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Jeffrey Bendit
Brazoria, TX Divorce Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
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Stephen Hartley Wilsey
Lake Jackson, TX Divorce Attorney with 32 years of experience
(979) 285-0100
490 This Way, Ste. 200
P.O. Box 1388
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Divorce, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
South Texas College of Law
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Melissa O'Neal
Angleton, TX Divorce Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Estate Planning and Family
South Texas College of Law
I was born and raised in Northeast Texas and after graduating from East Texas State University in 1996, I worked as a paralegal for Foley & Coley until December of 2000 when I relocated to Houston to attend South Texas College of Law. While in law school, I worked full time for Crain, Caton & James, a large law firm in downtown Houston. In December of 2005, I graduated from South Texas College of Law and passed the Texas Bar in February 2006. I was licensed to practice law by May of 2006.
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T.J. Roberts
Angleton, TX Divorce Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Texas Tech University School of Law
T.J. Roberts was born in Austin and raised in Lampasas, Texas. Playing baseball for the Lampasas Badgers earned T.J. a chance to attend Austin College in Sherman, Texas. T.J. graduated with a degree in political science and moved on to the Texas Tech University School of Law. In Law School, T.J. served as president of the Criminal Bar Association, Vice-Chair of The Board of Barristers, and was voted the Board’s most outstanding member. In addition to the Criminal Defense Clinic, where he received an American Jurisprudence Award, T.J. was also a member of several national trial advocacy teams. T.J....
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Tyson Phillips
Angleton, TX Divorce Attorney with 7 years of experience
Divorce, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Family
South Texas College of Law
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Mark Jones
Angleton, TX Divorce Attorney with 31 years of experience
(949) 849-8076
The W. D. Evans Building, 124 West Myrtle
Angleton, TX 77515
Divorce, Criminal Defense and Family
South Texas College Of Law
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Rob Musemeche
Webster, TX Divorce Attorney with 37 years of experience
Divorce and Family
South Texas College of Law
Your family's well-being is my priority. As a board-certified family law specialist, trust my years of legal experience to handle your case with skill and compassion.
Born and raised in Houston, I have strived to build a boutique litigation practice focused on contested custody matters and high net worth divorce cases, often with significant business interests and complex marital property characterization scenarios. There are about 112,000 lawyers licensed to practice law in Texas. I am one of only 798 in the entire state who have been recognized and certified as a specialist in the area of Family Law. And, after...
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Brian Douglas Walters
Sugar Land, TX Divorce Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(713) 275-7830
3 Sugar Creek Center Blvd.
Suite 100
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Divorce and Family
University of Texas - Austin
Hi, I'm Brian. I was born in Florida, the son a career Marine Corps officer. After living all over the world and graduating from high school in West Germany, I returned to Texas and graduated from Texas A&M University in 1993 with a BBA. I then graduated from The University of Texas Law School in 1996. I've practiced exclusively family and divorce law since then. I was Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 2003 and am remain so today. Me and my staff work hard for our clients and are 100...
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Rahlita D. Thornton
Sugar Land, TX Divorce Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Houston FAMILY LAWYER and ACCIDENT LAWYER and Attorney Rahlita D. Thornton has been committed to personal attention to clients for almost 30 years dealing with Family Law Matters, Divorce, Custody as well as Trucking Accidents, Car Accidents, Injury or Wrongful Death. The main goal is to obtain maximum compensation after a personal injury occurs. Free consultations (713) 401-3998. Ride-Share Accidents, Car Accidents, 18 wheeler truck accidents, personal injury law, bus accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, distracted driving accidents, drunk driving accidents, fatality accidents involving catastrophic injuries are among those handled. Attorney Rahlita...
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Mr. Alex Hunt
Sugar Land, TX Divorce Attorney
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
University of Houston - Main Campus
Alex Hunt is a trusted family lawyer with experience in a wide range of family law matters, including complex child custody disputes, high-asset property divisions and divorces, and enforcements and modifications of existing court orders. He prides himself on providing ethical, responsive representation to all of his clients. His goal is to always ensure clients' rights and assets are protected, while keeping costs low and stress at a minimum. Alex's goal is to always provide client-focused representation. He is passionate about protecting important assets and rights. Clients will receive sound counsel that guides them through the legal process and helps...
