Atty. Shelly D. Masters
Shelly Masters is an experienced trial attorney representing clients in multiple areas of litigation, with a particular focus on construction, commercial, employment and product liability matters. After practicing more than twenty years, she has amassed a successful track record of prosecuting and defending complex multiparty cases before state and federal courts in multiple states involving a wide range of legal issues.
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About Shelly D. Masters at a glance
Shelly D. Masters is a business, construction, and litigation attorney based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Cokinos Young PC. Educated at The University of Texas (J.D., 1998) and The University of Texas (—, 1995). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Shelly Masters is an experienced trial attorney representing clients in multiple areas of litigation, with a particular focus on construction, commercial, employment and product liability matters
- After practicing more than twenty years, she has amassed a successful track record of prosecuting and defending complex multiparty cases before state and federal courts in multiple states involving a wide range of legal issues
- Shelly is acutely aware of the issues facing those involved in the construction industry and actively uses that knowledge to find proactive, unique and efficient solutions to solve client problems
- She has litigated and successfully resolved millions of dollars in dispute
- She has argued thousands of motions and taken hundreds of depositions in courtrooms and boardrooms across the country
- She is a prepared and aggressive litigator when the time comes
- In addition to her legal work, Shelly is a frequent author and speaker for professional, legal and trade associations
- She keeps abreast of national and state litigation trends and legislation to better serve her clients
- She consults and trains clients on a variety of topics designed to minimize risks so that her clients have the tools to protect against future disputes and litigation
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Shelly D. Masters handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Shelly D. Masters is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Shelly D. Masters is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Shelly D. Masters is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Austin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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