Bergheim Lawyers

Katie has accumulated a diverse resume in Texas estate and trust law with well-established firms. She worked as a trust administrator for a national bank, where she gained a unique perspective into the effects of different estate planning structures for high net-worth families. In 2014, Katie joined a law firm in Dallas, and as an associate attorney she represented a variety of clients in estate planning, transfer-tax and income-tax planning, probate, and federal taxation matters. In 2017, Katie accepted an associate attorney position at a Round Rock law firm, further expanding her experience by representing small business owners in estate...

Graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in 1997 with a Bachelor in Social Work and soon thereafter, worked with the immigrant community as a social worker at a local middle school. In my work, I saw first-hand, the difficulties the undocumented confronted and decided to pursue law school to assist the immigrant community and have a greater impact on their everyday lives. Immediately upon enrollment in St. Mary's School of Law in 2000, I began assisting immigrants obtain legal status as a student attorney through the St. Mary's Immigration Clinic. I obtained my Juris Doctor...

Evan S. Harlow grew up in the Austin area and graduated from Pflugerville High School. He kept his Texas roots as he studied higher learning. He earned his Bachelor of Public Administration at Texas State University-San Marcos, graduating Magna Cum Laude. He obtained his Master of Public Service and Administration at Texas A&M University, also graduating Magna Cum Laude. Finally, he received his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center. Mr. Harlow's work in the law started prior to attending law school. He served for six and a half years as a paralegal in the United States Army. The...

The Law Office of Gregory R. Terra was established in 2005, dedicated to providing professional and experienced criminal defense representation in Williamson County, Texas, for a reasonable and straightforward fee. We are hired to represent about 100 new clients each year and we have earned 235+ 5-star reviews on Google with a 5/5 overall rating.

Michael J. Price has spent over a decade defending men, women and minors accused of misdemeanor and/or felony crimes in Georgetown, Texas. As an experienced attorney who has dedicated his career to protecting the rights of individuals charged with crimes, Michael J. Price is prepared to defend clients accused of misdemeanor cases such as drug possession and DUI (driving under the influence) as well as more serious offenses like felony assault and other violent crimes. Whatever the accused offense, Michael J. Price works diligently to unravel every aspect of the case to use in his client's defense. He...

Our practice is 100% devoted to family law matters including divorce, child custody, child support, grandparent rights, marital agreements, collaborative law, family law mediation, transgender issues, same sex marriages, and domestic partnerships. Because we limit our practice to family law, you can be assured that your case will get the attention and care you deserve. We can also offer you a better way to divorce using Collaborative Law, settling your case without utilizing the court system, or a relatively new program for high conflict cases called 'New Ways for Families.' Call us to request a free consultation...

Ken Bigham Jr. has been licensed to practice law since 1989. Since that time he has made it his mission to empower and defend those who find themselves up against the overwhelming odds of large corporations and organizations. With a focus on personal injury law and criminal defense, Ken has spent the last two decades providing experienced guidance and dedicated legal service.

I’m Richard Hinds, JD/PI, a criminal defense attorney and licensed private investigator with over 26 years of experience serving Southeast Texas. As one of fewer than 20 attorneys in Texas who hold both a law degree and a private investigator’s license, I bring a unique advantage to my clients, offering expert legal representation along with in-house investigative services. This combination allows me to handle every aspect of a case—from gathering evidence to defending my clients in court—without the need to rely on outside investigators. My career began after graduating from Baylor Law School in 1997, where I was named to the...

A former JAG Officer with the U.S. Army, Carlson Law Firm Managing Partner, Craig W. Carlson had a vision of legal services deeply rooted in customer service from the very inception of his firm. His dream for a different kind of law firm that put clients first soon became reality, expanding from a single location in Killen, Texas to 11 statewide office locations. A graduate from the University of Nebraska College of Law, Lincoln, Carlson left his position of Senior Trial Defense Counsel in 1994. The experience he gained in the Army helped him jumpstart his practice in the...

Ashley obtained her Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas, in 2007, where she was a member of the school's Moot Court Team. She earned her bachelor's degree in International Studies with minors in Journalism and History from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas in 2004. Ashley is an experienced litigator with 15+ years of experience in a wide array of litigation matters, including insurance coverage disputes, construction defect issues, products and premises liability claims, personal injury automobile and pedestrian accidents, and Deceptive Trade Practices Act claims. She has defended nationally-known rideshare companies, homeowners and personal...

