings and administrative matters. Prior to forming The Hay Legal Group PLLC (fka Hay Darby PLLC/Hay Compere PLLC), Mr. Hay managed a residential mortgage company ranked in the Top 20 by the Austin Business Journal where he earned the NAMB Lending Integrity seal of approval and obtained the highest designation in the industry as a Certified Mortgage Consultant (CMC), and was one of roughly ten in Texas with this designation. Additionally, Mr. Hay held his real estate license and represented clients in both residential and commercial transactions. Outside of the office Mr. Hay is very active in philanthropy donating countless hours and resources to various organizations. These include St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Texas Appleseed, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Young Texans Against Cancer, Caritas, Big Hearts for Brave Hearts, Citizen Generation, and an organization he co-founded, Burnt Orange Benefit.

Joey Leak has a diverse litigation and business practice, representing clients ranging from individuals and local companies to regional and national firms. His transactional practice includes general corporate and real estate matters, as well as private equity fund formation and offerings.. An experienced litigator, Joey is also able to assist his clients in a broad range of commercial matters, including those involving breach of contract, fraud, embezzlement, property disputes, breach of fiduciary duty, business torts, partnership disputes, and enforcement of intellectual property rights.

Joel Cisneros is a personal injury attorney at Zinda Law Group. Joel has handled well over 1,000 cases during his career and has a strong background in both personal injury and criminal law. He chose to focus his practice on personal injury because he takes pride in helping injury victims recover from their accidents both physically and financially. Joel grew up in Mexico and is a native Spanish speaker. He enjoys being able to relate to his Spanish speaking clients and make sure they understand their case every step of the way.. Joel law practice is devoted to helping victims that were injured due to the neglect of another party. He specializes in car accidents, trucking accidents, wrongful death cases, slip and falls, and dog bites.. Joel has a J.D. from St. Mary’s University School of Law and B. A. in Economics from The University of Texas. When not practicing law, he enjoys spending time with his 6-year-old daughter and wife, and playing golf, soccer, and basketball.

Joe Webber is an experienced civil trial lawyer who represents both plainitiffs and defendants in state and federal courts.  He is a graduate of Texas A&M University (B.A.) and the University of Texas School of Law (J.D.).  He is licensed to practice before the Texas Supreme Court and all other Texas state courts.  He is also licensed to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas; the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals; and the United States Supreme Court.. Mr. Webber is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.  At present there are over 100,000 attorneys licensed to practice in Texas; however, fewer than 1,000 Texas Attorneys (1%) are Board Certified in Civil Trial Law.. Joe Webber is listed in the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers and has an AV Preeminenet rating, the highest possible rating for both legal ability and ethical standards.. Mr. Webber is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has been successful in obtaining multi-million dollar cash recoveries for mulitple clients.  He has also successfully defended clients who have been sued for millions of dollars.. The services provided by the firm include civil litigation of all kinds; complex business and commercial litigation; breach of contract litigation; oil and gas litigation; fraud, including securities fraud; legal malpractice; complex family law litigation; and appeals to state and federal appellate courts.

Joe M. Newberry is a board-certified Austin family lawyer, a qualification that less than one percent of Texas family law attorneys hold. His training has prepared him to handle some of the most difficult cases, including highly contested divorces, child custody, grandparents’ rights cases, interstate custody cases, high-value property division cases, child support cases, protective orders, enforcement of child support, and other family law cases with a high rate of success.. Our staff has over 20 years of paralegal experience and can provide quick responses to our clients should our attorneys be in court or otherwise unavailable. With access to e-mail after hours our team is able to provide responses even to our clients who have after-hour emergencies.

Joe Longley represents victims of bad faith insurance practices against insurance companies; third-party administrators, agents, adjusters, lawyers and others operating in the business of insurance.

