Briarcliff Lawyers

Christine Henry Andresen is the Managing Attorney at CHA Law Group in Austin, Texas. She represents clients in divorce and child custody (SAPCR), litigation, and she also is trained in collaborative divorce. While Christine has a niche in helping LGBTQ+ clients through divorces and other legal issues, she helps straight people get divorced, too!

CHA Law Group also has two associate attorneys, Matthew Carneal and Will Shindler, whose practices focus on divorce and custody (SAPCR) cases,

Christine helps people make babies! She represents adoption and assisted reproductive technology (ART) clients. She also does wills and estate planning.

At CHA Law Group, we are...

Amsel IP Law provides patent strategy, portfolio development, and prosecution services. The firm serves tech innovators ranging from early startups to large public companies. Founder and Principal Attorney Jason Amsel has over 15 years experience advising technology companies on critical patent matters, including building new patent programs, reinvigorating stagnant ones, and refocusing patent portfolios to align with business objectives and increase valuations. Prior to founding Amsel IP Law, Jason was counsel at a large Silicon Valley law firm working with technology companies from inception through major acquisitions and IPOs. Jason is an active member in the Austin, TX growing...

Nicole M. Conger is an Employee Rights Attorney who represents clients across Texas who are subjected to illegal treatment with their current or former employers. Nicole received her law degree Magna Cum Laude from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 2011 where she was an Associate Editor for the St. Mary’s Law Journal, member of the Board of Advocates, as well as, clerking for the Honorable Emilio M. Garza on the United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit.

Nicole’s practice focuses on labor disputes against large and small companies in various Texas and Federal jurisdictions. She has successfully represented...

Matthew Ploeger is dedicated to serving Sutliff & Stout’s clients with diligence, skill, and commitment. He enjoys the intellectual challenges, but even more importantly, finds great satisfaction in helping people understand and navigate the legal system and championing them in the courts. ———— Matthew Ploeger began his legal career serving as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Nathan L. Hecht, the Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court. He then joined the appellate practice group at a major law firm, where, for over ten years, he handled all manner of appeals and worked closely with trial teams, providing crucial support...

I enjoy aggressively working for my clients, ensuring them zealous, proactive representation. I understand that the legal system may seem daunting, a confusing maze for many; some may be entering this arena for the first time. As a Texas lawyer, I am sworn to the highest duty in guiding you, and fighting for you.

To that end, I treat all my clients with the same seriousness, from the CDL holder who can ill afford a suspension on her driver’s license, to the father who raises his firearm in defense of his home, from that college student caught with a couple joints,...

Professional Law Background B.A., University of Houston, 1972 J.D., South Texas College of Law, 1975 Admitted to the bar of Texas, 1975 Admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; and the U.S. District Court for the Northern, Southern, and Eastern Districts of Texas State Bar of Texas Texas State Bar College The College of Master Advocates and Barristers, Senior Counsel American Association for Justice (formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Sustaining Lawyer, President’s Club, (Leaders Forum 2003-2008), (National Finance Council, Justice List Committee 2007-2008), (National College of Trial Advocacy Civil and Criminal ; American College of Barristers, Senior Counsel;...

Trey Porter Law is a Texas law firm that represents people facing Criminal & DWI charges. We stand up for the citizen accused. From students to teachers, veterans to first responders, and professionals across varied industries and disciplines, TPL brings a results-oriented & client-focused approach to solving complex problems. Major Practice Areas: Texas DWI Defense Texas Public Intoxication Defense Principal: Trey Porter - Mr. Porter is a dynamic advocate, nationally recognized for his work in Criminal Defense. Mr. Porter has been voted by his peers as a best lawyer in the field of Criminal and DWI Defense every year since 2015, and recognized as...

Michael G. Murray, Esq. is a Miami native, and a cum laude graduate of the University of Florida. He earned his Masters Degree from Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts, and his J.D. from St.Thomas School of Law in Miami, Florida. While in law school, Mr. Murray received the Book Award in Criminal Procedure, Trial Advocacy, Interviewing, Counseling, and Negotiating, and the Immigration Law Clinic, where his thesis pertained to criminal waivers for aliens convicted of violent crimes. Mr. Murray has extensive experience in immigration law, representing clients seeking criminal waivers, adjustment of status, cancellation of removal, asylum, and naturalization....

