Bastrop Lawyers

Ken Bigham Jr. has been licensed to practice law since 1989. Since that time he has made it his mission to empower and defend those who find themselves up against the overwhelming odds of large corporations and organizations. With a focus on personal injury law and criminal defense, Ken has spent the last two decades providing experienced guidance and dedicated legal service.

Experienced and recognized Austin attorney James (“Jimmy”) Evans has practiced law since 1995, and since 2010 has been Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. At his law firm, Evans Family Law Group, Jimmy handles a full range of family law cases, including divorce, agreed and uncontested divorce, divorce and custody litigation, child custody, child support, adoption, mediation and collaborative law, and grandparents’ rights (to name a few). For Jimmy, the preparation, pains, and persistence that each case demands of him is small when compared to the reward: a legal outcome that, with a minimum...

Blake Watson is a graduate of South Texas College of Law and Baylor University. After graduating law school, Blake went on to work at a large firm in Houston, Texas that specialized in personal injury. While there he helped his clients receive far and lucrative settlements for cases involving auto and 18-wheeler accidents, wrongful death, slip and falls, and work related injuries. From Houston, Blake took his practice to Bastrop and Austin Counties where his practice included everything from real estate transactions to business litigation. When he is not practicing law, Blake is an avid outdoors-man who enjoys all types...

Our practice is 100% devoted to family law matters including divorce, child custody, child support, grandparent rights, marital agreements, collaborative law, family law mediation, transgender issues, same sex marriages, and domestic partnerships. Because we limit our practice to family law, you can be assured that your case will get the attention and care you deserve. We can also offer you a better way to divorce using Collaborative Law, settling your case without utilizing the court system, or a relatively new program for high conflict cases called 'New Ways for Families.' Call us to request a free consultation...

Mr. Ramirez is experienced in civil, environmental, construction and information technology matters and has a history of successful resolution of contested issues. Mr. Ramirez has practiced law in the government, corporate and private sectors which gives him an invaluable level of experience and a unique perspective. In addition to his legal skills and experience, Mr. Ramirez has served as an information technology and financial consultant for a number of companies.

On September 30, 2022, Attorney Silver in US V. Briley et al., (case number 6:22-cv-00204, in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas) negotiated one of the largest Tax Settlements in the Country. Attorney Silver settled a $53,000,000 Million Dollar Tax liability for $7,500,000 Million Dollars. Saving the Clients and Corporation over $45,000,000 Million Dollars. Silver Tax Group has a deep understanding of Complex Collection Matters, Automated Under Reporting (AUR) assessments, Unfiled Tax Returns, IRS Substitute for Returns (SFR), Tax Court litigation, Audit Defense, Criminal Tax Defense, Crypto, and recently ERC Advanced Employee Retention Credit (ERC) IRS Form...

Mike Massey JD, MBA, MPA just might be the 195th most interesting person in Texas. He has 4 college degrees and he's working on a 5th: BBS Accounting; MPA Master's in Professional Accounting; JD Law Degree; MBA Master's in Business Administration; BBS in Biblical Studies (in progress). Mike is a dedicated family man with a wife of 14 years and 6 children (4 on earth and 2 in heaven). He spends most of his personal time with family, playing games in the yard with his kids, cleaning up with his kids, cleaning up some more with his kids,...

Mr. Hulsey has practiced Patent and Trademark Law for 35 years and serves inventors and entrepreneurs in the Southeast United States, focusing principally in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana. He has prosecuted and obtained patents and trademarks for this region’s most aspiring and amazing inventors, entrepreneurs, and dreamers who are dedicated to making the world a better place. He is committed to manifesting a perpetual virtuous cycle of innovation and entrepreneurial growth spurring intellectual property growth, which in turn encourages fair, reasonable, collaborative commercialization and to further yet more regional innovation, entrepreneurial growth, and prosperity. Over the years,...

Kelly Ausley- Flores focuses on complex family law cases involving complicated property divisions, family businesses, spousal maintenance above guideline child support, customized possession schedules when parents work irregular hours, and child issues without marriage. She recognizes that every family situation is unique and approaches each situation as an opportunity for creative problem-solving. Kelly is committed to helping individuals regain their voice and confidence so they can successfully move forward with their lives after divorce. She is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America by Woodward White,...

