Cayuga Lawyers

An experienced lawyer, Cassidy has exclusively practiced family law since 2011. Her clients include professionals, physicians, airline pilots, and their spouses who want to minimize the impact of divorce on their families. Pearson excels at resolving complex custody issues and helping clients make business decisions in complicated property cases.

Cindy is a highly experienced, credentialed, and client-centered divorce lawyer practicing in Midland, Fort Worth, and Granbury. With a distinguished career spanning more than 25 years, Cindy is the President of the State Bar of Texas, bringing a wealth of expertise to every case. She is also one of the few family lawyers who is a member of the highly recognized American Board of Trial Advocates, an invitation-only national association of experienced trial lawyers and judges. Cindy is a fellow of the prestigious International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Board...

Some people facing divorce seek a fair settlement that respects both parties, without unnecessary expenditure of time and money. Others prefer to keep their personal and financial matters confidential. Many wish to make their own decisions about asset division and parent-child relationships, rather than leaving these choices to a judge unfamiliar with their situation. For these people, I recommend Collaborative Law. Although Collaborative Law is a relatively new field, I have been practicing it since 2001. In Tarrant County, I am one of only two attorneys who hold a "Master Credentialed" status from Collaborative Divorce Texas. Collaborative Law has been, and...

Turner Thornton is a highly-regarded North Texas family law attorney who leads Varghese Summersett Family Law Group. A skilled negotiator and experienced litigator, Turner has successfully guided hundreds of individuals and families through a very difficult in their lives. He is skilled in all aspects of family law, including divorce, child custody disputes, and property division.

Chris M. Kirker is a Texas trial lawyer handling highly contested divorce and custody matters. Chris has been successfully handling divorce and custody cases for years and places intense focus and attention on every client he works with. While most cases do not go to trial, Chris knows the importance of being ready for trial should it become necessary. After successfully handling many divorce and custody matters Chris has received numerous awards related to his prior clients’ satisfaction with his work. He has been named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in the State of Texas by the National Trial Lawyers (2014-2023)....

Steve Baker is an associate at Varghese Summersett, where he handles North Texas criminal cases, primarily out of Dallas, Collin, and Tarrant counties. Prior to joining the firm, Steve served as a federal judicial clerk, a prosecutor at the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office, and spent time in private practice. During his legal career, he has handled thousands of criminal cases, ranging from DWI to murder to white collar crimes. His experience, coupled with a deep knowledge of the law, allows him to craft the best defense strategy for our clients and achieve remarkable results.

Neill Nwoha is a Dallas Personal Injury Attorney who strives to provide his clients with professional representation, while being tough on their opponents. His combination of litigation tactics and meticulous personality has served him very well in his legal career. Prior to becoming a barred attorney Neill Nwoha has always shown an interest in Personal Injury, and found high-ranking employment at one of the largest personal injury firms in Texas. At this firm he would participate in multitude of cases, each valued at over a million dollars. Upon receiving his Juris Doctor degree from the private St. Mary's School of Law and...

James Luster is a seasoned criminal defense attorney and partner at Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers. Before dedicating his career to defending the accused, James honed his skills as a prosecutor in the Lubbock and Tarrant County District Attorney’s Offices. During his tenure, he served as lead counsel on cases ranging from misdemeanor DWI to high-stakes felonies, including Continuous Sexual Assault, Aggravated Robbery, and Murder. While serving in Tarrant County’s Family Violence Unit, James focused on domestic assault cases, gaining invaluable experience in some of the most sensitive and complex areas of criminal law. This experience, combined with handling thousands of...

Lin feels blessed that he has the knowledge, ability and resources to help others who have suffered devastating losses through no fault of their own. He practices law to make an impact: preventing the powerful from using their power unfairly and to help those most in need. Lin’s word is his bond. He believes that integrity is the cornerstone of all relationships, and he lives this value when dealing with all the people touched by his practice, including clients, employees, and others he meets through the course of business. Lin has been a trial lawyer for over 20...

Texas Immigration & Estate Planning Attorney Lisa McBee works compassionately to advance social justice, fairness, and integrity and has practiced immigration law for over 16 years. “Reliability, efficiency, responsiveness, and consistency” predominate in Lisa’s representation of clients. Lisa‘s practice of law has recently expanded into new legal areas, including estate planning and business entity formation — although her passion remains focused on serving clients in the field of immigration law, including both employment-based and family-based. Admitted to the bar in Missouri and Texas, Lisa is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers’ Association (AILA), the TX chapter of AILA, the MO/KS chapter...

