(L to R) Andrew Tatgenhorst and Colby Nichols

Amarillo-based Underwood Law Firm has opened an office in Austin with two new hires who specialize in education law.

Colby Nichols and Andrew Tatgenhorst previously practiced at Austin's Powell & Leon before opening Underwood's sixth office Oct. 30.

Nichols said he is excited to join a firm that has been around for more than 100 years and looks forward to the opportunity to build an office.