Top best Litigation Lawyers in Austin near me

Hamp Skelton, a native of Atlanta, Georgia, graduated from Princeton University cum laude in 1978 and from the University of Texas School of Law with honors in 1981. He has tried lawsuits in Texas for 36 years. Hamp joined Vinson & Elkins in Houston in 1981, practicing in its commercial litigation section. He moved to Austin in 1986, joining Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld. While there, he built a litigation section and served as partner in charge of litigation. His present law firm opened in September, 1991. He and his wife, Karen, have three sons, ages 21, 23 and 24.

Gavin Villareal represents clients in a wide variety of complex business-related disputes in state and federal court. He also represents clients before the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.. Before law school, Mr. Villareal worked for five years at the Texas General Land Office as special assistant to Texas Land Commissioner Garry Mauro. During law school, he served as an intern to Justice Rose Spector of the Supreme Court of Texas.. Mr. Villareal has held leadership positions in numerous professional and community organizations, including the American Bar Association, the Austin Bar Foundation, the Austin Young Lawyers Association, the Hispanic Bar Association of Austin, the HBAA Charitable Foundation, the Mexican-American Bar Association of Texas, Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas, the Mexic-Arte Museum and the Harvard Club of Austin. He serves as a member of the firmwide diversity committee.

For his entire legal career, Adam Herron has practiced fiduciary litigation, representing clients in disputes involving trusts, estates, guardianships, and business entities. But not all disputes involve fiduciary duties—Adam also represents parties in will contests, contested heirships, common-law-spouse claims, disagreements over the meaning of provisions in wills and trusts, and other non-fiduciary disputes relating to trusts, estates, guardianships, businesses, and the probate process. Nor is there always a dispute—Adam often guides clients through uncontested will probates and heirships, the guardianship process, and trust and estate administration. After being an associate attorney and eventual partner/shareholder at an Austin-based firm, Adam served as an of-counsel attorney for Ruffner Schoenbaum Murphy Banaszak PLLC in 2022. In 2024, Adam and Eleanor Ruffner teamed up to form Ruffner Herron PLLC.. When he’s not in court or at his desk, Adam is actively involved in the legal community—judging mock-trial competitions, serving as a board member of both the Civil Litigation Section and the Estate Planning and Probate Section of the Austin Bar, presenting at—and attending—continuing-legal-education courses, and participating in state- and local-bar events.. While he was born and raised in Minnesota, Adam has called Texas home since 2011—when he moved to Waco to attend Baylor University School of Law. After graduation, Adam moved to East Austin, where he lives with his dog Carter.

Following a rewarding career in special education, Robert Chance began practicing law in 2002 and spent his formative years as an attorney at one of the nation’s premier labor and employment firms under the tutelage of some of the best attorneys in Texas and the country.  Having decided to open his own practice, Robert can now take the lessons learned from his experience and apply them in a wider variety of contexts - from individuals seeking to protect their property rights, to small businesses implementing adequate governance and internal controls, to restaurants looking to improve employee relations, to corporations defending themselves against claims of discrimination, etc.. Robert has represented companies of all sizes, ranging from locally owned restaurants to national retail chains, in all aspects of labor and employment law and civil litigation.  Robert has counseled and advised companies such areas as reviewing contracts, developing handbooks, auditing employment and wage and hour practices and procedures, drafting employment agreements, and managing leaves of absence under the FMLA.  Robert has also litigated countless cases of all sizes, ranging from single-plaintiff discrimination cases all the way up to complex multi-party litigation, developing a set of wide-ranging litigation skills that can be applied in multiple contexts.

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Erin graduated from Abilene Christian University, summa cum laude. She then attended Baylor Law School, where she served as an Articles Editor for the Baylor Law Review.  During her time in law school, she also had the opportunity to intern for the Honorable Jeffrey C. Manske, Magistrate Judge for the Western District of Texas in Waco. Erin graduated from Baylor Law School, summa cum laude.. After graduation, Erin had the honor to serve as a law clerk for the Honorable Andrew S. Hanen, United States Judge for the Southern District of Texas in Brownsville. Following her clerkship, Erin joined a large international firm, at which she had the opportunity to be involved in a variety of litigation matters, from complex securities litigation to pro bono representation of refugees.  The majority of Erin’s experience has been in commercial litigation, representing both plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal court.

David Walters practices business litigation at The Walters Firm, PLLC. His practice focuses on corporate and administrative disputes, including shareholder, member, manager, director, and officer litigation under the Texas Business Organizations Code as well as regulatory compliance and licensing. Mr. Walters has handled numerous lawsuits and administrative matters from inception to trial as well as associated appeals.

Dave Foster has been named a “Rising Star” in business litigation in Texas Monthly. He has experience representing clients in a wide range of disputes, including lawsuits involving contracts, real property, partnership agreements, accounting malpractice, fiduciary relationships, construction, deceptive trade practices and product liability. In addition to his general commercial litigation practice, Dave has significant experience representing investors, directors, officers, and issuers in cases involving securities fraud and registration irregularities.

Dale L. Roberts is a trial lawyer representing individuals, small and medium-sized businesses, and large institutional clients involving products liability, toxic tort, premises liability, commercial litigation and general litigation, at the trial court level and on appeal.

Cowper Law is a boutique law firm that is different.  We are different because we do not exclusively represent just companies or individuals.  We do not think that great lawyers are made on the defense-side or the plaintiff-side of a legal action.  We believe that every litigant (whether you are a Fortune 100 company, a new start-up, or a single individual going up against a large corporation) deserves a creative and tireless advocate.  This is not the typical law firm model.  In fact, it is a model that threatens the large law firm model because it blurs the lines between typical plaintiff and defense-style lawyering.  We think clients want this.  We think clients are smart enough to know that good advocacy does not obey traditional notions of plaintiff and defendant.  We think this will put fear in our adversaries.  It should.