Colin McLaughlin is a principal partner at Hoeller McLaughlin PLLC and is a former Assistant District Attorney (Prosecutor) and experienced trial attorney. Colin is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Note: we are only accepting new criminal and DWI cases in Tarrant County, Texas only. Colin's goal is to get the best outcome on your case and will fight to protect your rights, your future, and your freedom. His leadership has helped Hoeller Mclaughlin PLLC obtain over 250 5 star reviews in Google alone. Colin has over 15 years of experience dealing...

• Dallas Office Chair. Professional liability litigation group, including the defense of architects, engineers, design professionals, lawyers, insurance brokers/agents, medical, and other miscellaneous professionals. • Counsel and represent attorneys on ethics and grievance ir. matters. • Represent defendants and corporate plaintiffs in complex construction and business litigation. • Defend product liability, premises liability, trucking, and auto insurance defense claims. • Outside legal consultant for OmniSure Consulting Group, LLP, a national risk management and loss control consulting group assisting national insurance carriers in the A&E and allied health professionals space. • Represent and consult with college-level coaches in contract negotiation, hiring & firing matters, internal compliance, corporate...

Todd Shapiro is a Criminal Defense attorney located in Plano TX. He is a partner at The Shapiro Law Firm, where he practices with his father, Howard Shapiro. The firm focuses on all matters pertaining to family law and criminal law. The Shapiro Law Firm has been a fixture in DFW for over 40 years.

Voted Johnson County's #1 lawyer or law firm for 5 years, Scott is a general practice attorney with an emphasis on civil litigation, trial and appeals. He has handled many jury trials and appeals covering areas that include real estate, oil & gas and business transactions. Scott also currently serves as Mayor of Cleburne. In addition to litigation and trial, the attorneys at Cain & Associates handle transactional matters ranging from estate planning and wills to real estate transactions and corporate matters. The firm's areas of practice include real estate, probate, oil & gas, business and contract.

J. Spencer Young is a Senior Associate Attorney at Sul Lee Law Firm. In assisting clients to obtain the best possible result, Spencer takes pride in working with clients and not just for them. Spencer combines his past work experience, an empathetic understanding, and an outside-the-box, yet practical approach to attack problems head-on. Born and raised in the heart of West Texas, Spencer attended the University of Texas at Austin for his undergraduate studies where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in government. Thereafter, Spencer attended Texas Tech School of Law, where he graduated in 2019. Spencer served as...

Robert J. Wiley is dedicated to advocating for employees in Employment Law disputes across the State of Texas. Rob represents clients before administrative agencies in addition to state and federal courts. Recognized for his experience, knowledge and skill, Rob is a Board Certified Specialist in Labor and Employment Law.

Rob received his B.S. from Vanderbilt University, and earned his J.D. from Tulane University School of Law. He has been honored as a Texas Super Lawyer and Rising Star since 2012.

Walker Fults represents a select clientele of individuals who have been charged with crimes in Dallas, Texas, and the surrounding metroplex areas. He treats every case as if it will go to trial. Taking an aggressive approach at the outset allows him to uncover every detail that could contribute to a positive outcome for his clients’ cases. Whereas some lawyers settle on the prosecutor’s terms, Walker Fults has successfully obtained Not Guilty verdicts at trial and had cases dismissed outright. Walker Fults doesn’t stop working for his client until he’s gotten the absolute best result.

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John has been representing businesses and business people in the North Texas area for more than thirty years. He has tried numerous cases at various levels of the judicial system, including federal district court and state district court. He has presented appeals to the Supreme Court of Texas, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and ten of the fourteen intermediate courts of appeal in Texas. He has arbitrated cases before the American Arbitration Association and JAMS, Inc. In addition to his trial practice, John is a trained mediator and summary jury trial...

Nicholas Gibson is the founder and managing partner of Gibson Law Group, a distinguished litigation and business law firm, and My Estate Law Group, an estate planning law firm. With an impressive track record spanning over a decade as a top-rated attorney, Nick is committed to delivering unrivaled client-centric solutions through meticulous legal strategies tailored to each unique case. Having honed his skills at prestigious large-scale law firms, Nick’s passion for building enduring client relationships led him to establish his own practices. Through his personalized and attentive approach, Nick ensures that every client receives unparalleled attention and guidance throughout their...

Raised and educated in Dallas, Texas, Attorney Lindsey McKay was an All-American Cheerleader and notable scholarship candidate for a top women’s college soccer program. Prior to attending law school, Ms. McKay devoted herself to intellectual pursuits and travel while attending college at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Ms. McKay graduated college in three years earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and a minor in Spanish. During her college career, she lived with international families in Cuernavaca, Mexico, and Costa Rica learning Spanish and immersing herself in the Latin culture. Ms. McKay also lived in Southern Germany with a...

