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Mr. Pugh was born and raised in Austin, Texas and has resided in the area for the last 40 years. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems from the University of Texas in 1999. He received his law degree from the University of Texas and was licensed to practice law in the State of Texas in 2005 and before the U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas in 2005 as well.Mr. Pugh began his legal career with Slater Kennon & Jameson in 2002, while still a student at the University of Texas Law School. Since that time, he has concentrated his practice in the area of civil litigation with primary emphasis in the areas of commercial litigation, collections, real estate, and consumer protection (DTPA).Mr. Pugh practices in state and federal courts and is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Travis County Bar Association, and Texas Young Lawyers Association.. Areas of Practice:. Litigation Percentage:. Bar Admissions:. Education:

Mr. Pereira did his undergraduate studies at MIT, where he received a bachelor's degree in Economics. While still an undergraduate, Mr. Pereira carried out technically rigorous, mathematics-intensive research. Between university and law school, he was part of a cutting-edge laboratory at MIT researching neuroeconomics. Mr. Pereira carries over his technical and scientific training to his analytical approach to the law.. After MIT, Arnaldo studied at Boston University School of Law, where he received his J.D. (doctor of jurisprudence) degree. While at law school, Mr. Pereira worked for two federal judges: a federal trial-court judge in Puerto Rico, and a federal appellate judge in Boston.. Before starting his own law practice, Mr. Pereira practiced as an attorney in the Dallas law firm of Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal. At Carrington Coleman—a nationally renowned firm—Mr. Pereira focused on commercial and real-estate litigation. He also worked on cases involving insurance-coverage disputes, fraud, personal injury, and asbestos product liability.. Arnaldo is an entrepreneurially minded lawyer who understands the needs of small- and medium-sized business owners. While he works with all kinds of businesses, he is particularly attuned to the needs of tech startups. Arnaldo also works with individuals who need legal representation in civil and family-law matters. A native of Puerto Rico, Mr. Pereira is natively fluent in Spanish.

Mr. Osborne is the managing partner of Osborne, Helman, Knebel & Scott, LLP.  Mr. Osborne practices primarily in the area of trust and estate planning, with an emphasis on taxation, asset protection, and international transactions.  Mr. Osborne is an author and frequent lecturer on numerous wealth transfer topics.  He has made presentations and published articles nationally and internationally on the subjects of asset protection, foreign tax compliance, international inheritance rights, and related cross-border topics. Mr. Osborne is the founding Editor of the International Estate Planning Guide, a publication of the International Bar Association.  Mr. Osborne is serving as Website Officer of the Individual Tax Private Client Committee of the International Bar Association, and he is a member of the Board of the Texas Chapter of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.  Mr. Osborne also devotes his time to non-profit organizations and is currently serving on the Austin Advisory Board of the Nature Conservancy, Texas Chapter, and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Advisory Council of the University of Texas.

Mr. Osborne is a partner of Osborne, Helman, Knebel & Scott, LLP.  His core practice is domestic and international estate planning with an emphasis on asset protection planning. A former adjunct professor of law at The University of Texas School of Law, Mr. Osborne devotes significant energy to lecturing and writing in his practice areas as well as helping clients with regard to all aspects of their estate planning.  He is a frequent author and lecturer on estate planning topics and has made presentations and published articles both domestically and internationally on the subjects of offshore trusts and asset protection planning.  One of the pioneers in the field of asset protection, Mr. Osborne conceived and was the original editor and a contributing author of the four-volume treatise, Asset Protection:  Domestic and International Law and Tactics, published by West Group in 1995 (a loose leaf service updated quarterly).  He was also the founding chair of the American Bar Association’s Asset Protection Committee.  Mr. Osborne is retained by foreign governments and financial institutions to advise them on trust and tax issues.  He has also been called upon to serve as an expert witness on both sides of the docket in cases involving asset protection planning.

Mr. Mierl provides effective and strategic representation of employers on all aspects of employment law. He has extensive experience with EEOC, DOL, TWC, and OSHA agency actions. Mr. Mierl has handled numerous non-competition, breach of contract, discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour litigation and arbitration cases.  He provides select individual representation of executives and business owners.

