Channelview Lawyers

Lic. Atty. Texas 1963; Mediator since 1992; CLE Instructor; former: Municipal Judge; Assoc. Dist. Judge; City Atty; City Secretary; Bar Pres. 2 Bar Associations; Board of several Bar Associations.; Published author; Pres. several Civic Assoc., religious leader; national award winning writer; nominated for Texas Artist of the Year; Public Speaker; Board Chairman, Curator and Gen. Counsel non-profit Proctor Museum of Natural Science; expert witness on attorney's fees and ethics, and on Paleontology and natural science in general; & Public Speaker.

Attorney Dan Linebaugh is certified as a specialist in Personal Injury. He was admitted to the Texas Bar in 1985. He received his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from South Texas College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communications from Youngstown State University. He is also license to practice law before the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas, and the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Jose A. Ceja has devoted his career to the practice of criminal law and is honored to aggressively defend his clients. He has built a well-deserved reputation for achieving excellent results for clients throughout the Greater Houston area. He began his career as a prosecutor in Arizona and was quickly promoted to the felony division, prosecuting drug cases. In 2010, Jose was hired at one of Texas premier criminal defense firms Scheiner law, working closely with one of the top criminal defense lawyers in the state. Mr. Ceja has a proven track record of obtaining outstanding results including dismissals, grand jury "no...

I have experience working both sides of the docket. I worked for an insurance company and gained inside knowledge on how the other side evaluates claims, and what make a strong case for plaintiffs. I specialize in auto, motorcycle, and trucking accidents. I am Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, was selected as a Rising Star by Texas Monthly’s Super Lawyers Magazine, and am one of H Magazine’s Top Lawyers for the People.

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...

I have been a lawyer for over 23 years. I first represented the other side of the docket for large corporate clients. I joined this firm over 15 years ago and began my life's work of representing working men and women. I am one of a small percentage of Texas lawyers who is Board Certified as a Personal Injury Trial Lawyer by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. I am also a past chairman of The Texas State Bar’s Grievance Committee for District 4C. I have been named a Texas Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly Magazine, an honor shared...

I began practicing law in 1964, and over the years, I have represented local seaman’s unions, the National Maritime Union, individual foreign seaman throughout the world, the Indian Seaman’s Union, the Pakistani Seaman’s Union and more. I have assisted thousands of clients. I have received the highest civilian award from the United States Coast Guard, I have been selected as a Texas Super Lawyer multiple years, I served as the U.S. Ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, I served as the Board Chairman of METRO, and I have been voted one of Houston's Top Lawyers for the...

I have handled maritime injury cases for over two decades. I have tried injury cases in courtrooms throughout the United States under the Jones Act, General Maritime Law and seaman’s wage claim law, as well as general personal injury cases. I am an expert on maritime piracy cases and Longshore claims. We accept cases on referral.

Cynthia Huerta is a tenacious fighter. For over a decade, she defended insurance companies and trucking companies in court. She knows their tactics and strategies inside out, which gives her an edge when fighting for her clients’ rights. In 2012, Cynthia followed her conscious and began working for injured people. She has successfully helped many of them achieve victory and full compensation against large corporations. Her experience and knowledge are unparalleled, making her one of the most sought-after personal injury lawyers in the country. Cynthia Huerta is a tenacious personal injury lawyer who aggressively protects her clients’ interests. She provides first-class legal...

The Law Office of Shelly A. Merchant represents individuals in Deer Park, Pasadena, La Porte, Houston, and surrounding areas in a wide range of general practice matters including family law, bankruptcy, probate and much more. We are a small firm in a small-town suburb of Houston providing clients with a friendly atmosphere and personalized service in addressing their legal concerns. We listen to your needs and work to understand your individual legal situation to help you through a difficult situation. Our attorneys are more than willing to tackle the unique challenges your case presents and to determine and execute the...

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

Our Houston injury lawyers have the experience to take cases to trial to win verdicts that our clients deserve....

Laura De La Cruz is the newest attorney at Schechter, McElwee, Shaffer & Harris. She joined the firm in 2010 and worked as a legal assistant for managing partner, Matthew Shaffer, until she became licensed to practice law. Laura is an excellent lawyer and has a passion for helping others. Laura believes that the law is meant to serve individuals and their families. Her practice focuses on advocating for injured workers in maritime and other work accidents across the country. She is proud of her experience with the firm, which has given her the knowledge and practical skills to see...

