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Randolph James Amaro Jr
Houston, TX Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Personal Injury and Products Liability
R. James Amaro founded the Amaro Law Firm in 2005 after leaving his position as an attorney at a defense law firm. Not long after founding the firm, Mr. Amaro was hired to represent many individuals and families who had their lives destroyed by the BP refinery explosion in Texas City, Texas. Since then, Mr. Amaro has successfully represented thousands of people and businesses in various legal matters, including personal injury claims, business disputes, insurance claims, hurricane claims, and commercial litigation. Mr. Amaro tried one of the first lawsuits related to Hurricane Ike and took many more to the...
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Tad Nelson
League City, TX Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
I'm Tad A. Nelson, the founder of a boutique criminal defense and DWI firm that operates under the guiding principle: “Big City Experience, Small Town Values.” For my team and me, representing clients and safeguarding their constitutional rights is a privilege, not just a job. We always put people before profits, focusing on the well-being of our clients, their families, and their peace of mind.
Our firm is located in League City, and we cater to clients in Galveston County, Harris County, and across the Texas Gulf Coast. We concentrate on criminal defense, DWI, and family law, exclusively handling family law...
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J. Hunter Craft
Houston, TX Attorney with 26 years of experience
Personal Injury and Products Liability
Baylor Law School
Hunter Craft graduated as the Casey Presidential Scholar from Baylor University with a B.B.A. in Finance, and earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Baylor University School of Law. He began his legal career in litigation defense of business and catastrophic injury disputes at Fulbright & Jaworski, L.L.P. (now Norton Rose Fulbright LLP). He then refocused his career to advocate for those harmed by others, joining Watts Law Firm, later becoming Watts Guerra Craft. In 2013, after nearly 14 years in the legal profession, he founded Craft Law Firm, P.C., and continues to represent victims of catastrophic injuries...
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John J. Smither
Houston, TX Attorney with 31 years of experience
Business, Personal Injury and Products Liability
South Texas College of Law
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Mario R Madrid
Houston, TX Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
South Texas College of Law
Attorney Mario Madrid is a born and raised Texan who knows what it takes to successfully fight a winning battle. As a criminal defense lawyer serving the good people of Houston, Texas, he's a battle tested veteran litigator when it comes to defending folks who walk into the Madrid Law firm seeking legal representation with regard to allegations of criminal wrongdoing, and a respected legal mind by virtue of being awarded a certification in criminal law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization®. As a DWI lawyer in Houston, he's also a member of the National College...
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Samuel Adamo
Houston, TX Attorney with 56 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
South Texas College Of Law
Sam Adamo is a Houston Criminal Lawyer at the Adamo & Adamo Law Firm. He is board certified by the State of Texas as a criminal defense specialist. He has received national recognition as a criminal defense attorney, while achieving over a 40% dismissal rate for his clients. Sam Adamo handles all types of criminal cases including, but not limited to: DUI & DWI defense, drug defense, domestic violence & assault charges, sexual assault & sex crimes, federal crimes, murder, and many more. If you have been arrested contact the Adamo & Adamo Law Firm to speak with one of...
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Nicole DeBorde Hochglaube
Houston, TX Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Criminal Defense, Juvenile and Personal Injury
I practice criminal defense in both state and federal court throughout Texas state courts and in federal courts all over the United States. I handle all criminal cases from misdemeanors to serious and complicated felonies at both the trial court level and post conviction. We handle trial cases, appeals, writs and parole as well as personal injury matters. As a former prosecutor, I can offer valuable insight and an aggressive defense in criminal cases and real experience in front of juries in all trial cases.
We try cases when so many lawyers are at a disadvantage because they...
