Texas Lawyers For Business, Probate and Real Estate | Silberman Law Firm, PLLC

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Wyatt Holtsclaw
Lawyer
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.
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Drake Brown
Lawyer

Drake grew up in San Antonio, TX and completed his Doctor of Jurisprudence at the University of Houston Law Center. Prior to law school, Drake earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, with a minor in Legal Studies, from the University of Texas at San Antonio, graduating summa cum laude. In recognition of his academic achievements, Drake was awarded the 2016 UTSA Institute of Law and Public Affairs Ray Coleman Jr. Award.

Following graduation from law school in 2020, Drake began his legal career in civil litigation in San Antonio, then went on to practice criminal defense, and back to civil litigation with the Silberman Law Firm in 2023. Drake represents clients in San Antonio and surrounding areas.
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Michael Sheetz
Lawyer

Michael is a Dallas native and works in the firm’s Dallas and Fort Worth offices. After graduating summa cum laude from Southern Methodist University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Michael attended SMU’s Dedman School of Law, earning his Juris Doctorate in 2015. 

After working for two years in the field of criminal law, including a year-and-a-half of service as an Assistant District Attorney in McLennan County, Texas, Michael transferred into private practice in the areas of real estate, probate, and commercial law.
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Jake Nolan
Lawyer
Jake is based in Austin, Texas, specializing in commercial and real estate litigation. He earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa and his Juris Doctor from the University of Texas at Austin. Jake has litigated a variety of cases across Central Texas.
His practice includes contract disputes, construction law, homeowners association (HOA) issues, and commercial and real estate transactions.
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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.
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Austin Black
Lawyer

Austin Black grew up in the DFW area and received his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Texas School of Law. At UT, Austin was the Editor-in-Chief of the Texas International Law Journal. Prior to joining Silberman Law Firm, Austin worked as an attorney for one of the largest corporate immigration law firms in the nation. 

Aside from immigration, Austin also has experience with contract review, corporate governance, and compliance. Austin's practice areas include real estate, probate, and business law.
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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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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.
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Garrett McMillan
Lawyer

Garrett grew up in Plano, Texas and graduated from Baylor's University Scholars Program with a degree in History, Political Science, and Economics. He earned his JD from the University of Texas and is an active member of the Federalist Society.

Prior to joining Silberman, Garrett litigated public interest matters under the First Amendment, using both §1983 and Texas's anti-Slapp, as well as under Texas's Separation of Powers clause and the Texas Public Information Act. Garrett is licensed in the Northern and Western Districts of Texas, as well as the 5th Circuit.
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