Hamp Skelton grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated from Princeton University in 1978 and from the University of Texas School of Law in 1981. He and his wife, Karen, have three sons, now all in their mid-20s. Hamp has tried lawsuits in Texas for more than 40 years. He began his career at Vinson & Elkins in Houston in 1981, practicing in its commercial litigation section. He moved back to to Austin in 1986, joining Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld. He built a litigation section for that office, serving as partner in charge of litigation. His present...

Cenkus Law helps quickly growing and medium-sized businesses with all of their legal needs in Austin, Houston and throughout Texas. Services include forming partnerships, corporations and LLCs, founders’ agreements, partner and founder disputes, raising capital, mergers and acquisitions, contract review and general outside counsel services.

Christopher Campbell joined Pless Law Firm in 2023 as Senior Counsel. Based in the Denver office, he specializes in assisting clients with acquisitions, dispositions, equity investments, syndications, fund formation, leasing, capital structuring, financing, 1031 exchange, and tenant-in-common structuring and finance. In his twenty years of practice, Chris has regularly worked with asset management firms, private equity funds, opportunity funds, local and regional owners and operators, investment banks, financial institutions, private lenders, investors, institutional owners, and high net worth investors throughout the country on multifamily, office, hotel, mixed-use, retail and industrial projects. Chris has also successfully represented landlords and tenants in structuring...

Carolyn H Young has been a Divorce Attorney and Family Law sole practitioner in central Texas for more than twenty-four years. While delivering highly competent, diligent, and ethical representation, Carolyn provides the personal attention required to meet each client’s individual needs and concerns. Her goal is to offer comfortable access to her clients during a difficult time while ensuring they receive dependable and honorable legal counsel.

Carolyn grew up in Midland, Texas and received her undergraduate degree from Washington & Lee University. Carolyn was accepted into the first class of coeds to attend Washington & Lee University in almost 240 years....

Niles J. Sneed is a trial lawyer practicing representing victims of catastrophic personal injuries caused by highway accidents, 18-wheeler accidents, motorcycle accidents, on-the-job accidents/explosions, boat and offshore accidents, defective consumer products, and wrongful termination matters. Mr. Sneed is devoted to passionately assisting people in need and continues in his philanthropic endeavors by devoting himself not only to charity and non-profit endeavors throughout Texas. Mr. Niles J. Sneed continues to show his colleagues and community that diligence, discipline, and perseverance are what drives the success we can obtain for our clients.

I have been actively involved in fighting for the rights of Texas citizens for over 30 years. I have been actively involved in the Texas Trial Lawyers Association since 2000. I have served as a Board of Director since 2003, Vice President of Membership from 2010 to 2012, and President of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association in 2014. I also serve as a Director of the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association since 2007, and I am a member of the Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association. I also serve on the Board of Governors of the American Association for Justice. I...

Feras Mousilli is a founding partner of Lloyd & Mousilli and regularly advises business clients on a range of technology law issues. He specializes in counseling technology companies from start-ups in their early formation and development, through support of multi-billion dollar business operations of the largest companies in the world.

Mr. Mousilli has served as Senior Corporate Counsel for both Apple Inc. and Dell Inc., where he counseled clients on product development and intellectual property matters, including advertising & marketing, copyright, and trademark strategies and risks. Prior to serving as corporate counsel, Mr. Mousilli practiced with DLA Piper in the intellectual...

Tommy Hastings is a Texas certified personal injury attorney who handles medical malpractice, prescription drug and defective medical device lawsuits. Mr. Hastings is experienced in standing up for those who have been injured through no fault of their own. If you've been the victim of medical malpractice, a defective medical device, or any other type of personal injury, turn to attorney Tommy Hastings.

We are one of the very few firms in Texas that almost exclusively handle medical malpractice. We are one of less than 5 that have been founded since tort reform. Furthermore, we have a reputation among the...

Eric Harron has tried felony and misdemeanor cases all around central Texas for the last thirteen years. His personal record is five not guilty verdicts in a row all heard in different state courts. He is admitted to practice in all courts in the state of Texas including the misdemeanor county courts, felony district courts as well as the Western District Federal Court. He enjoys fighting for people when they are experiencing the most difficult time in their lives. On personal level, Eric is an instrument rated private pilot, an avid off road mountain biker and a dedicated family...

As a native Texan, Kevin Bennett knows that his state has a reputation for being tough on crime. This can lead to an overwhelming feeling of stress when facing charges in Texas. The criminal justice system is daunting and confusing, and he is determined to guide his clients through it with as little stress as possible by maintaining open communication while aggressively fighting on their behalf. As a student, Kevin Bennett studied at the University of Texas in Austin, earning his bachelor's degree in economics. He then pursued his Juris Doctor from The South Texas College of Law. After...