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Tatiauna J Holland
Houston, TX Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Business and Immigration
Southern University Law Center
Tatiauna Holland is the owner and managing attorney of Holland Law Firm, PLLC. Tatiauna opened the Holland Law Firm in 2014 with the idea that real people with real problems want sound, solid legal advice. They want an attorney who can give straightforward solutions. She is determined to not be another attorney in a black or gray suit. She works diligently as an ally and guide through each client's immigration, business, and criminal defense needs. Tatiauna brings a wealth of diverse legal experience to private practice, including personal injury, family, criminal defense, immigration, and business law. Before...
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Jessica I. Rodriguez-Wahlquist
Houston, TX Attorney with 6 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
DePaul College of Law and South Texas College of Law
Jessica I. Rodriguez-Wahlquist is a passionate advocate who refuses to back down from a fight until a just settlement or verdict is reached. Jessica is a native Spanish speaker born in Guadalajara, Mexico, and raised in Houston, Texas. She represents her clients with an unparallel might as she truly understands what it is like to be injured by the wrongful actions of others. In the summer after her high school graduation, Jessica was severely injured in a car collision caused by the negligence of a distracted driver. Jessica could not walk for weeks, lost a college scholarship opportunity, and was...
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Cindy Diggs
Houston, TX Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Cindy Diggs has practiced law for over 25 years in Houston and the surrounding areas. She is a specialist in all types of family law and divorce cases. Ms. Diggs earned her juris doctorate from The University of Texas School of Law in 1984, where she was an Associate Editor of the Texas Law Review and a member of the Order of the Barristers. She also represented the university as a member of its National Moot Court Team and National Mock Trial Team. In addition, Cindy is a founding member and served on the Advisory Board of the Houston Urban...
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Aimée Robert
Houston, TX Attorney with 20 years of experience
Personal Injury and Products Liability
The University of Texas School of Law
At Robert Law Group, we understand that personal injuries can be overwhelming and life-changing. Our attorneys know what it takes to help you receive the maximum compensation for your physical and emotional suffering as well as any lost wages or medical experiences.
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Jaclyn Denise Patton
Houston, TX Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
South Texas College of Law
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John S. Edwards Jr.
Houston, TX Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Appeals, Business, Personal Injury and Securities
University of Virginia School of Law
John S. “Jack” Edwards, Jr. handles a wide variety of civil matters in state and federal courts throughout the country. He has represented clients in antitrust, contracts, copyright, ERISA, fraud, insurance coverage, product liability, securities, trade secrets, toxic tort, and wrongful death cases. Many of his cases involve highly technical industries, such as vehicle manufacturing or radio-communication systems. Others involve representing victims of financial fraud, whether in single-plaintiff actions or in class actions under ERISA or securities law. He has tried cases in Texas and Pennsylvania.
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John Zinda
Austin, TX Lawyer with 19 years of experience
(888) 234-1023
8834 N. Capital of Texas Hwy.
Suite 304
Austin, TX 78759
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Baylor Law School
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.
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Gregory A Richards
Kerrville, TX Attorney with 30 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Texas Tech University School of Law
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...
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Sean A. McConnell
Austin, TX Lawyer with 16 years of experience
(512) 593-7399
6836 Bee Cave Road Building 3, Suite 333
Austin, TX 10271
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Sean A. McConnell is a partner of Winckler, Harvey, & McConnell LLP and focuses on medical malpractice and general negligence cases.
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Kimberly Michelle Player Washington
San Antonio, TX Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Originally from Louisiana, Kimberly graduated cum laude from Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Before achieving her Juris Doctor Degree, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, summa cum laude at Southern University, gaining the title of Student Marshall and the highest ranking graduate.
Kimberly was accepted to the Texas State Bar in 2008. She is dedicated to helping her clients through the difficult time of divorce and/ or custody disputes and it is her goal to make this process a bit easier for them by letting them know their case is in the right hands.
When Kimberly...
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Paul T Freeman
Houston, TX Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning and Probate
South Texas College of Law
Committed to making quality legal services more accessible.
