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I was raised in a family of farmers. We farmed green chilies, watermelons, pumpkins, dairies and more. Growing up in a small farming community, my family taught me to work hard, and be fair. But if I were to pick the “golden rule” from my upbringing, it would be that we take care of our family, no matter what. Now that I am raising a family of my own, I understand why.. After graduating from Oklahoma State with an Animal Science degree, I moved back home to help my father start his dairy nutrition company. After several years of hard work, the company finally became successful. I then shifted my attention to law school, and somehow managed to score in the top 1% on the entrance exams. As a result, I was able to attend the University of Texas School of Law after being awarded the Dean’s Presidential Scholarship, for which I am forever grateful.

I was born in Washington, D.C., and spent the first 10 years of my life on the east coast before moving to Texas in 1990. We settled in League City, Texas, where I went to elementary through high school before attending the University of Texas at Austin. In 2002, I finished my undergraduate education at Baylor University, where I obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with a concentration in Public Relations. In 2006, I obtained my J.D. from the University of Tulsa and was admitted to the Texas Bar in 2007.. My loving and beautiful wife, Jill, is a talented physical therapist. We moved to Austin for the rich history, scenic views, and beautiful weather and enjoy how active and alive the city is. We spend our free time running around Town Lake, checking out the local music and arts scene, and enjoying the local parks and lakes. Golf, barbeques, and watching football are my favorite pastimes.. Being able to represent individuals who have suffered an injury or other loss as a result of the irresponsibility of another was my motivation for going to law school. I love what I do and take pride in the fact that my education and efforts are used for the betterment of our society, for the protection of our laws, and for maintaining the integrity of our civility.

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

I was born in Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico to a Russian Mother and a Mexican Father. My parents met in Moscow where my father went to study his undergraduate degree. When my mother was pregnant my parents moved to Mexico to be closer to my father’s family and they began work as educators. After only a few years in Mexico my parents decided that they wanted to continue their education in America and began applying for visas so that we could immigrate to this country as a family. The University of Texas accepted my parents into their Ph.D. program and allowed me to come into the United States with my parents. I have been a Longhorn fan ever since.After my parents received their PhDs from UT they both accepted jobs as professors in Joplin, Missouri and I began middle school in Missouri. I graduated high school in Missouri and to stay close to my family I decided to attend Washington University in St. Louis on a scholarship. I graduated with dual degrees from Arts & Sciences and the Business school and decided to work after college. I found the corporate life to be monotonous and without passion and made a decision to attend law school after only a year of work in the business sector. I had excelled in debate both in high school and college and decided that public speaking and oration were better suited for me than the corporate life.I attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas for law school in my desperate attempt to get back to Texas after having to deal with Midwest winters for such a long time. I graduated in 2010 and began litigating immediately with Legal Aid. I wanted to help people who were suffering, and I began doing Veteran’s and VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) work immediately to help those who needed it most. I found the courtroom and litigation to be the most rewarding work I had ever done in my life. I have continued to work in Family Law since the beginning of my career and I have devoted my entire career exclusively to family issues.My wife, Elizabeth Shehan, and I have a toddler named Dmitri and a baby named Mikhail that have helped me to understand the difficulties of being a parent more than any case or legal argument ever could. In our spare time, my wife and I enjoy competing against each other in fantasy football. I speak Spanish, Russian and English and am always excited to get to speak to other native speakers around Austin.

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

I was born and raised in Topeka, Kansas. I grew up cheering for the University of Kansas Jayhawks, so naturally, I earned my Bachelor’s of Social Work, Master’s of Social Work, and Juris Doctor from KU.. While pursuing my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, I volunteered at the local domestic violence center and answered the crisis hotline. When I graduated with my Master’s degree, I started working for the domestic violence center full time. I helped victims safety plan around violence, leave abusive relationships safely, connected them with attorneys to represent them in legal proceedings, and accompanied them to Court as a source of support. Watching the injustices that survivors of domestic violence faced in the legal system is what led me to pursue becoming an attorney.. While attending the University of Kansas School of Law, I focused on litigation and interned for the local district attorney's office. After law school, the mountains called my name so I moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado where I worked in child support enforcement for three years. As a child support enforcement lawyer, I established paternity and support orders, modified support orders, prosecuted contempt actions for non-payment of child support, and facilitated a problem-solving court. I was actively involved in the Ben S. Wendelken American Inn of Court and the El Paso County Young Lawyers Association. On the weekends, I could be found in the mountains with my husband, either hiking with my golden retriever or snowboarding.. My husband is a native Texan so we were very excited when his military service brought us to central Texas. Practicing family law in Texas has been the most enjoyable part of my legal career and assiting clients in the most important transition of their lives has been the most rewarding part of my legal practice.