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.

Angela M. Hahn manages the Austin office of Doyen Sebesta & Poelma, LLLP. With ten years of Mock Trial experience, Ms. Hahn tried more cases before graduating from law school, than most lawyers do in a lifetime. Now, with fifteen years of real-world experience as a practicing civil trial lawyer, she regularly handles matters involving construction defects, product liability, contract disputes, property damage and general negligence claims. Ms. Hahn focuses on large-loss insurance subrogation claims and has developed a passion for lightning-induced fire losses, especially those involving Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST) or Radiant Barriers.

Beyond prosecuting property damage cases, Ms....

Tony R. Bertolino is the Managing Partner with Bertolino LLP and he is located in the heart of downtown Austin, Texas. He aggressively defends licensed professionals who face disciplinary action in front of an occupational licensing board. His niche practice includes licensing matters related to grievances, complaints, applications, and reinstatements. His clientele includes, but not limited to, licensed Nurses, Doctors, Dentists, Attorneys, Pharmacists, Real Estate Agents, Real Estate Brokers, Psychologists, Teachers, Accountants, Engineers, Social workers, and Counselors. Put the power of attorney Bertolino to work for you. Contact us and schedule an appointment. Call our Austin office at (512) 717-5432.

Jennifer represents clients in adoptions, premarital planning and estate planning.

Josh Fogelman is an Austin personal injury lawyer. He co-founded FVF Law Injury Attorneys in 2014. He has 14 years of experience representing accident victims injured due to others’ negligence. He has experience representing clients in all forms of personal injury cases, including car accidents, premises liability, and wrongful death. Mr. Fogelman is an Austin native. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He earned his law degree from Baylor Law School in 2008. Mr. Fogelman is a member of the State Bar of Texas and is admitted to practice law before all Texas State Courts. Mr....

Jaime Treviño is a trial lawyer with over 20 years of experience in personal injury law. For 13 years he worked as an insurance defense attorney, which means he knows the strategies and tactics insurance companies will use to avoid paying. Serving the Austin and San Antonio areas, Jaime Treviño is passionate about fighting for Texans of all backgrounds and circumstances. He has helped personal injury victims recover tens of millions of dollars in damages from commercial vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, Traumatic Brain Injuries, wrongful death, and more. Let us know how we can help you by scheduling your free...

Gregory Cagle is is one of the founding partners of Cagle Pugh.

Gregory concentrates his law practice in civil and complex litigation involving real estate, nonprofit and for-profit corporations, business disputes, construction defects, and residential and commercial community associations. Gregory has extensive litigation experience and has served as lead trial attorney in hundreds of trials in front of judges and juries.

Gregory also has extensive experience in representing community associations as general counsel on all aspects of issues involved in the operation and governance of association-governed communities, including management issues, compliance with federal and state laws, interpretation of...

Pelin Uzay is a solo practitioner and the founding attorney at Uzay Law, PLLC, where she provides legal services in family-based green cards, citizenship, and naturalization. In the past, she also advised clients on employment-based immigration, contract, and business matters. Before practicing law, Pelin worked as a producer and film consultant in New York for almost two decades.

Represent commercial property owners in property tax valuation disputes from administrative (ARB) appeals thru litigation. PGH is the largest firm in the country that devotes it practice to representing property owners in property tax appeals. PGH is the Texas affiliate of the American Property Tax Counsel (APTC), an affiliation of the premier property tax practitioners in North America.

My practice focuses on strategizing and protecting the Intellectual Property (IP) of businesses of all sizes, both private and public, ranging from the identification and acquisition of Intellectual Property to licensing and enforcement. The work includes preparation, prosecution, and litigation of patents, trademarks, and copyrights; licensing of patents, trademarks, and copyrights; validity and infringement opinions; trade secrets, agreements and litigation; OEM and distribution agreements; technology sharing and joint development agreements; commercial and business litigation; and other general business agreements.

My areas of technical expertise include semiconductor design and manufacturing; computer hardware and software; and electrical, mechanical, and environmental technologies.

Ty was born and raised in the heart of the Pineywoods in Longview, Texas. Making his way to Houston to attend law school and ultimately founded Gibson Hill PC in 2013.

