Balch Introduces 21 New Attorneys Strengthening Austin, Texas Office, Expanding Capabilities Across the Energy Sector

Balch & Bingham is thrilled to introduce the 21 attorneys who joined our Austin, Texas office, following our announcement that the attorneys and professional staff of Duggins Wren Mann and Romero have joined the firm. 

Collectively, these lawyers bring specialized knowledge in energy, environmental and tax law, including regulatory compliance, contested proceedings, policy and transactional matters across the electricity, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Their depth of knowledge enhances Balch’s longstanding focus supporting highly regulated industries and strengthens the firm’s multidisciplinary capabilities supporting clients across both Texas and the nation.

The attorneys who are now part of Balch’s Austin office include: 

• Jay Breedveld 
• Everett Britt 
• Arnett Caviel 
• William Coe 
  
• David Gilliland 
• Stephanie Green 
• Jason Harvey 
• William Johnson 
• Connor Kilgallen
• Don Lewis 
• James Mann 
• Drew McEwen 
• Kerry McGrath 
• James McNally
• Jo Ann Merica 
• Kevin Oldham 
• Carey Olney 
• Scott Olson 
• Patrick Pearsall 
• Bret Slocum 
• Mark Strain

These attorneys joined the firm’s talented bench in the Austin office, including:

• Chris Kirby 
• Dane McKaughan 
• Fariraishe Muzondo