Clint is a problem solver. Whether it’s taking a case to trial, finding a creative resolution, or working to prevent a problem on the front end of a business deal, Clint works closely with his clients to ensure the best possible outcome while keeping an eye on the bottom line.

Clark Aspy is licensed in Texas and in the U.S. District Court for the Western and Eastern Districts of Texas. He has tried and handles cases in the areas of personal injury/negligence, products liability, condemnation and eminent domain, construction disputes, DTPA/business claims, employment discrimination, and real estate litigation in various courts around the state. His clients include small and large businesses, individuals, insurance companies, and public utilities. Mr. Aspy is also active in Alternative Dispute Resolution, both as a participant and a facilitator. He has completed the 40 hour basic training course for certification as a mediator and the “Redress” training required for U.S.P.S. mediations. He is an approved arbitrator for the Western District of Texas and has served as a mediator in hundreds of cases.

Chris Ege is Partner-in-Charge of the Austin office of Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP.. As a trial lawyer for more than 15 years, Chris has a wide range of experience in Texas and throughout the country defending clients in commercial, product liability, and toxic tort litigation. He also represents individuals in probate litigation and labor and employment matters. Chris’ clients range from several large Fortune 500 corporations to individuals and small business owners in the Austin, Texas area. In addition, Chris serves as national trial counsel and national coordinating counsel for several clients.. Chris has extensive experience in the innovative use of alternative billing arrangements for complex product liability litigation and in the development and implementation of national litigation strategies. As national coordinating counsel, he manages trial settings, expert witnesses, trial preparation, and local counsel across the United States. Chris has also served as a resource on tort reform issues for Senate and House Committees in the Texas Legislature.. Prior to opening the Austin office of Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP in 2010, Chris worked for the law firm of Brown McCarroll, LLP (now Husch Blackwell) in Houston, Texas for 10 years. Chris received his JD from South Texas College of Law in Houston in 2000 and his BBA in Finance and Accounting from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin in 1997.. Chris values his client relationships and has represented some of the same clients for more than 15 years. Chris knows that success in litigation starts with understanding the client’s business, goals, and financial parameters. He also understands that in litigation the client needs not only a fearless advocate but a steady and trusted counselor.

Bob is admitted to practice law in all Texas state and federal courts.  He graduated magna cum laude from St. Edward’s University with a Bachelor of Science degree and received his law degree from Baylor Law School.. Bob became licensed to practice in 1987 and served as lead trial attorney for the Office of the Attorney General of Texas handling complex civil litigation primarily in the areas of taxation, collection, and consumer protection.  Bob has been in private practice since 1995 and concentrates in the areas of commercial litigation and general business representation, including breach of contract litigation, shareholder and partner disputes, consumer and family litigation and state taxation matters.. In over 28 years of practice Bob has tried over 60 cases to verdict including numerous jury trials.  In addition to his extensive trial work Bob has experience in arbitration, mediation, appeals and provides consultation and advice to individuals and businesses.. Bob was born and raised in Austin (fifth generation).  He served in the U.S. Air Force and was awarded an Outstanding Leadership Commendation.  Bob is a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, is a member of the Litigation Section and Consumer and Commercial Law Section of the State Bar of Texas and the Austin Bar Association.

Becoming a personal injury attorney in Austin in 1998, Michael “Mike” Lowenberg concentrates his practice on product liability, car accidents, truck accidents, serious or traumatic brain injuries, medical malpractice, and other complex cases for those who have been injured due to another’s negligence. Acting as lead counsel on mass tort cases against several large medical product and drug manufacturers, Mike has experience and insights into how these complicated cases work, in and out of court, and how he can help clients receive the financial compensation they need to move forward and recover. To learn more about Mike’s practice, or to schedule a consultation with Lowenberg & Kumar Law Firm, contact the firm today.

Austin Business Lawyer, Kevin F. Lee has represented a broad range of clients in his legal career. He serves clients in Austin and surrounding areas.. His practice encompasses complex commercial litigation, professional liability litigation, construction litigation, consumer and DTPA litigation, and securities litigation.. Mr. Lee also is experienced with claims relating to consumer rights and business rights and will represent victims of unfair business practices and those who are defending such claims With over 29 years of trial litigation experience, Mr. Lee knows exactly how to position your case for the optimal result. While not every case proceeds to trial, Mr. Lee uses a committed approach that communicates to every party involved his resolve to find you a remedy.

Andy Hutton has developed a broad practice representing clients in complex civil and appellate litigation pending in state and federal courts throughout Texas and around the country. He has extensive experience in a wide variety of litigation matters, including business and commercial disputes, product liability, premises defect, construction defect, toxic tort and personal injury cases. In 2011, 2012 and 2013, Thompson Reuters named Andy a “Rising Star” in Texas Super Lawyers® Magazine, a distinction given to less than 2.5% of the lawyers in Texas.Prior to entering private practice, Andy served as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Texas and as an Assistant Criminal District Attorney. He also served as a Briefing Attorney for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and as a Legal Intern for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Lubbock Division.Andy received his J.D. in 1999 from Duke University School of Law in Durham, North Carolina, where he graduated magna cum laude. While at Duke, he also served as a Volunteer Community Educator for the Rape Crisis Center of Durham, and was active in the school’s Death Penalty Clinic and Criminal Litigation Clinic.Andy also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Tulane University, where he achieved Dean’s List honors and graduated cum laude in 1995.

A professional, committed and experienced business litigator practicing in state and federal court and arbitration in Texas.