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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.

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.

Michael Ponder graduated from Tulane University in 1998 with a B.A. in Spanish. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Southern University Law Center in 2003 with a Juris Doctorate. He worked in the area of insurance defense litigation for two years before starting his immigration practice in 2005. He has had the pleasure of helping hundreds of new Americans get residency, citizenship, visas and many different forms of lawful immigration status in the U.S. Besides his work with clients, Mr. Ponder also does volunteer work for refugees and victims of crime through American Gateways and Casa Marianella.

Michael Lovins is a personal injury attorney and trial lawyer based in Austin, Texas. He represents people who have been injured by the irresponsible acts of other people and companies. He has focused his professional career on helping clients get back on their feet after suffering serious injuries by getting them the most amount of money possible so that they can move on with their lives. By holding wrongdoers accountable, he tries to keep our communities safe and prevent other people from suffering similar injuries in the future. Michael advocates for his clients tirelessly and successfully, and has secured several settlements of more than $1,000,000 since opening Lovins Trosclair, PLLC.. Michael graduated from The University of Texas Law School in 2001. Immediately following law school, he landed a highly coveted job as a briefing attorney to U.S. Federal Judge James R. Nowlin, then the Chief Judge for the Western District of Texas. Michael then spent 4 1/2 years as an attorney with the law firm McGinnis, Lochridge & Kilgore, LLP (now known as McGinnis Lochridge, LLP), one of the most highly respected firms in Texas.. In August of 2010, Michael partnered with Pete Trosclair to further his efforts to help individuals who were harmed by the irresponsibility, carelessness, indifference, or maliciousness of others. Michael lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife of eighteen years and their two daughters and one son. He is a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Texas Bar Foundation, Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association, and the Federalist Society.

Michael Eady has the unique experience of representing clients during the most challenging litigation environments.  Over the last two decades, he has been in the role of appellate counsel at trial (embedded appellate counsel) in dozens of high profile automotive product liability cases in Texas, Mississippi, Illinois, Nevada, Georgia, and Louisiana.  Since 2005, he and other members of his team have logged over 500 days in trial in over 50 cases.

Michael Cupero is a dedicated advocate for those who have suffered injuries due to the negligence or misconduct of others. He is committed to protecting the rights of clients and to helping them secure the compensation they need to get their lives back on track.. Based in Austin, Michael focuses his practice on motor vehicle accidents, trucking collisions, dog bites, premises liability, burn injuries, and many other personal injury matters. His favorite aspect of working at Zinda Law Group, however, is the opportunity he gets to build relationships with his clients.. Michael graduated with a bachelor’s degree in English and Spanish from the University of Notre Dame. As an undergraduate, he also spent time studying at Fundación Ortega y Gasset in Toledo, Spain, an experience that has given him an enhanced understanding of diverse cultures and backgrounds, which he implements into his professional life every day.. He went on to earn his juris doctorate from the prestigious Baylor Law School, which is perennially ranked as one of the top law schools for trial advocacy in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. The recipient of the Dean’s Academic Excellence Scholarship, Michael distinguished himself in law school as a member of the Student Bar Association, and he was named to the Dean’s List multiple times. Moreover, he was awarded the Strasburger & Price, L.L.P. Moot Court Award and the Norton Rose Fulbright, L.L.P. Advocacy Award after winning Baylor Law’s Strasburger & Price Moot Court Competition.. Before joining Zinda Law Group, PLLC, Michael gained valuable legal experience clerking at personal injury law firms in Houston as well as at Zinda Law Group at the end of his second year of law school. Active in his professional community, he is a member of the American Association for Justice, the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, and the Austin Young Lawyers Association. His experiences have pushed him to work tirelessly toward securing the best results possible for his clients.

Michael Baumer has practiced bankruptcy law nearly exclusively for over 25 years.   He has been licensed to practice law in Texas since 1984, and has been board certified in both consumer and business bankruptcy law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1998, one of the few attorneys in Austin to have both certifications.  Michael served four terms as president of the Austin Bankruptcy Bar Assocation.  He has also been named a Texas Monthly Super Lawyer.  Michael is a frequent speaker on bankruptcy related topics.. Michael and his staff believe in treating clients the way they would want to be treated, with respect and compassion. Michael and his staff are with you through the whole process, explaining your options and preparing you for what to expect. Michael has a reputation for thorough and accurate paperwork.   In fact, Michael Baumer has written the manual used to education other bankruptcy attorneys and legal assistants how to correctly prepare bankruptcy forms.  Our attention to you and the details of your financial information will make the process go as smoothly as possible.

