Early Personal Injury Lawyers

Law Office of Laura Y. Rodriguez represents individuals who have suffered serious injuries at work, on oil rigs and in vehicle accidents. Workers’ Compensation laws may help you recover financial compensation for medical bills and lost wages. Ms. Rodriguez completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at Brownsville. During her studies at St. Mary’s University School of Law, she also attended the University of Innsbruck in Austria where she studied International Law.

I am passionate about personal injury and family law. A native Houstonian, I graduated from The University of Houston Law Center. Prior, I attended college at Emory University, graduating with a joint degree in English and Creative Writing and a minor in Theater.

During my time at the University of Houston Law Center, I was President of the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund and chaired the Moore’s School of Music Gala. I was also honored and a speaker alongside actress Christine Baranski for the Human Rights Gala. I completed a summer clerkship at the Law Office of Dan Cogdell, a...

James Nguyen is a dedicated advocate pursuing justice for his clients. His practice primarily focuses on personal injury matters including automobile accidents, 18-wheeler accidents, premises liability, workplace injuries, and wrongful death. James’ practice also includes commercial litigation, landlord/tenant, and real estate litigation matters. Whether helping a policyholder recover insurance proceeds to repair their property, helping an injured person, or settling a dispute between a landlord and a tenant, James prides himself in advocating for his clients in the pursuit to bring them a fair and just result. Prior to his transition into representation of injured people and underpaid policyholders, James practiced...

Kyle Knizner is a versatile lawyer who always strives to achieve the best result for his clients. His practice focuses on a variety of personal injury matters including automobile accidents, 18-wheeler accidents, premises liability, workplace injuries, and wrongful death. Growing up in a family of lawyers, he learned early on that lawyers can have a tremendous impact on the lives of others. With diligent preparation, focused execution, and unrelenting attention to detail, Kyle has secured millions for injured Texans across the state. After earning his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University, Kyle attended South Texas College of Law Houston where he...

Sara Hashmi, PharmD, JD has unique skillset for medical malpractice cases, with her over fifteen years of experience as a pharmacist with a top international retail pharmacy, including several years of managerial experience. This experience, combined with her background in defending medical malpractice cases, provides her a comprehensive perspective on medical and pharmaceutical negligence cases. She has recently expanded her practice to all injury cases, where her medical background will well-serve those clients who are injured as a result of the negligence of another company or individual. Continue reading her full biography: https://www.sorrelslaw.com/team/sara-hashmi-pharmd-jd/

Born in Houston, Texas, and raised in Kirbyville, Texas, Jasper County—Xavier M. Bennett combines his education and experience as an electrical engineer, with his passionate desire to help his clients. He has been described as a tough, meticulous, relentless and caring litigator. He has represented both plaintiffs and defendants (along with their insurance companies) at other top Texas firms, where he trained with some of the best in the business. He is also a licensed patent attorney after having passed the patent bar, a test that is very challenging for all who take it. Xavier obtained his undergraduate degree in Electrical...

Kenichi Yagi is an experienced corporate transactional attorney for Adair Myers Stevenson Yagi. He focuses his practice on commercial litigation and advises domestic and international clients in corporate matters, intellectual property disputes, personal injury, premises liability, products liability, insurance coverage, family law, real estate, employment law, and debt collections. Mr. Yagi was born in Japan and moved to the United States when he was a teenager. He graduated high school in the United States and attended the University of Massachusetts at Lowell where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. Mr. Yagi graduated magna cum laude and was a member...

Tom Omondi is a lawyer specializing in medical malpractice and personal injury law. A recognized expert in the field, Tom began his career in the healthcare industry, playing a key role as a nurse leader in Houston’s medical community. He started his career in healthcare as a nursing assistant while he pursued his Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Prairie View A & M University. Tom rose to the ranks of Chief Nursing Officer and eventually to Chief Executive Officer of a local long term acute care hospital before enrolling in law school. While in law school, Tom gained valuable...

I have been practicing all aspects of civil litigation for approximately 40 years in Houston. Proud to say that in all those years, I have never had a grievance lodged against me. Happy to help!

