Cedar Hill Lawyers

Full-service Immigration Law Firm, handling employment and family based immigration matters, deportation defense, consular processing and nonimmigrant visas.

Welcome to the Law Office of Brian Brunson, PLLC. We focus on serious personal injury, auto, truck and motorcycle accidents cases throughout Texas. Whether you need assistance after a car wreck, when facing the lost of a loved one due to another’s negligence or after falling on someone else’s property, we can help you. Don’t hesitate to call us: we are here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, offering free initial consultations.(214)730-8961

Paula Lock Smyth is a family law attorney who is dedicated to providing effective and efficient representation to clients in Dallas, Texas, and the surrounding communities. She genuinely cares about her clients and invests in each and every case she handles, taking the time to ensure that clients understand all of their options so that they can make informed decisions about what is right for their family.

I became a lawyer for a cliched but true reason - I wanted to help people. Today, that desire remains the heart of my law practice. I am passionate about helping my clients solve their problems - whether that’s how to start a new business, understanding what their contract says, or planning for their family’s future. I cut my teeth at “Big Law” firms, where I learned how to analyze, research, negotiate, and strategize from some of the best attorneys in the state of Texas. Over the course of my career, my natural curiosity and love of learning have given...

Aaron P. Peacock is a registered patent attorney and associate at Gagnon, Peacock, & Vereeke, P.C. He has Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Business Administration. He received his Juris Doctorate degree in law from the Franklin Pierce Law Center in New Hampshire. His practice focus is in intellectual property law, specifically patent, trademark and copyright law. He has prosecuted before the United States Patent and Trademark Office as well as the United States Copyright Office. Aaron is also an active member of the Dallas Bar Association and the Federalist Society. With his unique background in...

My practice is primarily focused on representing individuals and small businesses in domestic tax compliance matters, including audit defense and defending against penalties. In addition to tax clients, I represent a select number of entrepreneurs, artists and athletes in business and personal matters. I am a member of the Texas Bar Association’s Tax Section and published author on tax-related topics.

Ms. Mills is an experienced Copyright, Trademark and Business Litigation attorney providing strong representation for small and mid-sized business clients in Federal and Texas State Courts and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). Ms. Mills is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, Western and Southern Districts of Texas and is Generally admitted in the Northern District of Illinois.

Ms. Mills represents Defendants and Plaintiffs in a broad range of business litigation matters, including copyright and trademark infringement, unfair competition, business disparagement, misappropriation of trade secrets,...

Alexandria Cazares-Perez is a criminal defense attorney licensed to practice in the State of Texas. She was raised in both the U.S. and Mexico, and is a native bilingual Spanish speaker.
At the law office of Alexandria Cazares-Perez, PC., we understand that any person accused of a crime is innocent until proven guilty. Regardless of their immigration status, all persons have rights that must be protected and are entitled to a competent legal defense. Our law firm has experience in the different phases of a criminal case and represent persons who are...

I graduated from Rice University in 1992 with a dual degree in Economics and Managerial Studies. I then went to University of Texas Law School and graduated in 1998 after taking some time to live and teach English in Japan. After 9 months at a small law firm, I opened my own law firm, The Marye Law Firm, P.C., in 1999 and have been helping seriously injured Texans get results through personal attention and an intentionally small law firm.

Darren Harrington is a shareholder whose principal area of practice is focused on representing local, national, and international corporations and their officers in cases involving trade secrets, non-compete agreements, union issues, personnel, and government regulatory matters. He has been recognized as one of the premier Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) defense counselors in the country, and is regularly called upon by employers to enforce and defend against restrictive covenants such non-compete and non-disclosure agreements, as well as defend against claims under the various anti-discrimination in employment statutes, the minimum wage and overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act...

Attorney Jesse Hoffman joined McCathern, PLLC in 2011 from the Texas Attorney General’s Office and now has a thriving business litigation and appellate practice with McCathern, PLLC.

Mr. Hoffman represents some of the most promising and successful businesses in the nation, and is routinely recognized for his accomplishments by both clients and respected legal publications. He specializes in Civil, Business & Employment Litigation, and serves as Outside General Counsel for corporate clients. Mr. Hoffman is licensed to practice in all Texas State Courts, all Federal District Courts in Texas, and in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Mr. Hoffman earned his bachelor’s...