Meredith “Shelly” Troberman is a former prosecutor that has spent her entire career practicing in the field of criminal law. She has experience on both sides of the courtroom as a prosecutor and a defense attorney. She is very comfortable in the Travis County court system and continues to maintain good working relationships with prosecutors, judges, and court staff. Shelly Troberman is a member of several criminal defense associations and enjoys a sterling reputation among her clients for her hard work and compassion on their behalf. If you or a loved one is looking for a lawyer who works tirelessly to get the best possible result for every criminal matter she takes on, contact Carroll Troberman, PLLC in Austin for an initial case consultation.

Mehron P. Azarmehr obtained a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Science in Economics from the University of North Texas. After his master’s degree, he worked at the World Bank in Washington, D.C. Later, he attended St. Mary’s University School of Law and the University of Texas Law School. During law school, he served at the Texas Supreme Court as briefing intern.. •       Mehron has been practicing law in Texas since 1992. He first served as an Assistant Attorney General with the Texas Attorney General’s office in Austin, Texas; then from 1996 to 1998, he practiced immigration law at Gardere & Wynne, L.L.P. in Dallas, Texas.. •       In 1999, he founded Azarmehr Law Group, an exclusively immigration-based practice. The law firm is based in Austin, Texas with affiliate offices in Monterrey, Mexico London, UK, and Shanghai, China.. •       Mehron is admitted to practice in Texas and before the U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, and the U.S. District Court, Eastern, Northern, and Western Districts of Texas.. •       Mehron is multilingual and speaks English, Spanish, Farsi and French.. Professional Memberships:. •       State Bar of Texas. •       American Immigration Lawyers Association. Professional Bar Activities:. •       State Bar Foundation Fellow: membership is limited to 1/3 of 1% of licensed attorneys in Texas.. •       Past Chair, State Bar of Texas, Environmental Law Section. •       Past Associate Editor-in-Chief, State Bar of Texas, Environmental Law Journal. Publications:. •       Immigration Options and Procedures for Healthcare Workers, Business Immigration Law: Strategies for Employing Foreign Nationals (2010-12).. •       Natural Resources Damages Under CERCLA Sec. 107: How the Liability Rules Differ Between Actions for Natural Resource Damages and Response Costs, 21 Environmental Law Reporter No. 10 (1992).. •       Status of Joint and Several Liability Under CERCLA after Bell Petroleum; 24 Environmental No. 5 (1994).. •       CERCLA Joint and Several Liability in the Fifth Circuit After Bell Petroleum, State Bar of Texas, 25 Environmental Law Journal No. 1 (1994).

Megan is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and Baylor Law School. She is board certified in criminal law and criminal appellate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. In addition to her Texas license, Megan is admitted to practice in all federal district courts in the Western District of Texas.. Before moving to Austin, Megan cut her teeth as a trial and appellate attorney in Granbury, Texas, a small town outside of Fort Worth. Working in a rural community allowed Megan the opportunity to try a wide variety of criminal cases. After a case finished at the trial court, Megan was often asked to handle the matter on appeal. As a result, she has served as lead counsel in over 50 criminal appeals and argued before the court of appeals on numerous occasions. Many of Megan’s arguments have been adopted by the appellate courts and are now law.. In sum, Megan understands the entire criminal justice system, from trial to appeal, and her direct and comprehensive style has won her the trust of clients and judges alike. She is passionate about giving her clients good advice, executing successful trial strategies, and persuading appellate courts to adopt new constitutional arguments.

Matthew Murrell is an Associate with Reed & Scardino LLP. Matthew's practice focuses on intellectual property. In the patent world, Matthew litigates intellectual property disputes in federal district courts and the Federal Circuit, using his past experiences as a competitive debater and debate coach to craft persuasive arguments for his clients. In the music industry, Matthew’s practice draws from his decades-long musicianship, as he embraces the opportunity to support his clients in the entertainment industry with copyright, licensing, and other matters.