Joe Caputo is the attorney you want in your corner. He focuses his practice on cases involving catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, automobile and trucking accidents, premises liability, workplace injury, and more.. Joe is a tenacious litigator who not only possesses deep commitment to the law but also genuinely cares for his clients, striving to help them become whole again, both phsycially and financially. Over the years, he has helped many accident victims get their lives back on track after suffering an injury. He counts amongst his favorite aspects of the job building relationships with his clients, and he has garnered their respect and admiration by showing them care and compassion throughout their case and beyond.. After growing up in Austin, Joe graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration and communication from Trinity University and subsequently enrolled at St. Mary's University School of Law. There, he distinguished himself as a member of both the Board of Advocates and the National Mock Trial team.. In additional to his outstanding work as a litigator, Joe has greatly benefited his professional community as a member of distinguished organizations, including the Austin Bar Association, Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association, Texas Trial Lawyers Associations, and the American Assocation for Justice. He's earned awards such as the 10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys for three consective years (2016-2018), and named to the 2016, 2019, and 2020 Top 40 under 40 list published by the National Trial Lawyers. He was named one of the Top Attorneys in Texas Rising Stars published in Texas Monthly, and is a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a distinction held by less than one percent of the attorneys nationwide. He was also named a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2019.. In all his endeavors, Joe is blessed with the love and support of his wife, Erica, and their two young children, Ellie and Henry. Outside of the office, Joe enjoys spending his time playing golf, tennis, and basketball.

Joe Babb has been practicing law in Austin since 1985. Starting his practice just in time for the great Texas real estate depression of the 1980s following the savings and loan crisis, Joe by necessity learned how to be creative in resolving difficult legal issues related to troubled real estate loans and disintegrating partnerships. Joe has also handled literally thousands of collection matters for large and small creditors, including those involving straight breach of contract claims, fraud, real estate fraud, and racketeering. Joe brings that hard-earned experience to his clients in his areas of practice, listed below.. Joe started working with REALTORS® in law school, and hasn’t stopped. He worked on creating the original form documents for the Texas Association of REALTORS® and the Austin Board of REALTORS®. Joe continues those relationships today, working closely with REALTOR® associations, REALTORS®, and their clients. If it touches real estate, Joe has probably worked on it. He has worked on many and varied commercial and residential real estate transactions, and has also handled the litigation which sometimes, unfortunately, arises from those transactions. He knows every deal is different, every deal is special to his clients, and every deal can come unraveled if not properly structured.. Working so closely with real estate, Joe also knows the value of estate planning and taking care of your family’s assets in times of difficulty and for succeeding generations. You need a will and powers of attorney to handle those assets and for making medical decisions. In some special circumstances trusts or other arrangements, such as LLCs or family limited partnerships, are appropriate for handling your assets. Joe can help you assess your needs and prepare for the future.

JoAl Cannon Sheridan is an experienced Austin family lawyer and founding partner of Sheridan Family Law, PLLC. She has been Board Certified in Family Law since 2008 by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is recognized throughout the state and the nation for her exceptional legal services. Whether you are going through a divorce, working to retain custody of your child, or dealing with any family matter, JoAl can help you understand your options and find a legal solution that’s tailored to your unique goals. Need a family lawyer in Austin? Call Sheridan Family Law, PLLC.

Jimmy Vaught is passionate about family law!  In his more than 30 year career, he has always been active in appellate law, but in 1999, he made a conscious decision to become a highly regarded, well qualified family lawyer, and he has more than achieved both.  Besides representing clients in traditional family law, Jimmy is also an arbitrator, mediator and is trained in collaborative family law.   He works hard to settle and resolve disputes and takes a balanced and creative approach in all of his cases, whether in collaborative law, traditional family law, family law appeals or as a mediator or arbitrator for other attorneys and their clients.  He is well liked and respected by almost every opposing counsel that he has worked with, and though he settles most cases, he is a formidable litigator when the circumstances require going to the courthouse.  His reputation with the judiciary in venues where he practices is stellar.. Jimmy is board certified in both family law as well as civil appellate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.  He is one of a handful of attorneys in Texas that are family law appellate specialists. He is a member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, one of only 1,600 attorneys nationwide who qualify for membership.  The Academy’s website touts “To be represented by a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers is to be represented by a leading practitioner in the field of family law.”. Jimmy is also a member of many of the policy making committees of the family law section of the State Bar as well as a member of the Texas Family Law Foundation and the State Bar Family Law Section’s Legislative Committee, whose goal is to write and review new legislation in Texas.. Jimmy’s unique qualifications, as well as his excellent character and experiences as a husband and father make him a highly skilled, compassionate and problem-solving family law attorney.  His goal is to provide excellent representation and first class service to all of his clients.