I focus my law practice on estate planning, wills, living trusts, firearms trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, probate and estate administration, trust administration, special needs trusts, disability planning, Medicaid applications and qualification, long-term care planning, elder law, Medicaid crisis planning, charitable planning, estate tax planning, business and corporate planning, business succession and sales, and asset protection. Willi Law Firm proudly serves Central Texas individuals and families in the following counties: Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Lampasas, Lee, Travis, and Williamson, and in the following communities: Austin, Bastrop, Brushy Creek, Buda, Burnet, Cedar Park, Driftwood, Dripping Springs, Elgin, Georgetown,...

Terry Garrett is a Certified Elder and Special Needs Law Attorney and a Texas Approved Guardianship Attorney. She advises people in Central Texas who are preparing for and enjoying their retirement years and people with special needs and their families. Her clients range from couples who are just starting out and people who want to stay in charge during retirement to families with multinational businesses. Having worked and studied in Asia for many years, she also enjoys advising on transnational planning. Terry Garrett graduated with honors from Cornell University. She was on the Dean's List...

Steve Bowling was born in Corpus Christi, Texas and has been a lifelong resident of Texas. He is a graduate of Liberty University with a Bachelors of Science in Business Management and a Masters in Management. Mr. Bowling received his Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from the University of New Hampshire School of Law. Mr. Bowling is a Veteran of the United States Navy, serving on active duty from 1997 to 2007. In the Navy, Mr. Bowling filled numerous roles, including as a field training officer and watch commander for a military police unit at Naval Station Ingleside, Texas, where he...

Tesha Peeples began her tenure with Diggs & Sadler in 2008 as a law clerk, and is now a shareholder and top family lawyer with the firm. She has significant experience handling divorce, child custody, child custody modifications, paternity and other family law cases, and has first-chair trial experience in family law. Tesha’s dedication to her clients and reputation led to her nomination and selection as a Rising Star in Family Law by Super Lawyers in 2018. This honor was again bestowed on Tesha in 2019. Only 2.5% of lawyers are chosen for this honor each year, and Tesha has now...

Austin Car Accident Lawyers represent injured clients in Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents and other Personal Injury Claims. CALL (512) 472-FUNK

An experienced family lawyer and partner, Rob’s goal is to help individuals protect what they have built over their lifetime and avoid the destruction of business or personal assets in divorce. Rob is board-certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is a Director of the Austin Bar Association. Named in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Family Law, 2019 – 2023, Rob has an extensive litigation history and a seasoned track record. A tireless advocate for his clients, Rob excels in the complexities of high asset property division.

Attorney Jason Trumpler is a prominent and respected criminal defense attorney in Austin protecting the rights of clients throughout Texas. With over 20 years of legal experience, Attorney Trumpler has what it takes to navigate any kind of criminal case. As a past prosecutor, he has seen criminal cases from both sides of the courtroom and understands how to create a strong defense that is built to withstand the opposition. Attorney Trumpler is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin School of Law and is a proud veteran of the United States Army.

Jason Finkelman is an Immigration Attorney working at the forefront of immigration law to assist international individuals with obtaining work visas, lawful permanent residence (“green cards”), and U.S. citizenship. He handles a variety of employment-based and family-based immigration matters for both U.S. and foreign companies, investors, startups, entrepreneurs, skilled workers, executives, families and students. Jason provides cutting-edge immigration legal services to clients across a wide-range of industries including high-tech, semiconductor, healthcare, higher education, energy, oil and gas, import/export, research, video game, as well as professional athletics, music, and entertainment to help them meet their immigration goals. Please...

My immediate family farms throughout New Mexico, West Texas and Oklahoma. In fact, my grandfather drove a tractor until the day that he passed at the ripe old age of 89. As they say where I’m from: "He died with his cowboy boots on." I was in my first semester of law school at that time, and the time and expense of the estate process was so traumatizing to my family that I was sure the estate attorney had committed malpractice. As it turned out, he did what many estate attorneys do. I knew then that I could do much better,...

Top Rated Texas Lawyer TM by MartindaleHubbell, oldest lawyer rating service in U.S.. Mr. Burk is an extremely successful trial lawyer in major civil litigation on contracts, shareholder disputes, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, securities and other civil disputes. He also handles complex business law matters. Further, Mr. Burk counsels, creates, structures, works out agreements, advises on business strategies and raises money for start ups on a fee basis or buyin for equity and/or options.

At The Pace Law Firm, we focus on defending people accused of domestic assault in and around Austin, Texas. Our mission is to provide the highest quality representation and the best possible result for each client.

