ABOUT US
We're a dedicated team of attorneys based in Dripping Springs, we travel to you.
Dorothy Lawrence
Principal Attorney/Owner
Nichole Humes
Senior Associate Attorney
Andrew Simmons
Billing Specialist
Zachary Riesenberger
Midori Wilson
Paralegal
Michael P. Ruffin
Paralegal
Coming Soon
Office Manager
Dorothy Lawrence
Principal Attorney and Owner
Education:
Baton Rouge Magnet High School, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
B.S., Louisiana State University, 2005
Major: Business Administration
Minors: History and English
J.D., B.C.L., Paul M. Hebert School of Law, Louisiana State University, 2008
LL.M., University of Denver, 2009
Licenses
Supreme Court of Louisiana, 2009
Supreme Court of Texas, 2010
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana
Employment
Dorothy Butler Law Firm, 2011 to present
Focusing on Tax and Bankruptcy Law
Personal
Sons, Daniel and Andrew
Husband, Todd
Professional Activities
Super Lawyers, Rising Star in Consumer Bankruptcy, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 (Super Lawyers is a Thompson Reuters service)
Top Attorneys in Bankruptcy - Austin Monthly - 2020, 2021
Top Financial Attorney in Hays County - San Marcos Record, 2020, 2021
Top Tax Preparer - Dripping Springs Century News - 2021
MAMAs Austin (Mother Attorney Mentoring Association) Board Member, 2020-2022
Treasurer, 2021
Robert Calvert Inns of Court, 2014
Austin Bar Association/Austin Young Lawyer’s Association Leadership Academy, 2014
Texas Legal Protection Plan Featured Attorney of the Quarter (First female attorney), 2013
Travis County Women Lawyers Association, 2011 – present
Austin Young Lawyers Association, 2010 – present
Austin Bar Association, 2010 – present
Texas Bar Association, 2010 – present
Louisiana Bar Association, 2009 – present
Presentations and Publications
A Guide to the Basics of Law Practice, CLE Panel Discussion, February 2014
Tax Laws Affecting Your LGBT Clients – Post-DOMA Tax Issues, Austin LGBT Bar Association, June 2014
How to Choose the Right Lawyer For You - Texas Legal, August 2020
Civic Activities
Womens Symphony League of Austin, 2022
Dripping Springs, Education Foundation Board Member 2015 - 2016
Dripping Springs, Education Foundation "Denim and Diamond Gala" Chair 2015 - 2016
Dripping Springs, Education Foundation Vice President of Communications 2015 - 2016
Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program Inaugural Class 2016
Dripping Springs Education Foundation, Sponsor, 2013 – 2016
Dripping Springs United Methodist Church Preschool Walk, Sponsor, 2012 – 2014
Travis County Women Lawyers Association, Invited Fellow, 2014 – present
Travis County Women Lawyers Association, Annual Grant Luncheon Sponsor, 2013 – 2017
Seeds of Hope – Supporting Survivors of Domestic Violence, project coordinator, 2014
Hobbies and Interests
"The Who" Performance at Moody Theatre - orchestra member May 2022
Broadway Across America "Little Mermaid" - orchestra member (oboe/English horn)
Broadway Across America "Sound of Music" - orchestra member (oboe/English horn)
Broadway Across America “Wicked” – orchestra member (oboe/English horn)
Broadway Across America “Mary Poppins” – orchestra member (oboe/English horn)
Broadway Across America “West Side Story” – orchestra member (piccolo/flute/oboe/English horn/clarinet/bass clarinet/tenor sax/baritone sax)
Broadway Across America "Anastasia" (flute/clarinet/oboe/English horn/tenor sax)
Bernadette Peters Performance at ZACH Theatre – orchestra member
Il Divo Performance at Bass Concert Hall – orchestra member
Celtic Women Christmas Performance - orchestra member
Regular orchestra member of Texas State University musical theatre productions
Nichole Humes
Senior Associate Attorney
Education
Gettysburg Area High School, Pennsylvania
B.S, The Pennsylvania State University, 2003
Majors: Crime, Law and Justice, Accounting
