Bayou Vista Lawyers

Melody Poole is a solo immigration attorney in Galveston County, who enjoys helping clients in their journey to the US, be it temporary or permanent, whether joining family or pursuing opportunity. She is a graduate of the University of Houston Law Center and University of Texas at Dallas. In addition to helping clients navigate complex immigration laws, Melody is passionate about enriching the law as a profession. Melody is the appointed 2022-2024 Chair of the Texas Supreme Court’s Grievance Oversight Committee and previously served six years on a District Grievance Panel. She is a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation,...

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...

Attorney Brian White represents injured persons in personal injury matters. Brian has a very good reputation as a skilled trial attorney who will work tirelessly for his clients. Brian White is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Only about 5% of Texas lawyers are board certified. Brian has obtained significant trial verdicts as well as settlements on behalf of clients across the United States. The firm is located in Houston, Texas and handles significant personal injury cases across Texas.

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.

Bar Admissions
U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit
State Bar of Texas, Admitted 2013

Membership
American Bar Association
5th Circuit Bar Association
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An experienced trial attorney, primarily focused on criminal defense, child custody, divorce, real estate and business matters. My client selection criteria are based on merits as opposed to finances. I believe that, in decades past, citizens had greater access to representation in the courts, but that, due to changes in the profession and the economy, access to justice has become a problem for many. I try to address that problem by keeping my practice small, focused, selective, and project-based instead of volume-based. It works very well. I have also learned that maintaining credibility inside and outside the courtroom is not...

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...

David believes that an effective family law practice is about putting clients first and maintaining relationships. David graduated from the University of Houston-Clear Lake in 2011 summa cum laude, with a degree in History. Prior to practicing law, David taught high school public speaking, history, and debate for several years. While teaching, David earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law. As a former high school history teacher and debate coach, David believes the right arguments are just as important as remembering that every client’s needs are different, every client’s story is different, and every story needs an...

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...

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...

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. ...

Carey Worrell Owner & Principal Attorney, SimpleLawTX Carey Worrell is the founder and principal attorney of SimpleLawTX, where she brings over 20 years of comprehensive legal experience to serve clients across multiple practice areas. Her diverse expertise spans probate law, estate planning, business law, real estate, and immigration, making her uniquely qualified to address the varied legal needs of both individuals and businesses in Texas. Carey began her academic journey at the University of Houston, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2000 with a double major in Political Science and Economics. Her exceptional academic performance earned her admission to Harvard Law School,...

J.L. Carpenter has worked both sides of the aisle, prosecuting and defending people facing criminal charges. In addition to gaining trial experience as a prosecutor, Attorney Carpenter has trained under highly skilled defense lawyers. In 2006, J.L. Carpenter worked alongside the Honorable Craig A. Washington in United States v. Tyrone Mapletoft Williams what became known as the truck driver case. In 2008, Lawyer Carpenter also assisted Attorney Chip B. Lewis in the State of Texas v. Timothy Shepherd a highly publicized murder trial in Harris County, Texas. What that means for you as a client is that...

I am passionate about being a lawyer. It isn’t because being a lawyer is full of fame and glory - such accolades are few and far between. My passion about my profession comes from the little wins I get every day. I love the fact that I have been given the great honor and the great burden of having others place their problems at my feet and I get to try and fix them. As a child in school, I loved coming up with creative solutions to problems; whether it was using a carabiner to fix a broken swing chain or...

I, Robert A. "Rob" Swofford, was raised in Nassau Bay, Texas, and completed my high school education at Clear Creek High School in 1983. I pursued my undergraduate studies at Baylor University before earning my law degree from South Texas College of Law in May 1994. During my law school years, I was honored with numerous academic awards. Immediately after graduating, I began my career working alongside the renowned criminal defense attorney Dan Cogdell. In 2006, I was recognized as one of Houston’s Top Lawyers in the field of Criminal Defense. My career has allowed me to personally try cases to...

The Buchanan Law Office, P.C. is a personal injury law firm committed to protecting and enforcing the rights of those who have been injured by the negligence of others. The firm was founded to provide its clients with access to legal services and the level of representation they deserve when seeking compensation for their personal injuries. Byron was born in Jacksonville, Florida, but was raised in the Houston area. Following his graduation from high school, Byron spent over a decade working as a refinery operator on the Houston Ship Channel. During that time, he earned a degree from the University...

Melissa N. Salvador is the founder and Principal Attorney of MN Salvador Law Firm located in the Clear Lake Area of Houston, Texas. Her practice focuses primarily on immigration and nationality law where she is experienced in dealing with foreign nationals, domestic and international companies relating to various business & employment based immigration petitions, and family based immigration matters. Ms. Salvador counsels and represents clients on diverse immigration issues before U.S. consulates and embassies, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP), and the Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR) in connection with nonimmigrant visas,...

I am Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. I am a founding member of the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Family Law section. I am a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas. I am a former member of the State Bar of Texas Grievance Committee. I was selected as one of the top family law attorneys in Houston, Texas in the 2007 edition of H Texas magazine. I have been in the private practice of law in Houston, Texas since 1965. I am a...

I am a general practitioner. This includes criminal defense, family law, and civil disputes such as contractual conflicts, personal injury, and consumer rights causes of action.

David is a family law attorney who believes it is critical to equip his clients with the knowledge and tools necessary to achieve their goals. He understands that family matters can be emotional and stressful, so he utilizes his knowledge to help guide his clients through this difficult time. David is passionate about family law, and delivers responsive, quality representation for his clients both inside and outside the courtroom. David was born and raised in Houston, Texas and attended Texas A&M in College Station. After college, David began his journey in law at Rice University, receiving his paralegal certificate. He worked...

Juliann Karenko has over two decades of experience. She focuses her entire practice on family law, including in issues surrounding divorce, child custody, alimony, and other litigation matters. Mr. Karenko is a dedicated attorney who is compassionate and knowledgeable in all areas of family law. She is well-versed in how the law is interpreted and applied in many different contexts. Known for her creative solutions, she works closely with each client to find practical and unique ways to resolve a dispute. Ms. Karenko is highly respected by her colleagues and trusted by numerous clients.

I am a personal injury trial and appellate lawyer in Houston, Texas. I handle most any type of injury case but with a particular focus on maritime injury cases, including the Jones Act. After 15 years with a well-known personal injury firm (and before that as a clerk on the Texas Supreme Court), I started my own firm - Horton Legal Group. I live and practice in the Clear Lake area of Houston near NASA, halfway between the Harris County and Galveston County courthouses.

Native Texan, 5th generation attorney, Member - Sons of the Republic of Texas.

Ashley Pribble is an accomplished Marine Corps vet and former jet pilot of which is now a personal injury lawyer serving Houston, Texas. A graduate of the University of Houston Law Center, Ashley Pribble is an attorney at The Krist Law FIrm, P.C. and spends 100 percent of her time litigating personal injury cases.