Big Bend National Park Lawyers

James S. Bettersworth, who hails from Texas, completed his undergraduate studies at Texas Lutheran University and earned his Juris Doctorate from St. Mary's Law School in 1997. Upon graduating from St. Mary's, he was granted his license to practice law in Texas on June 4th, 1998. Additionally, Mr. Bettersworth is licensed to practice in the Federal Courts of the Western District of Texas as well as hold a license enabling him to practice within the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals based in New Orleans. He is an active member of both the Texas Bar Association and the Federal Bar Association for...

John Davis is a founder and Managing Member at Kearney, McWilliams & Davis, PLLC. He practices and oversees the firm’s intellectual property, residential and commercial property, commercial transactions, and litigation practice areas. For his clients, John focuses on business problems and solutions, including entity creation, financing, mergers & acquisitions, entity reorganizations, dispute resolution, and corporate best practices and business strategy. His experience includes providing assistance in the creation of companies and commercialization of technologies, including identifying and filing appropriate intellectual property protections in patents, trademarks, and copyrights, as well as the enforcement of such rights. He also serves as counsel,...

Kyle Mathis is the Chief Operating Officer at McCormick Law Firm. He has settled over $20 million worth of personal injury cases and is known for the volume and complexity of cases he has settled over his career. Clients have referred to Mr. Mathis as “professional and patient” and praised his ability to resolve cases in a timely manner. Prior to joining McCormick Law, Mr. Mathis worked for a large firm based in San Antonio as both a manager and litigation attorney. Mr. Mathis received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2013, and also...

Reagan Sahadi is a tenacious, hardworking personal injury attorney who represents clients in wrongful death and catastrophic personal injury cases throughout Texas and the nation. He received his bachelor's in business administration from St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas graduating Summa Cum Laude in 2001. He then attended the University of Houston Law Center graduating in 2005. Reagan returned home to Corpus Christi, Texas and began his law practice. Reagan Sahadi has recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients, including a $124 Million judgment against a negligent bus company in El Paso, Texas....

Attorney GARY F. CHURAK has been providing quality legal representation on criminal matters including but not limited to DWI, domestic violence, theft, drug possession, sex crimes and assaults since 1982. The Law Offices of GARY F. CHURAK is a small firm offering personal attention to each and every client's case. Attorney GARY CHURAK understands that being charged with a criminal offense is stressful not only for the client but also for the family. He is there to offer his experience and knowledge of the law to assist the client through this trying time. Attorney GARY...

I got into criminal law because I enjoy helping people. I never enjoyed family law cases because even if you get your client everything they want out of a case, chances are that they will still be unhappy. On the other hand, people who need representation for criminal cases are always thankful for the work you do for them and that is much more fulfilling to me.

But before that, I was just a college kid.

When I was in college, I studied physics, religion, mathematics and philosophy. After graduating, I played in a band and wrapped presents at Dillard’s for a...

I am a mediator with 24 years of trial experience in civil litigation, from personal injury to business law to family law. My background in handling cases gives me an edge on many mediators who haven't been in the trenches with their clients. I am fully bilingual in Spanish. I have handled everything from small claims cases to multi-million dollar claims and have a degree in psychology. I am able to effectively communicate with all parties to get the best resolution for their case. I offer both in-person and zoom mediations.

Miguel Dilley is an experienced personal injury attorney who handles wrongful death and product liability cases throughout Texas and the United States. His effective advocacy on behalf of injured victims has resulted in the monetary recovery of over $100 million in settlements for his clients who have suffered varying types of permanent injuries, from traumatic brain injuries, burn injuries, to the loss of limbs and life; all due to the negligence of others. In addition to representing clients involved in commercial vehicle and trucking accidents, Miguel also handles a wide variety of injury claims resulting from a dangerous or defective...

Jeffrey is a third generation trial lawyer who brings diverse experiences and a unique perspective to complex legal issues. He leads Cofer & Connelly’s civil litigation practice with a focus on Family Law and Personal Injury cases.  Jeffrey begins each case with amicable diplomacy, but understands the litmus test of a great lawyer is trial skill – no settlement, dismissal, or successful case resolution is possible unless the other side knows you are prepared to take a case to trial, and win it.  With this understanding in mind, Jeffrey has successfully tried cases to a jury in multiple states,...

