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25+ Years of Experience
Molly Mitchell
Molly is an experienced transactional lawyer, who also happens to have 30 years of business and real estate litigation experience. This rare combination of both deep transactional and litigation expertise allows Molly to provide her clients comprehensive and balanced advice in connection with whatever opportunity or challenge they are facing.
- University of Texas School of Law – Doctor of Jurisprudence, 1986
- University of Texas – Journalism with Honors, 1983
Molly Mitchell
Molly is an experienced transactional lawyer, who also happens to have 30 years of business and real estate litigation experience. This rare combination of both deep transactional and litigation expertise allows Molly to provide her clients comprehensive and balanced advice in connection with whatever opportunity or challenge they are facing.
- University of Texas School of Law – Doctor of Jurisprudence, 1986
- University of Texas – Journalism with Honors, 1983
Almanza Blackburn Dickie & Mitchell LLP
37 Years of Experience
$400-$500 per hour
A. Boone Almanza
Boone founded the firm in 1998 and has over 32 years of litigation experience representing professionals and businesses in both direct and complex disputes. Boone’s practice and trial experience involves a broad range of areas, including general business/commercial litigation, real estate & construction litigation, legal and professional malpractice litigation, fiduciary litigation, partnership/closely held litigation, employment & Title VII litigation, intellectual property litigation and personal injury litigation. Boone’s expertise is understanding his client’s unique legal problems, effectively navigating the legal system and advocating for his clients’ legal rights.
- University of Texas School of Law – Doctor of Jurisprudence, 1988
- Houston Baptist University – Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude, 1985
A. Boone Almanza
Boone founded the firm in 1998 and has over 32 years of litigation experience representing professionals and businesses in both direct and complex disputes. Boone’s practice and trial experience involves a broad range of areas, including general business/commercial litigation, real estate & construction litigation, legal and professional malpractice litigation, fiduciary litigation, partnership/closely held litigation, employment & Title VII litigation, intellectual property litigation and personal injury litigation. Boone’s expertise is understanding his client’s unique legal problems, effectively navigating the legal system and advocating for his clients’ legal rights.
- University of Texas School of Law – Doctor of Jurisprudence, 1988
- Houston Baptist University – Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude, 1985
Almanza Blackburn Dickie & Mitchell LLP
35 Years of Experience
$400-$500 per hour
Julie K. Lane
Julie is a 25-plus year trial lawyer representing clients in business disputes. Her practice covers a broad range of areas, including general business litigation, residential and commercial real estate litigation, and franchise law.
- University of Houston Law Center – Doctor of Jurisprudence, 1994
- University of Texas, Bachelor of Arts, 1991
Julie K. Lane
Julie is a 25-plus year trial lawyer representing clients in business disputes. Her practice covers a broad range of areas, including general business litigation, residential and commercial real estate litigation, and franchise law.
- University of Houston Law Center – Doctor of Jurisprudence, 1994
- University of Texas, Bachelor of Arts, 1991
Almanza Blackburn Dickie & Mitchell LLP
29 Years of Experience
$400-$500 per hour
Shannon Bangle
Shannon Bangle is a business lawyer and mediator whose business and commercial litigation practice is broad in scope, but centers on real estate litigation and transactions, business and partnership disputes, construction, contract disputes, sports law, commercial leasing, lending and banking, energy, environmental torts and technology. Shannon also consults with and advises his business and individual clients on a continual basis regarding the legal ramifications of their everyday business decisions. Shannon's clients are located in a variety of industries, including construction, real estate development and technology, professional sports, oil and gas production and technology. He has been recognized by Texas Monthly as a Super Lawyer and "Texas Rising Star" in business litigation.'
- The University of Texas School of Law, J.D. 1998
- University College, London, International Law Program, 1997 Southern Methodist University, B.A. 1995 (magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa)
Shannon Bangle
Shannon Bangle is a business lawyer and mediator whose business and commercial litigation practice is broad in scope, but centers on real estate litigation and transactions, business and partnership disputes, construction, contract disputes, sports law, commercial leasing, lending and banking, energy, environmental torts and technology. Shannon also consults with and advises his business and individual clients on a continual basis regarding the legal ramifications of their everyday business decisions. Shannon's clients are located in a variety of industries, including construction, real estate development and technology, professional sports, oil and gas production and technology. He has been recognized by Texas Monthly as a Super Lawyer and "Texas Rising Star" in business litigation.'