I was born and raised in Odessa, Texas and  graduated from Permian high School in 1978. I  then attended the University of Texas at Austin where I received my BBA in Petroleum Land Management in 1983. Following undergraduate school I attended the University of Texas Law School, graduating in 1986. After law school I went on active duty with the United States Marine Corps where I served as a Judge Advocate General. It was in United States Marine Corps that I developed my love for the courtroom and my desire to be a trial lawyer.. After being honorably discharged from the Marines in 1990, I returned to Austin and began work at the firm of Ford & Ferraro (currently Fritz, Byrne, Head and Harrison). There, I represented insurance companies and their insureds in a variety of cases, primarily personal injuries. In 1996, I left the law firm and became a solo practitioner representing individuals (plaintiffs) against insurance companies and their insureds. I have been a plaintiffs’ attorney for the past 25 years.. During my now 25+ year practice as a plaintiff’s attorney, I have represented clients in matters involving injuries and death caused by car and truck accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, shoddy construction, boating accidents, dog bites and host of other causes. I have also successfully represented clients in employment disputes, contract disputes, deceptive trade practice cases and real estate disputes.. My philosophy for handling plaintiff’s cases is simple and straightforward: every client who I have the privilege of representing is entitled to first rate representation and personalized service. Clients are entitled to have their day in court to see that justice is done.

I was born and raised in Iowa, and graduated from Emmetsburg High School in 1970. I was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force in 1975. I have earned the following university degrees: Bachelor of General Studies (Science) in 1984 from the University of Nebraska at Omaha; Master of Public Administration in 1986 from the University of Nebraska; Master of Political Science in 1989 from the University of Houston; Doctor of Philosophy (Political Science) in 1990 from the University of Houston; and Juris Doctorate in 2002 from Texas Tech University. I won numerous teaching awards during my time as a college professor, but law is my true calling. As one local judge put it, "that guy's going to plead his case no matter what.

I was an Assistant District Attorney for 24 years. I left the Travis County District Attorney's Office and now serve the citizens of Travis County in criminal matters big and small.  Let me put my experience and skill to work for you.

I was a freshman at Texas Tech University when I first saw injustice with my own eyes. I worked at the Lubbock County Detention Center and spent hours with detainees, building friendships, learning about their lives, their struggles, and how they ended up in the criminal system. From that point forward, I knew I wanted to spend my career fighting for people in the criminal legal system.. I’m a first-generation American and grew up in an immigrant household. My mom was raised in Colombia and my dad is from Greece. They had to start over after leaving their home countries, so they understand the value of education, helping others, and embracing diversity.. My parents encouraged me to prioritize education and instilled the importance of helping others in me. I am forever indebted to their sacrifices. That’s why after graduating with a degree in social work, I chose to work with incarcerated individuals, people in recovery, and foster children.. Every person I met had some involvement with the law and I knew I wanted to be on their side, helping them navigate the system. I continued my education at the University of Oklahoma College of Law. During my time in Norman, I spent my summers in Oklahoma, Houston, and Austin interning for brilliant and passionate criminal defense attorneys. I assisted on cases ranging from assault and family violence to capital murder.. My job at Cofer & Connelly is to relentlessly advocate for my clients. I have a diverse practice, but lead our efforts on expunctions, administrative license revocations, and license eligibility. I also participate in new client meetings and take lead on translating for our Spanish speaking clients.. Aside from work, a lot of things make me happy! I love to travel. My favorite places are Greece and Colombia, where I get to spend time with my family and eat a lot of good food. I also love to read. My favorite book is A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara, and Mark Pryor is my favorite author. Most importantly, I love doing outdoor things with my dog, Oscar! He’s the greatest Aussie ever.

I think the most important consideration in choosing a lawyer is trust.  Your reputation, your criminal record, your liberty and sometimes quite literally your life is in this person's hands.  You must trust absolutely that the person who stands between you and your freedom will do everything possible to best advocate your case.. Austin, TX criminal lawyer are problem solvers. Our job is to help people in trouble. That's why I became an attorney. Everyone, in their worst hour, deserves someone to stand by their side. I have always said, "If someone wants to prosecute my client, they have to get past me first." I strive to give my clients the best defense possible. That means conducting my own investigation. It also means making sure the police and prosecutors do not cheat and do not railroad my clients rights.. I think the most important consideration in choosing between the many Austin criminal attorneys is trust. Your reputation, your criminal record, your liberty and sometimes even quite literally your life is in this person's hands. You must trust absolutely that the person who stands between you and your freedom will do everything possible to best advocate your case.