Charmaine Wilde is a dedicated attorney practicing in the areas of Probate, Guardianship, Juvenile and selected Criminal Defense. With her wealth of trial experience in criminal prosecution and defense, as well as civil litigation, she is a Certified Mediator to help people find legal resolution to their matters without the lengthy heartache and delay of a backlogged legal system. Charmaine is a volunteer in her local community by serving on the Hays County Bar Association Board as a Director for over 10 years, serving as President for half of that time. She also serves on the board for Hays County Crimestoppers and...

Don Flanary serves as a passionate defense attorney to those facing criminal charges in the San Antonio area and across the State of Texas. He believes that attorneys should serve as more than just counselors to those in difficult situations, but that they are obligated to fight tirelessly for the futures of every client, no matter how challenging the situation may seem. With a decade of legal experience, Don Flanary has taken on a variety of both state and Federal charges in Bexar County, TX. Some of these charges include misdemeanors, felony drug charges, white collar crimes, and federal...

Julie Sparks is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Immigration and Nationality Law. During her nearly 17 years of practice in this field, she has represented immigrants from more than 120 different countries. A passion for aiding individuals from around the world led Julie to give up a teaching career and pursue a law degree. The seed of this passion was planted when Julie met a Rwandan refugee in the 90s through her work in a homeless shelter. Her love for this area of law remains to this day. Clients and potential clients often tell...

Austin, Texas based criminal defense lawyer, E. G. "Gerry" Morris, has since 1977 represented individuals accused of state and federal crimes, both in trial and on appeal. He is Board Certified as a Criminal Law Specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He has been elected by other criminal defense attorneys to leadership positions in both state and national organizations. He served as president of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association during the 1997-98 term and is also Past President of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

The legal community as a whole has, through peer rating, given him...

My legal practice has moved from boardrooms to courtrooms. I started my career working for several national law firms representing companies in high-stakes contract negotiations, multi-million-dollar mergers and acquisitions, and complex regulatory disputes. However, in 2023, I realized I wanted to represent people, not private companies, through my legal practice. I’ve found my true calling at Cofer & Connelly representing folks facing criminal allegations and regulatory charges in Texas courts and in front of state agencies. My experience in high-pressure negotiations and knack for strategic risk evaluation are well suited when working across from state and federal prosecutors during all stages of...

I have been actively involved in fighting for the rights of Texas citizens for over 30 years. I have been actively involved in the Texas Trial Lawyers Association since 2000. I have served as a Board of Director since 2003, Vice President of Membership from 2010 to 2012, and President of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association in 2014. I also serve as a Director of the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association since 2007, and I am a member of the Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association. I also serve on the Board of Governors of the American Association for Justice. I...

Solving business problems from a legal perspective for technology companies. I have served as a trusted advisor to boards and C-suites in private and public companies for more than 15 years including more than 9 years at Actuate Corporation (NASDAQ:BIRT) as its SVP, GC, Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Development until the sale of Actuate to OpenText, Inc in 2015. I have particular expertise with M&A, governance, managing litigation and operational process and policy improvement. A consistent strong performer, I was a securities litigator at Wilson Sonsini and Heller Ehrman and a law clerk at the Federal District Court for the...

Nicole M. Conger is an Employee Rights Attorney who represents clients across Texas who are subjected to illegal treatment with their current or former employers. Nicole received her law degree Magna Cum Laude from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 2011 where she was an Associate Editor for the St. Mary’s Law Journal, member of the Board of Advocates, as well as, clerking for the Honorable Emilio M. Garza on the United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit.

Nicole’s practice focuses on labor disputes against large and small companies in various Texas and Federal jurisdictions. She has successfully represented...

Experienced and recognized Austin attorney James (“Jimmy”) Evans has practiced law since 1995, and since 2010 has been Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. At his law firm, Evans Family Law Group, Jimmy handles a full range of family law cases, including divorce, agreed and uncontested divorce, divorce and custody litigation, child custody, child support, adoption, mediation and collaborative law, and grandparents’ rights (to name a few). For Jimmy, the preparation, pains, and persistence that each case demands of him is small when compared to the reward: a legal outcome that, with a minimum...

Attorney Stephen W. Stewart has practiced law since he was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1997. Prior to focusing his practice on personal injury and catastrophic injury law, Attorney Stewart worked as a trial lawyer and represented major international and national businesses in various civil litigation matters. Over the years, he has obtained the necessary qualifications to practice as the State and Federal court levels throughout Texas. Due to his previous career opportunities, Attorney Stewart gained ample amounts of knowledge, making him a powerhouse in the courtroom as he represents clients. Prior to founding The Stewart...