To achieve these goals, we have a team of skilled professionals who understand that successful attorney-client relationships are built on communication, trust, and compassion. We care about our clients and take the time to listen to their concerns.
Our Clients Are Good People

We do not represent common criminals. Our clients are the type of people who plan for their futures and generally make good decisions in...

Texas, New Mexico and New York Licensed; Formerly with the Law Offices of Alex Hernandez, Mr. Hernandez is now CEO of ARH Consulting LLC a National Law Firm and partner with Hernandez and English LLP; A multi area litigation practice; Federal and State matters. With over 20 years of legal experience, Alex R. Hernandez Jr. has represented thousands of clients. Economist, Author, and Attorney, Alex has worked for several decades getting justice for his clients. Alex comes from a family of legal professionals, his father was the first Hispanic County judge and is currently the sitting County Court at Law Judge, his mother...

Russell D. Hunt, Jr.'s law practice focuses on the defense of federal and state criminal accusations.

Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2000.

Rated "AV-Preeminent" by his peers through Martindale-Hubbell in 2009.

Named a Texas "SuperLawyer" by Texas Monthly Magazine since 2008.

President of the Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association in 2006-2007

President of the Williiamson County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association in 2015-2016

Office in Georgetown or Round Rock since 1996.

Lives in Round Rock

Ard Ardalan is a trial lawyer and has worked in litigation during his entire professional career. A proud graduate of the University of Texas School of Law, he has represented hundreds of individuals against large corporations and insurance companies. Ard founded Ardalan Law Firm PLLC in Austin, Texas to help injured Texans stand up to insurance giants and reckless corporations. Over his career he has helped recover millions for his clients. He is a zealous advocate, passionately dedicated to his cases and clients.

Brian Elliott - Austin Business Lawyer - is an experienced business and technology attorney based in Austin, Texas. Brian focuses his law practice on business transactions, intellectual property, cybersecurity and data privacy, finance and real estate. In addition to private practice of law, Brian has spent many years as an in-house general counsel in private equity, software, cloud technology, eCommerce and fashion and apparel sectors. In addition, Brian has represented his in-house and private practice clients in offensive and defensive commercial and complex civil litigation matters, including patent infringement, patent misuse, misappropriation of trade secrets, anti-trust, deceptive trade...

Trained in family law mediation and Collaborative Law, Kristiana relies on strong principles to get clients over the finish line. Described as someone with “obvious moral and ethical views to help people who are vulnerable,” she provides compassionate advocacy. Kristiana has exclusively practiced family law since 2013. She was named a seven-time Rising Star by Super Lawyers (2017-2023) and a Top Attorney in Austin Monthly Magazine (2020-2023). She has been included in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (2020-2023) and Best Lawyers: Family Law (2024 edition) and Best Lawyers: Family Law Mediation (2024 edition).

When I started law school at the University of Texas, I wanted to work in the field of social justice. I decided to enroll in the Immigration Clinic as I knew I would be able to help because I could speak Spanish. My first assignment as a student at the Clinic was to visit the Hutto Immigrant Detention Center. It was here that I met with a detained family of asylum seekers who had a 5 month old baby girl, she was wearing a onesie issued by the prison. The girl's mom asked me if I would hold...

First, I am a child of God. I am a loving husband and father of four. Then, I am a Trial Lawyer. I practice law for one essential purpose: to help those who have been harmed by others, and who have now realized that the system is stacked against them. It is our duty, as attorneys for people, to fight to ensure that individual rights are protected in the face of corporate greed, corruption and lies. We are truth tellers, and we strive for the truth to, inevitably, prevail. If you have been...

I litigate and appeal in real estate and Constitutional law. I defend homeowners against HOAs, banks, and insurance companies. Foreclosure and foreclosure defense, eviction defense, and home equity loan litigation are most of what we do.

Prominent cases included Pangborn v. Burnet County over a bill of attainder limiting real estate development rights, Piatt v. City of Austin over racially discriminatory affirmative action in the Police Department, and Hendee v. Dewhurst over Texas constitutional spending limits.

Former clerk for Texas Supreme Court Justice Steven Wayne Smith.

