Atty. Steven M. Espenshade
Steven M. Espenshade is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Copyright Law and Trademark Law.
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Steven M. Espenshade is a trademark and copyright attorney based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Pirkey Barber PLLC. Educated at The University of Texas (J.D., 2010). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law (2026). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Steven M. Espenshade is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Copyright Law and Trademark Law
- Steven M., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2021
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steven M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Steven M. Espenshade is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Texas →
Steven M. Espenshade is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Texas →
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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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