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Over my career, I have worked at a well-regarded corporate law firm, for a state attorney general, and as a judicial law clerk.. I was privileged to begin my career with a one-year clerkship at the Texas Supreme Court, which is Texas's highest court for civil cases. Law clerks help the Court evaluate which of the roughly one thousand petitions filed each year should be granted and also help the Justices write their ultimate opinions.. After that, I worked as a litigator for Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, a prominent New York law firm. While at Wachtell, I worked on a variety of high-stakes commercial disputes. The cases involved complex questions of contract law, insurance coverage, business torts, securities fraud, bankruptcy, antitrust law, and federal regulatory investigations. I was a member of the trial team in IBP, Inc. v. Tyson Foods, a landmark merger case in the Delaware Court of Chancery, and I also worked on the property-insurance lawsuit filed to help rebuild the World Trade Center. Because of my background in technology, I enjoyed my cases involving internet domain names, trademark law, and copyright.. In 2003, I returned to Texas to serve in the Office of Solicitor in the Texas Office of the Attorney General, which handles the State’s most significant appellate cases and offers younger attorneys the chance to step up as lead counsel on their own docket of cases -- an opportunity rare in large firms. As an Assistant Solicitor General, I personally argued before the Texas Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and several Texas state appellate courts, and I also filed written briefs in the United States Supreme Court.. In the Texas Supreme Court, my argued cases included Reata Construction Co. v. City of Dallas, an important case about sovereign immunity in contract cases; NCAA v. Yeo, a case about the due process rights afforded to student athletes; and Texas A&M University v. Koseoglu, a case about suing state officials for breach of a settlement agreement.. In the Fifth Circuit, I was lead counsel for the State of Texas in Allstate v. Abbott, in which Allstate hired former solicitor general Kenneth Starr to attack a state law that limits its expansion into the auto-repair business. I also served as lead counsel in Equal Access for El Paso v. Hawkins, a structural challenge to the Texas Medicaid system.. While at OSG, I also served as the Lead Assistant SG on the Texas redistricting cases arising out of the 2003 congressional map.  I had primary responsibility for coordinating the trial court briefing (at trial and both remand proceedings), as well as merits briefing before the United States Supreme Court in Barrientos v. Texas, No. 03-756 (which was summarily affirmed) and in LULAC v. Perry, No. 05-204 (which was affirmed on all districts but one).. At the end of 2007, I took the next step in my career by starting my own appellate practice in Austin.

Our firm's motto is "Smart Families Plan Ahead." We strongly believe that a well thought plan which is implemented and maintained properly will create peace and calmness during life and make transitions through generations smooth and cost efficient. Attorney Julia Nickerson is a second generation estate planning attorney.. Before starting her own law firm, Ms. Nickerson practiced law for ten years at a large law firm where she learned creative ways to legally save wealthy clients large amounts of money in taxes. She represented clients in multi-million dollar litigation before the United States District Court, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. She also taught law as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Indiana School of Law.. When Ms. Nickerson gave birth to her first child, she almost died. This life-changing event made her realize as a mother and attorney how important it is for every family to have a legal plan.. Ms. Nickerson has also been deeply affected witnessing the struggles her brother and sister-in-law go through raising their autistic son. Julia has become passionate about helping families with special needs children plan ahead legally.. Many of Nickerson Law Group's clients have taxable estates, are business owners and real estate owners. Ms. Nickerson uses the Laureate process for Wealth Strategies and is skilled in techniques which allow clients to envision and realize their estate planning potential of securing assets for their families, creating legacies and reducing tax exposure.. We look forward to speaking with you and assisting you and your family plan ahead.

Our firm represents executives and physicians for their work-related problems, both legal and strategic. We specialize in handling non-competes, executive and physician contracts, Texas Medical Board defense, and negotiations both going into and exiting positions.. Barbara Gardner is board-certified in labor and employment graduated Number 1 in her law school class. With 20+ years experience in the field, including many trials and appeals, she will go to bat for you.

Our business law firm assists medium and small business owners, investors, and professionals at all stages of development, providing full service Texas Business Lawyer, Texas Real Estate Lawyer, Business Dispute & Commercial Litigation, and Texas Estate Planning Services in Austin, Texas.