I focus my practice in the areas of employment discrimination, family, and immigration law. On the employment front, I passionately and aggressively represent employees with claims of discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, retaliation, and/or unfair wage practices against employers. It is unfortunate, but the reality is that, sometimes, employees still face discrimination and other unfair and unlawful employment practices. I believe that employers who violate employees' legal rights should be punished. I believe that employees should be treated equally and without regard to their race, age, gender, religion, pregnancy-status, or national origin. I also believe an employee should not be...

John graduated with his Juris Doctor degree from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas. He has experience handling a wide range of cases involving business and corporate law, estate planning, insurance litigation, personal injury litigation, and product defects. John is an experienced legal advocate who has a strong record of case successes. As an accomplished attorney, he has earned inclusion in the list of SuperLawyers, a distinction that only 5% of lawyers receive every year. John is admitted to practice in various federal and appeals courts all across Texas.

Tim Sifers is the Managing Partner of the The Potts Law Firm, LLP’s Kansas City Office. Tim has over 16-years of experience practicing in the litigation arena working on personal injury motor vehicle/trucking litigation, medical malpractice and nursing home litigation, securities litigation, consumer protection class actions and product liability litigation in mass torts on a nationwide level.Tim graduated from the University of Missouri School of Law in Kansas City. While diligently studying law, he was awarded the American Bar Association National Trial Competition Award and the Order of Barristers for Superior Accomplishment in Trial and Appellate Advocacy.Tim was born and...

Ryan DeHoyos is a personal injury attorney serving residents of Houston, TX and Pearland, TX who have been severely injured. Ryan believes in compassionate, focused, legal advice tailored to the unique needs of the client. A large part of Ryan's practice is serving as a Pearland, TX car accident attorney to help injured victims maximize their conversation. Since the start of his law career, Ryan has been committed to working tirelessly for each and every client that has been a victim of a personal injury due to the negligence of someone else. If you have been involved in any type...

Anna Dean Kamins has over 15 years experience in mass tort litigation, including representing those who have been catastrophically injured by dangerous drugs, defective medical devices, and toxic materials. She is experienced in commercial contract disputes and consumer class actions as well as environmental work hazards and transportation injuries. Anna has been involved in some of the largest mass tort lawsuits in the country, representing thousands of injured claimants against major pharmaceutical companies like Wyeth, Eli Lilly, Johnson & Johnson, Janssen, Bayer, and Astra Zeneca, resulting in significant settlements.

AK Law Firm was started with one goal in mind – putting the clients first. We saw a legal industry where clients were often a commodity rather than people. We saw an industry where clients were always left wondering what was going on with their case – only to get a run around. This simply isn’t how a law firm should practice. Our clients are our family. We aspired to create a firm with full transparency with each of our clients. We are innovating in the industry by creating a client portal, so clients know what is going on with...

Prior to founding Hernandez Sunosky, LLP, Jimmy worked as an insurance company attorney for nearly two decades. During that time, he gained in-depth knowledge of defense strategies and tactics used by insurance companies to deny claims of those injured as a result of the actions of others. This experience has given him the knowledge to anticipate what the insurance company will do and how they will value a case. He uses his insurance defense experience to apply pressure to force insurance companies to compensate his clients.

Nick Morrow is an aggressive and relentless trial lawyer, committed to getting his clients results as quickly as possible. From growing up in a small town to succeeding at the highest levels of corporate law, Nick has a unique life experience. This helps him understand his clients’ needs, solve complicated problems, negotiate settlements with large and powerful companies, and connect with judges and juries. Most importantly, he is fiercely loyal to his clients. Nick is a fourth-generation Texan. He grew up in a middle class family in Sealy. He was brought up in a home that valued hard work,...