• Dallas Office Chair. Professional liability litigation group, including the defense of architects, engineers, design professionals, lawyers, insurance brokers/agents, medical, and other miscellaneous professionals. • Counsel and represent attorneys on ethics and grievance ir. matters. • Represent defendants and corporate plaintiffs in complex construction and business litigation. • Defend product liability, premises liability, trucking, and auto insurance defense claims. • Outside legal consultant for OmniSure Consulting Group, LLP, a national risk management and loss control consulting group assisting national insurance carriers in the A&E and allied health professionals space. • Represent and consult with college-level coaches in contract negotiation, hiring & firing matters, internal compliance, corporate...

I am a Texas personal injury attorney who is dedicated to protecting the rights of my clients and standing up to powerful insurance companies. My practice areas include car accidents, wrongful death, and construction site injuries. I will advocate for your rights at every step of your case. I am passionate about pursuing the justice and compensation my clients deserve.

I am a member of the State Bar of Texas, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and the Texas Trial Lawyers Association. I am among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the National Trial Lawyers Association. I am Peer...

Pete has been practicing law for over 35 years. He has been Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Consumer Bankruptcy and Business Bankruptcy since 1994. He graduated from Texas Tech University with a business degree. He then went on to obtain his law degree from South Texas College of Law where he made the Dean’s list and the Spurgeon Mock Trial Team.

Prior to practicing law, Pete served as an Assistant Professor at Sam Houston State University. Pete also holds an active real estate broker’s license. Pete is an AV Rated attorney by Martindell Hubell...

If I were to think of one word to describe myself, it would be “dedicated”. When I take a case, I pride myself on providing the best level of service that I can, and leaving no stone unturned in getting the best result possible for my client. I chose to practice primarily in the fields of family law and juvenile law because I have a genuine desire to help my community, and I feel that I can be an asset to anyone seeking representation in those areas. I put a strong emphasis on customer service: I return calls within...

Holly R. Davis is a founding partner of Kirker Davis LLP. An accomplished and nationally-recognized family law trial attorney with over ten years’ experience, her legal practice focuses on high asset divorce, business and professional divorce, custody matters, and complex litigation. With a strong professional reputation for her litigation and courtroom skills, Holly has successfully represented cases ranging from multi-million--and even billion dollar—estates, to divorces involving family businesses and young professionals. Her core business philosophy is based on fidelity to the practice of law and a commitment to client service. It’s a perspective which has yielded significant success, particularly...

Roxann has 25 years of municipal law experience. She worked for the City of Dallas for 14 years as an Executive Assistant City Attorney. She also served as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney for 8 years and won national awards from the U.S. Department of Justice for her work to improve cities and reduce violent gun crime. After serving Dallas, she served as Harlingen City Attorney for 4 years. Roxann offices in San Antonio and now serves cities throughout Texas. Having lectured at 40+ national conferences all across America on municipal law -- she is known as an innovator, collaborator,...

I am a former prosecutor, and have been practicing criminal law since 2007. I am an aggressive trial lawyer that will fight for your rights! I was recently voted best criminal defense attorney, best criminal appellate attorney, and best juvenile attorney in Hays County.

Justin McMinn is a partner at the McMinn Law Firm, where he works as an aggressive personal injury lawyer. Austin clients helped by Justin know he's adamantly committed to bringing justice to all of his cases, and he is compassionate and caring as he helps his clients move forward in life after suffering serious injury accidents. Since Justin started at the McMinn Law Firm, Justin has aided in getting countless people back on their feet after serious accidents. His diligence and determination has earned him recognition by several lawyer groups.

• National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys “Top 10 Under...

Attorney Rick Cofer is a partner with Cofer & Connelly, PLLC. Nationally known as among the top trial attorneys in the country, Mr. Cofer has more than 15 years of legal experience. Recognized in 2021 as Best Lawyer by the Austin Chronicle, a Rising Star by ThomsonReuters, and Top 1% by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, he provides unmatched counsel and support to clients throughout Texas who have legal needs involving any of the following: - Criminal defense - Family law and divorce - Personal injury Over the course of his legal career, Mr. Cofer has served as both a prosecutor and a...

Greg Reed is an Austin, Texas social security and disability attorney dedicated to helping clients who have been denied or lost their long term disability benefits, social security disability benefits (SSDI), ERISA appeals or insurance benefits. He assists clients in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, El Paso, Corpus Christi and throughout the state of Texas. Reed is an AV rated attorney pursuant to the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings, has been rated a Super Lawyer by Thompson Reuters. He has been successfully helping people fight for their rights against big insurance companies and the government since 1993. Reed attended...