Mr. McFarland received his B.A. from Rice University in 1994. He graduated from law school at the University of Texas in 1998 and was licensed to practice law in the State of Texas in 1999. He has practiced family law exclusively in Austin and surrounding areas since becoming licensed. He completed training in Collaborative Family Law in 2001, and mediation training in 1998. He became certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Family Law in 2004. Mr. McFarland currently serves on the board of the Austin Bar Association’s Family Law Section.

Mr. Matthews grew up in Austin and attended The University of Texas where he received a journalism degree. From there he began an award-winning career as a television sports anchor in California and Texas, including KXAN-TV in Austin from 1996-2000. After leaving television, Mr. Matthews worked as a media director for Ketchum Public Relations where he trained top corporate executives for Fortune 500 companies.  In 2004, Mr. Matthews opened Slipstream Films - a full-service production studio producing documentaries, corporate videos, television commercials and reality shows, working with notable clients such as Nokia, New Balance and Paula Abdul. Mr. Matthews has also taught journalism for the American Forces Television Network.Mr. Matthews graduated Magna Cum Laude from St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio. While in law school Mr. Matthews worked in the offices of the United States Attorney for the Western District of Texas, the Travis County District and County Attorney and the Travis County Mental Health Public Defender. After law school, Mr. Matthews served multiple counties and clients in the areas of family and criminal law with Hazel Brown Wright Reneau. He is a certified ad litem for cases involving Child Protection Services and is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the San Antonio Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and the Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Mr. Matthews is currently licensed by the Supreme Court of the State of Texas since 2013. His authentic style and commitment to his clients enables him to obtain the results you need.

Mr. Locke's interests include tennis, helping others, and real estate law.. He established the Palmer Drug Abuse Program in Corpus Christi in 1979 and in Austin in 2000 as programs helping teens and young adults recover from alcohol and drug abuse;. Conceived of and participated in obtaining designations of the Corpus Christi Aquarium as the Official Aquarium of the State of Texas, and. The Mexic-Arte Museum of Austin, Texas as the Official Mexican and Mexican American Fine Art Museum of Texas; and. conceived and participated in the implementation as chairman of the Corpus Christi Zoning and Planning Commission of the neighborhood zoning plan process for the city of Corpus Christi.

Mr. Knisely is a partner of Osborne, Helman, Knebel & Scott, LLP.   His practice primarily involves representing individuals and institutions in litigation, controversies, and appeals arising from and involving trusts, estates, wills, probate matters, and guardianships.  Mr. Knisely also handles appeals of all types of civil matters in both state and federal courts, and he has significant experience in insurance matters, general commercial litigation, and in representing charitable organizations in a variety of controversies.  After law school, Mr. Knisely served as a law clerk to both the Honorable Reynaldo G. Garza, of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the Honorable Felix Recio, of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas.

Mr. Jacks's practice focuses on seeking resolutions for complex business problems facing emerging and established businesses. Mr. Jacks represents individuals and businesses in partnership and shareholder disputes, protection of trade secrets, unfair competition, landlord-tenant issues, fiduciary duties, and breach of contractual obligations. Mr. Jacks also represents individuals and businesses in disputes arising under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.

Mr. Harger has dedicated his practice to addressing the unique problems created by the intersection of existing intellectual property laws and the emergence of new technologies and media.. He is a graduate of the University of Texas and the Texas Tech University School of Law. Originally from Lubbock, Texas, he has made his home in Austin since 1999. He is a participating member of the following professional organizations:. State Bar of Texas State Bar of Texas Intellectual Property Law Section State Bar of Texas Entertainment and Sports Law Section Texas Young Lawyers' Association Austin Bar Association Austin Intellectual Property Law Association Austin Young Lawyers' Association

Mr. Hare is an associate of Osborne, Helman, Knebel & Scott, LLP.  He practices primarily in the area of estate planning and probate law.  His practice includes the representation of clients in complex estates, limited liability entities, and multifaceted wealth strategies.  In addition, he counsels clients with regards to their charitable objectives, including advising on the formation and management of private foundations.  Mr. Hare also represents clients in connection with probate procedures, trust and estate administration, and trust modifications.  This work includes supporting the firm’s litigators in contentious matters relating to trusts and estates.  Mr. Hare also assists in the representation of the firm’s cross-border clients, advising on tax, compliance and asset protection issues.