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Craige Thompson
Cedar Park, TX Lawyer
(512) 649-1046
1320 Arrow Point Drive Suite 501 #142
Cedar Park, TX 78613
IP, Patents and Trademarks
University of Wisconsin Law School
Craige Thompson is an accomplished Austin patent attorney, an experienced electrical engineer, and a successful published author. He has substantial experience in patent licensing, trademark registration, due diligence, and litigation. He has handled cases that involve complex technologies ranging from electrical engineering to mechanical engineering, software, and medical devices. Craige Thompson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Wisconsin before earning his Juris Doctorate from the University of Wisconsin Law School. Attorney Craige Thompson creates high business value for small, mid-sized, and larger businesses by providing comprehensive patent and trademark services. He...
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Katy M. Lovett
Round Rock, TX Lawyer with 11 years of experience
1000 Gattis School Road
Ste. 750
Round Rock, TX 78664
Divorce and Family
Texas Tech University School of Law
Katy M. Lovett has been practicing family law generally since 2013 and quite happily solely in Williamson County, Texas and Travis County, Texas since 2015. Katy’s main family law practice involves divorces (both high-conflict and uncontested), property characterization in divorces, original custody cases, custody order modifications, enforcements, custody issues and disputes, child support, spousal support, adoptions, and grandparents’ rights.
Katy has found meaning and purpose through practicing family law. Katy’s first and foremost goal in her family law practice is to try to help her clients navigate through what is typically one of the most stressful and turbulent times of their...
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Joshua David Massingill
Austin, TX Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning and Health Care
Pepperdine University School of Law
Joshua Massingill is a native Texan and graduate of Pepperdine University School of Law and the Straus Institute, the nation’s top-ranked dispute resolution program. He serves on the Texas State Bar’s Law Practice Management Committee and the Success-Werx Board of Advisors. He mentors young entrepreneurs in Leander ISD’s INCubatorEDU program and is active in his church. He served as Legislative Counsel to a United States Representative in Washington, DC until 2014, when he decided to return to Texas for reasons every Texan will inherently understand. As Counsel to the Texas Senate Committee on Health and Human Services, he managed a...
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Donika Pentcheva
Austin, TX Attorney with 14 years of experience
7700 West Parmer Lane
Building D, Suite 300
Austin, TX 78729
IP, Patents and Trademarks
The George Washington University Law School
Donika was born and raised in Bulgaria. In 1999, she immigrated to the United States, where she obtained degrees in engineering, mathematics, political science, and law. Donika's full profile is available at www.donikapentcheva.com.
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John Wallace Carlson III
Kerrville, TX Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
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.
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Linda Broocks
Houston, TX Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Employment, Personal Injury, Real Estate and Securities
The University of Texas School of Law
Linda Broocks is partner in the Houston office of Kean Miller. She joined the firm in 2017 and maintains an active practice in trials and appeals of complex commercial, securities, personal injury, employment and real estate cases.
Linda is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law and Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is also a certified mediator, with experience mediating a variety of civil suits, and an arbitrator for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.
Linda has been recognized by Thomson Reuters among the Texas Super Lawyers in civil litigation defense in every year of voting. She was...
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James Ray Alston
Houston, TX Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Criminal Defense and Juvenile
Loyola University New Orleans
James Alston is a former Assistant United States Attorney and a former Harris County Assistant District Attorney. James Alston was a prosecutor for 12 years and was trained by the government to investigate and prosecute crimes in both state and federal courts. From Federal, white collar crimes such as mortgage fraud, healthcare fraud and internet sex crimes to State charges such as DWI, assault, drug charges and more - Houston Criminal Lawyer James Alston knows the means and methods prosecutors use to seek convictions and he applies this knowledge to fight against the system and maintain your freedom.
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Yalda T. Bayley
Houston, TX Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Divorce and Family
South Texas College of Law
I am licensed to practice law in Texas and in the U.S. Southern District Court of Texas. I started my career in
Family Law as a legal assistant in 2013. I am a passionate advocate for my clients, particularly in the area of family law. My experience includes handling cases related to divorce, child custody, child support, modifications of custody and support, paternity, adoptions, and other family law matters. I also have trial experience in divorce and family law cases.