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...

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.

Personal Injury, Divorce, Criminal Defense, Probate, Family Law
There is no second place in litigation.
I have one goal: to work tirelessly toward successful resolutions for you. My professional life has taught me that communication and caring is paramount to building trusting relationships with your customers. For many, litigation is an unfamiliar and scary process. My career as an insurance claims adjuster showed me that my clients, whether individuals or small businesses, most feared the unknown and needed communication for comfort during the process. I discovered that the more they were...

Are you searching for the representation of a Deer Park personal injury lawyer? If so, do not hesitate to contact The Soileau Law Firm, P.C. The founder of the firm, Attorney Chris Soileau, was a nurse for 12 years, enabling him to have a unique insight of personal injury cases. Attorney Soileau understands how difficult it can be to be involved in an accident that was caused by someone else, which is why he offers clients personalized attention and aggressive representation. Rather than dealing with injuries and damages that were caused by someone else’s negligence, it can be beneficial to...

I grew up around Baytown, attending Ross Sterling High School and Lee College before attending University of Houston for my BA and for law school. I have officed in Baytown since 1981. I have two children...April who sat for the Bar Exam in February, 2010 and received her law license in May, 2010. She works with me at Turner Law Office. Christopher will finish law school at South Texas College of Law in Houston in December 2011 and expects to sit for the February 2012 Bar Exam.

Aggressive Criminal Defense Lawyer. Handling Misdemeanors, Felonies, State Jail Felonies, DWI, DUI, Probation Violations, License Suspension, ALR, Occupational License, Non-Disclosure, Expunctions.
Serving, Houston, Harris County, Montgomery County, Ft. Bend County, Galveston County, Waller County, Liberty County, Brazoria County, Sugarland, Conroe, Angleton, Alvin, Pearland.

Cari Brownlee provides legal services in Harris County, Brazoria County and Galveston County.

If you want dedicated legal representation from an attorney who cares, look no further Davis Haines. He is a committed Houston personal injury lawyer and the founder of Haines Law, P.C. For him a career in law was not the original plan. After graduating high school, he serviced the country as a marine. After completing his duty, he attended the University of St. Thomas, where he graduated summa cum laude. Always adamant about helping others, he went on to graduate from the University of Houston Law Center with his law degree. Attorney Haines dedicates his time and energy protecting injury...

I am Herman Martinez, the founding attorney of The Martinez Law Firm, a dedicated criminal defense firm based in Houston. With over 25 years of experience in the legal field, I serve as a valuable resource for individuals facing criminal charges in Texas. My background includes roles as Chief Prosecutor for the Harris County District's office and a City of Houston Judge. This experience has given me a deep understanding of the criminal justice system from both sides of the courtroom, which uniquely positions me to defend my clients effectively. My peers hold me in high regard within the legal community....

Your family's well-being is my priority. As a board-certified family law specialist, trust my years of legal experience to handle your case with skill and compassion. Born and raised in Houston, I have strived to build a boutique litigation practice focused on contested custody matters and high net worth divorce cases, often with significant business interests and complex marital property characterization scenarios. There are about 112,000 lawyers licensed to practice law in Texas. I am one of only 798 in the entire state who have been recognized and certified as a specialist in the area of Family Law. And, after...

Bryan Joseph Fagan is an attorney specializing in family law, based in Houston, Texas. He is the owner of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, which is a divorce law firm that specializes in helping individuals navigate the complex legal processes of divorce and family law matters. Bryan Joseph Fagan was captivated by the legal world from a young age and has extensive experience in family law. He has developed an innovative, paperless, and efficient approach to family law, placing emphasis on high-end service. Bryan has extensive experience in drafting marital property agreements, such as pre- and post-nuptial agreements. He is...

Mary E. Ramos is a highly respected divorce attorney licensed to practice law in the great State of Texas. With over 18 years of experience, she has built a reputation as a knowledgeable and compassionate family law attorney, dedicated to representing her clients with integrity and expertise. Mary started her legal career by interning at the 312th Family Court before earning her license to practice law in 2004. She has handled thousands of cases while practicing family law in Texas. She became Board Certified In Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction earned by only the top...