While attending South Texas College of Law, Ty personally managed a personal injury docket at a local law firm. This was Ty’s initial exposure to personal injury law, personal injury clients, and the skills necessary to cultivate a good attorney-client relationship, and ultimately a passion for assisting those who have been injured.

Ty handles each client’s case as if it is a mission, knowing that each and every case will have...

Elizabeth Whited has dedicated her career to practicing law. Elizabeth was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She attended The University of Texas at Austin and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. It was at UT that Elizabeth studied the Great American Trials and discovered her passion for the law and being a voice for the people. After graduation, Elizabeth attended South Texas College of Law in Houston. During law school, she interned at the Harris County District Attorney's Office and was assigned to the Child Abuse Division. After graduation, Elizabeth was sworn in as a...

Evan S. Harlow grew up in the Austin area and graduated from Pflugerville High School. He kept his Texas roots as he studied higher learning. He earned his Bachelor of Public Administration at Texas State University-San Marcos, graduating Magna Cum Laude. He obtained his Master of Public Service and Administration at Texas A&M University, also graduating Magna Cum Laude. Finally, he received his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center.

Mr. Harlow's work in the law started prior to attending law school. He served for six and a half years as a paralegal in the United States Army. The...

Graduating from The University of Texas School of Law was the start of my legal training. Prior to law school I worked at Hewlett Packard, and during law school I worked at Fulbright & Jaworski (now Norton Rose Fulbright) and Ogletree Deakins (formerly Ogeltree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart).

I have been licensed to practice law for 9 years and have been exclusively practicing criminal law in the central Texas (Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties) area for 8 years. Fast response time and accessibility are the strengths of my practice. I have no employees and am...

Daniel Messenger is a highly skilled and experienced lawyer in the practice of Disability Law. He obtained his bachelor's degree in political science and philosophy from Texas State and his J.D. degree from Lewis & Clark Law School. While in law school, he served as an editor for the Animal Law Review and as a board member for the Public Interest Law Project. Daniel has a diverse range of legal expertise, including immigration law, corporate law, veterans affairs, animal law, voir dire, and class-action litigation. He also worked as a chief researcher for a legal academic specializing in VA topics....

I’m an Austin criminal defense lawyer that puts in all the effort required of an attorney striving to be recognized as one of the best criminal defense lawyers in Austin. I investigate evidence, hire experts when needed, and locate and interview witnesses on behalf of my clients. Some Austin defense lawyers choose to help the state by coaching a defendant into a plea-deal for the sake of convenience. Unless the circumstances of the case demands it, that’s not how business is done at the Law Office of Jackson F. Gorski. I prefer to fight for the accused. My law firm provides...

Licensed to Practice in: State of Texas, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Areas of Practice (non-exhaustive): General civil litigation and business law, Texas turnover receivership, bankruptcy (representing debtors, creditors and trustees), debt collection (both debtor and creditor-side), insurance litigation, construction/real estate transactions and litigation, landlord/tenant litigation, and entity formation. Texas Turnover Receiverships (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code Ch. 31). Texasa Civ. Prac. &...

Jeremy Krenek was born and raised in Central Texas. Initially, he grew up on approximately 200 acres that was located 13 miles from the nearest gas station. When he was 8 years old, his family moved to north Austin. However, the family ranch was still active usually averaging around 50-head of cattle as well as many other animals including horses, guineas, goats, chickens, and hogs. Jeremy went back often, particularly as his grandpa got older to help maintain the ranch. This is the basis for his strong work ethic. In high school, Jeremy quit playing his high school sports (basketball and...

Bill E. Rivera is a determined and committed attorney that believes a lawyer can provide a public service while operating a successful private legal practice. Immigration law is his chosen practice area and is, at the same time, the result of his decision to pursue a new challenge. He opted for a major career change when he was accepted to the Fordham University School of Law and studied at night while working as a Sergeant in the New York City Police Department during the day. After graduation from law school in 2002, he studied for both the New York and...

Ms. Crawford represents clients in a variety of commercial and business related matters and litigation. Her primary focus is on first party insurance litigation.

Prior to joining Doyen Sebesta & Poelma, LLLP, Ms. Crawford practiced in the Houston area and gained valuable experience by conducting depositions, successfully resolving cases through mediations, and arguing at the district and county level in contested hearings involving commercial litigation matters. Ms. Crawford successfully first chaired her first trial in the Harris County Civil District Court, gaining a favorable judgment after two days of trial.

Ms. Crawford earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from The...