- The University of Texas School of Law, J.D. 1998
- University College, London, International Law Program, 1997 Southern Methodist University, B.A. 1995 (magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa)
Almanza Blackburn Dickie & Mitchell LLP
25 Years of Experience
$400-$500 per hour
Bo Blackburn
Bo joined the firm in 2000 and has over 23 years of litigation experience. Bo’s practice and trial experience spans a broad range including real estate, construction and fiduciary duty cases. Bo also serves on the Texas Real Estate Commission Broker Lawyer Committee. Bo’s extensive work in the real estate industry lead him to cofound Sellers Shield, a risk management company for residential real estate transactions. Bo is heavily involved in the Austin community, including serving on the board for many non-profit organizations.
- Texas Tech University – Doctor of Jurisprudence, Cum Laude, 1998
- University of Texas at Austin – Bachelor of Arts Biology, 1994
Molly Mitchell
Bo joined the firm in 2000 and has over 23 years of litigation experience. Bo’s practice and trial experience spans a broad range including real estate, construction and fiduciary duty cases. Bo also serves on the Texas Real Estate Commission Broker Lawyer Committee. Bo’s extensive work in the real estate industry lead him to cofound Sellers Shield, a risk management company for residential real estate transactions. Bo is heavily involved in the Austin community, including serving on the board for many non-profit organizations.
- Texas Tech University – Doctor of Jurisprudence, Cum Laude, 1998
- University of Texas at Austin – Bachelor of Arts Biology, 1994
Almanza Blackburn Dickie & Mitchell LLP
25 Years of Experience
$400-$500 per hour
Tom Nesbitt
Tom Nesbitt is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Tom is listed in Best Lawyers in America, and Texas Monthly consistently recognizes him as a Super Lawyer in the practice of Labor & Employment law. Tom earned his JD with honors from the University of Texas School of Law. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Baylor University. Prior to founding DeShazo & Nesbitt, Tom was with the Austin office of Fulbright & Jaworski, now Norton Rose Fulbright. Tom is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Western, Southern and Northern Districts of Texas and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
- University of Texas School of Law, J.D., with honors (1998)
- Baylor University, B.A. in English (1994)
Tom Nesbitt
Tom Nesbitt is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Tom is listed in Best Lawyers in America, and Texas Monthly consistently recognizes him as a Super Lawyer in the practice of Labor & Employment law. Tom earned his JD with honors from the University of Texas School of Law. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Baylor University. Prior to founding DeShazo & Nesbitt, Tom was with the Austin office of Fulbright & Jaworski, now Norton Rose Fulbright. Tom is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Western, Southern and Northern Districts of Texas and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
- University of Texas School of Law, J.D., with honors (1998)
- Baylor University, B.A. in English (1994)
DeShazo & Nesbitt LLP
25 Years of Experience
$400-$500 per hour
Noel L. Stout
Noel has over 20 years of experience handling a wide array of matters on behalf of corporate and individual clients. Noel has extensive expertise in business law, real estate matters, probate and estate administration and estate planning. Noel frequently represents clients in will contests, fiduciary and trust litigation, administering trusts and estates, residential and commercial real estate transactions, shareholder or partner disputes, land use disputes, construction litigation, landlord/tenant disputes, contract disputes and general business/commercial litigation.
- South Texas College of Law – Doctor of Jurisprudence, 2001
- South Texas Law Review Gustavus Adolphus College – Bachelor of Arts with Honors, 1997
Noel L. Stout
Noel has over 20 years of experience handling a wide array of matters on behalf of corporate and individual clients. Noel has extensive expertise in business law, real estate matters, probate and estate administration and estate planning. Noel frequently represents clients in will contests, fiduciary and trust litigation, administering trusts and estates, residential and commercial real estate transactions, shareholder or partner disputes, land use disputes, construction litigation, landlord/tenant disputes, contract disputes and general business/commercial litigation.
