Provided by Cleveland Krist PLLC
Cleveland Krist is a boutique trial firm focused on resolving high-stakes business disputes in courts and arbitration forums across Texas and the United States. Recognized by Chambers USA for its litigation practice, the firm represents plaintiffs and defendants in complex matters involving substantial financial interests, corporate control, and business reputations.
The firm's litigation attorneys handle a wide range of commercial disputes, including breach of contract claims, torts, fraud allegations, partnership and ownership conflicts, fiduciary duty claims, trade secrets, and post-acquisition disputes. The team regularly appears in state and federal courts and arbitration proceedings, representing clients in industries such as technology, healthcare, real estate, energy, and investment management.
Led by partners Tim Cleveland, Austin Krist, and Emi Lawson, the firm has earned a reputation for fierce advocacy and strong results. Mr. Cleveland has been recognized by Chambers USA as a leading Texas trial lawyer and has served as lead counsel in significant commercial disputes involving investment funds, M&A, technology companies, and energy-related businesses.
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Cleveland Krist has great local knowledge of judges and courts in Austin. It is a very high-level and experienced team providing practical wisdom on complex commercial litigation.
Cleveland Krist's creativity and quick pivots in strategy are key strengths. The team's business and commercial awareness and execution ability are high.
Cleveland Krist is a boutique firm bringing Big Law experience with a very custom approach. The team is extremely skilled in the courtroom and has a great bedside manner with clients.
Cleveland Krist's lawyers are zealous advocates for their clients while maintaining professional communications with opposing counsel and the court. The team understands the complexities of the litigation as well as the underlying economic concerns.
Cleveland Krist has smart, hard-working attorneys who are extremely efficient. The team is extremely responsive and has excellent business awareness.
Cleveland Krist has great local knowledge of judges and courts in Austin. It is a very high-level and experienced team providing practical wisdom on complex commercial litigation.
Cleveland Krist's creativity and quick pivots in strategy are key strengths. The team's business and commercial awareness and execution ability are high.
Cleveland Krist is a boutique firm bringing Big Law experience with a very custom approach. The team is extremely skilled in the courtroom and has a great bedside manner with clients.
Cleveland Krist's lawyers are zealous advocates for their clients while maintaining professional communications with opposing counsel and the court. The team understands the complexities of the litigation as well as the underlying economic concerns.
Cleveland Krist has smart, hard-working attorneys who are extremely efficient. The team is extremely responsive and has excellent business awareness.
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Tim is a well-regarded practitioner and a terrific trial lawyer.
Tim Cleveland is a master at understanding client needs.
Tim is a talented lawyer.
Austin Krist is recognized for his commercial litigation experience. He is frequently sought after by investors as well as corporates from a range of industries.
Austin is a knowledgeable and professional practitioner.
Austin is a capable and commercial litigator.
Austin is an engine that drives Cleveland Krist. His research and writing are phenomenal, and he is an effective advocate in the courtroom.
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