Brit N. Mitchell is a Texas trial lawyer practicing representing victims of catastrophic personal injuries caused by highway accidents, 18-wheeler accidents, auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, on-the-job accidents/explosions, boat and offshore accidents, defective consumer products, and prescription drugs. Ms. Mitchell has devoted his entire career to passionately assisting people in need and continues in her community outreach endeavors by devoting herself not only to the people of Houston but to those throughout the United States, with an additional focus in California. Ms. Brit Mitchell continues to show her colleagues and community that diligence, discipline, and perseverance are what drive success for...

Dan Kirby received his law degree from Thurgood Marshall School of Law in 1991 and has been practicing law for 29 years. A veteran of many family law cases, he brings a seasoned perspective on many complex issues that families face, including in the areas of child custody, divorce, property dispute, and more. Mr. Kirby is also a Certified Mediator who is highly skilled at resolving cases efficiently and effectively. He is widely recognized as a dedicated advocate by his peers and clients and has a well-earned reputation for his ability to deliver exceptional counsel.

Jason has been practicing law with the firm since 2003, after he graduated from Baylor University School of Law. He received his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Baylor University in 2000. Jason has been handling personal injury and wrongful death litigation for the firm in the Lubbock Office. He has successfully handled oilfield accident cases, agricultural accident cases and truck wreck cases. He was nominated as an outstanding young lawyer in 2006-2007 by the Lubbock County Bar Association. Jason is licensed by the Texas Supreme Court and the New Mexico Supreme Court. He is...

Mrs. Manito represents personal injury clients in multiple areas of state and federal law, on the trial and appellate levels.
Prior to being admitted to the Texas Bar, Mrs. Manito graduated magna cum laude from Houston Baptist University with double majors in Business and Journalism. After working for the New York Times Company as a journalist, Mrs. Manito earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas. While at South Texas, Mrs. Manito wrote for the Corporate Counsel Review; studied International Human and Humanitarian Rights Law at the National University of Ireland in Galway, Ireland; and competed...

Born in Laredo, Texas, Brian C. Gutierrez obtained a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Political Science and History from Texas A&M University in College Station in 2003. His outstanding 4.0 GPA earned him a place at the prestigious University of Texas School of Law, where he graduated in 2006. During his time in law school, Mr. Gutierrez worked for a boutique law firm in Austin, Texas, gaining first-hand experience as a trial lawyer.

Since his graduation in 2006, Mr. Gutierrez has dedicated his extensive legal experience to helping working Texas families. In his role as a seasoned trial lawyer, he...

Welcome to Nwokoye Law Firm. My name is Violet Nwokoye — I am an attorney, licensed psychotherapist, and a dedicated advocate for individuals, families, and small businesses throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area. With over 22 years of experience in the legal field and a profound understanding of the personal aspects of each case, I am here to assist you in overcoming life’s challenges with clarity, care, and confidence. I understand that contacting a lawyer often occurs during times of stress. That’s why my approach is to listen first. I make it a priority to grasp not only the legal intricacies of...

Pedro is a personal injury attorney who handles cases throughout Texas and New Mexico. He is committed to the pursuit of justice for clients who have experienced a life-altering injury because of someone else’s negligence. His case experience includes catastrophic injuries and wrongful death cases in the oilfield and crashes involving 18-wheeler trucks and commercial vehicles. Pedro brings a strategic advantage to his oilfield cases with first-hand knowledge after having worked in both the oilfield and in oil refineries. His dad, brother and many family members still work in the oilfield today. Pedro’s background helps him in understanding not only how...

Chad Inderman is a senior partner in the law firm and manages the firm’s litigation practice. Chad grew up in rural Central Texas and graduated from Texas A&M University. He has been a member of the law firm since he graduated with honors from Texas Tech University School of Law. Chad connects with our clients in ways very few attorneys do – human being to human being – usually maintaining a lifelong friendship with the clients after their case is over. Chad’s goal in every case is to take care of our clients in their time of need. His drive to...

Joe Lopez is a personal injury attorney at Joe Lopez Law in Austin, TX. Joe devotes his time and practice to helping people that have been injured as a result of negligence. Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, Joe has helped many Texans get the compensation they are entitled to either through trial or settlement. His firm is committed to providing excellent representation for victims of automobile accidents, animal attacks, product liability, pedestrian accidents, wrongful death, and more. Joe is fluent in both English and Spanish.