Originally from New Jersey, I began my practice as an attorney representing individuals, developers, and corporate clients in real estate and corporate transactions in and around New York City and Jersey City. These matters included the purchase and sale of commercial property, and the negotiation of related financing and partnership agreements. Currently, I assist nationwide retailers in the negotiation of shopping center leases around the country, in addition to a variety of other matters at the local level.

Originally from Minnesota, Dan moved to Montgomery Alabama and worked at the Montgomery County District attorney’s office while attending undergraduate studies at the Auburn University at Montgomery. While working full-time as a legal assistant at the law firm of Graddick and Belser, PC, Dan graduated with a degree in history in 1995. Dan then attended the University of Hamline Law School, graduating with his Juris Doctor degree in 1998.. Dan began his legal career in Texas as an associate at a criminal defense firm in Austin where he represented clients charged with DWI in Travis and Williamson Counties. In 2000 Dan was hired by the Travis County Attorney’s Office. Starting as an intake attorney, Dan moved up and has held virtually every position at the Travis County Attorney’s Office from lowest to highest. The leadership positions Dan has held include:. Court chief of the Family Violence CourtCourt Chief of a DWI CourtDirector of the Criminal DivisionAnd most recently First Assistant Travis County Attorney. Dan’s experience as a leader, prosecutor, and supervisor has given him a unique perspective on how the criminal justice system works in Texas and in Travis County in particular. He has worked over the years with countless public officials, defense attorneys, judges, and law enforcement agencies. He has handled thousands of cases including DWI, Assault, Domestic Violence, drug cases, grand jury investigations, theft, and property crimes.

Originally from Lake Charles, Louisiana, Mr. Bertrand’s family moved to Houston in 1990 when he was nine.  On graduating from Stephen F.Austin High School in Sugarland, he continued his westward progression, enrolling at Texas State University in San Marcos in2002 where he earned a Bachelor’s degree summa cum laude in Broadcast Communications.. Following graduation, Mr.Bertrand enjoyed a brief stint as a Debit Card Coordinator in the commercial banking industry in Houston before heading to sunny Costa Mesa in Southern California to attend Whittier Law School.  It was during his law school years that Mr.Bertrand discovered his passion for estate planning and administration.  He graduated magna cum laude in 2006 and immediately returned to Texas to begin a clerkship at The Greening Law Firm, P.C.. Mr. Bertrand received his attorney’s license from the State Bar of Texas in 2007 and has been skillfully serving the clients of The Greening Law Firm, P.C. as a practicing attorney ever since.  He enjoys educating the public about the importance of estate planning, both one-on-one and as a speaker for The Greening Law Firm, P.C.  Mr. Bertrand finds it extremely gratifying to be able to help people make appropriate plans for the well being of their families and loved ones.. Mr. Bertrand is an active member of the Austin Bar Association and the Austin Young Lawyers Association.  When not hard at work, Mr. Bertrand enjoys his other passions: playing guitar and cooking.

Operating from the firm’s Austin and San Antonio offices, Kevin M. Wood focuses his practice on health care and corporate matters for all types of healthcare providers and healthcare-related entities. Kevin has significant experience assisting clients in their efforts to:. Kevin currently serves as Chair of the firm’s Health Law Industry Team.

Odediran Law Firm is an Education Law Firm 100% dedicated to representing K12 Students, College Students, Health Professions Students, K-12-College Teachers and Faculty in all Education Law Matters.. Specific Practice Areas:. Students: Special Education Law, K-12 Student Law, and College Student Law.. Educators: Non-Renewals, Termination, Teacher Discipline, SBEC Defense, Pre-Tenure Denials and Post-Tenure Review.

O'Toole Atwell, PC, offers customized legal services as unique as each of our clients. Our team carefully assesses the facts of the case presented, takes the time to ascertain the goals and priorities of our clients, and provides a thorough analysis of all options available. From there, we work diligently to seek an optimal outcome, keep costs and financial exposure contained, and preserve our clients' hard-earned business and professional reputations.