Gregory Cagle is is one of the founding partners of Cagle Pugh.

Gregory concentrates his law practice in civil and complex litigation involving real estate, nonprofit and for-profit corporations, business disputes, construction defects, and residential and commercial community associations. Gregory has extensive litigation experience and has served as lead trial attorney in hundreds of trials in front of judges and juries.

Gregory also has extensive experience in representing community associations as general counsel on all aspects of issues involved in the operation and governance of association-governed communities, including management issues, compliance with federal and state laws, interpretation of...

I am an experienced criminal defense attorney primarily serving clients in Hays, Caldwell, Comal, Guadalupe, Travis, and Gonzales counties. My practice was founded here in San Marcos in 2010, and since then I have helped countless citizens accused protect their liberty as well as their good names. I love what I do, and I think that's apparent in the quality of service that my firm provides to our clients.

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A founding member of Phillips Golden LLP, Steve is a tax and business attorney in Austin, Texas, USA. He has been continuously Board Certified in Tax Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1994.

His and his firm's passion is to engage and collaborate with domestic and international entrepreneurs and investors to help them identify, grow, enjoy, and monetize their real and intangible assets, ideas, and resources here and abroad.

Prior engagements...

Sean A. McConnell is a partner of Winckler, Harvey, & McConnell LLP and focuses on medical malpractice and general negligence cases.

Cenkus Law helps quickly growing and medium-sized businesses with all of their legal needs in Austin, Houston and throughout Texas. Services include forming partnerships, corporations and LLCs, founders’ agreements, partner and founder disputes, raising capital, mergers and acquisitions, contract review and general outside counsel services.

Licensed to Practice in: State of Texas, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Areas of Practice (non-exhaustive): General civil litigation and business law, Texas turnover receivership, bankruptcy (representing debtors, creditors and trustees), debt collection (both debtor and creditor-side), insurance litigation, construction/real estate transactions and litigation, landlord/tenant litigation, and entity formation. Texas Turnover Receiverships (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code Ch. 31). Texasa Civ. Prac. &...

I opened my law practice in the Austin area in 2008, shortly after moving from Chicago. My practice focuses on family law. My varied background helps me to listen to, educate and advise clients beginning with the initial consultation. I help my clients work through difficult issues to devise solutions and advocate for plans that are in the client’s best interests. I maintain an edge for my clients through continuing legal education. I am an alumnus of the University of Illinois and graduated from Northern Illinois University College of Law with honors. I come to law with a background in...

Rex Securities Law- Robert H. Rex is a national securities lawyer with offices in Austin, Texas and Boca Raton, Florida. If you have questions about how to recover investment losses due to the fraud or negligence of a stock broker or stock brokerage firm, call for a no charge consultation.

Paul Colley, Jr. is a Board Certified Specialist in Personal Injury Trial Law. He has tried hundreds of cases to verdict and has recovered more than $50 Million for his clients over the 36 years he has been in practice. He is recognized as an outstanding trial attorney, is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates; Texas Trial Lawyers Association and has been named a Super Lawyer in his field.

Mr. Colley understands the problems facing a person who has been injured by the negligence of others and will fight to insure that they are fairly compensated.

At...

As a committed attorney focusing on criminal defense and personal injury, I dedicate myself to delivering outstanding legal services to each client. If you're facing charges from a DWI, drug offense, assault, theft, or any other criminal issue, I am prepared to defend your rights and fight for the most favorable outcome. I also possess a broad background in handling various personal injury claims. Should you suffer injuries from an accident, I am here to assist you in pursuing the compensation you rightfully deserve, covering medical expenses, lost wages, and the pain and suffering endured. At The Castro Law Office, PLLC, I...

Soon after obtaining his law degree from St.Mary's School of Law in 1986, Mario Del Prado chose to focus his practice on criminal defense. In 1991, Mario and his wife founded Del Prado Law, where they effectively represent clients in the San Antonio area. Mario is currently a Board Certified Criminal Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Mario has been recognized by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as Board Certified in Criminal Trial. Mario has been named as a “Texas Super Lawyer”...

Kris Algert is one of the most experienced Collaborative Family Lawyers in Austin and has been named Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” for Collaborative Law in the Austin area in 2013, 2016, 2018, and 2020. She is a Master Credentialed Collaborative Professional by Collaborative Divorce Texas, is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and is known for her constructive and respectful problem-solving approach to helping clients move forward with confidence after divorce.