Jimmy Feigen focuses on personal injury cases in Austin, TX. As an attorney at McMinn Law Firm, he works on auto accident injury cases, aggressive animal cases, and wrongful death. When someone is injured at the hands of another's negligence, Jimmy Feigen helps them recover the insurance cash settlement that they deserve.. To find out how much a case is worth, contact Jimmy Feigen at McMinn Law Firm in Austin. Case value depends on multiple factors. A person who suffers injuries in a an accident caused by caused by another's negligence can recover based on the severity of injuries, value of insurance policies, and circumstances within the case.. Jimmy Feigen has the knowledge and determination to fight for the rights of his clients to receive all the compensation they are entitled to.

Jim Robichaux focuses on complex business disputes, eminent domain, oil and gas litigation, banking and fiduciary litigation and personal injury defense in toxic tort and premises liability cases. His practice involves cases in state and federal trial and appellate courts and before arbitration panels.

Jim Richardson is a leading trial lawyer in significant litigation, including real estate disputes, contract and construction cases, and fiduciary claims in trust and estate matters. He has been named to Best Lawyers in America Commercial Litigation® every year since 2012.. Additionally, the firm is ranked Tier 1 by U.S. News and World Report and Best Lawyers®, an honor limited to the top one percent of American law firms.. Jim is currently President of the National Board of Trial Advocacy, based in Wrentham, Massachusetts. As the nation's largest private organization for attorney board certification, the NBTA offers attorney certification in multiple specialty areas of trial advocacy. He also serves as President of the NBTA Austin-Area Chapter.. Jim has been named to Texas Super Lawyers® for over 15 years, including a Top 50 Central & West Texas Super Lawyer® on multiple occasions by Thomson Reuters. He holds three active Board Certifications, one by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Civil Trial Law, and two by the National Board of Trial Advocacy in Civil Trial Law and Civil Practice Advocacy.. Recognized by the National Trial Lawyers Top 100®, Jim regularly serves as course director and presenter at legal conferences on the topic of trial advocacy and evidence. He has served on numerous committees of the State Bar of Texas, including the Rules of Evidence and Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Committees. He is a past chair of the Civil Litigation Section of the Austin Bar Association  Civil Litigation Section. He is a Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates.. Practice Areas: Litigation and Trials in State and Federal Courts; Breach of Fiduciary Duty; Fraud; Breach of Contract; Real Estate Litigation; Business Torts and Technology; Construction Litigation; Marriage Dissolution and Complex Property Claims; Professional Liability; Employment; Environmental Litigation; Negligence; and Trusts and Estates.. Honors and Distinctions. President, National Board of Trial Advocacy, 2020-2022Member and Fellow, American Board of Trial AdvocatesTop 50 Super Lawyers®, Central and West Texas Region (Thomson Reuters) 2013, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019Top 10 Business Tort Trial Lawyers - Texas®, The National Trial Lawyers 2019Best Lawyers in America® 2012-2022, Commercial Litigation (Levine Leichtman Capital Partners)U.S. News & World Report – Best Law Firms®, 2022 (Levine Leichtman Capital Partners)Texas Best Lawyers®, 2012-2022 (Levine Leichtman Capital Partners)Top Rated Lawyers®, 2012-2021 (ALM/LexisNexis) AV®Preeminent™ 5.0-5Editor-in-Chief, Tulsa Law ReviewOutstanding Law Graduate, Oklahoma Bar Association. Special Licenses/Certifications. Board Certified – Civil Trial Law, National Board of Trial AdvocacyBoard Certified – Civil Practice Law, National Board of Trial AdvocacyBoard Certified – Civil Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Bar/Professional Activity. President (2020-2022), National Board of Trial Advocacy; National Board of Directors (2015-2018); Civil Trial Advocate (2002-present); State Coordinator–Texas (2013-present); Executive Committee (2016-present); Advisory Committee (2009-present); Long Range Planning Committee (2015-present)Member and Fellow, American Board of Trial AdvocatesState Bar of Texas, Rules of Evidence Committee (1996-98); Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Committee (2000-04); Panel Chair, District 9A Grievance Committee of the State (2002-03) (Member from 1997)Past-Chair, Civil Litigation Section, Austin Bar Association (Immediate Past-Chair, 2016-17; Chair, 2015-16; Vice-Chair, 2013-14; Treasurer, 2012-13; Secretary 2011-12); Austin Bar Association, Board of Directors (1997-99)Fellow, American College of Board Certified Attorneys (2015-present)Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America (2015-present)Master of the Bench, American Inns of Court, Robert W. Calvert Chapter (2005-present)Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation (1999-present)Founding Life Fellow, Austin Bar Foundation (2005-present)Special Assistant Attorney General, State of Texas, 1981-82. Verdicts and Settlements:. Depth of experience resulting from significant jury and non-jury trials in numerous cases across the State of Texas.. References available on request.. Educational Background:

