Olney Business Lawyers

I am a 6th generation Texan and blessed because all of those generations were hard-working farm laborers--good people. I was born in the Texas Panhandle, in the small cattle town of Hereford and raised on an onion field in Rio Grande City, right on the Texas-Mexico border.

I studied business and economics for almost 10 years before I decided I needed a law degree to complement my profession as a consultant. Along the way, I learned that business, economics, law and onion fields all have one important thing in common: roots.

My life is God, family, and my profession, and...

Sylvia Borunda Firth is a solo practitioner lawyer in El Paso, Texas specializing in governmental law, administrative law, real estate and general business. Sylvia received her B.B.A. Magna Cum Laude from St. Mary's University in San Antonio and her J.D. for the University of Texas School of Law. Her legal career has been very diverse and she has experience working for governmental entities, as in house corporate counsel and private practice. While in private practice Sylvia has been employed by a medium size firm in addition to her current work at Sylvia Borunda Firth, PLLC.

Sylvia has...

Former Justice, 13th Court of Appeals Visiting Judge, 5th Administrative Region EDUCATION: • St. Mary's University School of Law, JD, 1987 o Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Fraternity. o Sr. Associate Editor of St. Mary's Law Journal (published). o Tie for American Jurisprudence Award in Contract Law. o American Jurisprudence Award in Police Misconduct-Civil Rights Litigation. • University of Texas at Austin, BA in Zoology, 1983. CERTIFICATIONS: o Basic and Advanced (Civil & Family) Mediation Certificates - Mediators & Arbitrators of America. o Basic and Advanced Arbitration Certificates - Mediators & Arbitrators of America. o TMCA Credentialed Mediator by the Texas Mediator Credentialing Association. o National Judicial College’s Advanced Skills for Appellate Judges...

EDUCATION Ms. Lesinski graduated from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi with a B.A. in political science and a minor in criminal justice. She then attended Southern Illinois University-Carbondale School of Law and received her J.D. degree. She was an associate editor for the Journal of Legal Medicine. Ms. Lesinski was awarded the W. Eugene Basanta Award for her professionalism from SIU. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Ms. Lesinski has a broad understanding of civil litigation as a result of her experience as a paralegal and trial attorney. Ms. Lesinski is well versed in construction law and has represented a wide range of clients from...

More than 20 years as a trial lawyer and litigator in federal and state courts, both for the defense and as plaintiff, handling maritime and admiralty cases, oilfield cases, transportation cases, product liability cases, insurance cases, commercial disputes, suits against federal and state governmental entities and personal injury and wrongful death cases. Licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in Louisiana and Texas.

Kate Mains Eckhart is as an associate in the firm’s Beaumont office. Kate works in the firm’s business section with a concentration in real estate and corporate transactions, tax, estate planning and probate, oil and gas law, and probate and guardianship litigation.

While in law school at South Texas College of Law, Kate served on the Editorial Board of the South Texas Law Review; as a law clerk in the United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Texas; and as a research assistant to the school’s professors updating hornbooks on federal income taxation and estate and gift taxation. She was a...

Houston Attorney Pete Patterson has been practicing law in the state of Texas for over 25 years, with a focus on oil and gas law, business litigation, and personal injury cases. Mr. Patterson was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1990 after receiving his J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center, where he was inducted into the prestigious Order of the Barristers. In his legal career, Mr. Patterson has amassed over $150 million in verdicts, settlements, judgments, and recoveries for his clients. He maintains membership in a number of respected associations, including the American Board of Trial...

Christina Wanies-Guirgis studied government and politics at St. John’s University in New York, New York, and received her law degree from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas. As a Houston native, Christina has a personal connection to the community, and her loyalty is reflected in her representation. She served as an Article and Note Editor for Currents: International Trade Law Journal, and holds memberships in several esteemed organizations, including: Texas Young Lawyers Association (TYLA) Houston Young Lawyers Association (HYLA) Houston Bar Association (HBA) State Bar of Texas

Mrs. Larson's practice consists of representing individuals in divorce, family law, custody cases, estate planning, and debt collector abuse cases. She also represents and advises small and family businesses in litigation, contract review and creation, creation of business entities, and general counsel role.

At The Larson Law Office, our Houston lawyers represent Texas clients in divorce, child custody, child support and other family law matters. Additionally, we help clients with estate planning issues, including Wills, Trusts and Medical Directives. We also represent consumers in debt collection harassment litigation against abusive creditors.

I represent companies and people across the cannabis supply chain on operational, corporate, regulatory, licensing, and litigation issues, such as partnership disputes, breach of contract, and product liability. Risk management and mitigation are the name of the game in cautiously scaling a business in an environment of the unknown involving constantly evolving laws and policies. From the inception of the Texas Compassionate Use Act of 2015, I have been advocating for patient access and representing businesses in competitive medical marijuana licensing, investment, corporate structure, contracts, compliance, marketing strategies, FDA labeling guidance, governmental and overall proactive risk prevention strategies to prevent incurring law...