J.D., Duquesne University School of Law, 2006
Licenses
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, 2006
Supreme Court of Illinois, 2007
U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
Employment
Scarpelli & Brady, 2006 – 2010, Chicago, Illinois
Burns White, 2010 – 2015, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Thomas H. Ayoob & Associates, LLC – 2015 – 2018, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
Dorothy Butler Law Firm,2018 to Present
Focused on Business Litigation, Insurance, Real Estate and Estate Planning
Personal
Husband – Eddie
Sons – Hunter and William
Professional Activities, Awards, Professional Affiliations
Member, The Honorable Amy Reynolds Hay American Inn of Court, 2006 -2018
Member, Allegheny County Bar Association, 2006- 2018
Mentor, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh, 2006-2018
CLE Instructor for multiple litigation based programs through the Allegheny County Bar Association and the American Inns of Court – 2013-2018
Panel Instructor, Do’s and Don’ts of Federal Practice, Pennsylvania Bar Association, June 2014
Unsung Hero Award Recipient, The Legal Intelligencer, April, 2012
Hobbies and Interests
Horseback Riding
Skiing
Yoga
Pittsburg Penguins Hockey
Alexandra Jones-Lafont
Associate Attorney
Education
The University of Texas School of Law, J.D. 2019
Baylor University, B.A. cum laude, 2016
Major: Economics
Minor: Political Science
Licenses
State Bar of Texas, 2019
Presentations and Publications
How to Choose the Right Lawyer for You - Texas Legal, August 2020
Professional Activities
Member, Austin Young Lawyers Association
Dripping Springs Leadership Academy, 2021
Hobbies and Interests
New Orleans Saints
Embroidery
Puzzles
Andrew Simmons
Billing Specialist
Education
Webutuck High School, Amenia, New York
Coastal Carolina University, B.S. cum laude, Conway, South Carolina
Major: Business Administration
Employment
Dorothy Butler Law Firm, 2021 to present
Heat Wave Pest Control, 2019 to present
ABM Building Services, 2011 - 2018
Personal
Life Partner: Noelle
Dogs: Louie and Maeble
Hobbies and Interests
Music (former projects include Cosmico, Meanswell, The Gents)
DIY Projects
Basketball
Golf (both ball and disc)
Midori Wilson
Paralegal
Education
Hopkins High School, Minnetonka, Minnesota
University of Saint Thomas, B.A. cum laude, Saint Paul, Minnesota
Major: English
Minors: Sociology, American Cultural Studies
Employment
Dorothy Butler Law Firm, 2020 to present
Animal Humane Society Minnesota
Civic Activities
Meadowbrook Elementary, Teacher Assistant, Volunteer
Minnesota Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Volunteer
Hobbies and Interests
Baking
Animal Lover
World travel cooking shows
Art Museums
Craft Fairs
Michael P. Ruffin
Paralegal
Education
Lee County High School, Leesburg, GA
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
Major: Secondary Education in History
Employment
Dorothy Butler Law Firm, 2020 to present
Walt Disney World Resort
Civic Activities
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
Hobbies and Interests
Musical Theatre Actor
Austin Based Singer/Performer
Cosplayer
Disney Enthusiast
Zachary Riesenberger
Office Manager
Education
Santa Clarita Valley International Charter School
Associates West Valley Community College Theatre arts degree with an emphasis in acting
Paralegal certification, University of Texas Professional Program
Personal
Fiance, Madelyn Macdonald
Current goals and activities
Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in English at Arizona State University
Interest in attending law school focusing on bankruptcy and criminal law
Hobbies and Interests
Art - marker and stop-motion
Music - Keyboard, bass, and vocals
ADDRESS
151 E. Mercer Street, Suite E
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
CONTACT
Email: dorothy@dorothybutlerlawfirm.com
Phone: 512-699-5632
Fax: 512-369-3535