Jim Piper is a trusted and respected name in the Texas Family Law community. In his active role as "Of Counsel," Jim serves as the most senior attorney at Walters Gilbreath, PLLC. In this position, Jim handles the most contentious and complex cases in Central Texas. Jim’s experience and years in the courtroom make him a valuable resource to his clients as well as the Walters Gilbreath team.. Jim believes in taking a client-centered, team approach, and providing thoughtful, prompt, and compassionate-yet-tough representation. Jim’s practice focuses solely on representing clients who need help in the area of complex family law litigation and trial work.. In addition to being Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, he is listed in the 2016-2020 editions of The Best Lawyers in America by Woodward White, Thomson Reuters selected him for the Texas Super Lawyers list every year from 2011 to 2020, he is listed as one of the Top Attorneys in Texas (by Texas Monthly), in 2017 Jim was named as one of the 50 Best Lawyers of any kind in Central and West Texas by Thomson Reuters (as published in Superlawyer magazine and Texas Monthly), he even holds an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell—the highest rating possible—and he is also included in the National Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers.. Jim is a frequent lecturer and speaker on family law matters. He has extensive experience trying custody and child-related matters. Before focusing on Family Law, Jim worked earned an undergraduate degree in accounting from Baylor University, he attended law school at the University of Texas, and then found work as a civil litigator. Now, Jim has represented everyone from teachers and policemen, to billionaires, Academy and Emmy award winners, and prominent politicians.

Jessica Lieck was born in Harlingen but grew up in Austin. She is a graduate of Gonzalo Garza Independence High School in Austin. After high school, Jessica attended Baldwin Beauty School and became a licensed cosmetologist. After years of working in the cosmetology and service industry, Jessica began taking classes at Austin Community College and then transferred to Texas State University. She graduated summa cum laude from Texas State with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Criminal Justice. She then attended law school at Texas Tech.. When not practicing law, she enjoys spending time with her two dogs, Harvey and Linus, and her nephews, Micah, Maddox, and Kingston. Jessica is a huge Taylor Swift fan, loves binge watching true crime documentaries and hanging out by the pool.. Jessica attended Texas Tech University School of Law and received her Doctor of Jurisprudence with a concentration in Criminal Law and Innocence. While in law school Jessica was two-time President of the Criminal Law Association, President of Tech National Lawyers Guild, an Advisor on the Diversity Advisory Board, a research assistant, served in the Student Bar Association, and was a State Bar Qualified Law Student in the Criminal Defense Clinic. She received “Top Grade” awards for Criminal Defense Clinic, Texas Juvenile Law, and Capital Punishment Seminar. Jessica was the recipient of the Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP Diversity Scholarship, Criminal Law Association Scholarship, the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Charles Butts Scholarship, and the Brendan and Brian Murray Criminal Defense Endowed Scholarship during her time at Tech Law.. Jessica was awarded the Diversity Student Award, which is given to a student, who during their time in law school, has demonstrated a commitment to advancing diversity at Texas Tech University and the legal profession. Additionally, Jessica was awarded the Pro Bono Achievement Award for performing over 200 hours of pro bono work while at Texas Tech. During her time as a research assistant, she was published in the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association magazine “Voice for the Defense.”. In 2024, Jessica completed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)/International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Program. This training has been a cornerstone in enhancing her courtroom skills through her understanding of field sobriety test administration.

