Pirkey Barber is proud to announce that Alicia Groos has been named the 2027 Austin Trademark Law “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers® for the second consecutive year. This recognition also marks Alicia’s tenth year of inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®.
This year, 22 Pirkey Barber attorneys were recognized across the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.
Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review and reflects the respect and confidence of fellow attorneys within the legal profession. Since 1981, Best Lawyers has recognized lawyers for professional excellence in private practice through a rigorous evaluation process.
The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 Recipients:
- Bill Barber – Trademark Law, Litigation – Intellectual Property
- Alex Bistline – Trademark Law, Litigation – Intellectual Property
- Megan Bradshaw – Trademark Law
- Rodney Caldwell – Trademark Law, Litigation – Intellectual Property
- Sherri Eastley – Trademark Law
- Steven Espenshade – Trademark Law, Copyright Law
- Alicia Groos – Trademark Law, Copyright Law
- Chris Kindel – Trademark Law
- Anna Kuhn – Trademark Law
- Wendy Larson – Trademark Law, Litigation – Intellectual Property
- Katherine Madianos – Trademark Law
- Jered Matthysse – Litigation – Intellectual Property
- Steve Meleen – Trademark Law, Litigation – Intellectual Property
- Michael Metteauer – Trademark Law
- Lou Pirkey – Trademark Law, Litigation – Intellectual Property
- Tyson Smith – Litigation – Intellectual Property
- Shannon Vale – Trademark Law, Copyright Law
- Chris Weimer – Trademark Law
- Travis Wimberly – Litigation – Intellectual Property
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2027 Recipients:
- Danae Robinson – Intellectual Property Law, Washington, DC
- Daniel Martens – Intellectual Property Law, Austin, TX
- Lisa Harkins – Intellectual Property Law, Technology Law, Chicago, IL
We are grateful for the confidence of our peers and proud to see the work of our attorneys recognized in this year’s rankings. To view the full list of recognized attorneys, visit Best Lawyers.