Baylor University (BA 1978) South Texas College of Law (JD 1982) State Bar of Texas (Admitted in 1983) New York State Bar (Admitted in 2005) Supreme Court of Texas - Briefing Attorney (1983-1984) Vice President - Harris County Bar Association (1984-1985) Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer (Since 1988) TOP 100 - The National Trial Lawyers (2018, 2019 & 2020) Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Since 1988) Texas Bar Foundation (Member since 1996) Awarded the Steven J Sharp Public Service Award 2001 (National Award) United States Patent Holder Baylor University - Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Field of Autism (2013) David P. Willis has gained a national reputation as a...

Roderick C. Lopez focuses his practice exclusively on personal injury cases. Mr. Lopez has over 20 years of experience handling car accidents, truck accidents, dog bites, medical malpractice, product liability accidents, and other cases related to the negligent or intentional acts of others. He also handles wrongful death claims on behalf of families who have lost loved ones in fatal accidents. As a Laredo personal injury lawyer, he has represented clients in cases across South Texas, including in Webb, Jim Hogg, Zapata, Starr, La Salle, and Dimmit Counties. His firm is dedicated to providing local representation for local clients. He also...

Raymundo Eli Rojas serves the border region offering legal services in immigration and theft of wage cases as well as nonprofit formation and development. Rojas is a attorney who always call you back within 48 hours and frequently serves his community through his legal services or community organizing. Honoring his worker and immigrant roots, he is an advocate for immigrant and worker rights.

An advocate of community, people's, and rascuache lawyering, Raymundo Elí ? Rojas has been a proponent of immigrant rights and an advocate of workers for more than 15 years. His work has extended from the U.S.-Mexico border region...

I am an El Paso native, born and raised. I attended Radford School and then attended boarding school at Fountain Valley School of Colorado, Colorado Springs. After High School, I attended Guilford College, a Quaker affiliated school in Greensboro, North Carolina. I was a double major in International Studies and Philosophy. During my time at Guilford, I studied abroad in London, England in an educational program in conjuncture with Oxford University. At Guilford, I played on the tennis team and was honored with the distinction of being named All-American for Division III tennis and All-Academic.

After graduating from college, I attended...

A dedicated advocate for her clients, Jill is experienced in serving clients in a wide range of legal needs. Born and raised in Denton, she is very involved in the local community and has been recognized with numerous awards. For instance, She was appointed by the Governor of Texas to the Texas Woman’s Board of Regents and was elected Chair of the Board in 2019. Jill graduated from Denton Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Denton program and currently serves as Board Chair of the Chamber. Jill was voted Best Civil Lawyer in the “Best of Denton County” publication (for 2016,...

John W. Carlson has been a licensed attorney since May 2000, and opened his own office in March 2001. He is Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. While the firm's focus is estate planning, guardianships, probate and trusts, Mr. Carlson is also proficient in other areas, such as business organizations, real estate, and adoptions. The firm frequently works on real estate matters and assists clients with setting up and running various kinds of businesses. The firm also frequently represent clients in civil lawsuits.

I love helping people! For me, it is a great honor to serve as a trusted advisor to my clients. Through years of listening and learning, I’ve come to appreciate the fact that when people seek an attorney to help them, they want someone who will listen, understand their problem and give them sensible, practical advice, based on a thorough understanding of the law. I have found that listening and understanding is foundational to delivering the right solution. I gave up wearing ties years ago. Mostly because I really don’t like wearing them. But also, because when a client...

Jack Zinda is the founder of Zinda Law Group, a nationwide personal injury law firm. He focuses his practice on catastrophic personal injury, 18-wheeler accidents, wrongful death, traumatic brain injury, gas explosions, and other complex litigation. Jack has served as lead counsel on numerous wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases. These have typically been against dangerous truck drivers, drunk drivers, corporations that manufacture dangerous products, and employers who have created unsafe work environments. As a trial attorney, Jack takes tremendous pride in giving a voice to people and families who need help battling powerful adversaries. Jack has been recognized nationally by prestigious law...

I completed my undergraduate studies at Baylor University and earned my law degree from St. Mary's University. My primary focus is on transactional law. I hold board certifications from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Commercial Real Estate Law, Farm and Ranch Real Estate Law, and Oil, Gas and Mineral Law. However, my legal practice encompasses all facets of real estate law. My areas of practice include: - Advanced estate planning - Probate law - Corporate and business formation - Financial institution and banking law - Corporate governance - Corporate securities - Corporate finance - Mergers and acquisitions - Oil and gas law - Energy finance Additionally, I handle cases related...