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Matthew Allen Skillern
Sugar Land, TX Divorce Attorney with 21 years of experience
Divorce and Family
South Texas College of Law
Matthew A. Skillern is the founder and lead family law attorney at Skillern Firm Divorce & Child Custody Lawyers. He is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, an accomplishment that only 1% of family lawyers in Texas have achieved. Matthew is a strong trial lawyer with a record of success. He doesn’t back down, even when faced with difficult child custody issues or contentious divorces.
Matthew believes that being an effective advocate requires being forceful when it comes to defending his clients’ interests but also compassionate when helping them through the legal system. Although Matthew...
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Robin W. Klein
Sugar Land, TX Divorce Attorney with 18 years of experience
Divorce and Family
South Texas College of Law
With over 15 years of exclusive practice in family law, Robin W. Klein has achieved Board Certification in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction only attained by 1% of family lawyers in Texas. Additionally, she is trained in mediation.
As a single mother of two grown children, Robin empathizes with her clients' challenges when facing emotionally charged issues related to children, divorce, and financial struggles. Her passion for helping people and her expertise allow her to guide clients through the legal process and make decisions that benefit their families now and in the future. Robin's dedication...
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Allecia Pottinger
Sugar Land, TX Divorce Attorney with 29 years of experience
(281) 436-7322
77 Sugar Creek Center Blvd, Suite 689-F
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Texas Southern University
Allecia Lindsey Pottinger, J.D., attended Texas Southern University where she received her Bachelor degree in Sociology, and Juris Doctorate. She became licensed to practice law in the State of Texas in 1995 and started her solo-practice. In 1997, Allecia started working for the NAACP as the staff attorney and later became their legal program director. She is currently working as a hearing examiner for the Texas Education Agency and an independent practitioner who founded the Allecia Lindsey Pottinger Law Firm, PLLC. She was the recipient of the Houston Lawyers Associations’ Outstanding Service Award and the NAACP’s...
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Daniel R. Bacalis
Hurst, TX Divorce Attorney with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning and Family
South Texas College of Law
Daniel Bacalis is a Certified Family Law Specialist that founded his firm almost 40 years ago. Since 1981, he has helped numerous families with their divorces, family law, and estate planning matters. His practice focuses on providing committed efforts through negotiation and mediation techniques in order to achieve a positive solution for his clients.
To setup your FREE consultation with the Experienced Texas Family Law Attorney, visit online or call 817-498-4105.
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Caitlin Thorpe
Sugarland, TX Divorce Attorney with 10 years of experience
Divorce and Family
South Texas College of Law
Caitlin is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, an accomplishment that only 1% of the family lawyers in Texas have achieved. Caitlin has been a dedicated member of Skillern Firm Divorce & Child Custody Lawyers for 10 years. She joined the firm as the first Skillern Firm Divorce & Child Custody Lawyers law clerk in May 2013 when the firm consisted of 2 lawyers. Caitlin had the benefit of developing her skill set directly under Mr. Skillern. He made sure she would be ready to hit the ground running the day she got her...
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John Schmude
Sugarland, TX Divorce Attorney with 15 years of experience
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
South Texas College of Law
John Schmude is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in family law. As a former Presiding Judge of the 247th Family District Court of Harris County, Texas, he disposed of more than 13,000 cases in every area of family law, including complex divorce cases, modifications, custody actions, adoptions, paternity suits and enforcements. While on the bench, he presided over more than 400 contested family law bench trials, numerous jury trials and thousands of hearings in every area of family law.
Prior to his election to the Bench, John Schmude served as the President of Schmude...
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Ronique Bastine Robinson
Stafford, TX Divorce Attorney with 33 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Attorney Ronique Bastine Robinson is a highly experienced advocate for those in family law, criminal law, and business transaction cases. At Bastine Law Group, We care about our clients' personal situations and understand the gravity of needing to move forward through the legal system. Our goal is to put you back on track!
Call today or visit our website for more information.
