Buckholts Lawyers

Jay D. Smith has been practicing law since 2004. After graduating from Oklahoma State University in 2001, he attended Baylor University School of Law and graduated in 2004. He was awarded "best legal brief" in the Dawson & Sodd Moot Court Competition, and received recognition for being one of the top 10 speakers. After practicing in Dallas and Austin, Jay opened up his own firm in 2009. Jay Smith devoted this firm to helping families resolve their divorce cases. He owns firms in both Round Rock, Texas and Austin, Texas.

Tyler Talbert focuses his practice on providing high-quality appellate advocacy to clients and support to trial attorneys. He has handled appeals throughout various Texas courts of appeal, the Supreme Court of Texas, and the Fifth Circuit. His experience includes sovereign immunity and pleas to the jurisdiction, derivative litigation, personal injury, contracts, employment, and injunctive relief. Tyler assists trial attorneys in all aspects, from writing and arguing summary judgment and post-judgment motions, providing guidance on error preservation, and drafting jury charges.

Before joining Scanes & Routh, Tyler garnered experience working at the trial and appellate levels, and eventually the Supreme Court of...

Pamela Hailey-Petty is an experienced attorney and owner of Hailey-Petty Law Firm, PLLC. She has legal offices in both Austin and San Antonio. Since 2014, Mrs. Hailey-Petty has helped numerous Texans organize their futures through her knowledge and expertise in estate planning law. She also regularly provides legal counsel to clients navigating the probate process and to those interested in business formation.

Prior to her career as an attorney, Mrs. Hailey-Petty worked for the Governor of Texas. During her time at the Governor’s office, she served as the Investment Manager and Deputy Director of the 300-million-dollar Emerging Technology Fund.

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Chris Harris was born in El Paso, Texas, but moved to the central Texas area as a young child and has lived here since. While being homeschooled, Chris was able to pursue specific interests in law classes. Upon graduation from high school, he attended Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas. During his time at Howard Payne he won numerous awards individually and as a partnership in Moot Court competitions held at various Texas law schools. Chris graduated with a degree in political science with a pre-law focus. Having visited Baylor School of Law during Moot...

Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Susan has the expertise to handle the most serious criminal cases in both state and federal courts. Understanding that everyone has the right to an attorney and a fair trial, Susan is proud to vigorously defend her criminal clients and force the state or government to do its job. Susan is licensed to practice in the State of Colorado, the State of Texas and is also licensed to practice federally in the Western District of Texas. Prosecutor at the District Attorney's Office in McLennan County from 1992-1998, member...

Cedar Park criminal defense lawyer Matthew Shanks is a former Williamson County prosecutor. He has been on both sides of the courtroom, and he will zealously defend you against misdemeanor and felony charges in Central Texas. Call 512-257-1010 to schedule a free initial consultation.

Doyle Young is board certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He handles personal injury cases (e.g. car wrecks, work injuries) and criminal defense cases.

Mike began his legal career as a prosecutor at the Hidalgo County District Attorney’s office representing the State of Texas in the prosecution of Misdemeanor and Felony criminal cases. He learned to prepare cases for trial and go to trial on a wide variety of criminal matters. Mike was then recruited by a leading employment law firm, Aaron Pena & Associates in the Rio Grande Valley representing clients in all aspects of employment litigation. During his tenor at Aaron Pena & Associates he learned the civil aspect of litigation. Mike handled cases from the inception of...

Focus on providing expert legal and strategic advice to and representation of clients in the areas of estate planning, probate, and elder law. Specific types of matters include advice, drafting, review, and representation regarding wills, revocable or living trusts, dynasty trusts, IRA and retirement trusts, probate administration, powers of attorney, living wills, guardianship, and elder law. Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas attorney with University of Texas law school degree.

Rick Kennon was appointed judge of the 368th District Court in 2013. His docket was comprised of civil, felony criminal, family, and child protective cases. He was the highest rated judge—as surveyed by the Williamson County Bar Association—in five consecutive bi-annual surveys. Prior to his appointment, Rick was a trial attorney for 29 years. He began his legal career as a prosecutor in 1985 in Travis County and then worked as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Texas. When he first went into private practice, he concentrated on criminal defense work and represented clients charged with misdemeanors and...

Christopher W. Holub is a partner at Hines Ranc & Holub and a criminal defense lawyer in Austin. Mr. Holub received his license to practice law in Texas since 1996. Attorney Holub graduated from the University of San Diego and the Gonzaga University School of Law in Spoka, where he was recognized with the CALI Award. He has actively participated in numerous professional organizations, including the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Contact his firm to find out more.

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Harvard 1984 cum laude grad, 1988 University of Texas Lawschool grad, 1992 Indiana University Kelley School of Business, MBA, Salutatorian, Indiana University, Bloomington. 2016 Indiana University SPEA Masters Program in Public Management.

I have had two careers: one in law and one in academia. I am now practicing law part-time in Dallas, Texas. My legal background is varied, covering most aspects of the general law practice: business transactions and related work, including banking, taxation, contracts, corporate planning and finance; joint ventures and partnerships; mergers and acquisitions; oil and gas; litigation; financial services; debt collection; mortgages; secured transactions; bankruptcy; debt collection; law related to churches and nonprofit organizations; social security disability; and real estate. Over time, I have represented more than 100 nonprofit organizations. I also have extensive estate planning and probate experience and was previously certified by the State...

Choice of business entity formation, Asset acquisition, segregation & protection. Real Estate Investing (REI); Serve individuals/families and business owners in regards to implementing legal entities and strategies in order to segregate their assets to prevent bogus lawsuits. Coordination with a proper estate plan in order to plan for business succession or incapacity. (Establish Special Needs Trusts-SNT and Qualified Income Trusts-QIT); Texas Property Owners. POA/COA Association Management. Property Tax Appraisal Protests, Seek to appeal an Appraisal Review Board Order to State Court pursuant to Texas Property Tax Code; Civil litigation, both prosecution and defense of disputed claims.

I am an attorney in Texas since 1993 and I am Board Certified in Consumer and Commercial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. I am able to speak to you from years of experience about your rights and your options when faced with abusive collections, lawsuits on old debt, consumer bankruptcy, or when you are just overwhelmed financially and wish to explore your legal options.

Before becoming an attorney, Mr. Cahan worked as a computer technician for several years with his own computer repair company serving the Western Kentucky, Western Tennessee, and Southern Illinois region as the exclusive Dell repair vendor. Following about a year as head of the IT department for a law school, Mr. Cahan decided to become a law student himself
Mr. Cahan knighted (graduated) in 2000 from Kamiak High School in Mukilteo Washington with several letters in music including Jazz and Marching bands. In 2004 Mr. Cahan graduated from Central Washington University with a BA in Russian Language and History with a...

I am a criminal defense attorney practicing in Williamson and Travis County, Texas. I have been licensed since November, 2002. I worked as a prosecutor in Travis County and a Williamson County Deputy Sheriff before opening my own office. I offer free consultations to all potential clients.

About Sunday L. Austin

Early Career (2002-2003):
After Graduating Law School from Texas Tech University School of Law in 2002, Sunday began her legal career in Odessa and Midland, Texas in private practice. Her work there consisted of juvenile justice, adult criminal defense, family law, and civil litigation.

Assistant Criminal District Attorney (2003-2009):
Sunday later moved to Amarillo where she was appointed as an Assistant District Attorney in Randall County. There she handled juvenile cases and mental health commitments, as well as successfully trying misdemeanor offenses ranging from speeding tickets to assaults, thefts, DWI's/DUI's. She then spent several...