1. Federal & State Taxes IRS and State Tax Problems, Tax Returns (Individual, business, estate) and solutions - including release IRS Levies, Liens, audits, Offers in Compromise, Payment Plans, Protests and Appeals, innocent spouse, employment tax problems, including trust fund penalties and responsible persons, CID criminal tax investigations, sales tax and property tax, admitted to U.S. Tax, District and Bankruptcy Courts, and all State Courts. 2. Bankruptcy Individual and small business - Chapters 7, 13, and 11, for tax debts and consumer or business debts, tax discharges, sales tax bankruptcies, payment plans and tax releases. Representing Debtors and...

Martin C. Law is an associate in the litigation section of Patout & Shaw, PLLC. His primary practice areas are arbitration, mediation, oil and gas, commercial law, real estate litigation and development, construction law, and consumer transactions. While in law school, Mr. Law was awarded the Lawrence C. Hoff Jr. Memorial Scholarship and the Dean’s Scholar Award. Mr. Law actively participated in the school’s award winning advocacy program, which culminated in a first place finish at the 2013 FINRA/St. John’s Securities Dispute Resolution Competition. He was an active member in the Oil and Gas Law Society, the Environmental Law...

Attorney Joseph M. Gagliardi is an experienced criminal justice lawyer based in Houston, TX. Founder of The Gagliardi Law Firm, PLLC, Mr. Gagliardi is one of the more experienced lawyers in Houston for cases involving criminal drug offenses and personal injury cases.

Since 2004, Attorney Joseph Gagliardi has represented thousands of Houstonians charged with drug crimes in Houston along with countless other personal injury clients. If you want an experienced lawyer on your side that knows his way around civil and criminal courtrooms, call Joe.

Houston drug crimes lawyer Joseph Gagliardi is also a chief provider of legal counsel for individuals...

I am a business trial lawyer. I work with business owners and individuals, many of whom are in the construction industry. I help my clients solve legal problems that arise in their lives. Sometimes these problems involve construction defects and disputes, collecting debts, employment disputes, and defense of personal injuries.

Maricela Garcia is the founder and principal attorney of Garcia Legal Team, PLLC. As a first-generation Mexican-American raised in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas, Maricela’s upbringing reflects the resilience and determination of her immigrant parents, who came to the United States in pursuit of a brighter future for their family. She is married to a proud U.S. Navy veteran and is the mother of four daughters, who inspire her daily commitment to integrity and perseverance. Maricela’s parents, despite limited formal education, instilled in her the value of hard work and the transformative power of education. These lessons shaped her...

Diana Weitzel is a dedicated attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, bringing a deep commitment to family law and a strong passion for advocating for families and children. A proud graduate of Texas Wesleyan School of Law, Diana holds a Juris Doctor degree, as well as an Executive MBA from Texas Christian University and a Bachelor of Science from Indiana State University. Licensed to practice in Texas, and admitted to the Northern and Eastern District Bankruptcy Courts, Diana also holds certifications as a Mediator, Family Law Mediator, Guardian Ad Litem, and in Collaborative Law. She has been honored with...

Gabriela is an experienced multilingual attorney based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas. Her experience includes working with a broad spectrum of clients, from family-owned businesses to Fortune 500 companies, to achieve the client’s goals with the utmost efficiency and professionalism.

KC Ashmore is a dedicated attorney and proud United States Coast Guard veteran who served in Search and Rescue from 1992 to 1996, embodying the motto "Semper Paratus" (Always Ready). Residing in Rockwall, Texas with his wife and children, KC balances family life with his legal career. When not practicing law, he enjoys quality time with family, outdoor activities, and motorcycle rides. KC's commitment to service extends throughout his community involvement. He actively participates in Habitat for Humanity building projects, serves on the Rockwall Bar Association's Board of Directors, and previously chaired the Dallas Bar Association's Home Project benefiting Dallas Area Habitat...

I am Brian Alexander, a trusted estate planning attorney based in Dallas and the Managing Partner at Alexander & Alexander Law. With over 25 years of legal experience, I have a focus on estate planning, probate law, criminal defense, and business litigation, offering personalized legal solutions for clients in Texas and Mississippi. I completed my Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in Politics at the University of Dallas, and then went on to earn my Juris Doctor from Oklahoma City University School of Law. My extensive trial experience and legal knowledge have made me a reliable attorney for estate...

From the courtroom to the boardroom, Braden M. Wayne provides corporate litigation and business counsel services to an array of clients, from financial institutions and healthcare providers to third-party insurers and retailers. A native Dallasite, Braden has a passion for helping local businesses navigate the corporate and legal terrain of North Texas. Prior to rejoining SettlePou, Braden served as General Counsel for one of the largest diamond wholesalers and jewelry retailers in the country, where he was responsible for all legal matters, human resources, real estate acquisitions, and enterprise growth. Braden is a member of SettlePou’s...