Jeff Rasansky is an attorney passionate about giving a voice to those who have been personally injured or harmed by the negligence or wrong-doing of others. Relying on over 20 years of courtroom experience, Jeff represent clients in significant civil lawsuits across the country from business disputes, birth injuries, trucking accidents to injuries caused by dangerous products. Texas educated, Jeff earned his law degree at Southern Methodist University – Dedman School of Law in 1990 after receiving his undergraduate Bachelors in Business Administration degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 1987.

Mr. Mickelsen is "AV" rated by Martindale Hubbell, an independent evaluation which identifies a lawyer with "very high to preeminent legal ability". He was also voted by his peers as a "Super Lawyer" in criminal defense in 2004 - 2014. In his six years at the Federal Public Defender's Office, Mr. Mickelsen acquired extensive experience in virtually every kind of federal criminal case, including numerous high profile "white-collar" cases. In 1998, Mr. Mickelsen left the public defender's office to form the partnership of Broden & Mickelsen. Broden & Mickelsen represents clients in federal courts throughout...

Richard Y. Cheng has an extensive healthcare law practice, with particular concentration representing skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, home health agencies, community hospitals, hospices, and rehabilitation providers. Mr. Cheng counsels clients with respect to corporate transactions, healthcare regulatory and compliance matters, and administrative appeals. He has considerable experience representing clients involving Stark Law, Anti-kickback, HIPAA, HITECH Act, Medicare related transactions (e.g. CHOWs) licensure surveys, provider appeals before administrative law judges with the Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals, Departmental Appeals Board, Civil Remedies Division and State Office of Administrative Appeals. Previously, Mr. Cheng was a shareholder at a...

John T. Kirtley, III, is a trial attorney, and he has practiced law since 1988. He is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and in Civil Trial Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Texas attorneys have given him the highest professional and ethical rating (AV®Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated), and he was selected for inclusion in Thomson Reuters’ Texas Super Lawyers® for 2006, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. John has litigated thousands of cases involving automobile and trucking collisions, premises liability, wrongful death, pharmaceutical drugs and...

Shahzeen Karim is an accomplished litigator, well-known for her fervent support of her clients and her authoritative presence in courtrooms. Her deep experience in immigration law and her passion for impactful advocacy shape her proactive approach to legal practice. Her journey began in Chicago, where Shahzeen made her mark by handling various criminal cases, ranging from misdemeanors to felonies, in the courts of Cook County. Upon her move to Texas, Shahzeen honed her focus on immigration law. She initially worked with family-related immigration cases, helping clients with VAWA benefits, U Visas, hardship waivers, adjustment of status, and naturalization processes. Subsequently, she transitioned...

Not just a lawyer, Madalína is a counselor at law. She knows the law, but she makes a particular effort to know her clients. Clients facing criminal charges often feel distraught, angry, or vulnerable– they need a source of strength and guidance. Madalína is client-oriented and prides herself on being accessible and responsive, treating every client as though they are her only client. Diablita Criminal Defense clients engage with the Attorney herself, not an endless cycle of assistants and paralegals. When clients call, Madalína answers. While Madalína is accommodating with clients, she’s unflinching with the State. Her powerful courtroom presence and...

For over 35 years, David has successfully guided individuals, small and large businesses through regulatory landscapes and continues to ensure his business clients are advantaged by prompt and innovative counsel. His litigation skills have been tempered coast-to-coast achieving remarkably brilliant outcomes. He is a graduate of the University Of Oklahoma College Of Law and holds a Masters of Law Degree(Labor)from Southern Methodist University. He was elected to membership in the American Law Institute and elected a Fellow in the College of Labor & Employment Law, David is the father of six children and an active civic leader.

A former Texas State Senator, State Representative and Police Officer, Ted is a distinguished Trial Lawyer with a lifetime commitment to serving people. He has broken nationwide verdict records and received verdicts ranked in the Top 10 on three different occasions. Ted has been featured in local and national media coverage including “Good Morning America,” “60 Minutes,” “NBC Dateline,” Texas Lawyer, The National Law Journal, Dallas Observer and D Magazine. Ted specializes in complex litigation involving Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, and Products Liability. Over the past 30 years he has represented clients in more than 150 jury trials as well...

Ray Hindieh has dedicated his legal career to helping Hispanic & Latino families in the community whose loved ones face criminal prosecution, crimmigration, DWI, and family violence. He is known for aggressively litigating on behalf of his clients to achieve a prompt resolution of their case with the very best outcome. Using advanced trial presentation strategies, Ray is very effective at educating and persuading a jury of the merits of his client’s case.