Not just a lawyer, Madalína is a counselor at law. She knows the law, but she makes a particular effort to know her clients. Clients facing criminal charges often feel distraught, angry, or vulnerable– they need a source of strength and guidance. Madalína is client-oriented and prides herself on being accessible and responsive, treating every client as though they are her only client. Diablita Criminal Defense clients engage with the Attorney herself, not an endless cycle of assistants and paralegals. When clients call, Madalína answers.. While Madalína is accommodating with clients, she’s unflinching with the State. Her powerful courtroom presence and strategy-driven representation make her a fierce defender of her client’s legal rights. Madalína’s ultimate goal for her clients is case dismissal, though she works toward charge reductions and pre-trial diversions as needed. When her clients face trial, Madalína gladly takes on the challenge of her client’s criminal defense. As a Baylor-educated lawyer, Madalína is no stranger to the courtroom. She’s an aggressive advocate who is calm under pressure, earning her respect and credibility.. Attorney Madalína García fearlessly takes on big opponents. The State of Texas employs talented prosecutors, investigators, and law enforcement officers– a force to be reckoned with. Despite Texas’s might, Madalína uses every tool at her disposal to secure major wins for her clients.. Madalína was born, raised, and educated in Texas. She attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she received her B.A. in Government. To hone her advocacy skills, she attended Baylor Law School in Waco, Texas and earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence. As a proud Texan and passionate representative of her profession, Madalína adheres to the Texas Lawyer’s Creed and constantly endeavors to be a fierce criminal defense advocate who honors dignity, integrity, and the highest professional standards.

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No matter what your situation is, we will fight for you. We believe that everyone deserves justice, and we will do everything in our power to get you the compensation you need and deserve. If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident, don't hesitate to contact us. We will fight for your rights and get you the justice you deserve. We handle Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Dog Bites, Wrongful Death, Slip and Trip Incidents, and more. Contact us today for a free consultation. You don't pay for anything unless we win.

Nicole M. Conger is an Employee Rights Attorney who represents clients across Texas who are subjected to illegal treatment with their current or former employers. Nicole received her law degree Magna Cum Laude from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 2011 where she was an Associate Editor for the St. Mary’s Law Journal, member of the Board of Advocates, as well as, clerking for the Honorable Emilio M. Garza on the United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit.. Nicole’s practice focuses on labor disputes against large and small companies in various Texas and Federal jurisdictions. She has successfully represented employees through the EEOC and litigation processes with claims arising out of the Texas Labor Code, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the FLSA, and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. Nicole brings her passion, eagerness, and enthusiasm  by continuing to represent clients with discrimination, retaliation, medical leave interference, work-place harassment, LGBT-Related sexual orientation and gender identity issues, and hostile work environment claims.. Prior to attending law school, Nicole graduated Summa Cum Laude from The University of Texas at Austin in 2006 in the Top 2% of her class  and earned a Business Management degree from the Red McCombs School of Business. Nicole’s background in business allows her to lead clients in making some of the most challenging economic decisions, while balancing the emotions that clients face in every day realties of their claims.. Nicole is a member of the Texas Bar Foundation, State Bar of Texas, Texas Young Lawyers Association, Austin Bar Association, AYLA, Texas Employment Lawyers Association, Texas Exes, and AYLA Leadership Academy Class of 2015. She is licensed to practice in Texas and is admitted in all Federal Courts, which includes the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts, as well as Texas state courts.. Nicole founded her law firm with the goal of enabling employees to determine the best course of actions, by transparently advising them on the merits and drawbacks of their cases. She promotes the notion that it is well past time to end discrimination and afford unbiased opportunities to individuals at every state of their lives. Nicole works tirelessly and with energy that is contagious because she cherishes and appreciates clients and her career. Nicole offers generous amounts of time, clarity, and follow-through at each stage of the process. The Diversity Council recognized Nicole as one of the Top 50 Women in Law. Go Magazine named Nicole as 100 Women We Love in 2020. Nicole was featured on the cover of Top 100 Attorneys for the nation issued by The Top 100 Magazine's 2022 Edition. Nicole was named Top Attorney of the Year for 2022 by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP). She was also named Empowered Woman of the Year for 2023 by the IAOTP. Nicole was selected as Super Lawyers Texas Rising Star for 2023. Most recently, Nicole was named Top Attorney of the Decade for 2024 by the IAOTP. She was also elected as a Fellow in the Texas Bar Foundation. Each year, the Foundation invites the top one-third of 1% of Texas attorneys to become Fellows as one of the highest honors.