I have been practicing law in Austin since 1977. After many years of a litigation-focused practice I have changed that focus to Estate Planning and Probate. I am no longer maintaining a downtown office, so I frequently meet at clients’ homes or offices or at other places convenient for the client. I am able to offer services for much less than I did in the past. I hope that my clients will continue to consult me about the important issues in their lives. If I unable to personally assist them I will recommend appropriate professionals.

Tom is married since 1971 to...

Jaime Treviño is a trial lawyer with over 20 years of experience in personal injury law. For 13 years he worked as an insurance defense attorney, which means he knows the strategies and tactics insurance companies will use to avoid paying. Serving the Austin and San Antonio areas, Jaime Treviño is passionate about fighting for Texans of all backgrounds and circumstances. He has helped personal injury victims recover tens of millions of dollars in damages from commercial vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, Traumatic Brain Injuries, wrongful death, and more. Let us know how we can help you by scheduling your free...

Drew Gibbs has settled or tried cases for over a thousand clients helping them recover fair and just compensation for their injuries. On his path to becoming a board certified personal injury trial lawyer, Drew started in public service, trying dozens of cases for the State of Texas as a county prosecutor. He then added to this valuable jury trial experience by working as an insurance defense attorney representing many of the same insurance giants he now dedicates his career to fighting against. Drew Gibbs not only has acquired an elite level of successful trial experience, he has seen and...

Courtroom attorney with extensive jury trial experience in both civil and criminal cases. Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

We are Personal Injury Trial Lawyers with offices in Austin and Dallas.

Business, commercial litigation, transactional, and bankruptcy attorney with experience representing lenders, investors, borrowers, insurance companies, debtors and creditors, and plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes litigations, bankruptcies, workouts, transactions, asset protection, liquidations, management disputes, and financial matters. CURRENT/RECENT CLIENTS: Representation of major U.S. retailer; Texas-based regional lender; Los Angeles-based restructuring and bankruptcy firm; Grammy nominated multi-platinum recording artist, and Illinois-based commercial lessor. LITIGATION: Lead litigation counsel in complex tort and contract disputes. Exceptional legal advocacy in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts, and in all pre-trial and trial aspects of litigation, including discovery, summary judgement, mediation, settlement, and appeals; thorough...

Mr. Steffey is a Senior Trial attorney who has spent his career fighting in District and Federal Courts for injured individuals. He started his career handling Mass Tort cases like the ongoing 3M Combat Earplug case. He has helped over 10,000 injured plaintiffs across the country reach settlements against Forbes 500 companies.

Marc Dib was born in Buda, Texas. Mr. Dib received his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a minor in legal studies from Texas Tech University. Mr. Dib attended law school at Texas Tech University School of Law where he served as a comment editor on the Texas Tech Law Review. Prior to joining the McCormick Law Firm, Mr. Dib gained valuable legal experience working at two law firms that specialize in civil litigation.

Nicole Anderson is an attorney at the McCormick Law Firm. Nicole is passionate about helping clients succeed and reach the best outcome through throughout every stage of the litigation process and through appeal. Nicole has a Bachelors in Political Science from Baylor, a Bachelors in Criminal Justice from University of Central Oklahoma, and her Juris Doctorate from Oklahoma City University School of Law. While in law school, Nicole worked for a small family law firm in Oklahoma City where she gained valuable knowledge about the nuts and bolts of family law cases. Nicole is a member of the Dallas Bar...

Sean Lopez is a Pre-Litigation Attorney at McCormick Law Firm’s San Antonio, Texas office. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Texas at Austin in May 2022. Before transitioning to personal injury law, Mr. Lopez practiced as a corporate immigration attorney for two and a half years, building a solid foundation in client advocacy and complex case management. Since joining McCormick Law Firm, Mr. Lopez has distinguished himself as a skilled negotiator, dedicated to securing fair and just settlements for clients who have suffered injuries. His commitment to protecting the rights of the injured is matched by his determination...