Candice B. Deyerle is a founding partner of Deyerle Silva Smith, PLLC and is board certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Clients with particularly complex family law issues, including divorce with businesses involved, multi-million dollar estates, privacy or publicity concerns, contested custody matters, children or parties with disabilities and/or special needs, or difficult issues such as alcoholism, drug abuse, addiction, mental health disorders, or personality disorders involved particularly benefit from Candice’s expertise. From the initial consultation, she will listen to and thoughtfully evaluate the facts of your case and work with you to...

Jamie Kerr graduated from Rice University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2000. He spent nine years in education, working mostly with high school and university students through the process of application for admission to undergraduate, graduate, business, and law schools. In 2009, Jamie returned to school himself and graduated three years later from the University of Texas School of Law with a Juris Doctor. During his tenure at UT, Jamie focused heavily on clinical education, the study of the dynamics of domestic violence, and criminal law. He spent a year helping victims of domestic violence with their civil cases...

Amsel IP Law provides patent strategy, portfolio development, and prosecution services. The firm serves tech innovators ranging from early startups to large public companies. Founder and Principal Attorney Jason Amsel has over 15 years experience advising technology companies on critical patent matters, including building new patent programs, reinvigorating stagnant ones, and refocusing patent portfolios to align with business objectives and increase valuations. Prior to founding Amsel IP Law, Jason was counsel at a large Silicon Valley law firm working with technology companies from inception through major acquisitions and IPOs. Jason is an active member in the Austin, TX growing...

Trent Kelly is a plaintiff's attorney in Austin, Texas focusing on Personal Injury matters.

My goal is make sure all individuals with legal problems have access to the legal help they need. I offer individuals straight-forward, flat-rate billing options at prices they can afford. No more surprise bills at the end of your representation. If you have a serious legal problem and are worried about having the funds to get help, let me work with you. We can arrange something to make us both happy.

I am not your typical attorney. My journey to the legal field was a strange one. After studying biochemistry and gene therapy, I decided the lab environment wasn't...

I was born in Washington, D.C., and spent the first 10 years of my life on the east coast before moving to Texas in 1990. We settled in League City, Texas, where I went to elementary through high school before attending the University of Texas at Austin. In 2002, I finished my undergraduate education at Baylor University, where I obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with a concentration in Public Relations. In 2006, I obtained my J.D. from the University of Tulsa and was admitted to the Texas Bar in 2007. My loving and beautiful wife, Jill, is...

After receiving both his undergraduate degree and his law degree from the University of Texas at Austin, Patrick Hotze went on to be founding partner of Hotze Runkle with Ryan Runkle. Since the beginning of the firm, Patrick and his fellow attorneys have represented thousands of clients not only through Austin, but across the country. Together, they have striven to be the finest law firm Austin has to offer with their expertise in Nursing Home Abuse and Asbestos / Mesothelioma. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters, as well as being an active member...

An Austin native from birth, Mr. Melton attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he graduated with his B.A. in 1996. He went on to California to attend The University of San Diego School of Law, earning his J.D. in 1999, serving as the Comment Editor of the San Diego Law Review. After graduation he moved back to Austin and received his license to practice law in the State of Texas in 1999. Now, John F. Melton is an experienced Austin-based lawyer who has helped hundreds of Texas workers fight for their legal rights. Since 2008, he has...

Hamp Skelton grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated from Princeton University in 1978 and from the University of Texas School of Law in 1981. He and his wife, Karen, have three sons, now all in their mid-20s. Hamp has tried lawsuits in Texas for more than 40 years. He began his career at Vinson & Elkins in Houston in 1981, practicing in its commercial litigation section. He moved back to to Austin in 1986, joining Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld. He built a litigation section for that office, serving as partner in charge of litigation. His present...

As the founder and Managing Partner of Batrice Law Firm, Paul Batrice has spent the past fifteen years fighting on behalf of ordinary people and aggressively pursuing just compensation for injured Texans. Over the course of his career, Paul has helped thousands of people obtain millions of dollars in settlements and judgements. While in law school, Paul was heavily recruited by high-ranking firms in Miami, New York, and Dallas. As a result, he gained experience defending some of the largest companies in the world. His goals in the legal field never aligned with the corporate interests of these companies, however, which...

