Elite Litigators & Advisors

Austin-based commercial and IP litigation and business law firm with nationwide reach

Our Versatility

Botkin Chiarello Calaf’s attorneys have experience representing clients across diverse industries and wide-ranging legal issues—whether you’re looking for a uniquely qualified commercial or IP litigator, an outside general counsel, or a seasoned employment counselor, we will deliver.

Commercial Litigation

Our experienced trial lawyers represent clients in a variety of complex commercial disputes over business agreements and transactions, corporate acquisitions, and other contractual and property rights issues.

Intellectual Property Disputes

Our attorneys have deep experience representing plaintiffs in protecting their intellectual property rights in court and defendants who are defending against infringement claims.

Business Law

We counsel clients on the legal aspects of running a business.  From advising which laws apply to which employers, to negotiating contracts, to developing dispute-resolutions strategies, we are a resource to our clients so that they can focus on business objectives.

Who We Are

Botkin Chiarello Calaf is a diverse team of lawyers who bring a collaborative approach to every matter, so each client benefits from the depth and breadth of our collective experience, knowledge, and judgment.

Our Values

Our lawyers and their contributions to our community speak volumes: we are deeply committed to diversity in the legal profession, we dedicate meaningful pro bono time to cases serving both the public and individuals in need, we mentor the next generation, and we invest our time in making Austin, Texas the community we’re proud of.

Featured Insights

MAC Part of HNBA Panel Discussing Latinx Representation in the Legal Profession
November 15, 2023

MAC Part of HNBA Panel Discussing Latinx Representation in the Legal Profession

Botkin Chiarello Calaf partner María Amelia Calaf recently joined three other Latina lawyers for a panel discussion on enhancing Latinx representation in the legal field.
Welcome, Travis Maples
November 1, 2023

Welcome, Travis Maples

Botkin Chiarello Calaf welcomes Travis Maples as an associate on our commercial litigation team, where he will handle business, intellectual property, and employment disputes.
Botkin Chiarello Calaf Partner Named Treasurer of Federal Bar Association Austin Chapter
October 16, 2023

Botkin Chiarello Calaf Partner Named Treasurer of Federal Bar Association Austin Chapter

Federal court litigator and Botkin Chiarello Calaf partner Leah Bhimani Buratti has joined the board of the Federal Bar Association’s Austin chapter as treasurer.
Welcome, Joshua Kelly
October 2, 2023

Welcome, Joshua Kelly

Botkin Chiarello Calaf is pleased to welcome Joshua Kelly as an associate in our commercial litigation team. He will support our litigation team in resolving business, intellectual property, and employment disputes.
María Amelia Calaf to Speak at Austin Bar’s Ultimate Trial Notebook Seminar
September 25, 2023

María Amelia Calaf to Speak at Austin Bar’s Ultimate Trial Notebook Seminar

Botkin Chiarello Calaf partner and litigator María Amelia Calaf (MAC) will be a panelist at the “Federal Trials for the State Court Litigator” session at the Austin Bar Association’s Civil Litigation Section’s Ultimate Trial Notebook Seminar.
Jennifer Rappoport Colimon Recognized at Austin Business Journal Women in Business Awards Luncheon
September 20, 2023

Jennifer Rappoport Colimon Recognized at Austin Business Journal Women in Business Awards Luncheon

Congratulations to Botkin Chiarello Calaf managing partner Jennifer Rappoport Colimon on her nomination for the Austin Business Journal’s Women in Business Awards.
Super Lawyers Singles Out Botkin Chiarello Calaf Name Partners for 2023 Recognitions
September 18, 2023

Super Lawyers Singles Out Botkin Chiarello Calaf Name Partners for 2023 Recognitions

All three of Botkin Chiarello Calaf’s named partners have been named to the 2023 Texas Super Lawyers list of outstanding Texas attorneys.
Botkin Chiarello Calaf Heads Back to School
August 31, 2023

Botkin Chiarello Calaf Heads Back to School

Two Partners Teach Trade Secret Law at UT Law