Business, commercial litigation, transactional, and bankruptcy attorney with experience representing lenders, investors, borrowers, insurance companies, debtors and creditors, and plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes litigations, bankruptcies, workouts, transactions, asset protection, liquidations, management disputes, and financial matters. CURRENT/RECENT CLIENTS: Representation of major U.S. retailer; Texas-based regional lender; Los Angeles-based restructuring and bankruptcy firm; Grammy nominated multi-platinum recording artist, and Illinois-based commercial lessor. LITIGATION: Lead litigation counsel in complex tort and contract disputes. Exceptional legal advocacy in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts, and in all pre-trial and trial aspects of litigation, including discovery, summary judgement, mediation, settlement, and appeals; thorough...

Matthew Gilpin began working for McCathern as a partner in 2018 and his practice primarily focuses on probate matters, estate administrations, and inheritance issues in the North Texas region.

Mr. Gilpin’s probate experience involves managing all aspects of cases – legal and administrative – from start to finish. This includes helping his clients find the most efficient and cost-effective solutions to settling estate matters. Additionally, he advises clients regarding estate planning and asset protection and he drafts trusts, wills, directives, releases, and other estate planning documents.

Mr. Gilpin firmly believes that to create the most effective estate plan, it must be...

Mr. Steffey is a Senior Trial attorney who has spent his career fighting in District and Federal Courts for injured individuals. He started his career handling Mass Tort cases like the ongoing 3M Combat Earplug case. He has helped over 10,000 injured plaintiffs across the country reach settlements against Forbes 500 companies.

Michael Caolo Jr. was educated at the University of Notre Dame with a major in Political Science and a minor in Soviet Foreign Relations. He received his Bachelor of Arts and Letters Degree. Michael Caolo Jr. was on the Dean’s Academic List and was a member of the Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society, the Texas Club and was active in student government. After being awarded an academic scholarship and attending the University of Notre Dame Law School for one year, he transferred to the University of Texas School of Law in Austin and received his Doctorate of Jurisprudence...

Nicole Anderson is an attorney at the McCormick Law Firm. Nicole is passionate about helping clients succeed and reach the best outcome through throughout every stage of the litigation process and through appeal. Nicole has a Bachelors in Political Science from Baylor, a Bachelors in Criminal Justice from University of Central Oklahoma, and her Juris Doctorate from Oklahoma City University School of Law. While in law school, Nicole worked for a small family law firm in Oklahoma City where she gained valuable knowledge about the nuts and bolts of family law cases. Nicole is a member of the Dallas Bar...

Marc Dib was born in Buda, Texas. Mr. Dib received his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a minor in legal studies from Texas Tech University. Mr. Dib attended law school at Texas Tech University School of Law where he served as a comment editor on the Texas Tech Law Review. Prior to joining the McCormick Law Firm, Mr. Dib gained valuable legal experience working at two law firms that specialize in civil litigation.

Kris is board certified in the area of family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Kris earned her law degree at St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio after completing her Bachelor of Business Administration at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. She continued her education by earning a Master of Business Administration at St. Mary's University School of Business. She is a credentialed mediator in Family Law and matters involving Child Protective Services. Kris is licensed to practice law in Texas, Georgia, Oklahoma and Missouri. Kris has four children and lives in Dallas with her husband...

John Freeman's primary areas of practice are employment law, civil litigation and related areas of business litigation. He regularly advises clients regarding employment law practices, non-competes, discrimination and other employment related matters.

Mr. Freeman was born in Jackson, Tennessee, in 1945. He received his bachelor's degree from Baylor University in 1967, and served in the United States Navy from 1967 – 1969 as a Supply Officer aboard the USS Duval County, LST-758. He attended law school at the Vanderbilt University School of Law, where he was an Associate Editor of the Vanderbilt Law Review in 1972 and 1973, and from which...

Mary Kate Brown is a dedicated attorney committed to providing exceptional legal representation and advocating for her client's best interests. She earned her undergraduate degree from Concordia University in Austin, Texas. Her passion for the law led her to pursue her Juris Doctor from St. Mary's School of Law in San Antonio, where she honed her legal analysis and advocacy skills. While at St. Mary’s she served as a Staff Writer and an Executive Board Member for the Law Review. During her studies, she gained valuable experience by interning at the Hays County District Attorney’s Office and the Third Court...

My name is Scott Weber with Norris & Weber, PLLC. Our offices are located at 3811 Turtle Creek Blvd, Suite 400, Dallas, Texas. We specialize in Estate and Trust Litigation. Whether you need to enforce your rights under a trust, want to challenge a will, or need professional guidance regarding a guardianship or breach of fiduciary duty, you can find the help you need at our law office.