I’m an Austin criminal defense lawyer that puts in all the effort required of an attorney striving to be recognized as one of the best criminal defense lawyers in Austin. I investigate evidence, hire experts when needed, and locate and interview witnesses on behalf of my clients. Some Austin defense lawyers choose to help the state by coaching a defendant into a plea-deal for the sake of convenience. Unless the circumstances of the case demands it, that’s not how business is done at the Law Office of Jackson F. Gorski. I prefer to fight for the accused. My law firm provides...

William B. “Bill” Gammon was born in Virginia and moved to Texas as a young child when his father went to work for NASA. He attended High School in Clear Lake, Houston and then came to Austin during the 1960’s to complete his under graduate degree at The University of Texas. He ran several successful small businesses both in Austin and in Houston before deciding to attend Law School. He attended UT Law School in Austin and holds the record there for the fastest graduating student. He completed Law School in just twenty two months.

Bill began his solo practice here...

Jorge Vela spent seven years as both a federal and state prosecutor. Now, as a criminal defense attorney, he is using his experience to fight for individuals accused of a state or federal crime.

Jorge Vela has experience handling cases involving driving while intoxicated, assault, drug possession, robbery, kidnapping, family violence, sexual assault, and homicide

Stephen C. Barrera was raised in Wilson County, Texas. After obtaining a B.A. in Philosophy at U.T.S.A., he attended St. Mary's Law School. During law school, Stephen made the Dean's List, wrote for The Scholar, St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice, and interned for United States Fifth Circuit Judge Emilio Garza. Stephen was also awarded 1st place and Best Speaker during the St. Mary's Law School 1L Moot Court Competition. Stephen's law career began at the law firm of Bracewell & Giuliani, where he worked in the firm's trial section. In 2008, Stephen started his own practice...

Upon earning his law license, Alejandro Martinez worked as a prosecutor for the Dallas City Attorney's Office and Williamson County Attorney's Office for 4 years before deciding to open his own criminal defense practice.

As a prosecutor, Alejandro has handled hundreds of criminal cases, honing his skills in case evaluation, negotiation, trial preparation and trial. Further, he is extremely well versed in the techniques and thought processes of the prosecution.

Alejandro utilizes his comprehensive understanding of Texas criminal prosecutions to fight for his clients. His background is your strength; if there is a legal problem with your case, Alejandro will find it.

Veronica is a personal injury attorney with over 20 years of experience. She has represented personal injury victims against personal and commercial defendants in auto collisions, truck collisions, motorcycle collisions, slip and falls, trip and falls, dog attacks, and work injuries, among many other types of personal injury cases. She has recovered millions for her clients. Veronica is passionate about personal injury law and changing peoples' lives. Call for a free consultation. Veronica es Mexicana y habla Español. Veronica es abogada de lesiones personales con mas de 20 anos de experiencia. Ha representado a...

As a native Texan, Kevin Bennett knows that his state has a reputation for being tough on crime. This can lead to an overwhelming feeling of stress when facing charges in Texas. The criminal justice system is daunting and confusing, and he is determined to guide his clients through it with as little stress as possible by maintaining open communication while aggressively fighting on their behalf. As a student, Kevin Bennett studied at the University of Texas in Austin, earning his bachelor's degree in economics. He then pursued his Juris Doctor from The South Texas College of Law. After...

A practicing trial attorney for over 40 years, Barry Deacon brings a unique perspective to his personal injury and business litigation cases. He has tried lawsuits as counsel for both plaintiffs and defendants, which has given him the insights and experience needed to protect his clients’ interests and anticipate the other side’s legal strategies. Attorney Deacon has also jointly represented thousands of corn farmers from multiple states against a global biotech company that allowed an unapproved genetically modified corn seed trait to be introduced into a foreign market resulting in US corn exports to that country being rejected and turned away....

Thank you for considering our firm for your legal needs. I have decades of experience in handling significant lawsuits for businesses and individuals, including high-stakes disputes regarding extremely important contracts, real estate holdings, trusts, and probate matters. My experience also includes handling cases involving intentional fraud and breach of fiduciary duty. I have also successfully tried or settled numerous significant disputes over construction defects and contractor performance. Many of my clients have prosecuted affirmative claims, while other clients have requested help in defending against claims brought against them. My practice began with an international law firm in Houston where I...