I started with Wrigth & Greenhill in 1998, straight out of law school, and was made shareholder in 2007.  Like most of my partners, I've been with Wright & Greenhill for over a decade and it has become a home to me.  The attorneys and staff are extensions of our families.  I rely on that stability to help other solve thier problems and resolve conflicts on a daily basis.. My wife and I have lived in Central Texas for over 20 years.  We are avid sports fans and enjoy travelling and photography, when we are not home laughing at our dog.

I specialize in representing personal injury and wrongful death victims in plaintiff's cases. I have practiced in Austin, TX for over 25 years and work in State and Federal Court. I also handle insurance claims where you as an insured submit a claim for benefits for homeowner's , medical, auto., disability coverage and your claim is wrongfully denied or delayed. Over my years of practice I have represented hundreds of clients and treat them with the respect and courtesy they deserve after a tragic incident has happened to them or a family member.

I serve as the President and Managing Partner of De Leon & Washburn P.C., a leading full-service civil law firm based in Austin, TX.I have experience arguing before the Third Court of Appeals and submitted briefs to the Texas Supreme Court, the First Court of Appeals, the Third Court of Appeals, the Fourteenth Court of Appeals, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin and San Antonio Divisions, and various arbitration panels. I have also more recently engaged in a substantial amount of federal and state litigation under the Texas Insurer Receivership Act. I always maintain one or two Spanish-speaking client cases on my docket through Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas.I consistently strive to find the most effective, cost-efficient solutions for my clients in whatever case I may undertake, and to do so with integrity and honesty every step of the way. I firmly believe in service to others before service to oneself.. Arbitration, general civil practice, insurance regulatory issues, insurance receivership law, administrative law (appear before various governmental and state agencies and the State Office of Administrative Hearings), non-compete, non-piracy and non-disclosure issues in employment law, transactional law, appellate law, general civil litigation

I see the law as a way to try to create fairness.. That’s what drives me in the often hostile environment of negotiating claims, litigation and dispute resolution - the idea that at the end I can help my clients achieve a sense of justice through the work I do.  As a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, I am committed to preserving our judicial system for future generations, preserving the independence of judges, and elevating the standards of integrity, honor, ethics, civility and courtesy in the legal profession.. When I’m working with a client, I like to look at the situation from angles that others may miss and to imagine all of the possible scenarios and outcomes.  I enjoy mediation and believe that an attorney can help achieve a client’s goals through tough negotiation.  I also believe that there are times when taking a case to a jury is the way to realize justice.. I think one of the best things a lawyer can do for a client is to look him or her in the eye and give an honest opinion of the strength of their claims and whether it is in their best interest to negotiate or go to trial.

I represent property owners and managers, vendors and others who regularly serve the multihousing industry.  I am deeply experienced in dealing with all types of landlord/tenant issues including evictions, security deposit disputes, repair/remedy issues, fair housing complaints, and vendor disputes.  When not zealously advocating for clients, I enjoy running and exploring Texas with my wife and daughter.

I represent injured workers and health care providers, and I am Board Certified in Workers’ Compensation by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. My practice is focused on litigation, appellate work, and administrative disputes of primarily workers’ compensation matters.  Brad has represented clients on appeal before the Texas Supreme Court, the U.S. Fifth Circuit and all the Courts of Appeals of the State of has successfully litigated court cases all over the State of Texas from Lubbock to Dallas to Brownwood to Fort Worth to San Antonio to Houston to Edinburgh to Corpus Christi and Austin.  He has presented as a speaker at numerous workers' compensation seminars and also served as an expert witness and testified before Texas Legislative Committees.. Previously, Brad was the Chief of the Workers' Compensation Section for the Office of the Attorney General for the State of Texas. At the Attorney General’s office, he and his staff represented and defended various state entities, and state officers and employees, in workers' compensation disputes from the administrative level up through appellate courts all across Texas.

I represent injured clients to obtain fair compensation for them. I never represent insurance companies. I assisted in passing HB 1869, known as Ch. 140A Civil Practice and Remedies Code, to reform insurance subrogation laws in Texas. This law guarantees that injured personscan keep a fair share of their recovery instead of allowing insurance companies to take it all through one-sided contracts written by the insurance companies.