Mr. Duke Hildreth has focused his entire legal career on criminal law and trying cases in court before a judge and jury.. Before joining Hildreth & Rueda Law as a defense attorney, Mr. Hildreth was a criminal prosecutor for over eight years. He tried crimes from DWI to felony murder. With all the knowledge he gained from working as a prosecutor, he understands how the prosecution thinks and acts in a criminal case, so he can plan a more effective defense for his clients.. Mr. Hildreth has tried hundreds of cases in his legal career and his been very succesful in achieving Not Guilty Verdicts for his clients.  His extensive trial experience is very advantageous in defending clients facing criminal misdemeanor and felony charges throughout Central Texas including the Austin metro area as well as Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, Caldwell, Bell, McClennan, Burnet, Llano, Comal, Bexar, Blanco, Gillespie and Guadalupe Counties.. Mr. Hildreth is passionate about the law, “I believe in my clients, and I believe in exhausting every avenue to achieve justice for my clients.”. When Mr. Hildreth is not working he enjoys spending his time with his wife and children.

Mr. De Leon is the founder of De Leon & Washburn, P.C., which was established on July 1, 1977. His practice focuses on the regulatory needs of insurance companies of all sizes, including transactional, and litigation matters. Prior to establishing the firm, Mr. De Leon was the General Counsel of the Texas State Board of Insurance, now known as the Texas Department of Insurance. From 1978 to 1987, Mr. De Leon served as Legal Counsel to the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. Since 1990 Mr. De Leon has held the rank of Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas School of Law in the area of insurance regulation. Mr. De Leon was among the first group of attorneys Board Certified in Administrative Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 1989. Mr. De Leon is fluent in Spanish.. Mr. De Leon has tried cases to jury verdict and to the Court in various state court venues in Texas, and has argued cases before most of the state appellate courts of Texas and the Texas Supreme Court. In 2006, Mr. De Leon received a rare ruling from the bench before the State Office of Administrative Hearings, granting an insurance agent’s license application in a contested case hearing involving the Texas Department of Insurance. Mr. De Leon has worked with clients on transactional matters and the drafting of documents to bring transactions to a close. The transaction documents have included buy/sell agreements,loan documents, guarantees, confidentiality agreements and employment agreements. Mr. De Leon has also provided expert witness services on insurance issues as well as government relations services to clients on legislative matters.. Mr. De Leon has been married to Arleigh Stoune De Leon since September 15, 1973. Mr. and Mrs. De Leon are both native Austinites. They have raised three boys who now are successful in their own professional pursuits. He is a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, and has served as President of both the UT Law Alumni Association and the UT Ex-Students’ Association.

Mr. de la Garza focuses his practice primarily in business transations and civil litigation including complex business litigation and personal injury law. Prior to joining DLG Luce, Mr. de la Garza practiced with a well-respected Plaintiff's litigation firm handling similar matters. Mr. de la Garza has spent a signifiant amount of time practicing in both the San Antonio and Austin local courts, and in doing so he has gained invaluable courtroom experience in both civil and criminal litigation.Mr. de la Garza received his law degree from St. Mary's University School of Law in 2006 and his B.A. from the University of Texas in 2003. While in law school, Mr. de la Garza worked as a teachers assistant for the current Dean of the law school, served as a student mentor and was a brief writer and oralist in the 2006 Jessup International Moot Court Competition.Mr. de la Garza's interest and expertise in international law and business is well evidenced by his study and travel experience. In 2003, Mr. de la Garza studied international politics at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid in Madrid, Spain and in 2006 Mr. de la Garza continued his legal education by participating in international trade related coursework at the Amsterdam Law School in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Mr. Dancy is an insurance coverage and commercial trial lawyer. His broad experience gives him unique insight into the complexities of insurance and commercial disputes and includes construction defect, wrongful death, real estate, employment, and business ownership disputes. He has represented Fortune 100 companies, small businesses, and individuals. He also represents the occasional artist and creative entrepreneur with business, contract, and intellectual property issues and disputes.