Being a native Houstonian raised by immigrant parents, I have a unique perspective and understanding of the diverse needs of my...
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Collin Evans
Houston, TX Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
University of Texas - Austin and South Texas College of Law
Collin’s training in the area of criminal defense began while working as a law clerk for three trial-tested lawyers at the law firm of Stradley, Chernoff & Alford. As a clerk, and later an associate attorney at that firm, he learned how to fight for people accused of committing a crime. There is no college for being a criminal defense lawyer. Contrary to what some may believe, students do not pick a major while they are in law school. Most study many areas to prepare for the bar exam and hope they find a job that interests them. For...
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Jennifer Bennett
Houston, TX Attorney with 29 years of experience
Appeals, Criminal Defense, Juvenile and White Collar Crime
Jennifer Bennett, armed with a background in English and Law and well-versed in accounting, is the editing, accounting, and administrative arm of the Bennett & Bennett legal duo. Born and raised in the Houston suburbs, Jennifer Bennett proudly graduated from Dulles High School in Sugar Land, Texas. She earned her bachelor's degree in English from the University of Houston, and later continued her education at the University of Houston Law Center, where she not only received her law degree but also kindled a romantic relationship with Mark Bennett. Jennifer also dedicated her time to studying accounting at the University of...
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George Napier
Houston, TX Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationCannabis Law, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
George Napier is a Criminal Defense Attorney in Houston, Texas. If you are facing serious criminal charges, you will want George on your team.
George has the experience to tell it like it is! George first gained experience while in law school at Louisiana State University. There he interned in the East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney’s office and for the Harris County District Attorney’s office. Following law school, George worked for the Montgomery County District Attorney’s office as an Assistant District Attorney and Chief Prosecutor. George handled every misdemeanor case in the book including Driving While Intoxicated, Possession of Controlled...
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Scott D Reiner
Houston, TX Attorney with 10 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and Probate
South Texas College of Law
Native Houstonian dedicated to helping people in the matters that matter most. I started my practice in January 2015 and since that time have assisted clients in the areas of Child Custody, Divorce, Child Support, CPS Defense, Estate Litigation, Wills, Probate Administration, and Criminal Defense. I have also aided clients in general civil matters such as landlord-tenant disputes and debt/contract actions. My mission is to run a client-centered practice that achieves positive results.
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Bradford Joe Gilde
Houston, TX Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Business, Energy, Environmental and Personal Injury
South Texas College of Law
Attorney Gilde believes that to argue and win in the courtroom requires a fighter, and Judo strongly shapes Attorney Gilde’s litigation and trial strategy.
Attorney Gilde founded Gilde Law Firm to implement his own philosophy. During every case, Attorney Gilde strives to attain justice for his clients who have been injured or victimized by others. At Gilde Law Firm, “We Believe, We Fight, We Win” is our motto and reflects the passion we bring to our cases. It is simple but true. We believe in our clients and their causes, we fight for their interests in litigation, and we win the...
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Pierce M. Adkins
Houston, TX Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Collections, Entertainment & Sports and Products Liability
South Texas College Of Law
Pierce Adkins is one of the top rated Products Liability attorneys in Houston, TX. Mr. Adkins represents clients located throughout the United States and abroad and has successfully litigated a variety of state and federal civil litigation matters throughout his career. Mr. Adkins received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Mississippi and his law degree from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas.
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Amy Hargis
Houston, TX Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
South Texas College of Law
Amy Hargis is a Partner at Raizner Slania, where she spends the majority of her time focusing on insurance bad faith litigation, while also pursuing personal injury claims on behalf of victims across the country.
After obtaining her Bachelor of Arts in International Studies at Texas A&M University in 2008, Ms. Hargis attended South Texas College of Law where she graduated with magna cum laude honors in 2011. While in law school, she was a Dean’s Merit Scholar and served both as the Note and Comment Editor for the South Texas Law Review and the Managing Student Editor for the Construction...