I represent individuals and companies in business and employment law matters. I negotiate, draft, and review all types of business and employment contracts and agreements, including severance agreements, non-compete agreements, non-disclosure agreements, services agreements, consulting agreements, terms of use, statements of work, company agreements, real estate agreements, leases, executive contracts, and employee handbooks.. I focus my litigation and appellate practice on complex business and employment disputes in state and federal courts. I represent businesses and individuals in disputes involving breach of contract, fraud, non-compete agreements, theft and misappropriation of trade secrets, and deceptive trade practices. I represent employers, employees, and executives in all types of employment disputes, including claims for retaliation, harassment, wage and hour issues, and breach of contract.

I represent entrepreneurs, start-up companies, small businesses, private companies and public companies.  My clients come from a wide array of industries, including technology, financial services, energy, insurance, retail and healthcare. I assist my clients with a wide range of business law matters, ranging from helping companies with their day-to-day legal needs to guiding them through complex business transactions.  I am committed to getting projects done expertly and efficiently, and at a cost that makes business sense for my clients.

I represent employees in a wide variety of employment disputes, including unpaid overtime cases, retaliation cases, whistleblower cases, and discrimination cases.  My practice is almost exclusively based on this type of work, and I am Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.  Further information regarding my background and qualifications may be found on my firm's website.. I practice in this area of law because I enjoy representing and working with individuals.  My goal is to provide guidance and support to employees who are trying to seek a just result in a workplace dispute.  I believe in providing a voice to employees and standing up for them in protecting their workplace rights.

I represent clients in patent infringement, complex commercial litigation, employment, and class action litigation matters nationwide.  As a litigator, I have conducted  and defended over 60 depositions across a broad spectrum of cases. I have also argued hearings in various federal courts on substantive motions in patent infringement, employment, and commercial litigation cases, and have regularly drafted and responded to case dispositive motions. I acted as trial counsel to over 300 plaintiffs in mass action employment litigation filed in federal court, and obtained a $4.03 million jury verdict on behalf of two plaintiffs in a ten plaintiff bellwether jury trial—second largest employment litigation verdict in Texas in 2012; ranked among top 5 employment litigation verdicts in Texas in 2010-2013.

I received my law degree from Georgetown University Law Center in 2007 and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin in 2002.. I grew up in Brazil, Spain and The Netherlands. I am fluent in Portuguese and Spanish, and proficient in French and Dutch. Prior to attending law school, I was an Assistant Brand Manager at Procter & Gamble.. Before founding Berner Law, I worked as an associate at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP in New York City, and at Beveridge & Diamond, P.C. in Austin, Texas. During this time, I obtained extensive experience working with international clients and U.S. clients on international matters and disputes.. I have long been interested in immigration matters. During law school, I  clerked at the Federal Defenders of San Diego, focusing primarily on the representation of undocumented immigrants. At Cleary Gottlieb, I was twice awarded Sanctuary for Families’ Above and Beyond Award, which recognized his pro bono advocacy on behalf of asylum and T-visa applicants.. Presently, I serve on the board of directors of the Workers Defense Project, a non-profit organization that seeks to improve the working conditions of low-wage workers, primarily in the immigrant community.

I primarily represent plaintiff's in civil cases.   The majority of the cases are personal injury, but I also represent parties in commercial litigation.   I spent the first 15 years of my practice in larger law firms handling primarily commercial cases.  Since 2001 my practice has been withByrd Davis Alden & Henrichson, handling both personal injury and commercial cases.   I have been listed in "Best Lawyers in America" for personal injury, business and "bet-the-company" litigation.   I have also been listed by Texas Monthly as a "Super Lawyer" and have been AV rated by Martindale Hubbell since 1996.

I practice primarily employment law on behalf of employers.  I provide legal counsel to both small and large companies concerning termination and management of employees and compliance with various laws relating to the workforce. I draft various types of employment agreements and policies.  In addition to defending traditional employment law claims, I have also litigated cases involving non-competition and theft of trade secret issues. I have argued at state and federal appellate courts and have represented clients in front of various arbitration panels and at trial.. My partner and I also conduct independent investigations into employee complaints.  We have been retained by other law firms and directly by employers.  Our investigation practice is national in scope.  We have traveled extensively throughout the United States and internationally to conduct our investigations.I graduated in the top of my class from the University of Texas with a Plan II major and was elected Phi Beta Kappa. I attended the University of Texas School of Law where I again graduated with honors, after serving on the Texas Law Review. I clerked for Judge Lee Yeakel, now of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas in Austin. I practiced with Baker Botts LLP before co-founding Hutcheson Bowers LLLP with my long-time colleague, Shannon Hutcheson.