Mr. Castellanos is a strong advocate for employee rights who understands that problems in the workplace can create some of the most troubling times in a person’s life. Mr. Castellanos works tirelessly to ensure that justice is carried out for each of his clients. He represents clients in both state and federal courts, as well as various administrative law hearings and unemployment disputes.. Mr. Castellanos’ practice focuses on representing employees, both private and public, against employers in discrimination cases. He also focuses on unpaid wages claims, unpaid overtime claims, whistleblower claims, and contractual disputes.. Mr. Castellanos is a graduate of the University of Texas School of Law. During law school, Mr. Castellanos focused his studies on labor and employment law. Mr. Castellanos participated in the Transnational Worker Rights Clinic, which helps low-income workers recover unpaid wages. Mr. Castellanos also completed a summer internship with the Texas RioGrande Legal Aid’s employment department.. While in law school, Mr. Castellanos also gained invaluable legal research and writing experience by serving as the Editor-in-Chief of the Texas Hispanic Journal of Law and Policy. Mr. Castellanos has demonstrated a strong commitment to fighting for social justice and giving back to the community by participating in various pro bono activities throughout his law school career.. As an attorney, Mr. Castellanos has devoted himself exclusively to labor and employment. As a testament to this he is Board Certified in Labor and Employment law by the Texas Board of Legal Specializations, has been voted on of the Top Employment Attorneys in Austin according to Austin Monthly from 2019 through 2022, and has been named a Rising Star by Thomson Reuters in 2022 and 2023.. Mr. Castellanos is honored to have the opportunity to serve Texas workers in their employment disputes. Mr. Castellanos looks forward to continuing his fight against social injustice in Texas.. Mr. Castellanos is licensed to practice law in Texas. He is admitted to practice in all Federal District Courts in Texas, as well as all Texas state courts.

Mr. Casey has an AV® Preeminent Rating – the highest rating available from Martindale-Hubbell, the leading independent attorney rating entity.. Before moving to Austin in 2006, Mr. Casey practiced law in Houston and Dallas for eleven years, including six years with a highly respected international law firm. He has tried cases to jury verdict and has prosecuted appeals before appellate courts. His trials have involved contract disputes, fraud and securities claims, real estate and construction matters, and theft of trade secrets allegations. Mr. Casey gained valuable experience while serving on litigation teams for DuPont, Pfizer, Phillip Morris, Koch Industries, and other large companies.. Mr. Casey has written several continuing legal education articles and spoken at state-wide legal seminars. He co-authored “Taking Cover: Preserving Error When Hit With a Claim for Punitive Damages,” 47 Baylor Law Review 923 (1995). Mr. Casey graduated summa cum laude from South Texas College of Law in 1995, where he served on the South Texas Law Review, and obtained his B.A. from the University of Texas in 1992.. Mr. Casey is admitted to practice before all state and federal courts in Texas and before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He has extensive experience in all areas of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, mediation, arbitration, trial and appeal. He also has significant experience advising clients regarding business law matters, including the drafting and negotiation of agreements.

Mr. Boasberg was born and raised in New Orleans, LA and moved to the Lone Star State to attend The University of Texas in Austin, TX. After receiving undergraduate degrees in Government and Business from the University of Texas; Shane attended South Texas College of Law in Houston, TX. While attending South Texas College of Law in Houston, Shane worked as a law clerk for the prestigious law firm of Gallagher, Lewis, Downey, and Kim. During this time, he gained experience in legal and appellate research and writing and trial preparation working one of the largest settlements recorded in United States jurisprudence history.. Mr. Boasberg graduated from South Texas College of Law in 2002 and began his legal career at Heard, Robins, Cloud, Lubel, and Greenwood LLP in Houston. In 2004, Shane moved back to Austin, TX to serve as General Counsel to the Honorable Senator Mario Gallegos in the Texas Senate. Following his time with Senator Gallegos, Shane worked for Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott where he worked on a wide variety of legal and political issues related to transportation and eminent domain While working for the OAG-Texas, Shane served as the Legislative Liaison between the Texas Attorney General-Transportation Division and the Texas Legislature.. Following his tenure with the legislature and the OAG-Texas, Mr. Boasberg reentered private-practice in 2010 and opened his law firm in Austin, TX with a satellite office in Houston, TX. He has handled almost every type of civil case at some point during his career. Shane is actively engaged with the community is a member of Texas State Bar, Austin Bar Association, and the Capitol Area Trial Lawyers Association. He was also selected to Texas Monthly’s list “Rising Stars” for 2012, 2014 - 2016. Only 2.5% of eligible Texas attorneys are chosen by Super Lawyer based on nominations from their peers. His dedication to advocating for his clients and the consistent ability to deliver desired results has earned him the reputation of being a trustworthy advocate who will provide quality legal services.

