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Tracy Jill Willi
Austin, TX Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Business, IP and Products Liability
South Texas College of Law
Tracy J. Willi focuses on civil, commericial, and intellectual property litigation and appeals in Federal and Texas courts. Having been licensed to practice law in Texas since 1992, Ms. Willi has extensive trial and appellate experience in business law, civil and commercial law, real estate law, patent, copyright, and trademark litigation, and probate litigation, much of which is reflected in numerous published trial court and appellate decisions. Ms. Willi has represented clients at all levels of Texas courts including County Courts, District Courts, Courts of Appeals, and the Texas Supreme Court. She has also represented clients at...
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Michael Paul Fleming
Austin, TX Attorney with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Maritime, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Fleming Law, P.C. is a Houston personal injury lawyer who has been practicing personal injury trial law for over 30 years. He is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is one of the small percentage of attorneys to have argued and won a case before the Supreme Court of the United States of America.
We have decades of experience handling many sorts of cases including:
Personal Injury
Traffic Collisions
Car Accidents
Truck Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Drunk Driving Accidents
Civil Litigation
Wrongful Death
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Justin Manchester
Austin, TX Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Employment
Baylor Law School
Mr. Manchester has represented hundreds of clients in resolving a wide range of employment disputes, including claims for discrimination, retaliation, unpaid wages, overtime violations, non-compete agreements, and employment contract disputes. In the courtroom, Mr. Manchester has tried multiple cases to juries and judges, receiving favorable verdicts for his clients. Mr. Manchester has also acted as counsel to businesses regarding employment practices in an attempt to ensure his clients follow the law and limit their legal liabilities.
Mr. Manchester is well recognized in the employment field. In fact, Mr. Manchester was selected as a Rising Star in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and...
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Sandra Castro Ritz
Austin, TX Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
The University of Texas School of Law
Sandra earned her B.A. in Political Science and Communications from Texas A&I University and her law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. As a law student, she gained excellent trial experience as a student attorney for the Juvenile Public Defender’s office and then for the Federal Public Defender’s office, where she discovered her passion for criminal defense. Upon being licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas in 1995, Ms. Ritz joined the Law Office of Joseph A. Turner, trying cases in both federal and state courts. Ms. Ritz's dedication to practicing criminal defense led her to open...
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Eric Harron
Austin, TX Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
California Western School of Law
Eric Harron has tried felony and misdemeanor cases all around central Texas for the last thirteen years. His personal record is five not guilty verdicts in a row all heard in different state courts. He is admitted to practice in all courts in the state of Texas including the misdemeanor county courts, felony district courts as well as the Western District Federal Court. He enjoys fighting for people when they are experiencing the most difficult time in their lives.
On personal level, Eric is an instrument rated private pilot, an avid off road mountain biker and a dedicated family...
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Scott Morgan
Austin, TX Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Scott Morgan is a board certified Texas family law attorney who has represented clients in divorce and family law cases since 1994.
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David Thomas
Austin, TX Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
St. Mary's University School of Law
David served in the United States Navy in a highly trained and specially skilled Antiterrorism/Force Protection Unit. After his enlistment, David became a police officer. First, patrolling the streets of South Florida. Then, here, in Austin, Texas. David served both as a patrol officer, and as a S.W.A.T. officer, and was specially trained as a certified hostage negotiator. He has investigated all sorts of crimes, ranging from DWI to murder. This practical law enforcement experience affords David a detailed understanding and an expertise of police policy and procedure.
During his career as an attorney, David has handled thousands of...
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Lisa Thorsen
Austin, TX Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Entertainment & Sports, Estate Planning and Real Estate
California Western School of Law
With more than 12 years of experience in private practice, Lisa Thorsen provides sound, practical counsel and local market expertise on business law matters in Texas and California. As outside general counsel, Lisa provides a range of services, from company formations to corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, asset and stock purchases and sales, debt and dispute settlements, company structuring, and licensing matters.
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Shane M. Boasberg
Austin, TX Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationAsbestos, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
South Texas College of Law
Shane M. Boasberg was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, but Shane moved to Texas to pursue undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at Austin. Shane completed my degrees in Government and History in 1999 and decided to continue his education in Texas by attending law school at South Texas College of Law in Houston. During his law school years, Shane worked as a clerk for the well-known law firm Gallagher, Lewis, Downey, and Kim. This role provided him with significant experience in legal and appellate research and writing, as well as trial preparation, including work on one...