Jesse Taylor is a criminal defense lawyer in Austin, Texas whose mission is to help clients, no matter where life has taken them, skillfully navigate the criminal justice system. In a complicated situation, with so much on the line, no one should make the journey alone. Jesse's experience, straight-forward communication style, and strategic approach helps his clients sleep easier at night knowing that Jesse's got their back.

Jeremy Sylestine brings 20 years of experience as a top felony prosecutor in Travis County to his defense practice. He is prepared to handle a wide range of cases for his clients and provides personalized and prompt service. Jeremy will meet with you personally, answer your calls, and respond to your emails. Jeremy believes that every situation is unique and that nothing is beyond repair. Contact him now to get him in your corner.

Jeremy L. Clinefelter joined the Donnelly Law Office in 2016 after thirteen highly successful years with the Mower Country Attorney’s Office, where he was the lead Criminal Assistant County Attorney.. Mr. Clinefelter has handled hundreds of juvenile delinquency, child protection, and misdemeanor criminal cases during his time as an assistant county attorney.  Before joining the Donnelly Law Office, Mr. Clinefelter was the lead trial attorney in the Mower County Attorney’s Office where he handled the office’s most serious and complex felony cases.  Mr. Clinefelter tried over thirty-five felony cases and nearly forty jury trials during his career as a prosecutor for the State of Minnesota.. In addition to his trial experience, Mr. Clinefelter is also an accomplished appellate attorney.  He trained as a law clerk with the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office Appellate Division, was the primary appellate attorney for the Mover Country Attorney’s Office for thirteen years, and is a past member of the Minnesota Country Attorney’s Association Appellate Committee.  Mr. Clinefelter has handled over fifty appeals in the State of Minnesota, advocating in both the Minnesota Court of Appeals and the Minnesota Supreme Court.. Mr. Clinefelter graduated from Hamline University of Law in 2002, where he received several honors for moot court and advocacy skills.  While at Hamline, Mr. Clinefelter interned for the Honorable Donovan W. Frank, Judge of United States District Court, District of Minnesota; interned with the United States Attorney’s office, District of Minnesota; clerked for the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office; and clerked for the Minnesota Senate.. Mr. Clinefelter is active in the Austin community.  He is president of the Board of Directors for the Parenting Resource Center, Inc., a local non-profit; a member and graduate of the Blandin Community Leadership Program; a member of the Seibel Center Visitation and Exchange Center Consortium; the past President of the Mower County Law Library Board; a past award recipient of the Austin Human Rights Commission; and a coach for the Austin Youth Soccer Association.

Jennifer Taylor is a passionate and dedicated attorney who believes that preparation, attention to detail, and work ethic are the keys to winning a case.. Jennifer completed her undergraduate degree in political science at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, graduating magna cum laude. She attended law school at South Texas College of Law, where she met Partners Jarrod Smith and Brad Vinson. While a law student, Jennifer focused on gaining as much real-world experience as she could. Experiences such as her internship with the Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps and her participation in two of South Texas’ legal clinics allowed Jennifer to work closely with clients and help them navigate an often confusing and complicated legal system in order to obtain the results they wanted. Academically, Jennifer focused on honing her legal research and writing skills, serving as Editor-in-Chief of Currents: Journal of International Economic Law. Jennifer graduated South Texas summa cum laude.. Jennifer’s academic success led to her appointment after law school as a judicial law clerk for the Eleventh Court of Appeals in Eastland, Texas. As a clerk, Jennifer worked closely with appellate judges on a wide range of criminal law issues, such as post-conviction DNA testing, the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments, admissibility of evidence (including expert testimony in complicated sexual assault and murder cases), and many others. Jennifer’s work at the court instilled in her a set of values that she carries with her throughout her career, including work ethic, honesty, compassion, and a desire to fight for truth and justice.