- South Texas College of Law – Doctor of Jurisprudence, 2001
- South Texas Law Review Gustavus Adolphus College – Bachelor of Arts with Honors, 1997
Almanza Blackburn Dickie & Mitchell LLP
22 Years of Experience
$400-$500 per hour
10-20 Years of Experience
Brian Potter
Brian Potter is a business lawyer whose practice is broad in scope, but focuses on business and partnership disputes, real estate litigation, construction, and TABC licensing and regulation.
- The University of Texas School of Law, J.D. with Honors, 2008
- University College, London, International Law Program, 2007
- Baylor University, B.A. 1999
Brian Potter
Brian Potter is a business lawyer whose practice is broad in scope, but focuses on business and partnership disputes, real estate litigation, construction, and TABC licensing and regulation.
- The University of Texas School of Law, J.D. with Honors, 2008
- University College, London, International Law Program, 2007
- Baylor University, B.A. 1999
Bangle & Potter PLLC
15 Years of Experience
$300-$400 per hour
Ryan Humble
Ryan is a transactional lawyer with 11 years of legal experience representing professionals and businesses through complex business and legal matters. He has focused on representing his clients in a wide range of matters including corporate formations and governance, contract preparation and negotiation, real estate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, oil and gas law, domestic and international estate planning, asset protection, and corporate immigration.
- St. Mary’s University School of Law – Doctor of Jurisprudence, 2012
- Texas State University – Bachelor of Arts, International Relations 2008
Ryan Humble
Ryan is a transactional lawyer with 11 years of legal experience representing professionals and businesses through complex business and legal matters. He has focused on representing his clients in a wide range of matters including corporate formations and governance, contract preparation and negotiation, real estate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, oil and gas law, domestic and international estate planning, asset protection, and corporate immigration.
- St. Mary’s University School of Law – Doctor of Jurisprudence, 2012
- Texas State University – Bachelor of Arts, International Relations 2008
Almanza Blackburn Dickie & Mitchell LLP
11 Years of Experience
$300-$400 per hour
5-10 Years of Experience
Joshua Crowley
Joshua is a civil trial attorney with experience handling cases from intake through jury verdict. At this point in his career, he has litigated cases in every corner of Texas. He represents clients in a range of disputes including real estate, commercial, business and personal injury litigation.
- Baylor Law School – Doctor of Jurisprudence, 2014
- Auburn University – Bachelor of Arts, 2010
Joshua Crowley
Joshua is a civil trial attorney with experience handling cases from intake through jury verdict. At this point in his career, he has litigated cases in every corner of Texas. He represents clients in a range of disputes including real estate, commercial, business and personal injury litigation.
- Baylor Law School – Doctor of Jurisprudence, 2014
- Auburn University – Bachelor of Arts, 2010
Bangle & Potter PLLC
9 Years of Experience
$300-$400 per hour
Ethan Rannis
Ethan assists clients in a wide range of litigation matters such as complex business and property disputes, trade secret violations, sovereign immunity defenses and licensure defense. Ethan has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in the state and federal courts, and helped draft and argue appeals in both the Supreme Court of Texas and the Fifth Circuit.
- University of Texas School of Law – Doctor of Jurisprudence, 2015
- Oberlin College – Bachelor of Arts, 2011
Ethan Ranis
Ethan assists clients in a wide range of litigation matters such as complex business and property disputes, trade secret violations, sovereign immunity defenses and licensure defense. Ethan has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in the state and federal courts, and helped draft and argue appeals in both the Supreme Court of Texas and the Fifth Circuit.
- University of Texas School of Law – Doctor of Jurisprudence, 2015
- Oberlin College – Bachelor of Arts, 2011
Almanza Blackburn Dickie & Mitchell LLP
8 Years of Experience
$300-$400 per hour
Rachel McKenna
Rachel is a civil trial lawyer with experience in all stages of litigation, from initial case development and discovery to trial. She has appeared and argued in Courts throughout Texas and represents clients in a variety of disputes, including complex real estate, commercial, employment law, and business litigation.