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Christopher Michael Perri
Austin, TX Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
The University of Texas School of Law
Chris Perri is an award-winning criminal defense attorney dedicated to getting the best possible outcomes for his clients. With over 15 years of experience practicing criminal defense in Austin and all over Texas, Chris Perri has successfully helped clients win trials, overturn wrongful convictions, get cases dismissed, and expunge records. He’s had successful outcomes in a variety of areas, including: Appeals, DWI and DUI in Austin, Writs, Assault, Family Violence, Drug Possession, Theft, Expungements, Cyber Crimes, and more.
Through personalized, compassionate, and client-focused service, Chris Perri will protect your rights and prepare a vigorous defense that ensures the best possible...
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Gilbert G. Garcia
Conroe, TX Attorney with 47 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
The University of Texas School of Law
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Jennifer Cochran
Austin, TX Attorney with 16 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation and Family
New England Law | Boston
Jennifer represents clients in adoptions, premarital planning and estate planning.
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Christopher Cole Forbes
Conroe, TX Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder
University of Houston Law Center
As a former staff attorney for a Probate Court, I have extensive knowledge of Probate and Guardianship Law. I have 15 plus years of experience mainly in the area of probate, guardianship and estate planning. Probate is a process and I can help guide you through this process. I have also served as a guardian and a probate administrator many times. Therefore, I can bring relevant experience to my representation of clients.
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Corey Young
Conroe, TX Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
After attending both undergraduate and law school at the University of Texas, Corey Young began his legal career as an appellate prosecutor in Montgomery County, Texas.
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David F Murphy
Tomball, TX Lawyer
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
South Texas College of Law
With 20+ years in the real estate industry, David uses this experience to deliver multiple perspectives and solutions to his clients problems. The Law Offices of Murphy & Associates, PLLC was formed in 2015 with the goal of helping clients resolve traditional legal issues in a less conventional, more personal setting.
He prides himself on being an accessible, knowledgeable partner for clients that uses a liberal sprinkling of humor to alleviate stress during high-pressure situations. It’s this friendly, family-oriented culture that lets them routinely achieve client goals and exceed expectations. David encourages clients to contact him with the small issues,...
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David Morris
San Marcos, TX Attorney with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Probate
South Texas College Of Law and Texas State University - Texas State University-San Marcos
Graduated from Texas State in 1979 with a degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Specialty. Doctorate of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law in 1983. Maintained an active Civil and Criminal Defense practice until 2007 when concentration was devoted to civil work including personal injury, probate, guardianship, real estate, corporate and business law, through the present.
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Emmett Ray Green
San Marcos, TX Attorney with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
When you have a criminal problem, you need an attorney that has experience, integrity and knowledge. Ray graduated from SWTSU (Tex. St.) in San Marcos and St. Mary's Law School in San Antonio. He was a felony prosecutor in Hays County for over four years before going into private practice as a criminal defense attorney. If you have a serious legal problem, you need an attorney with the experience to successfully represent you. Call my office for a confidential consultation.
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Daniel O'Brien
Dripping Springs, TX Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation
Baylor Law School
Dan focuses on real estate litigation and transactions, estate planning and probate, and general civil litigation matters. He draws on his experience as a former County Court at Law Judge in Hays County handling thousands of civil and criminal matters. He is an AV-Preeminent rated lawyer by
Martindale-Hubbell and recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer® (a Thompson Reuters rating service) in the area of General Litigation. He served as law clerk to Justice Davie L. Wilson of the First Court of Appeals in Houston before practicing for several years in the commercial litigation section a large Austin-based law firm. He is...
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John Foster Melton
Austin, TX Lawyer with 26 years of experience
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...
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Elise Smith
Lakeway, TX Attorney
(512) 638-8582
3503 Wild Cherry Drive, Building 11, Suite 1A
Lakeway, TX 78738
Free ConsultationCivil Rights
South Texas College of Law
I am Elise Smith, a dedicated attorney at Smith & Smith Advocates, where I focus on civil rights and federal litigation. My practice primarily involves representing individuals in complex federal cases, particularly those concerning constitutional violations, §1983 claims, and civil rights issues. I am committed to advocating for individuals whose rights have been violated by government entities, law enforcement, or other state actors.
I firmly believe that the courtroom is a crucial arena for effecting change. My approach to each case is driven by a relentless pursuit of justice, especially for those whose voices have been muted by systemic abuses of...
