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Expertise in commercial legal matters as a transactional lawyer for large and small businesses, including electric cooperatives, especially related to real estate transactions and development, including eminent domain matters related to railroads and electric transmission lines, as well as certificates of licensing thereof; environmental compliance related to pulp, paper and forest products industry (including Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act issues); and commercial transactions including building-supply and corrugated packaging sales and sourcing contracts; timber and other mineral rights; and similar matters.  Representative transactions included involvement in $30 million rail yard acquisition on behalf of BNSF Railway Company, in CA, and $2.4 billion timberlands sale, in TX and GA, and separation agreements related to spinoffs of two publicly traded companies, Guaranty Financial Group and Forestar Real Estate Group, from Temple-Inland.Specialties: Negotiation, drafting, and review of various types of commercial contracts, leases, easements, rail trackage rights agreements, governing documents and other complex agreements.  Overseeing environmental compliance practice areas of Fortune 500 level pulp, paper and forest products company.

Experienced.  Aggressive.  Honest.  A Texas law firm for individuals and businesses.  Visit  for more information.. I’ve been a full-time practicing lawyer in Austin and Central Texas since 2000. I founded the Akhtar Law Firm in order to focus on doing what I love best: representing individuals and small and medium-sized businesses in Texas.. I was born in Wisconsin, and grew up in small towns in Kentucky and Kansas. I graduated from the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Science, cum laude (high honors), in Mathematics in 1995. I then graduated from the University of Michigan Law School (consistently ranked one of the Top 10 law schools in the country) in 1999. I’ve done legal internships in both Houston and Dallas, but ultimately settled in our state capital, the beautiful city of Austin.. I have a lovely wife and three sons, and enjoy playing competitive tennis (always looking for new practice partners), watching college basketball (lifelong Kansas Jayhawks fan), writing, participating in interfaith activities (delegate of Interfaith Action of Central Texas), and participating as a parent in Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts activities.

Experienced, strategic intellectual property attorney having strong legal, engineering, and technical background to assist clients to secure, protect, and assert intellectual property rights. Significant background in all aspects of intellectual property law. Skilled legal advisor with a proven mix of intellectual property expertise, dedicated to taking care of clients, and meeting and exceeding their legal needs.

Experienced, personalized, and effective.

Experienced Attorney with a demonstrated history of providing trusted legal counsel to real estate owners/investors, business owners and individuals. Skilled in Commercial Real Estate, Business Transactions, Estate Planning and Asset Protection. Alumnus of Baylor University School of Law and the University of Texas at Austin.

Experienced Attorney with a demonstrated history of advocating for children, creating solutions that benefit the community as a whole, and negotiating results in an efficient and fiscally responsible manner.

Experienced attorney serving the Austin, Texas area in real estate, contract, probate, will, and estate planning matters. Member, State Bar of Texas. Licensed Texas Realtor.Specialized hands-on experience with farm and ranch properties, equine properties, rural development, remodeling, construction-management, and agricultural exemptions.

Experienced attorney and entrepreneur offering complete representation for your case, creation or business.

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EXPERIENCE. Hipolito "Polo" Gonzalez represents individuals and families that have been impacted in transportation collisions. Polo has over 11 years of legal experience in handling injury cases including car, boating, and trucking accidents. Polo has also represented defendants in navigating the legal issues and collateral consequences that result from criminal investigations and charges in Travis County and the surrounding areas. Polo has represented defendants in both state and federal court.. GOALS. Each case is taken very seriously to tailor a plan to fit each client’s individual needs. With over 11 years of legal experience in Central Texas working with judges, prosecutors, and other lawyers, the goal is simple: to achieve an outstanding solution for each client’s legal problem.. AWARDS & RECOGNITION. Polo has been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers and featured in Texas Monthly since 2014. Super Lawyers only selects 2.5% of the licensed active attorneys in the state as Rising Stars making this a significant accolade.. EDUCATION. At the University of Texas School of Law, Polo learned from some of the best lawyers in Austin as he represented clients for the Criminal Defense Clinic and also worked part-time at a local firm specializing in personal injury cases. After several years working as an associate attorney for established San Antonio and Austin litigation firms, Polo founded his own law firm. Combining top academic credentials with a broad range and depth of trial experience, Polo is proud to be an advocate for each of his clients.