My law practice resides at the intersection of corporate finance, business law, and technology/IP. I serve as private counsel, advising clients about business strategy & financial opportunities. I frequently sit at the right-hand of company founders, CEOs and investors. My approach is bespoke - requiring me to help clients navigate specific legal issues in the moment while remaining mindful of the broader business landscape. I hold myself to a professional standard, centered around: attention detail, candid advice & running my law firm efficiently. In short, I solve difficult important problems with high-stakes outcomes.

Paul J. Dunham is a seasoned trial lawyer and strategic legal entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience in criminal defense. As the founder and managing partner of Dunham & Jones, he has built one of the largest and most respected criminal defense law firms in the state of Texas. Under his leadership, the firm has grown into a statewide powerhouse with offices in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, and more than a dozen other cities across Texas. Mr. Dunham leads a team of over 125 dedicated criminal defense attorneys, many of whom are former prosecutors and seasoned...

Louis Leichter practices administrative, health, and criminal law, focusing on the area of licensure and license defense. Mr. Leichter advises clients on disciplinary actions and misconduct allegations that may affect their professional licenses. Mr. Leichter also represents clients on related issues that are divergent from the receipt of a disciplinary order within a healthcare practice. Peer review and medical staff privileges, practitioner data bank disputes, network agreements, contract negotiations, and license renewal questionnaires are important to medical and other health care professionals who are involved in disciplinary action. Prior to starting a private practice, Mr. Leichter prosecuted criminal cases as an...

After working as a Research Attorney for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Ian Inglis began his law practice in 1981. He specialized in the defense of criminal cases, and has received board certification in criminal law. During his career he has handled all sorts of criminal cases. His specialties include Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization (1987) and was re-certified in 1992, 1997, 2002, and 2007. His Bar admissions include Texas (1978), U.S. District Court Western District of Texas (1981), U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit (1986). U.S. Supreme Court (1991). Ian Inglis...

Emily chose family law to help protect clients’ well-being. She works with clients to find a personalized solution for their situation. Emily understands that divorce and other family law matters are not simply a transaction, but a significant life transition. She offers practical and sound advice to help guide clients through this time to a hopeful future.

I specialize in all types of Family Law cases. A substantial amount of is in traditional, litigated divorces. I prefer the former because it is (in my opinion) a less expensive and more efficient process which gives the divorcing couple the opportunity to improve their communications, settle their disputes with dignity and preserve valuable family relationships. Even in emotional circumstances, I help resolve your divorce through mediation, allowing you a strong voice in the outcome. But we are also prepared to take your case to court if that will provide the best resolution. I handle divorce cases involving a...

Chris Morrow, The Attorney That Works is an experienced Austin Personal Injury attorney with more than 28 years of injury trial law experience. Chris has handled hundreds of first chair trials in Texas and is the founding attorney of Chris Morrow Law, PLLC. Chris handles all types of personal injury cases, including auto accidents, dog bites, product liability, wrongful death, and more. In addition to being a highly experienced personal injury trial attorney, Chris also genuinely cares for his clients and believes the role of an attorney is to help clients through compassion and direct communication. Chris earned his law...

A partner at Zinda Law Group, he focuses his practice on cases involving catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, automobile and trucking accidents, premises liability, product injury, and more.

This tenacious litigator not only possesses a deep commitment to the law but also genuinely cares for his clients, striving to help them become whole again, both physically and financially. Over the years, he has helped many accident victims get their lives back on track after suffering an injury. He counts among his favorite aspects of his job building relationships with his clients, and he has garnered their respect and admiration by showing...

Michael Cupero is a dedicated advocate for those who have suffered injuries due to the negligence or misconduct of others. He is committed to protecting the rights of his clients and to helping them secure the compensation they need to get their lives back on track.

Based in Austin, Michael focuses his practice on motor vehicle accidents, dog bites, premises liability, burn injuries, and many other personal injury matters. His favorite aspect of working at Zinda Law Group, however, is the opportunity he gets to build relationships with his clients.

Michael graduated with a bachelor’s degree in English and Spanish from the...

Elizabeth Whited has dedicated her career to practicing law. Elizabeth was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She attended The University of Texas at Austin and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. It was at UT that Elizabeth studied the Great American Trials and discovered her passion for the law and being a voice for the people. After graduation, Elizabeth attended South Texas College of Law in Houston. During law school, she interned at the Harris County District Attorney's Office and was assigned to the Child Abuse Division. After graduation, Elizabeth was sworn in as a...