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Melissa Stone Myers
Austin, TX Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning and Probate
Boston University School of Law
Melissa Stone Myers began her career in patent litigation with the Delaware law firm, Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP. After moving to Austin, Melissa and her family planted new roots. Building relationships with a network of growing families, Melissa Stone Myers recognized the need for families to plan for their future and that of their children. Melissa also realized a growing demand for advice and assistance with local small businesses. StoneMyers Law PLLC was formed to help families plan for their future and help small businesses achieve their goals.
Professional Background:
J.D. cum laude, Boston University School of Law (1998)
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Grover C Peters III
Austin, TX Lawyer with 5 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Health Care and Probate
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Before opening a law practice, Grover "Pete" Peters served in the military and then served as a healthcare executive. He now offers legal services in several practice areas including Aviation Law, Business Law, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and more.
Pete is a retired U.S. Army Medical Service Corps officer and a former healthcare executive having served as a COO, CIO, and CEO of various healthcare organizations and systems across the United States. In addition to practicing law, Pete has extensive experience in business development. He regularly consults with providers and medical groups developing freestanding emergency departments and micro hospitals. In...
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Patrick Stellitano
Austin, TX Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Austin, TX 78745
Free ConsultationIP and Patents
University of Houston Law Center
Professional Licenses and Court Admissions: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, United States District Court for the Western and Northern Districts of Texas, United States Patent & Trademark Office, all Courts of the State of Texas.
Education: Doctor of Jurisprudence, cum laude, from the University of Houston, Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, with honor, from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Legal Experience: Specializing in Patent Law, including patent drafting, prosecution and procurement, in the United States and in other countries. Technical areas of expertise include wireless communications, digital signal...
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Graham Eugene Sutliff
Austin, TX Attorney with 21 years of experience
(512) 616-2222
9433 Bee Caves Road Building III
Suite 200
Austin, TX 78733
Free ConsultationMaritime, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Mississippi
Graham E. Sutliff grew up in San Angelo, Texas in a family of six. From an early age, in this close-knit West Texas town, he learned the value of hard work, determination and fighting for what is right. Graham and his now partner Hank, who became friends at age four, found an early interest in the law by playing in the halls of the Tom Green County Courthouse. As a young man, his interest in the law continued to grow and he set out to find a way to use this passion to help others.
At the University of Mississippi, after...
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Paul Alexander Batrice
Austin, TX Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
Oklahoma City University School of Law
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...
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Hamp Skelton
Austin, TX Attorney with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Business, Construction and Insurance Defense
The University of Texas School of Law
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...
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Patrick Hotze
Austin, TX Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationAsbestos and Nursing Home
University of Texas - Austin
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...
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Amanda M Webb
Conroe, TX Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Cannabis Law, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
South Texas College of Law
Ms. Webb is a founding member of The Webb Firm, P.C., and a former Assistant District Attorney in Montgomery County. During her tenure, she was promoted to a court chief, managed the environmental crimes division, participated in the Brady committee, and led the prescription fraud task force. She is deeply committed to assisting individuals struggling with addiction and mental health issues. Ms. Webb's work and dedication are well-recognized in the community.
Ms. Webb earned her Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law and B.S. in Political Science from The University of Houston. She is actively involved in the Montgomery County...
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Robert S. Griffin
Conroe, TX Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
University of Houston - Main Campus
Robert 'Bob' Griffin
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I am Robert 'Bob' Griffin, a trial attorney operating in the Conroe and Greater Houston Area. I represent individuals, businesses, beneficiaries, and administrators who are in search of prompt and effective resolutions to complex issues. From the outset of your case, I leverage my courtroom experience to your advantage, ensuring I am a steadfast advocate should you need to present your case in court.
My legal practice is geared towards assisting start-ups, small businesses, construction litigation, automotive issues, and medical technology. Additionally, I handle estate planning and probate litigation.
I have been practicing law for over a decade. I hold...
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David C. Adams
Cypress, TX Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Family
South Texas College of Law
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...
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John Wesley Urquhart
Conroe, TX Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Personal Injury and Probate
South Texas College of Law
Founding attorney John W. Urquhart represents people in probate, estate planning, wills, estate litigation, guardianship, guardianship litigation, wrongful death, personal injury, terrorism litigation, and general civil litigation. John's combat experience as an infantry Marine provided a powerful foundation to launch a career as a probate lawyer and trial lawyer in our adversarial system of justice.
The Urquhart Law Firm believes in expeditiously and affordably achieving their clients' goals whether its a simple probate, basic will, estate planning, truck accident, or a complex international lawsuit.