Matt Watkins is an experienced trial lawyer and former prosecutor that gives his all to get the best results for his clients. He is an aggressive advocate and fights for a dismissal or a not guilty on each case. Matt has tried more than 40 jury trials to verdict.. Matt earned his B.A. in Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Texas at Arlington. He went on to complete his M.A. in Political Science with a focus on Constitutional Law at the University of Texas at Dallas, and he graduated his J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law. Matt knew early that he wanted to be a trial attorney, and he dedicated himself to trial advocacy studies in law school. Matt competed in mock trial to sharpen his advocacy throughout his time in law school, ultimately achieving victory in the championship round of the Gardere Novice Mock Trial competition.. Matt began his legal career as a prosecutor in Williamson County, working for the Williamson County Attorney’s office. Matt rose quickly during his time as a prosecutor and handled a wide variety of case assignments, including being a court chief of two different county courts at law, the Veteran’s Treatment Court prosecutor, supervisor of all specialty assignments such as mental health, animal cruelty, DWI/Drug Court, and ultimately becoming the Criminal Trial Director. Matt was responsible for training both prosecutors and police officers in matters of trial presentation and strategy. He was also chosen frequently to directly train new officers and prosecutors about many aspects of their respective roles, including plea negotiation, courtroom presentation, and trial.. Matt is also a veteran. He spent 6 years in the US Air Force Reserves. Through Matt’s time as a prosecutor, he came to see that often there was more to a story than was in a police report. Matt’s goal is to help people truly tell their story and get the right outcome in every case.. Matt’s extensive experience on a wide variety of criminal assignments and trials makes him uniquely prepared to have an edge in aggressively defending your case. Matt knows the system from the inside and will use his knowledge to get you the best possible result.

Mary Louise has been repeatedly recognized as one of the 10 Best Attorneys in Texas for Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service. She was a Rising Star with Texas Super Lawyers. Published on “Family Law Negotiations” and “Examining Experts Effectively,” Mary Louise has contributed to the State Bar of Texas continuing legal education courses. Currently, she serves as Chair of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section of the Austin Bar Association.. Mary Louise earned her undergraduate business degree (B.S.M.) from Tulane University in 2001. She obtained her law degree (J.D.) and graduate business degree (M.B.A.) from Tulane University in 2005. While in law school, Mary Louise served on the Tulane Law School Moot Court Judicial Council and participated on the Tulane Moot Court Negotiation Team, as both a member and team coach.. Prior to practicing law, Mary Louise worked at Condé Nast Publications in New York and at the White House, in Washington D.C. During her time at the White House, she served in the West Wing. Mary Louise was offered the position of Deputy Director of the President’s Personal Correspondence prior to entering law school. After receiving her JD and MBA, Mary Louise worked in executive recruiting for the former head of Korn Ferry’s Dallas office, R. William Funk, recruiting presidents and provosts for universities and colleges nationwide.. Mary Louise began her legal career working with Orsinger, Nelson, Downing and Anderson, LLP in Highland Park, Dallas, Texas, and then moved to Ikard Wynne LLP, and Wynne and Wynne in Austin, Texas.

Mary Jones has been resolving family law matters, including complex financial issues, custody and visitation concerns, immediate and long reaching ramifications of settlement provisions for more than 25 years. Mary’s long-standing focus has been in all aspects of family law and collaborative divorce, including traditional and same-sex divorce, child support, spousal support, child custody, modifications, complex property division, maintenance, post-divorce disputes, paternity, adoptions, enforcement, pre- and post-marital agreements, and grandparent access.