Licensed attorney offering Estate Planning services in the State of Texas through in-person and virtual settings. The Law Office of John Garland offers Wills, Islamic Wills (Shariah Compliant), Professional Wills, Power of Attorney, Guardianship and Medical Directives.

Brett Chisum joined McCathern as an Associate in 2012. He currently practices in all areas of civil litigation, with a focus in employment litigation, the mortgage and banking industry, and federal compliance matters for mortgage loan servicers based on the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Brett worked with one of the largest preparers of residential mortgage documents in the country, and prepared them for the sweeping industry-wide changes associated with the Dodd-Frank Act. He continues to work with that company at McCathern, ensuring it meets compliance standards for every state in which it transacts business. Brett also...

Before joining McCathern as a partner in 2019, Scott J. Becker presided over the 219th State District Court in Collin County, Texas from 2010 through 2018. As a court of general jurisdiction, Judge Becker presided over a broad variety of matters including multi-million dollar civil litigation, family law matters including divorces and child custody disputes, and felony criminal matters including murder. Two of the cases over which Becker presided have been the subject of television episodes: CBS’s 48 Hours: Taken Away (aired September 2017) and Dateline NBC’s: Someone Was Waiting (aired December 2016).

Judge Becker is Board Certified in Family Law...

Erin R. Clegg joined McCathern in 2017 as part of the Family Law division and offices at the firm's Frisco, Texas office. Erin has extensive litigation experience in family law from working on cases involving divorce, custody, child support, modifications, enforcements, domestic violence, and cases involving Child Protective Services. She also has experience as a mediator for family law cases, helping parties reach creative and unique results that might not otherwise be available through the Court system.

Erin is a member of various organizations, including the Texas Young Lawyers Association (serving on the Board of Directors as a Director of District...

Scott’s experience as an attorney over the last 30 years has evolved from primarily focusing on environmental issues to expanding to energy, water, and climate change. As a partner in large law firms, he has worked with clients to solve regulatory challenges in transactions, solid and hazardous waste, air emissions, wastewater, soil and groundwater contamination, federal and state Superfund matters, and generally in advising management and directors in environmental strategy, corporate governance, and financial disclosure.

Scott has advised clients in creative ways to capitalize on emerging technology such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, and energy storage, as well...

Charles McFarland has extensive experience representing property owners whose private property has been taken by the government for public use. His primary area of practice focuses on highway and roadway widening projects that impact retail, commercial, industrial and special use properties. He also has successfully represented clients affected by pipelines, electric transmission lines, flood control, and other public-use projects.

An honors graduate of both the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Texas School of Law, Charles was a partner at Vinson & Elkins before forming McFarland PLLC, a boutique law firm focusing exclusively on condemnation and eminent domain...

Cheryl received her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at El Paso and her law degree from Texas Tech School of Law. Cheryl was rated as a Super Lawyer for 2019. Cheryl has been both a vice president and president of the Border Bankruptcy Bar. A member of the State Bar of Texas, she served in the prestigious position of Law Clerk to Justice Ann McClure of the Eighth Court of Appeals. She has been an officer and member of the El Paso Women's Bar Association and is a member of the College of the State Bar. Cheryl is...

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My name is Andrés E. Martinez. I am a South Texas native, licensed to practice in the great State of Texas. I have a BBA in Finance and Management from Texas A&M University, an MBA from UT-Pan American, and a JD from Texas A&M University. My law practice includes Family Law, Estate Planning, Real Estate, as well as, Immigration. I practice primarily in the DFW metroplex for state law-related cases; however, for Immigration, I have clients from all over the world.

I am fluent in both English...

Michael P. “Mike” Metcalf d/b/a Metcalf Mediation & Arbitration Services is engaged in the practice of law that centers on the mediation and arbitration of civil disputes. Judge Metcalf has more than 50 years of legal experience that includes service in the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Corp, as a District Attorney, District Judge and trial lawyer. Mike, a trial lawyer, is board-certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Trial Law.

Judge Metcalf was a judicial pioneer who recognized the need for litigants to seek a resolution to their case before trial....

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Economics, Baylor University
Juris Doctor, Baylor University School of Law
Clerked with the Dallas Probate Court under the Honorable Judge Nikki DeShazo. Served as a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) following children through the termination of their parents' rights.
Worked with Arlington elder law attorney Charles Kennedy on probate, guardianship, and bankruptcy matters. Worked as an Attorney Advisor to the U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Disaster Assistance, closing loans for homeowners and businesses in the wake of the Gulf Coast hurricanes.
Prior to law school, spent 5 years as a web and database programmer for companies including...

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