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Lennea Cannon
Sugar Land, TX Divorce Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Divorce and Family
South Texas College of Law
Lennea grew up in Austin, Texas and moved to Houston to attend law school in 2001, and has been here ever since. She attended Texas A & M University where she received her undergraduate degree of Bachelor of Business Administration in 2001. Ms. Cannon received her Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law in 2004 and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas that same year. Her business background and experience make her uniquely qualified to represent clients in complex property cases in a divorce. Having devoted her practice exclusively to family law for over a...
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Brittany Allysse Holcombe
Sugar Land, TX Divorce Attorney with 5 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Belmont University College of Law
Bri is a licensed attorney in both the states of Tennessee and Texas, practicing family law. She is a Houston native who graduated from Baylor University, in Waco, Texas, and Belmont University College of Law, in Nashville, Tennessee. Bri practices at Hunt Law Firm, P.L.L.C. in Katy, Texas. Prior to joining the firm, Bri served as a Law Clerk and Associate Attorney for a family law firm in Greater Houston.
Bri is a compassionate listener, taking the time necessary to discuss her client’s needs. Bri has the ability to connect with clients on a personal level while educating her clients about...
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Tad Nelson
League City, TX Divorce Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Owner of a boutique criminal and DWI defense firm that lives by the saying, "Big city experience, small town values." A firm that is more concerned with it's clients, our client's family, and our client's peace of mind during the process than the fee the client pays. It is a privilege to represent our clients in court and protect their rights. We also serve our clients in family and divorce law. Houston DWI Lawyer Tad A. Nelson.
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Tina Floridia
Sugar Land, TX Divorce Attorney with 9 years of experience
Divorce and Family
South Texas College of Law
Tina is passionate about advocacy. Her approach to family law matters is responsive, straightforward and client-focused. Tina possesses all the sincere language, confidence, and zeal you would expect from a litigator raised in a strong Italian family. She deploys these traits at maximum effect. Clients love Tina because she is confident and efficient. She is a family law litigator with an impressive range of experience and knowledge.
Tina’s interest in family law and advocacy began during her studies at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, where she received a Master of Science degree in education. This master’s program focused on educational policy...
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Greg Enos
Webster, TX Divorce Attorney with 39 years of experience
Divorce and Family
The University of Texas School of Law
Attorney Greg Enos, has over 38 years of legal experience and is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Enos handles divorce and child custody cases in Harris, Galveston, and Brazoria County, Texas. Greg speaks at legal seminars on family law educating attorneys and judges. He also publishes legal directories and a legal newspaper that are widely used and read by Houston area attorneys and courts. Greg Enos is a respected leader of the legal profession working to improve family courts.
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Judge Charles H. Van Orden
Sugar Land, TX Divorce Lawyer with 46 years of experience
2245 Texas Dr
#300
Sugar Land, TX 77479
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family and Personal Injury
South Texas College of Law
I assist in managing cases and achieving favorable outcomes for clients. My responsibilities encompass conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, interviewing clients and witnesses, preparing for hearings and trials, and aiding in the formulation of legal strategies to resolve cases favorably for each client. I am passionate about supporting clients through the most challenging periods of their lives and diligently advocating on behalf of each individual.
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Frank Jeffrey Vendt Jr.
Richmond, TX Divorce Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
Southern University Law Center
Frank J. Vendt, Jr., has been meaningfully involved with people that work all types of jobs, people that have various social statuses, and people that live with many different issues. This led him to practice family law.
We have all heard that “nothing takes the place of experience.” Mr. Vendt has been through a divorce himself and has shared custody of his child. He is a Richmond divorce lawyer who understands the battles one faces when it is time to end a marriage (money, children, reputation, failure, et cetera).
Outside of law, Mr. Vendt spends time with his family and in the...
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Rukhsanda Melissa Masoom
Sugar Land, TX Divorce Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning and Family
New England Law | Boston
Rukhsanda Melissa Masoom grew up in Queens, New York before finding her way to Deer Park, Texas, where she attended school. She went on to attend Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts.
Melissa decided to equip herself with the tools necessary to affect social change and seek justice for those in need of help. She matriculated at New England School of Law in Boston, before returning to Houston, her true home.
After law school, Melissa has amassed extensive courtroom experience, with a focus on a variety of practice areas, including family law, mass tort litigation and personal injury. She has volunteered...
