Our Attorneys
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mr. McMillan litigates frequently under the DTPA and is currently representing consumers against solar panel companies across the state. He also specializes in defamation defense and has extensive experience litigating under the Texas Anti-SLAPP Law. Mr. McMillan practices both trial and appellate law, and has experience with personal guarantees, bills of review, as well as general business and contract litigation. He is licensed in the Northern and Western Districts of Texas, as well as the 5th Circuit.