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Andrew Bayley
Houston, TX Attorney with 15 years of experience
Divorce, Family and Real Estate
Andrew Bayley is the lead attorney for The Bayley Law Firm. Since 2010 Andrew has helped countless individuals, families, and businesses with their legal needs in family law, real estate law, business litigation, and small business support. He has appeared and argued cases in front of nearly every sitting District Court Judge in Harris County and surrounding counties, and has argued cases to both the First and Fourteenth Court of Appeals. Andrew grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. He grew up working for his father who owned a small business selling furniture and appliances.
Andrew’s father taught him that the only...
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David Sacks
Houston, TX Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Appeals, Business and Real Estate
South Texas College Of Law
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For more than 30 years, Sacks Law Firm has helped people who couldn't help themselves to solve vexing legal problems. Civil appeals have made up a large portion of the law practice. Business litigation, business transactions and general litigation are also significant areas.
Attorney David J. Sacks, the founder and operator of the firm, is Board Certified in the area of Civil Appellate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Learn more about his background through this link:
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Sacks Law Firm Exists For Clients: Individuals, Companies And Law Firms Seeking Consulting Services
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Anthony Denena
Houston, TX Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationMaritime, Personal Injury and Products Liability
South Texas College of Law
Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Tony Denena always knew he would become a lawyer. He has practiced personal injury law since graduating from South Texas School of Law in 1998 and opened his own law firm with his law school friend, Chad Points, in 2003. Tony and Chad are both board certified in personal injury trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, an honor achieved by only 2% of Texas lawyers. He has been recognized by several legal associations for his success in Houston personal injury cases including car and truck accidents, motorcycle injury victims, and complex...
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Mohammad H. Husan
Houston, TX Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationImmigration
South Texas College of Law
With extensive experience representing over 600 clients before more than 350 judges across the country, Mohammad H. Husan is a seasoned immigration attorney committed to reuniting families, supporting individuals, and helping businesses navigate U.S. immigration laws. As a first-generation American, he understands the challenges immigrants face and approaches each case with empathy, awareness, and meticulous attention to detail.
Mohammad’s immigration practice spans family-based petitions, employment-based visas, green card applications, and naturalization. He has successfully helped clients secure visas, permanent residency, and citizenship through personalized legal strategies tailored to their unique circumstances. His results-driven approach focuses on addressing both immediate needs and...
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Katie L. Cowart
Houston, TX Attorney with 20 years of experience
1800 Bering Drive
Suite 600
Houston, TX 77057
Business
South Texas College of Law
Originally from Virginia, Ms. Cowart received her undergraduate degree from Bluefield College and relocated to Houston, Texas to attend South Texas College of Law. Ms. Cowart received her Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas in 2005 and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas that same year. Additionally, Ms. Cowart was admitted to the State Bar of Oklahoma in 2012. While attending South Texas, Ms. Cowart was a member of the varsity mock trial and moot court teams. Ms. Cowart received the best brief award at the J. Braxton Craven National Moot Court Tournament in 2004. Ms. Cowart is...
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Robert Tsai
Houston, TX Attorney with 11 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Baylor Law School
I left my native texas to study economics at Purdue University and graduated in 2010 with honors. After college, I attended Baylor Law School in Waco, Texas and graduated in February 2014. In law school, I competed in the National Health Care Law Moot Court competition and successfully made break out of 30 teams across the country. I also competed on the Transactional Law Meet team. Both of these competitions sharpened my advocacy skills I continue to use in my practice. During my first summer of law school, I interned with the Honorable Judge McFarland in the 133rd...
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Christopher K. Fletcher
Houston, TX Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Products Liability
Baylor Law School
I was named a Top Lawyer by H Texas Magazine from 2013 through the present and I was named one of the Top 40 Under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers 2016-2020. I enjoy what I do and have a reputation for being a no-nonsense, aggressive trial lawyer.