Mary Alice was born and raised in Winter Park, Florida, and attended Florida State University and Stetson University College of Law.  MA Jackson practiced in her home state of Florida for the first 20 years of her practice, and is now the sole shareholder in the firm of Mary Alice Jackson, P.C. in Austin, Texas.  Her practice focuses on elder law and special needs planning, including estate planning for individuals with disabilities and their families.  She has an AV+ pre-eminent rating from Martindale Hubbell.. Mary Alice's husband, Bob, is the State Director for AARP Texas. She is board certified in Elder Law by the Florida Bar and is a past President of the Florida Bar Elder Law Section and the Sarasota County Bar Association.. Ms. Jackson is a Fellow of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and a recipient of the NAELA Powley Award for Public Service.  Ms. Jackson also serves on the NAELA public policy steering committee which identifies public policy priorities for advocacy on the federal level.  She is a member of the Special Needs Alliance, a national association of special needs planning attorneys, and serves on its Board of Directors, its public policy and long range planning committees.. Ms. Jackson has been an adjunct professor at her alma mater, Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg, Florida, since 1994.  Stetson was also her father’s alma mater.  She currently teaches Long Term Care Planning in the Elder Law L.LM program.  She is also a member of the Advisory Board the Center for Excellence in Elder Law at Stetson.. Public speaking has always been one of Ms. Jackson’s interest, and she has made presentations on elder law and special needs related topics since the beginning of her practice in 1992.  She has been a speaker at the National Conference on Special Needs Trusts, sponsored by Stetson University, since its inception in 1998.  Her topics have varied from the Fundamentals of Special Needs Planning, Fee Agreements, Drafting for Trustees, and the Future of SNTs.  In addition, she has spoken at the annual Special Needs Conference sponsored by the University of Texas for the past several years, where her topics have included Fund Raising and Public Benefits Recipients, the Affordable Care Act and annual SNT case law updates.. Elder law is a complex field, especially in today's world - families are no longer "traditional" and long term health care costs are skyrocketing with little assistance from any source.   Clients fear financial impoverishment in addition to personal indignities and stress.  Our staff is tremendous and works hard to get the job done professionally and with compassion.  Nothing is easy, and certainly there is expense involved, but we provide a holistic look at clients, their families and their legal issues, and offer the counsel we believe best serves their objectives.  Ultimately, clients and their designated decision makers have to make the choices which are right for them.

Marshall dedicates his practice to family law. He has handled all varieties of family law matters including divorce, child custody, paternity, child support, protective orders, post-divorce modifications and enforcements, termination/adoptions and interstate custody disputes. He has experience tackling the more contentious issues in family law, including disproportionate property divisions, spousal support, grandparents’ rights, interspousal tort actions, move-away cases, and cases involving substance abuse, child abuse and domestic violence.

Mark is an intellectual property lawyer with extensive experience in patent litigation, patent prosecution, patent licensing, and due diligence and opinion work.  He counsels individuals and entities of all sizes, including start-ups, universities, and public companies.. He has experience in dealing with medical devices, computer hardware and software, telecommunications equipment, imaging technologies, robotics, outdoor power equipment, biosensors, and motors and generators.

Mark has represented plaintiffs in personal injury litigation since 2006. In 2015, Mark began McLeanLaw PC. Mark dedicates his practice to representing real people suffering personal injuries and wrongful death from car accidents, trucking accidents, medical malpractice, and defective products.. Mark lives in Northwest Austin with his fantastic wife, two amazing children, an elderly Plott Hound, and a Yellow Lab puppy. In his (little) free time, Mark enjoys Austin’s fantastic live music scene, trying (and retrying) Austin’s new (and old) restaurants, and playing golf (poorly).. EDUCATION. Seattle University School of Law, J.D., cum laude honors (2006). University of Washington, B.A., Philosophy / Society & Justice (2002). AWARDS & ACCOLADES. Rising Star, Texas SuperLawyers, as published in Texas Monthly Magazine (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019). Only 2.5% of active attorneys under the age of 40 or in practice 10 years or less are awarded this honor.. Warrior Award, Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association (2016, 2018, 2019).. “Superb” 10.0 (out of 10.0) rating by