John Polewski and his team do nothing but medical malpractice litigation on behalf of injured patients and their families. With over 30 years of experience in this very specialized area, his qualifications are unique. In his personal life, Mr. Polewski is a proud father, and has been married to his wife Sandi for 40 years. In addition to his law practice, Mr. Polewski is active in his community, serving on the boards of various charitable and civic organizations, as he has done throughout his career. Mr. Polewski is the recipient of numerous awards and top ratings not only from clients, but...

CREDITORS’ RIGHTS/RESTRUCTURING: protected the interests of secured and unsecured creditors and maximized their recovery from the debtor's estate during the development of reorganization plans; structured and obtained creditor and court approval of plans of reorganization for businesses involved in the ownership and operation of real property, industrial, and service companies. BUSINESS LITIGATION: prosecuted and defended loans; secured transactions; contracts involving real estate, equipment, and commissions; placement and removal of materialman’s and mechanic's liens upon real property; government seizure of property; and commercial leases. BUSINESS: guided businesses and individuals regarding matters arising out of operations, review, negotiation, and drafting of leases,...

Jason is one of the nation's top trial lawyers for one reason: when he represents a client, he's all in. No matter how tough the fight. No matter how big the challenge. When it matters most, he's there for people who have been wronged. He takes every case personally, treating each client like family while he fights to rebuild their lives.

When people need to win, they call Jason. He's won several verdicts and settlements worth more than $100 million, dozens of results worth more than $10 million, and more than 200 results worth $1 million or more. In total,...

Craig Greening founded Greening Law, PC in 2010. Prior to starting his own practice, he worked at the former district attorney and county attorney's office, where he prosecuted numerous DUI, felonies, and other complex criminal charges. Mr. Greening has been practicing law for over 20 years, and during this time, he has earned a reputation as an aggressive litigator and fierce advocate. He has in-depth knowledge of the criminal justice system as a former prosecutor, and unique insight into the latest defense strategies as a Board Certified specialist in Criminal Trial Law. He brings to each case his high-powered legal...

A 4th generation Texas lawyer with over 35 years of experience, I serve clients in throughout Texas. I have extensive experience in real estate, tax, and business formation, start-up, and operation. I have litigated well over 500 cases to completion, including trying to verdict or judgment over 100 cases. I was named Texas Lawyer Litigator of the Week for a Bexar County tax trial I won after only twenty-three minutes of jury deliberation. On the transactional front, I have closed over 200 LIHTC projects in eight (8) different states, and more than 150 other affordable and market rate transactions....

Attorney Michael Presti is committed to providing people with honest legal services and strong advocacy for their rights. He has worked with clients from around the world who want to win immigration cases against the government, obtain green cards and visas and gain citizenship. For other clients, Michael has been a driving force for upholding client rights in personal injury and criminal law cases. He has an excellent background in law and extensive experience with negotiation and presenting winning cases in the courtroom.

I’m Attorney Iris Anderson, licensed to practice law in Minnesota and admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. I operate a virtual law firm based in Texas, serving clients nationwide in federal immigration matters. I also represent individuals in the Dallas–Fort Worth area and surrounding counties in Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases and support Texas families navigating special education issues within the public school system. My mission is to offer clear, compassionate legal guidance so clients can move forward with confidence and peace of mind. Prior to my legal career, I was a special education teacher, an...

Over 27 years of experience representing the injured and families in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Cases. Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Brady D. Williams is a distinguished attorney known for his past success in product liability cases and his emerging prominence in medical malpractice law. With a career dedicated to championing the rights of injured victims, Brady has represented clients in complex and high-stakes litigation across the country. In his earlier career, Brady built a formidable reputation in product liability, securing significant victories for his clients. Now, he is increasingly recognized for his expertise in medical malpractice, where his thorough approach and relentless pursuit of justice have made him a leading figure in the field. Central to Brady’s legal practice is a client-centric...

Barrett Thomas is a family law and criminal law attorney in Waco, Texas. He practices with his partner, Kristy Blanchard, in courthouses across Texas. They have offices in Dallas, Waco, Temple, and Abilene. Barrett is a former police officer and assistant district attorney. He honed his skills as a litigator in the criminal courts. He has a knack for finding the truth, even when it has been intentionally concealed. He uses his investigative prowess to benefit his clients and see that they have the advantage in both settlement negotiations and trial. He is a past president of...

I work in our Houston office and have been with Morgan & Weisbrod, L.L.P. since 1998. I am Board Certified in Social Security Disability law by the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification (http://nblsc.us/). I was born in a small town in Missouri, but moved to Texas as soon as I could! After finishing graduate school at Baylor I began working in investment banking in Houston and Dallas, Texas. It was exciting and the travel was fun, but other things began to take on a more important role in my life. I went to law...