Our Legal Team

Steven is responsible for public relations and client development. For the past ten years, Steven has served as a political consultant to numerous campaigns, bringing a wealth of legislative experience to Hotze Runkle. Steven served as Special Assistant to former U.S. Congressman Max Sandlin and as a legislative assistant to Texas State Representative Mark Homer.

Email Steven: steve@hotzerunkle.com

Megan is a member of the Settlements Department. She is a graduate of Baylor University and moved down to Austin from Fort Worth after graduation. Megan enjoys spending time with friends and family, trying out Austin’s restaurants, and playing with her dog Sadie.

Email Megan: megan@hotzerunkle.com

Cheryl is the supervisor of the Settlements Department at Hotze Runkle.  Cheryl moved from Indiana to Texas after graduating from high school in 1995.  She attended the University of Texas at Austin and earned bachelor’s degrees in Government and German.  Cheryl has been handling asbestos claims for the last five years. 

Email Cheryl: cheryl@hotzerunkle.com

Rob works with intake and client development relations. He has an avid interest in history and spent nine years employed as a technician and programming assistant at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. A 7th generation Texan with working-class roots in South Austin, he has worked on a number of local political campaigns in Texas. Rob graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.F.A. in 1994, and spent five additional years studying engineering and geology at UT. He lives in Elgin with his wife Sarah their two children.

Email Rob Ryland: rob@hotzerunkle.com

Lindsey Trumper is a member of the Public Relations Department and also supports the Logistics department. She wasn’t born here (Illinois), but got here as quick as she could (2008). Her favorite things about Austin are the live music, warm weather, and abundance of year-round outdoor activities.

Email Lindsey: lindsey@hotzerunkle.com

Cheryl (also known as CAT) is more than likely the cheerful voice you will hear when calling Hotze Runkle. CAT is originally from Oklahoma, but now resides in Austin along with her husband and Labrador Lilly. She has lots of fun during the summer with her grandchildren in the pool.

Email: cherylt@hotzerunkle.com

Patty graduated with a degree in Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin back when it was the only UT campus in the state. Patty has had the privilege of working in real estate, public accounting, non-profit organizations and the corporate (for-profit) world. Patty gets great satisfaction from her work and helping others.

Email: patty@hotzerunkle.com