Texas Lawyers For Business, Probate and Real Estate

Philip Silberman

CEO and Firm Owner

Philip Silberman holds a B.B.A. with a focus in finance from The University of Texas at Austin and a J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center. He is responsible for the firm's strategic planning and higher level decision making.

Mr. Silberman has served as in-house counsel for both commercial and residential real estate firms. His legal practice areas include real estate law, business law, probate, and asset protection.

Chris Heald

Managing Attorney, COO

Chris Heald is a Baylor Law alum with extensive practice experience in probate and guardianship law. He is responsible for overseeing the firm's practice areas and lawyers.

Additionally, Mr. Heald has a broad array of experience in real estate and business law. He has received favorable results for his clients across all the firm’s practice areas including probate, business, and real estate. Mr. Heald currently handles both litigation and transactional matters at the firm.

Wyatt Holtsclaw

Senior Litigation Attorney

Wyatt Holtsclaw graduated magma cum laude from St. Thomas University School of Law. He is a seasoned litigator with experience in both state and Federal courts. Mr. Holtsclaw has handled numerous complex litigation matters at all phases of litigation including pre-litigation, litigation, and appeal.

He has written many Motions for Summary Judgment and other dispositive motions that resulted in favorable outcomes for his clients. His practice now focuses on probate, real estate, and business litigation.

Jesse Buttery

Lawyer

Jesse Robert Buttery was born in Dallas but grew up in South Texas in the Rio Grande Valley. He attended Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas and obtained a B.A. in English with a minor in History. He obtained his J.D. from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas.

He is licensed as an attorney in Texas and Federal Court in the Northern and Southern District. He has practiced civil trial law for most of his career. He has handled cases involving real estate, slip and fall, business disputes, contractual disputes, consumer disputes, and construction litigation. Mr. Buttery enjoys spending time with family and friends outside of work and also enjoys travel, reading and relaxing.

Steve Costello

Lawyer

Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Steve Costello has degrees from Texas A&M University, the University of Texas at Austin, and South Texas College of Law.

While in law school, he served as Assistant Articles Editor for South Texas Law Review. Prior to his admission to the Texas bar, he worked for a major petrochemical company in the Houston-Galveston area as a chemist, project manager, and intellectual property manager. His legal practice focuses on business law, real estate law, estate planning, probate, and intellectual property.

Carin Groh

Lawyer

Carin D. Groh, CPA, JD, MBA has over 30 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, and tax compliance. After earning her MBA from California Polytechnic San Luis Obispo, she held positions with the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Defense Contract Audit Agency.

She has extensive experience with small businesses, handling tax matters and strategic planning. Carin received her JD from St. Mary’s University School of Law, earning several awards. She specializes in contract, probate, and real estate law.

Peter Flores

Lawyer

Peter Flores grew up in San Angelo, Texas, and is licensed to practice law in both Texas and New Mexico. He is admitted to practice in the Western and Southern Districts of Texas and earned his Juris Doctor from UNT Dallas College of Law. Peter specializes in probate, civil litigation and real property law.

He is dedicated to guiding clients through complex legal processes with clarity and compassion. Peter also served as Interim Executive Director for a legal non-profit, where he enhanced community outreach and organizational effectiveness. His focus on probate support, end-of-life legal matters, and real property law ensures clients receive personalized, thoughtful counsel. Peter’s dedication to achieving positive outcomes makes him a trusted advocate for his clients.

Ashley Hoyer

Lawyer

Ashley Hoyer grew up in Houston, Texas and received her bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Sciences from the University of Texas at Austin. She earned her Juris Doctorate from St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas.

Ashley's practice areas include probate matters and business and real estate transactional matters. When she is not in the office, Ashley loves to read, go to the movies and watch Texas Longhorn football.

Clint Flanagan

Lawyer

Clint Flanagan earned his J.D. from Baylor Law School with concentrations in commercial real estate, business transactions, and estate planning. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration with a minor in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Dallas. Clint focuses on civil litigation and transactional matters.

Before joining the firm, Clint served as in-house counsel for an electronics manufacturing company, where he negotiated contracts with major defense contractors and managed regulatory compliance. He also brings experience in property management and previously clerked with the Texas Office of the Attorney General in the Transportation Division.

Patrick Caldwell

Lawyer

Patrick is licensed to practice law in Texas, before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the Eastern District of Texas, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. His practice areas include litigation, real estate, probate, business law, and intellectual property, including patents and trademarks.

Patrick Caldwell grew up near Miami, Florida and graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. He went on to earn a Master of Arts in Economics and a Juris Doctor from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.

Madeline Taylor

Lawyer

Madeline is an Austin based attorney specializing in commercial and residential real estate litigation. Madeline earned her Bachelor's degree from Sewanee: The University of the South and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Houston Law Center.

Madeline represents both individuals and businesses, in disputes involving issues relating to business and real estate matters such as trespass to try title, suit to quiet title, adverse possession, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, and tortious interference with contract.

Jordan Guzman

Lawyer

Jordan Guzman grew up in Chicago, Illinois. She earned a Doctorate of Jurisprudence from St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas, where she honed her advocacy and negotiation skills as a member of the National Alternative Dispute Resolution Team, achieving recognition as a National Semifinalist and Quarterfinalist in negotiations competitions. In addition to her legal education, Jordan holds both a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of the Incarnate Word.

Jordan is committed to providing clients with practical solutions and strategic guidance, whether assisting business owners with legal compliance, assisting with real estate transactions, or guiding families through the probate process.

Jessica Joyner

Lawyer

Jessica Joyner grew up in Houston, Texas and received her Bachelor's Degree in sociology from the University of Texas at Austin. Jessica attended law school at Saint Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas where she was a staff writer for the Saint Mary's Law Journal and competed nationally on the mock trial team.

Jessica has extensive jury trial experience and represents clients in San Antonio and surrounding areas.

Molly Rogers

Lawyer

Molly Rogers is a Dallas-based attorney who grew up in Houston, Texas. She received her bachelor’s degree in political science from Louisiana Tech University. Molly was a practicing paralegal when she earned her Juris Doctorate at the UNT Dallas College of Law.

Molly specializes in civil litigation, probate and estate planning, and property law. She has a passion for helping others through legal matters practically and thoughtfully. Her focus is on testate and intestate administration of estates, HOA disputes, and residential real estate transactions.

Dawna Hurd

Lawyer

Dawna began her legal career in San Antonio as an Assistant District Attorney for Bexar County. After working as a prosecutor and gaining significant trial experience, Dawna transferred into private practice with the Silberman Law Firm, where she practices real estate, probate, and business law.

Dawna Hurd was born in West Texas but grew up all around the state. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of North Texas. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Texas Tech School of Law.

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