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Kaylee Jene Rush
Sugar Land, TX Divorce Attorney
Divorce and Family
South Texas College of Law
Kaylee Rush grew up in rural east Texas and attended undergraduate university at the University of Texas at Arlington before settling in Houston, where she attended law school at South Texas College of Law Houston. While in law school, Kaylee earned multiple academic honors including the Dean's Merit scholarship and several CALI awards and participated in the Randall O. Sorrels Legal Clinics. Kaylee also completed a 2-year state district family court clerkship as a law student.
Prior to law school, Kaylee discovered her passion for serving her community as a reporter for a small local newspaper, finding that the media we...
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Elena Jan Smith
Sugar Land, TX Divorce Attorney
Divorce and Family
South Texas College of Law
Elena is a Texas native. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and South Texas College of Law Houston. She began working at the Hunt Law Firm as a law clerk while she was a law student and was thrilled to join to accept a full-time attorney position after being licensed.
She is a dedicated advocate who skillfully guides clients through difficult times with compassion and empathy. Her goal is to support my clients, both inside and outside the courtroom, while explaining the law in a way that is accessible and easy-to-understand. She helps clients find reasonable solutions to...
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Papa M Dieye
Pearland, TX Divorce Attorney with 21 years of experience
Divorce, Family, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Tulane University School of Law
Founding Attorney Papa Dieye is dedicated to helping our clients obtain a positive outcome to their case. He greatly enjoys going to court for every person we help and stops at nothing to ensure their interests and goals are thoroughly represented. He works closely with each client to get to know their unique situations and craft a case strategy that works best. Papa attended Tulane Law School in New Orleans where he successfully served on the Moot Court Board. He was a finalist in the Junior Appellate Competition and won the Senior Appellate Competition where he argued a case before...
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John D Pascoe
Friendswood, TX Divorce Lawyer with 11 years of experience
(713) 829-4317
1414 S. Friendswood Dr., STE 120
https://www.johndpascoe.com
Friendswood, TX 77546
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
Florida Coastal School of Law
John D. Pascoe is a licensed to practice in the State of Texas and the in front of the U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit. John completed law school and graduated with a Juris Doctor degree in two and half years, from Florida Coastal School of Law. Previous to law school, John attended Texas Christian University (TCU) for his undergraduate degree majoring in English and minoring in History. John D. Pascoe has been actively engaged in several areas of the legal industry.
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U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit
State Bar of Texas, Admitted 2013
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David L. Thornton
Friendswood, TX Divorce Attorney with 49 years of experience
(281) 810-9687
699 S. Friendswood Drive
Suite 105
Friendswood, TX 77546
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family and Personal Injury
University of Houston - Main Campus
As the founder of the Law Offices of David L. Thornton, Galveston County lawyer David L. Thornton offers legal counsel in family law and personal injury cases. Since 1976, he has been licensed to practice as an attorney. He is also a certified mediator who received meditation training at Harvard Law School. On four occasions, Mr. Thornton has been selected for inclusion in the list of Super Lawyers®. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, American Association for Justice and Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists. For a free case evaluation, contact his firm today.
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Wilfried Schmitz
Houston, TX Divorce Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Divorce and Family
South Texas College Of Law
Wilfried P. Schmitz is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and received this certification in 2000. He has practiced law for over 30 years after receiving a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas Christian University and a Doctorate of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law.
Mr. Schmitz is a fellow of the College of the State Bar of Texas and a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, Houston Bar Association, Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists and Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists.
He is licensed to practice law in all State...
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Cynthia D. Rendon
Sugar Land, TX Divorce Attorney with 26 years of experience
(713) 493-7544
77 Sugar Creek Center Blvd., Ste 600
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Divorce and Family
The University of Texas School of Law
I feel most comfortable in a courtroom advocating for my clients and arguing their cases. Years ago, one of my clients called me the "velvet hammer" and it's a nickname that has stuck. I try cases because I enjoy helping people, however, I am also a huge advocate of the mediation process and enjoy cominging up with creative solutions to help my clients reach an amicable resolution. My reputation for thorough preparation and effective advocacy enables my clients a range of options including disposition of the case in their favor through motion practice, settlement, trial, or even reaching...