Unfortunately, disputes often occur when the time comes to distribute a deceased loved one's estate. Many probate/estate...
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Milan Marinkovich
The Woodlands, TX Attorney with 24 years of experience
(832) 232-9600
25211 Grogans Mill Road
Suite 130
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and Insurance Defense
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Nueces County v. Ferguson, 97 S.W.3d 205, Tex.App. - Corpus Christi, 2002 (No. 13-02-230-CV); Counsel for Appellants
Soliz v. Nueces County, 134 S.W.3d 298, Tex.App. - Corpus Christi, 2003 (No. 13-02-197-CV); Counsel for Appellee
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Gabriel Gonzalez
Katy, TX Attorney
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
South Texas College of Law
Gabriel Gonzalez is the newest attorney to join the team at Schechter, McElwee, Shaffer & Harris. Gabriel joined the firm back in January of 2016 working as a Law Clerk and began his career as a personal injury attorney in 2017. He graduated from South Texas College of Law with honors and is a member of the American Bar Association and the Houston Young Lawyers Association. Gabriel has always been interested in helping others and decided to become a personal injury lawyer because he knows that victims need someone on their side who will fight for them.
Gabriel is a...
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Mr. Adam J. Rosenfeld
Katy, TX Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationAsbestos, Insurance Claims, Maritime and Medical Malpractice
South Texas College of Law
AJ was employed as a law clerk at Schechter, McElwee, Shaffer, & Harris, A.J. for two years during law school, and was hired as an attorney upon his graduation. Since becoming licensed, he has dedicated himself to his injured clients. He practices personal injury litigation, representing clients all over Texas who have been seriously hurt in accidents. He handles premises liability cases, Texas trucking cases, motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents, and all general personal injury claims.
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Audrey Ann Kelly
Austin, TX Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Cooley Law School
Audrey Kelly is a seasoned criminal defense attorney with more than a decade of experience and a unique background as both a former prosecutor and a passionate advocate for the accused. Based in Texas, Audrey’s practice focuses on providing strategic, aggressive, and deeply informed representation to individuals facing a wide range of criminal charges, from DWI and drug offenses to violent crimes and white-collar allegations.
A native Texan, Audrey’s legal journey began early—by age 18, she was working in a criminal defense office. She went on to earn her law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School after completing her undergraduate...
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Mia Buratowski
Katy, TX Attorney with 5 years of experience
Estate Planning and Family
South Texas College of Law
Prior to joining Hunt Law Firm, Mia graduated in the top five percent of her class, earning summa cum laude from South Texas College of Law after graduating with honors from Texas A&M University.
Mia is passionate about family law because of the client-focused assistance she can offer families during a time of need. She understands every case is different and focuses on working with her clients to achieve the best possible outcome together. As an attorney, Mia believes it is most important to effectively communicate and be prepared.
Previously, Mia worked as an attorney at a family law firm in Houston....
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Elena Jan Smith
Cypress, TX 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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Leslie A. Garcia
The Woodlands, TX Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Divorce and Family
St. Thomas University School of Law
Sound Advice. Realistic Expectations.
Tailored Solutions.
My practice is exclusively dedicated to resolving divorce and child custody disputes. Call me now to schedule a consultation.
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Eduardo Amesty
Katy, TX Lawyer with 2 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business, Criminal Defense and International
University of Houston - Downtown
Eduardo Amesty is a seasoned attorney with over 23 years of combined experience representing clients in Venezuela and the U.S. in criminal cases, corporate and international arbitration cases. As a native of Venezuela, Eduardo is well-versed in the social culture, business protocols, and legal systems of Venezuela and across Latin America. With this knowledge, he serves as a bridge to his North American and international clients in navigating dual legal systems. Eduardo has bilingual fluency in speaking, writing, and translating English and Spanish.
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Gwendolyn Simpson
The Woodlands, TX Lawyer
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Probate
Baylor Law School
Gwendolyn Simpson is a native Houstonian and is a graduate of Baylor Law School.
Licensed in 2007, Ms. Simpson founded a general practice civil firm and has been assisting clients with legal matters involving civil litigation, transactions, probate and personal injury ever since. In addition to her private practice, Ms. Simpson was the staff attorney to the Honorable Kathleen Hamilton in the 359th Judicial District Court in Montgomery County, Texas.
In 2012, she was voted in by the Board of Judges as a Master/Referee. In 2015, Ms. Simpson was tapped by Montgomery County to assist in the development and...