Jeffrey P. Biela was born in Arlington Heights, Illinois on October 11, 1975, where he lived until the age of 15. His family relocated to Reno, Nevada while he was in high school. Following high school, Mr. Biela worked as a city carrier with the United States Postal Service for more than 12 years. Continually seeking to challenge himself, Mr. Biela attended the University of Nevada, Reno while working full time. He later graduated with a degree in Psychology. Seeking his next challenge, Mr. Biela attended Barry University School of Law in Orlando, Florida. After moving to Austin, Texas, he was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 2015, thereafter devoting the majority of his time to working as a litigation associate attorney. Mr. Biela is licensed in all state courts in the State of Texas. Mr. Biela has worked in personal-injury law firms for the past five years. He both understands and appreciates victim advocacy. Having continually challenged himself to get to where he is today, he uniquely identifies with the issues facing our clients which they did not take on voluntarily. Additionally, Mr. Biela has a passion, and a mind, for trivia. His natural ability to analyze and retain information makes him an apt plaintiff’s attorney. In his spare time, Mr. Biela enjoys working out, spending time outdoors, doing home improvement projects, and spending time with his cat, Steve. Having lived in the Austin area for the last six years, Mr. Biela has developed a sense of pride being a part of the community. He has developed a strong connection with the city and its people. His love for Austin fuels him in pursuing his goal of advocating for clients against injustices. Mr. Biela is a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association, and the State Bar of Texas.

Jeffery S. Darby has been an Austin business atttorney, advising small and mid-sized companies and entrepreneurs on a variety of legal issues in Austin, Texas since 2000. Before that, Jeff gained valuable experience for advising business through several years practicing employment law.. From entity choice and formation issues to contract review, drafting and negotiation to executive compensation and other employment law issues to real estate questions, Jeff provides a variety of businesses a diverse background, personal and prompt attention and reasonable rates.  Jeff enjoys getting to know business owners and their business and offering legal services that grow with them. In Austin's dynamic economy, Jeff is your Austin business attorney to guide your company through ongoing or occasional legal needs.

Jeff Meyerson graduated in 1990 with a BBA and in 1993, he received his J.D. at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. He immediately dedicated his time in Dallas to helping injured workers and accident victims in workers compensation claims and litigation.. Over the years, he has tried numerous cases in state and federal jury trials, bench trials, arbitrations, appeals, and administrative hearings. His cases have included claims and trials against the world’s largest corporations both in the United States and abroad. He has argued and won before both state and federal appellate courts.. His tireless efforts have led to settlements and verdicts in cases all over Texas and numerous other states. Following the real estate crash, Jeff expanded his practice to commercial and real estate fraud bringing successful claims against banks, shady developers, negligent real estate agents, and Ponzi scheme operators.. He is licensed to practice in both Texas and Colorado state courts as well as various federal courts in Texas, Colorado, and Michigan. He has been allowed to practice pro hac vice in other federal courts. He is also licensed in United States Courts of Appeals for the Fifth and Ninth Circuits and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.. Trials, Motions, and Appeals Performed and Won in:

Jeff McCrary is a criminal defense attorney who represents a wide array of clientele: from those who have been falsely accused of a crime, to those who have made a serious mistake and need legal guidance on how to get their lives back on the right track. He has a strong passion for helping people overcome their criminal charges by offering advice, legal representation and trust.. Jeff was raised in Austin, where attended both high school and college. After graduating summa cum laude from St. Edward’s University, he moved to Orange County, California, where he earned his law degree at Chapman University School of Law. During summer sessions, Jeff would return to Austin and intern at the Travis County Attorney’s Office. It was during his summer internships with the County Attorney that Jeff realized that he wanted to help those facing criminal charges, rather than prosecute them for the mistakes that they may have made.. After graduating from Chapman in 2010, Jeff returned to Austin to take the Texas State Bar. He accepted a position as an associate attorney with the McMinn Law Firm in December of 2011. Jeff represents criminal defendants in counties all across Texas, including Travis, Hays, Williamson, Gillespie, Comal, and Bell Counties. He has seasoned experience in pretrial litigation, plea negotiations, jury trials, and case preparation in federal and state court, at both the felony and misdemeanor levels.. Affiliations. Jeff is a member of the Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Texas Young Lawyers Association, State Bar of Texas and the Texas Trial Lawyers Association. He is an alumnus of the Phi Chapter of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity and of the Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity. Jeff is also an avid fan of the Texas Rangers baseball team.

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.