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Sean Y. Palmer
League City, TX Divorce Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
South Texas College of Law
Attorney Sean Y. Palmer has over 18 years of legal experience as a Texas Attorney and over 24 years as a Certified Mediator. Mr.Palmer handles Divorce, Child Custody, Paternity, Estate Planning, other civil matters in Harris, Galveston, Brazoria and Chambers counties. He also mediates divorces and other civil matters. Mr. Palmer is a 2001 graduate of South Texas College of Law in Houston where he was an Assistant Editor on the Corporate Council Review law journal and an editor for the international law journal, Currents. He was the Editor-in-Chief of the law school newspaper, Annotations. ...
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Hanna Niner
Sugar Land, TX Divorce Attorney with 1 year of experience
Divorce and Family
University of Houston Law Center
Hanna’s passion for family law grew out of her drive to help others going through difficult times. She prides herself on being a zealous advocate for her clients at every stage of their case. Her goal is to get the best outcome for her client while ensuring her client’s experience within the legal system is as stress-free as possible. Hanna prioritizes open, honest, and consistent communication with her clients because she knows support from an attorney is invaluable. Hanna understands that each case is different, and firmly believes that her role is to provide clients with the legal guidance necessary...
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Stephanie Melgar Garcia
Sugar Land, TX Divorce Attorney with 1 year of experience
6532 Greatwood Parkway, Suite A
Sugar Land, TX 77479
Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
University of Houston - Main Campus
Stephanie was born and raised in Katy, Texas. She graduated from the University of Houston Law Center where she participated in the Educational Rights Clinic, Juvenile Law Clinic, Immigration Clinic, and the Alternative Dispute Resolution team. Through her work in the legal clinics, she had the privilege of zelalously advocating for her various clients.
Stephanie is well versed in the financial aspects of divorce, having received her accounting degree from the University of Houston Honors College with cum laude honors, particularly as it affects real estate, retirement accounts, and business ownership.
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Sohaib Rehman
Sugar Land, TX Divorce Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Divorce and Family
South Texas College of Law
Sohaib is a dedicated family law attorney practicing primarily in Fort Bend County, Harris County, and Waller County.
Sohaib serves his clients by listening to their goals, developing a roadmap for reaching those goals, and equipping his clients with a fundamental understanding of how those goals can be accomplished. By doing this, his clients are better enabled to make informed decisions regarding the direction of their case, including decisions affecting their parental rights and property interests in their case. Sohaib firmly believes in fostering and maintaining a trusting relationship with his clients, and he understands that each client’s case is unique...
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Liana Noelle Dixon
Sugar Land, TX Divorce Attorney with 9 years of experience
Divorce and Family
New York University School of Law
Liana was born and raised in the Houston area. She graduated from Drexel University Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration before attending New York University School of Law where she obtained her Juris Doctorate degree.
Prior to joining Hunt Law firm, Liana was a family law attorney with Texas Riogrande Legal Aid. She has a passion for utilizing her skills inside and outside the courtroom to help her clients and their families achieve justice.
Liana has experience in many facets of Family Law including divorce, child custody, child support, property division, visitation enforcement, spousal support (alimony) and...
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Kathy Jo Johnson
RICHMOND, TX Divorce Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
South Texas College Of Law
With over 30 years of legal experience, Attorney Kathy Johnson is an accomplished lawyer focusing her practice exclusively on family law, including divorce, child custody, child support, and other related issues. She has been licensed to practice law in Texas since 1992 and in Oklahoma since 1992. She has been a family law mediator since 2000.
As a strong-willed and tenacious attorney, Ms. Johnson refuses to back down from a fight. That said, her easy-going personality allows her to build strong connections with clients from all walks of life, making them feel comfortable and secure.
Ms. Johnson started her career in the...
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Shane Kersh
Pearland, TX Divorce Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Shane Kersh is a family law attorney and mediator who proudly serves clients in Harris County, Brazoria County and Fort Bend County. He is dedicated to helping people who are going through tough times brought on by a divorce as well as other issues including order modification, child support, Texas marital property, mediation and CPS defense.
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Patricia Jo Holloway
Sugar Land, TX Divorce Attorney with 19 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning, Family and Probate