Nick Reed is a local Austinite.  He graduated from The University of Texas at Austin before enrolling at St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, Florida.  While in Law School, Nick was not only consistently in the top 15% of his class, but was also active in Moot Court, Law Review, and was a teaching assistant to first year law students.  Nick also earned an MBA while in Law School and graduated Cum Laude with a JD/MBA.. Nick then moved to Daytona Beach, Florida, where he met Michael Ely at Hassell, Moorhead & Carroll.  There, Nick defended clients who were alleged to be liable in the areas of personal injury, automobile liability, property liability, property damage, and aviation accidents.. Nick recently moved back to Austin and has represented people wronged by their employer, their landlord, and their financial advisors.. In addition, Nick is a licensed Commercial Pilot with over 1,000 flight hours including international jet experience.  This experience gives Nick a uniquely qualified perspective in analyzing and litigating aviation related matters including accidents, maintenance disputes, and owner or pilot issues.. Nick is licensed to practice law in Texas, Florida, and New Jersey.

Neil Solomon is an attorney who specializes in representing people who have suffered personal injury.. Neil graduated from the Emory University School of Law in Atlanta, Georgia. While in law school, he worked alongside the DeKalb County District Attorney's Office Special Victims Team prosecuting murder and high risk domestic violence cases. He also had the honor of working for the Honorable Justice Jim Sharp of the Texas First Court of Appeals and the Honorable Judge Joseph "Tad" Halbach of the 333rd Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas. Before joining Zinda & Davis, PLLC, Neil held positions with respected law firms in the Austin-area where he practiced personal injury and employment litigation from a defense perspective. Neil now uses that invaluable experience to obtain the best possible results for his clients.. In his spare time, Neil enjoys rooting for the Texas Longhorns, playing sports, and spending time with his wife, Casey.

Needing the services of a criminal defense attorney is something no one hopes for; but life happens, and I am here to fight for you.. The Law Office of David Reed is a boutique practice devoted exclusively to criminal defense. David is committed to providing high-quality criminal defense for the full range of criminal charges. These include, but are not limited to: driving while intoxicated (DWI), drug charges, motions to revoke probation, domestic violence, assault, weapons charges, juvenile defense, theft, burglary and murder.. Peter "David" Reed was born and raised in Austin, Texas. He received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas State University, a Master of Business Administration from St. Mary’s University, and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from St. Mary’s University School of Law, where he graduated with honors. While attending law school, David interned for the Travis County Attorney’s Office as well as working for the St. Mary’s Criminal Justice Clinic. He enjoys traveling internationally and training in mixed martial arts. He is also the proud owner of a pit bull named Zeus.

Nathan Simmons is an associate attorney at the office in Austin, TX. Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Nathan has lived almost entirely in Texas, spending time over the past decade living in Austin and Houston. Nathan calls Texas his home, and it is for that reason that he has dedicated his career to fighting for the rights of Texas workers. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Plan II Honors and his Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin in 2015. After graduating, Nathan worked as an engineer-in-training for a year before deciding to pursue a career in law. Nathan then served as a community organizer in Austin and helped form a hiring hall union. Through the union, Nathan helped unionize political campaigns, served as a union steward, and represented workers in disputes with management.. He then received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Texas School of Law in 2021. During his time at Texas Law, Nathan served as a pro bono scholar for the Supported Decision-Making Agreement (SDMA) clinic, attended the 2019 Peggy Browning Fund Workers’ Rights Conference, and worked for multiple local organizations and law firms dealing with workers’ rights violations, immigration issues, impact litigation, accessibility needs, and family law. He also placed third nationally as part of the Texas Law team that competed in the 2021 Jeffrey Moorad Game Day Case Competition.. Nathan primarily handles plaintiff-side employment law litigation, focusing on Title VII (race, color, sex, national origin, religion, sexual orientation) discrimination, disability rights, age discrimination, wage issues, and other employment law issues. Additionally, he focuses on labor law and has dealt with the NLRB on behalf of workers. He is also conversational in Spanish. In his free time, he enjoys movies, trivia, creative writing, and spending time with friends and family.