Randy Sorrels holds the unique distinction of being the only Texas Board Certified Plaintiffs’ Lawyer ever to have been both elected to serve as President of the State Bar of Texas and selected as one of the Top 100 lawyers in the state by Texas Super Lawyers magazine. His passionate representation of clients and lawyers has garnered statewide recognition and numerous prestigious awards. In short, whether it is in the courtroom or in the boardroom, Randy has an unparalleled track record of success for his clients and the organizations he leads. As a leader, Randy was voted by Texas lawyers to...

Mark Thiessen is a criminal trial lawyer and the Chairman/CEO of the Thiessen Law Firm in Houston, Texas. Mark is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and Board Certified in DUI Law by the DUI Defense Lawyers Association. Mark earned the American Chemical Society-Chemistry and the Law (ACS-CHAL) Forensic Lawyer-Scientist designation, which is the highest form of scientific recognition available for lawyers. Mark is a frequent legal seminar lecturer, author of numerous published legal articles, and a faculty member for various organizations. Mark is the current DWI Committee co-chair and...

With over 15 years of legal experience, Gratia goes to great lengths to ensure that every one of her clients, no matter the challenges they face, receives the compassion and respect they rightfully deserve. She is committed to personally guiding you through your legal journey, infusing it with her distinctive personal approach, empathy, and unwavering values. Gratia has assisted numerous clients in crafting their Trusts & Estate Plans, adeptly represented them in both uncontested and contested Probate cases, and provided invaluable support in matters such as Divorce, Paternity, Visitation, Child Support, and Adoption cases. Furthermore, Gratia boasts extensive experience as a...

Hi, I'm Brian. I was born in Florida, the son a career Marine Corps officer. After living all over the world and graduating from high school in West Germany, I returned to Texas and graduated from Texas A&M University in 1993 with a BBA. I then graduated from The University of Texas Law School in 1996. I've practiced exclusively family and divorce law since then. I was Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 2003 and am remain so today. Me and my staff work hard for our clients and are 100...

Jim Butler is Board Certified in DUI Defense by the DUI Defense Lawyer's Association. He earned the American Chemical Societies designation as an ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer Scientist. Jim understands the science of breath and blood alcohol testing and uses that knowledge for his clients benefit. Jim received certification by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the Administration and Interpretation of the Standardized Field Sobriety Test Battery, as well as certification by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) as an Instructor of the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. He knows how the sobriety tests are supposed to...

Patrick obtained a B.S. in Political Science at The University of Houston, where he graduated summa cum laude. At The University of Houston, Patrick was active in the Spirit of Houston Marching Band and supporting Cougar Athletics.

Patrick received his J.D. from The University of Texas School of Law, where he graduated with Honors. Patrick practiced litigation at Vinson & Elkins in Houston for three years before joining Doyle LLP in 2007. Patrick was admitted to the Texas Bar in 2004 and the Arizona Bar in 2012.

Patrick’s trial experience includes successfully serving as first chair trial attorney of a Jones Act/Maritime...

Eric Benavides is a criminal defense attorney in Houston, TX. He is a co-founder of Benavides & Serrano, PLLC. He is a member of the Harris County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, National College of DUI Defense, and is licensed to practice law in the state by the Supreme Court of Texas and federally by the Southern District of Texas.

He is a graduate of the prestigious Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Trial College, and has received continued legal education in every area of criminal law. Mr. Benavides is a proven trial lawyer with multiple...

Houston FAMILY LAWYER and ACCIDENT LAWYER and Attorney Rahlita D. Thornton has been committed to personal attention to clients for almost 30 years dealing with Family Law Matters, Divorce, Custody as well as Trucking Accidents, Car Accidents, Injury or Wrongful Death. The main goal is to obtain maximum compensation after a personal injury occurs. Free consultations (713) 401-3998. Ride-Share Accidents, Car Accidents, 18 wheeler truck accidents, personal injury law, bus accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, distracted driving accidents, drunk driving accidents, fatality accidents involving catastrophic injuries are among those handled. Attorney Rahlita...

I've obtained dismissals in thousands of criminal cases and 1st chaired over 335 jury trials, obtaining hundreds of NOT GUILTY verdicts. I've achieved Super Lawyer status in the State of Texas, an honor going to only the top 5% of lawyers in their field of expertise. Additionally, I'm one of only 110 lawyers nationwide that have earned the Lawyer-Scientist designation by the American Chemical Society. I take pride in providing personalized, responsive customer service and obtaining the best outcomes possible for my clients. If you or a loved one are caught in the unfortunate position of...