- University of Texas School of Law – Doctor of Jurisprudence, 2016
- University of Texas – Bachelor of Arts, 2008
Rachel McKenna
Rachel is a civil trial lawyer with experience in all stages of litigation, from initial case development and discovery to trial. She has appeared and argued in Courts throughout Texas and represents clients in a variety of disputes, including complex real estate, commercial, employment law, and business litigation.
- University of Texas School of Law – Doctor of Jurisprudence, 2016
- University of Texas – Bachelor of Arts, 2008
Almanza Blackburn Dickie & Mitchell LLP
7 Years of Experience
$300-$400 per hour
Tanya M. Robinson
Tanya is a civil trial lawyer with experience in all stages of litigation, from initial case development and discovery to trial and appeal. She represents clients in a variety of disputes including real estate, business/commercial litigation, construction litigation, and contract disputes.
- University of Texas School of Law – Doctor of Jurisprudence, 2016
- University of Texas – Economics with Honors, 2012
Tanya M. Robinson
Tanya is a civil trial lawyer with experience in all stages of litigation, from initial case development and discovery to trial and appeal. She represents clients in a variety of disputes including real estate, business/commercial litigation, construction litigation, and contract disputes.
- University of Texas School of Law – Doctor of Jurisprudence, 2016
- University of Texas – Economics with Honors, 2012
Almanza Blackburn Dickie & Mitchell LLP
7 Years of Experience
$300-$400 per hour
William Palmer
Prior to joining DeShazo & Nesbitt, Will Palmer practiced in the commercial litigation section at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in San Francisco, where he focused on general and complex commercial litigation. Will earned his JD from Columbia Law School where he was the Notes Editor for the Columbia Science and Technology Law Review. While in law school, he served as a judicial intern to Hon. Laura Taylor Swain in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Before law school, Will had a career at Google as a technical account manager. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in History and English with a concentration in writing from Yale University. He is admitted to practice law in California. Will is an Austin native and he and his wife are happy to be back in his hometown.
- Doctor of Jurisprudence, Columbia Law School, 2016
- Harlan Fisk Stone Scholar
- Columbia Science and Technology Law Review
- Semifinalist, 2014 – 2015 Stone Moot Court Competition
- Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and English (Writing Concentration), Yale University, 2008
William Palmer
Prior to joining DeShazo & Nesbitt, Will Palmer practiced in the commercial litigation section at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in San Francisco, where he focused on general and complex commercial litigation. Will earned his JD from Columbia Law School where he was the Notes Editor for the Columbia Science and Technology Law Review. While in law school, he served as a judicial intern to Hon. Laura Taylor Swain in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Before law school, Will had a career at Google as a technical account manager. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in History and English with a concentration in writing from Yale University. He is admitted to practice law in California. Will is an Austin native and he and his wife are happy to be back in his hometown.
- Doctor of Jurisprudence, Columbia Law School, 2016
- Harlan Fisk Stone Scholar
- Columbia Science and Technology Law Review
- Semifinalist, 2014 – 2015 Stone Moot Court Competition
- Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and English (Writing Concentration), Yale University, 2008
DeShazo & Nesbitt LLP
7 Years of Experience
$300-$400 per hour
Stephanie Criscione
Stephanie is an experienced litigator, with a focus on deceptive trade practices litigation, residential construction litigation, and general business litigation. She has experience representing entities and individuals throughout Texas, as both a plaintiff and defense attorney.
- Wake Forest University – Juris Doctor, 2018
- Fordham University – Bachelor of Arts, 2015, cum laude
Stephanie Criscione
Stephanie is an experienced litigator, with a focus on deceptive trade practices litigation, residential construction litigation, and general business litigation. She has experience representing entities and individuals throughout Texas, as both a plaintiff and defense attorney.
- Wake Forest University – Juris Doctor, 2018
- Fordham University – Bachelor of Arts, 2015, cum laude
Almanza Blackburn Dickie & Mitchell LLP
5 Years of Experience
$150-$300 per hour