Most of our work is in traditional, litigated divorces. We prefer the former because it's a less expensive and more efficient process. This gives the divorcing couple the opportunity to improve their communications, settle their disputes with dignity, and preserve valuable family relationships. Even in emotional circumstances, we try to resolve your divorce through mediation, allowing you a strong voice in the outcome. But we are also prepared to take your case to court if that will provide the best resolution. We handle divorce cases involving a broad spectrum of clients, from those who are struggling financially and facing foreclosure, to clients who have significant assets and property which they need to protect.Call our firm now for a consultation and we will assist you every step of the way.  )

Mollie Cullinane is an award-winning attorney who works with nonprofits of all sizes, from emerging local charities to international foundations. She is a Texas Super Lawyer – Nonprofit Law (Thomson Reuters, 2012 – 2014), featured author on non profit topics, and professor.. Mollie’s work focuses on setting up and managing strong and legally compliant nonprofits that have solid bases for long-term success. She provides risk management and offers practical solutions for sound governance. She help nonprofits, foundations, religious organizations, and social enterprises throughout the United States who seek to create positive change.. Mollie serves as a professor at Texas Lutheran University, teaching “Social Entrepreneurship.” She also regularly speaks to nonprofit organizations about legal issues for nonprofits.. In addition to legal work, Mollie Cullinane previously worked with nonprofits in fundraising, grant writing, and program development. She has served as a regent for a university and the president of a school board, among other volunteer board positions. This background gives clients exceptional service, as Mollie provides her clients with practical management advice so they can find success.. Mollie received her law degree from the University of Texas School of Law (2001) and is a member of the Texas Bar. She earned a B.A. magna cum laude (4.o) from Texas Lutheran University and studied at Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland. In addition, Mollie has always been an active community volunteer and is a member of the State Bar of Texas Pro Bono College, donating more than 75 hours of legal services each year.

Modesett Williams, PLLC tries cases of all types throughout Texas and the United States. I am Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law . My partner, Walter Williams is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law.. I have tried cases in over a dozen counties in Texas and as a Firm, we have litigated in California, Florida, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Virginia and Wisconsin.. Walter and I have tried the most complex shareholder oppression and breach of fiduciary duty cases as well as multi-party medical malpractice cases and everything in between.. The Firm has a consistent record of success in nursing home abuse and medical malpractice litigation.. We have one of the most active trial practices in Texas, averaging 4-6 trials per year on significant matters.

Mitchell B. Crane is a born and raised Austin native. Mitchell spent his freshman year of college playing baseball for the Southwestern University Pirates. Following the 2009-10 school year, Mitchell transferred to Baylor University where he would stay for the next five and a half years, earning his Bachelor of Art and Juris Doctor degrees along the way. In November 2015, Mitchell’s time at Baylor came to a close as he graduated law school and returned to Austin to join the Crane Law Firm. Mitchell is a huge sports fan and never misses an opportunity to cheer on his Texas Rangers or Baylor Bears.

Mike Hatchell heads the Firm's appellate practice group. During his fifty-year legal career, he has been lead counsel in over 400 appeals. He has argued 47 appeals or original proceedings in the Supreme Court of Texas, has argued en banc to the federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals twice, and has appeared in all fourteen courts of appeal in Texas. Mike has been recognized for 14 years by theTexas Lawyer "Go-To Guide" as one of the top five appellate lawyers in Texas and numerous times by Texas Monthly as a "Texas Super Lawyer." He is also one of 300 elected members of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers. Mike serves on the Texas Supreme Court Advisory Committee and is a highly-rated lecturer on a variety of appellate issues and developing Texas law.

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