Maxwell Locke & Ritter LLP

Maxwell Locke & Ritter LLP is one of the largest Texas-based accounting and advisory firms, with offices in Austin and Round Rock. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of CPA and strategic advisory services structured around three core practice areas: financial statement assurance and advisory, tax compliance and advisory, and transaction advisory. It serves a wide range of businesses, nonprofits, government entities, and high-net-worth individuals across growth-oriented industries that include technology, real estate, manufacturing, construction, private equity and venture capital, professional services, healthcare, and wholesale and retail. The firm describes a distinctive experienced-hire model intended to ensure that clients work directly with seasoned professionals rather than junior staff. According to its own published figures, ML&R employs more than 170 professionals, has more than 35 years of experience, and its people actively support more than 300 community organizations. The firm has received industry recognition, including being ranked the third largest accounting firm in the Austin area by the Austin Business Journal, named a 2026 Regional Leader and a 2026 Firm to Watch by Accounting Today, and listed among America's Most Recommended Accounting Firms by USA Today. Its transaction advisory team regularly publishes guidance on quality of earnings, net working capital, and related deal mechanics. The firm emphasizes long-term client relationships, exceptional client service, and a people-first culture built around its clients, team, and the communities it serves.