Mark Foster left state government in 1990 in order to represent businesses and individuals before regulatory agencies and licensing boards. He has been Board Certified in Administrative Law by the  Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1990, and has over 30 years' experience practicing Administrative Law in various capacities, including as Administrative Law Judge, state agency counsel and hearings examiner.. Mark has experience representing clients in contested case hearings, rulemaking, appeals of agency decisions to appropriate courts, settlement negotiations, open records requests, open meetings compliance and declaratory judgment actions against government agencies. Mark's skills have been further enhanced through service as an Administrative Law Judge and hearings examiner for the Texas Medical Board, the Structural Pest Control Board, the Texas Health Facilities Commission and the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation. As a lobbyist before the Texas Legislature, Mark has used his administrative law background and reputation to enhance legislators' understanding of complex regulatory issues.. At the heart of successful public policy work is a network of relationships. Mark Foster has been a visible presence within the Austin legal community for over thirty years. In that time, he has developed legislative and administrative relationships in many different areas, from the Texas State Capitol to state agencies to private regulated professionals and businesses. Mr. Foster has lobbied for various interests, such as trucking deregulation, electric utility competition, nursing home administrators and telecommunications.. He has considerable experience in group representation through advocacy for associations such as the Texas Association of Business and Chambers of Commerce, the Truck Renting and Leasing Association and the Texas Association for Competitive Transportation. Mark has incorporated and served as general counsel for the Texas Association of Licensed Facility Administrators (nursing home administrators) and the Texas Independent Movers Association (small household goods movers). Mark has organized over a dozen competitive local exchange companies into client groups to arbitrate for new interconnection terms with incumbent providers in order to maximize effectiveness and lower costs to individual participants.. Mark served as former Special Counsel to the Public Utility Commission of Texas where he provided legal assistance to the Commissioners and Executive Director regarding utility regulation, administrative law, legislative matters, open meetings and open records. Mark also served the Railroad Commission of Texas as a Hearings Examiner in the Transportation Division and later as head of the Gas Utilities/LP Section of the Legal Division. At both the PUC and the Railroad Commission, Mark provided legal counsel on employment law and litigation matters.

Mark Farris maintains a broad civil litigation practice, and has represented a wide array of clients in state and federal courts across Texas for over 23 years. He has extensive experience in a variety of litigation matters, including cases involving personal injury, construction defects, product liability, engineering liability, business and commercial disputes, premises defects, electrical and gas utility liability, wrongful death and brain injury.. Mark is a trial lawyer with a broad base of trial and litigation experience acquired over decades of practice. During that time, he has represented clients ranging from individual personal injury clients to Fortune 500 companies.. Mark originally hails from the Texas Rio Grande Valley, but has lived and worked in Austin since 2003. He and his wife, Kellie, have three children. Mark enjoys spending time woodworking, hunting, fishing, and running at Lady Bird Lake with his wife.

Mark Aschermann is an Austin Texas civil trial attorney board certified in Consumer and Commercial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. For over 25 years he has represented Texas consumers in many matters but has specialized in representing vehicle buyers in Lemon Law, Autofraud and Manufacturer Warranty disputes. Our office is located in Austin, Texas. For more information about my credentials

Maria Portella recognizes that each client walking through the door is unique and each case is entitled to an individualized approach. As a staunch advocate for personalized legal representation, Maria firmly believes that every client deserves an attorney who approaches their case with a tailored strategy and perspective. She understands that each legal matter is not just a procedural step, but a significant life event for the client; demanding attention, patience, and care to guide them successfully to the finish line. Maria is committed to simplifying the often complex language of the legal world, ensuring that her clients comprehend the process with ease. Maria excels in providing resolution to clients, both inside and outside the courtroom.. Born in Florianopolis, Brazil, Maria moved to the United States at the age of four, becoming a proud Texan. Although Maria moved to Texas at a young age, she remains deeply connected to her Brazilian roots, being fluent in Portuguese, and actively seeking opportunities to contribute to the Austin Brazilian community.. Maria earned a degree in Psychology from the University of Texas at Dallas and later attended The University of Texas School of Law, where she dedicated her time to the Domestic Violence Clinic.. Beyond her legal pursuits, Maria enjoys quality time with her boyfriend, Nikko, her Aussiedoodle (Sully), and her Sheltie (Suki) exploring the vibrant city of Austin through hikes, culinary experiences, and a lot of pickleball.

Margo represents employees in discrimination and retaliation cases, including for wrongful termination and other adverse employment actions in violation of Title VII, the ADEA, the ADA, the PDA, the FMLA, the EPA, and other federal and Texas state statutes. Margo’s practice also includes a significant amount of employment contract disputes and severance negotiations. Being bilingual, Margo works directly with both English- and Spanish-speaking clients.