Practice areas: Civil Litigation, Energy & Natural Resources, Appellate; view more
Licensed in Texas since: 2019
Education: St. Mary's University School of Law
Selected to Rising Stars: 2023 - 2026 Budnik & Reed PLLC
327 Congress Ave.Suite 500
Austin, TX 78701 Phone: 512-855-6358 Email: Kara L. O'Shaughnessy Visit website
Kara L. O’Shaughnessy is an accomplished associate attorney at Budnik & Reed PLLC in Austin, Texas. Holding a BS in Zoology from UT Austin and a JD from St. Mary’s University Law School, Kara brings a unique blend of scientific understanding and legal expertise to her practice. Specializing in oil and gas litigation, commercial and business litigation, general civil litigation, estate planning, family law, and appellate law, Kara is known for her tenacity and dedication to achieving favorable outcomes for her clients.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Kara is deeply committed to serving her community. As a pro bono attorney for Volunteer Legal Services (VLS), she offers invaluable legal guidance and representation to those in need, embodying her belief in the importance of equal access to justice for all. With a reputation as a compassionate advocate and trial attorney, Kara continues to make a positive impact both in and out of the courtroom.
Practice areas
Civil Litigation: Plaintiff, Energy & Natural Resources, Appellate, Business Litigation, Civil Litigation: Defense, Estate Planning & Probate, Real Estate: BusinessFirst Admitted: 2019, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://www.budnikreed.com/kara
Bar / Professional Activity
- State Bar of Texas, 2019
Pro bono / Community Service
- Pro bono attorney for the Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas in civil litigation and family law cases. Pro bono attorney for the VLS Eviction Taskforce defending evictions; VLS Expunction Expos; and has been selected as a 2024 VLS Ambassador., 2024
- Pro bono attorney for the Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas in civil litigation and family law cases; VLS Eviction Taskforce defending evictions; VLS Expunction Expo; selected as a 2023 VLS Ambassador; and received the VLS Susan P. Burton Award for exemplary dedication and commitment to the principle of access to justice for all., 2023
- Pro bono attorney for the Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas in civil litigation and family law cases; VLS Eviction Taskforce defending evictions; and served as a pro bono attorney for Gray Becker, PC., 2022
- Pro bono attorney for the Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas in civil litigation and family law cases; VLS Eviction Taskforce defending evictions; received a VLS Judge Suzanne Covington Pro Bono Service Award for extraordinary commitment to pro bono legal services; and served as a pro bono attorney for Gray Becker, PC., 2021
- Pro bono attorney for the Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas in civil litigation and family law cases and served as a pro bono attorney for Gray Becker, PC., 2020
Educational Background
- St. Mary's University School of Law, JD
- University of Texas at Austin, BS
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Presented “Metadata: Don’t You Forget About Me” with Gregory Story from Clear Guidance Partners at the Capital Area Paralegal Association 2021 Spring CLE., Lecturer, Metadata: Don’t You Forget About Me, Capital Area Paralegal Association, Legal, 2021
Honors
- Selected as a "2024 Rising Star" in civil litigation. An honor based on peer recognition and professional achievement that is shared only by the top 2.5% of up-and-coming attorneys in Texas., Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2024
- Selected as a 2024 VLS Ambassador to promote justice as a VLS representative in the legal community. Recruiting, educating, and supporting fellow VLS volunteers., VLS Ambassador, Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas, 2024
- Received the 2023 VLS Susan P. Burton Award for exemplary dedication and commitment to the principle of access to justice for all. VLS Volunteer Awards, VLS Susan P. Burton Award, Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas, 2023
- Recognized as one of MYAustin Magazine's 2023 Top 10 Attorneys. Nominations by clients and peers earned Kara a cover on the June issue., Top 10 Attorney in Austin, MYAustin Magazine, 2023
- Selected as a 2023 VLS Ambassador to promote justice as a VLS representative in the legal community. Recruited, educated, and supported fellow VLS volunteers., VLS Ambassador, Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas, 2023
- Selected as a "2023 Rising Star" in civil litigation. An honor based on peer recognition and professional achievement that is shared only by the top 2.5% of up-and-coming attorneys in Texas., Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2023
- One of only 20 attorneys in Central Texas honored at the 2021 Judge Suzanne Covington Pro Bono Service Awards for extraordinary commitment to pro bono legal services., Judge Suzanne Covington Pro Bono Service Awards, Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas, 2021
Industry Groups
- Business
- Gas
- Minerals
- Oil
- Real Estate
Office location for Kara L. O'Shaughnessy
327 Congress Ave.
Suite 500
Austin, TX 78701
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2023 - 2026