Partner

Austin

Office:

botoole@buchalter.com

Bar Admissions

Texas

Overview

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Brian O’ Toole is a Partner in the Firm’s Austin office and a member of the Litigation practice group.

Mr. O’Toole practice is focused on business litigation, as well as construction matters. He regularly handles cases involving issues such as shareholder or partner disputes, real estate matters, and contract disputes. Mr. O’Toole has represented clients in the Austin business community for over thirty years.

In addition to being Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Mr. O’Toole is a former Certified Public Accountant. This unique combination of skills and expertise positions him exceptionally well to represent clients in litigation involving complex accounting and financial transactions. Mr. O’Toole is also honored to have been admitted to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).

Mr. O’Toole has also participated as lead litigation and counsel in contested administrative proceedings with The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, The Texas Lottery Commission, The Racing Commission, The Texas Department of Banking, and The Texas Public Utility Commission.

Admissions

  • Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Education

  • Southern Methodist University School of Law, J.D.
  • University of Oklahoma, B.A.A.

  • Texas Super Lawyers (2014-2024)
  • The Best Lawyers in America® (2025)

  • Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Board Certified – Civil Trial
  • American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
  • American Bar Association
  • State Bar of Texas
  • Austin Bar Association
  • TEXO (North Texas Associated General Contractors / Associated Builders and Contractors)

  • Mr. O’Toole earned his Certified Public Accountant from Professional Associations and Membership, State of Florida

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