Congratulations to Hembree Bell Law, which has been named a 2025 Greater Austin Business Award finalist in the category of Small Business Excellence. Hembree Bell Law is an Austin-based divorce law firm founded by CEO and Managing Attorney Hannah Hembree Bell.

Congratulations to Lincoln-Goldfinch Law, which has been named a 2025 Greater Austin Business Award finalist in two categories: Consumer Product and Employee Health & Wellness. Lincoln-Goldfinch Law is an Austin-based immigration law firm founded by CEO Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch.

Congratulations to Phillip Dupré, who has joined Phelps Dunbar as counsel. Phillip is an environmental lawyer with a decade of experience as a trial attorney in the U.S. Department of Justice’s Environment and Natural Resources Division. He helps clients understand, navigate, and comply with federal environmental laws. He supports businesses in regulatory matters before state and federal environmental agencies. He …

Congratulations to Hannah Cottrell, who has joined Norman Santos P.C., a regulated utility boutique law firm, as an associate.

Congratulations to Nick Espenan, who has joined Norman Santos P.C., a regulated utility boutique law firm, as an associate.

Jeff Oldham has joined Jackson Walker as a partner and chair of the firm’s appellate section. Jeff has more than two decades of experience across high-stakes appeals, complex commercial litigation, and strategic counsel. He has argued cases involving billions of dollars in claims before the U.S. Supreme Court, the Texas Supreme Court, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and other …

Armbrust & Brown welcomes new associate attorney Timothy Dean, who will focus his practice on tax planning and business transactions. He brings extensive experience in corporate restructurings, entity formations, and complex tax matters. Tim advises clients on complex tax issues, including Section 1061 carried interest issuances, real estate joint ventures, partnership dissolution, and corporate reorganizations.

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Sarah Pai has joined the firm’s Austin office as Senior Counsel in the Tax practice group. Sarah brings a wealth of experience in state and local tax compliance, litigation, and policy, strengthening the firm’s ability to provide comprehensive tax counsel to clients across Texas and beyond. “Sarah’s knowledge of Texas tax law and …

Holland & Knight has bolstered its Real Estate Section in Texas with the addition of John “J.” Pieratt as a partner in Austin. Mr. Pieratt was previously a partner with DLA Piper. “J. is a highly esteemed member of the Austin real estate legal community. As we continue to focus on growth in Texas, his addition will significantly enhance the …