Natalie Lynch is an entreprenuer at heart. During her career, she worked for several small businesses and in many industries.  Her clients businesses are call centers, auto and semiconductor manufacturers, pet professinoals, telecommunciations professionals, death care professionals, consulting profesionals, automotive service providers, online retail sales, storefront retail sales, component manufacturers, photographers, and many others.  She can help with entity formation and changes, contractrats, and employment matters, to name a few.  Her website, can help you understand more about Natalie and the Lynch Law Firm.

Nash J. Gonzales is the founding partner of Gonzales & Gonzales P.C.. He is an Austin personal injury lawyer whose primary focus is on cases involving motor vehicle accidents.. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, Nash was awarded the Lower Colorado River Authority Scholarship Award for academic excellence. He earned his B.B.A. in 1993 and received his Juris Doctorate from Baylor University School of Law in 1996.. Nash participated in the litigation of school law cases while serving as an attorney at Escamilla and Poneck and is currently admitted to practice law in both state and federal courts.. In 2003, he formed Gonzales and Gonzales P.C.. We have settled a 3.5 million dollar case (Gross Amount of Settlement $3,500,, Client Recovery $2,042,, Attorney Fee $1,400,, Expenses $58,, Nature of Case: 18-Wheeler accident with driver negligence resulting in brain injury). No case is too large or small. Nash provides each of his clients with personal attention and aggressive representation and ensures that their case is thoroughly investigated and litigated.

My practice is rooted in helping small businesses and professionals succeed. I co-owned my first business while still in college. I founded my own firm to combine my personal business experience and legal expertise to help businesses at all different stages. I prioritize client communication and work directly with clients to develop the best strategy for each individual client. Ruffner Schoenbaum, PLLC provides services in the areas of business transactions, trademarks, estate planning and commercial litigation.

My practice is dedicated to defending people accused of crimes in Austin and throughout Central Texas.  I handle all misdemeanor and felony cases, including DWI/ DUI charges, drug cases, traffic tickets, and assaults (including family violence charges).

My practice focuses on representation of plaintiffs in personal injury cases and defendants in DWI criminal charges, including administrative license revocation hearings.. I was born in Brownwood, Texas and raised in Terrell, Texas where I lived until I started my undergraduate education at Texas A&M University. While there, I competed in and won 1st place (twice) in an international creative problem solving competition. I graduated magna cum laude from Texas A&M University in 2005 with a B.A. in Political Science.. Following my undergraduate education, I attended Baylor Law School. While there, I was appointed to the office of Technical Editor for the Baylor Law Review. I also authored a law review article which was published in the spring 2008 issue. While in law school, I interned for the Waco Innocence Project with a focus on exonerating the wrongly convicted.. I zealously advocate for my clients. I know when and how to stand up to protect my clients’ interests. I believe that a negotiated-outcome is an important and laudable goal, but (unlike some lawyers) I will not shy away from taking a case to trial.

My practice focus stems from my experience as a former government attorney. It is my intention to bring this knowledge and experience base to provide the optimal guidance and outcomes for each and every client.

My niche as a lawyer is representing the little guy against the big guy, on a tight budget, and getting results.  I am a defense lawyer by training, but over the years I have always learned to think like a plaintiff's lawyer, too.. I have worked on legal defense teams representing Fortune 500 corporations, and I've represented ordinary hard working individual families and consumers.  The mainstay of my practice is representing local small businesses in a wide varieity of litigation, transactions and general counsel matters.. Austin, Texas has been my home base since 1977.  I have moved away a few times for school or career, but have been back since 1997.. My business interests outside of law are property management.  I own and operate a duplex and co-own a small bed & breakfast. I am a PADI divemaster.  I am an avid cyclist, enjoying bicycle commuting and touring.