Executives require dedicated and aggressive counsel for the protection of their legal rights.. Whether you are moving between companies or renegotiating your current contract, executive employment arrangements are complicated.  An attorney solely focused on your best interest in crafting the contractual relationship with your employer is invaluable.. My practice is dedicated to the representation of executives.  I represent executives in employment negotiations, mergers and acquisitions, contract renegotiations, terminations and severance agreements.. Termination scenarios often involve litigation or arbitration on behalf of my clients.  I have successfully resolved contentious claims involving executives in numerous termination scenarios involving good reason claims, for cause terminations, non-compete disputes and complex contractual disputes regarding deferred compensation and severance benefits.. Whether you are seeking advice on the details and potential tax implications of a deferred compensation arrangement or you need advice regarding the implications of various termination scenarios, my experience can assist you in securing the optimal result.

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Everett has always been very active in the community and his profession through various organizations. He has served as President of the Jefferson County Young Lawyers Association, Board of Director for the Jefferson County Bar Association, Chairman of the American Simmental Association’s Simbrah Advisory Committee, President of the Simbrah Sensation, Board of Director for the Beaumont Elderly & Handicapped Housing Association. He has recently retired from the Nederland Independent School Board after serving 13 years as a board member.. Over the years Everett has served the First United Methodist Church of Nederland in various capacities, including Chairman of the church Council. He is an avid team roper.. Everett joined Shaw Cowart LLP in 1986 and has been with the firm since that time. He has taken to trial hundreds of cases in both state and federal courts. Everett has handled and tried personal injury lawsuits as well as commercial litigation.

Erskine and Blackburn, L.L.P. was established by Blake C. Erskine, Jr. and Mark B. Blackburn in 2001.  Our mission is to Serve God by Serving Others Seeking Justice.  The firm is committed to making a difference for the clients God trusts them with in the trials of serious personal injury cases involving dangerous and defective products, vehicle collisions, medical negligence and significant commercial litigation for Plaintiffs on a contingency fee basis.  The firm’s practice is statewide.  The firm was awarded an “AV” rating (link to Martindale Hubble) by Martindale Hubble in 2003 after a survey of the firm’s peers for professional excellence in skill and integrity.

Erik enjoys hunting and fishing when he's not spending it working on his house.  Erik also enjoys welding and other construction related activities.

Employment Law Litigator who defends employers in all areas of employment law and is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Emily S. Rickers graduated from the University of Texas School of Law in 2004 and began practicing law in the Rio Grande Valley.  She began her legal career handling probate cases and real estate matters, bringing water, wastewater, and clear title to substandard rural developments. These complex cases helped develop her creative and practical approach to solving difficult problems, working with government entities, elected officials, private landowners, and financing sources to achieve her clients’ goals.  Since then, her practice has expanded to include estate planning and administration, guardianships, and real estate litigation, as well as family law, where Emily found her experience with complex property matters valuable in resolving cases with significant community estates. During the 82nd and 83rd legislative sessions, she also represented clients’ interests before the Texas Legislature as a registered lobbyist.  She is admitted to practice before all Texas courts, as well as the U.S. Southern District of Texas.. As a former legal services lawyer, Emily believes in using her legal skills to serve the community.  Prior to attending law school, she worked as a legal advocate for residents of a family violence shelter.  In 2012, Emily founded a nonprofit with partner Carlos Salinas to advocate for low-income Texas families on matters of family violence, housing access, and property tax relief.  She is especially proud of her affiliation with the Rio Grande Valley Multibank CDFI, which during her service as a board member launched a program to replace predatory payday loans in South Texas.  She was an officer of the Poverty Law Section of the State Bar of Texas, and a subcommittee chair of the Supreme Court of Texas Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee.  Emily and earned a B.A. from Davidson College in 1998 in Political Science and a concentration in International Studies. She is fluent in Spanish and sings with the Chorus Austin Symphonic Choir.

Emily G. Toland is licensed in both Minnesota and Wisconsin and focuses her practice on estate planning, elder law, guardianship and conservatorship, probate, and trust administration, among other areas. Emily regularly presents to both local and national audiences on estate planning and elder law topics. She received her juris doctorate, with honors, from Marquette University Law School. Prior to going to law school, Emily spent nearly a decade working in the Wisconsin State Legislature where she gained expertise in legal analysis and policy development.. Emily enjoys giving back to the community and to the legal profession. She is a member of the Austin Area Foundation’s Board of Trustees and the Austin Rotary Club, along with volunteering for the planning committee of the annual Albert Lea/Austin Walk to End Alzheimer’s and the Wills for Heroes Foundation. Emily was named to the 2022 Wisconsin Rising Stars list (an honor for lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice) and is a member of the Fellows of the Wisconsin Law Foundation. She is also the co-author of “Gray Tsunami: Advice for Planning with Elderly Clients”, which was published in the Journal of Financial Service Professionals.. Emily was raised in the Mankato areaa and moved back to Minnesota after beginning her legal career in Wisconsin. She lives with her family and two dogs in Austin.

Emilio B. Nicolas is an experienced content and information attorney, and Co-Chair of Jackson Walker’s Entertainment Law group. His practice includes entertainment, media, technology, and intellectual property litigation and transactional work, with a particular emphasis on copyright, trademark, right of publicity, privacy, and free speech.. In addition to representing his clients and their intellectual property and business interests in Federal or state court, or before a tribunal like the TTAB, Emilio regularly represents and advises his clients with intellectual property, entertainment, and media rights management, clearance, compliance, and transactional matters. Emilio also serves as general outside counsel and risk manager for many of his clients, helping them identify, assess, and resolve the various legal issues facing their day-to-day businesses.. Emilio is a frequent speaker and author on the subjects of entertainment, media, and internet law. He is recognized for his successes having been named a “Rising Star” by Thomson Reuters. He is a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, a member of the ABA IP Litigation Committee, and a past Trustee of the Copyright Society of the USA.

Elizabeth Resendez is an aggressive and knowledgeable criminal defense attorney who fights for her clients.. Elizabeth received her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin and went on to earn her Juris Doctorate from St. Mary's University School of Law. In law school, Elizabeth focused her studies on criminal law, received the Advocate for Justice Award and had her paper published while on The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice.. Elizabeth is Partner at the firm Brand & Resendez, PC. She previously worked for the law firm Fagerberg and Brand, which handled both federal and state criminal law cases. Elizabeth has had the opportuity to work in several counties across Texas, and she has handled hundred of cases ranging from misdemeanors to felonies.. Elizabeth will put your legal needs first and is not afraid to take a case to trial in order to get the results you need. She will always fight to get your case dismissed or reduced.. In addition, Elizabeth is a board member for the Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.

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.

Elder Law and Veterans Benefits, Certified Guardian ad litem (Texas), VA Accredited Attorney. Retired military. Ready to help with Powers of Attorney, Advanced Medical Directives, Medicaid planning and eligibility, Trusts and Living Wills, and VA benefits including Aid & Attendance.. Family caregiver for three parents in their mid-80s.  I know what dealing with aging parents and facing end of life decisions with dignity really means.. Business, contracts and biotechnology patents.  Let me help you get your company started, grow, and prosper!

Education:. Law School Honors and Distinctions:. Professional Experience:. David served in the United States Navy in a highly trained and specially skilled Antiterrorism/Force Protection Unit.  After his enlistment, David became a police officer.  First, patrolling the streets of South Florida and then, here, in Austin, Texas.  David served both as a patrol officer, and as a S.W.A.T. officer, and was specially trained as a certified hostage negotiator. He has investigated all sorts of crimes, ranging from DWI to murder.  This practical law enforcement experience affords David a detailed understanding, an expertise, of police policy and procedure.. During law school, David was a member of the distinguished St. Mary’s Law Journal where he held the position of Senior Associate Editor.  As noted, he was the recipient of two outstanding editing and writing awards. David was a Teaching Assistant to his Legal Research and Writing (LRW) Professor Judith Gray and a Research Assistant to his Contracts Professor Colin Marks.  He was also a Research Fellow for Stephen M. Sheppard, the Dean of the St. Mary’s University School of Law.  David also interned with Judge Julie Kocurek as a member of the 390th District Court trial team.  During David’s final semester, he worked for the Law Office of Chad Van Brunt in San Antonio, Texas, where he handled a variety of Criminal Law matters, and for the Law Office of KG in Austin, Texas, where he handled a variety of Family Law matters.. After graduating law school, David joined the firm and is now the lead associate at Stephen T. Bowling, PC.

Education. Bar Admision. 2004: Admitted to the State bar of texas , Austin Criminal Defense Lawyer Association, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Coastal Conservation Association. Practice Areas. Over 12 years practicing: Criminal Defense, (PI) Personal Injury, Immigration

Ed represents clients in general business and corporate transactions
with an emphasis on complex technology-related deals involving
intellectual property. He routinely counsels clients regarding licensing
arrangements, development contracts, sales and distribution
arrangements, and a variety of other issues faced by technology
companies.. In addition to his broad transactional practice, Ed has civil jury
trial experience in both state and federal courts, where he has
litigated disputes involving patents, trade secrets, copyright,
trademarks, breach of contract, and Internet-related claims. He has
represented clients in the Internet, software, hardware, and
semiconductor industries. Ed also has experience in media and
entertainment law, with an emphasis on interactive entertainment and the
video game industry.