Delta County Lawyers

I grew up in Dallas and have lived in Texas all my life. Most people say they go to law school to "make a difference," but I actually walked the walk. After graduating from SMU Dedman School of Law, I began my career at Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas fighting for Dallas's homeless population, standing up against slumlords, and businesses that take advantage of Dallas's most vulnerable citizens. From there I went to the Public Defender's Office where I represented people who couldn't afford an attorney who were facing criminal charges. During my time as an assistant public defender I...

Attorney Kevin Edwards, co-founder of DFW Injury Lawyers, brings a wealth of legal expertise to his practice. During his time in law school, Mr. Edwards honed his skills working for a prominent local personal injury attorney. His experience spanned pre-litigation, litigation, courtroom, and trial work, covering various cases, from car wrecks to medical malpractice. Following law school, he joined a Dallas-based civil litigation and insurance defense firm, where he defended corporations, insurance companies, and more. However, his experiences led him to shift his focus to helping plaintiffs. In 2008, he switched to the other side of the courtroom, dedicated to assisting...

Stephen Kennedy has been practicing law since 1988 in the areas of general litigation, intellectual property and related business areas. He has an AV rating from Martindale Hubbell, is a Texas Super Lawyer and is a member for the Dallas Bar Association Ethics Committee.

I am a dynamic and highly strategic corporate attorney with over 9 years of commercial contract expertise and a proven track record of balancing legal and business priorities to facilitate purposeful growth. I work with owner operated businesses from start-up to sale. I guide businesses through entity formation, contract package formation, contract review and negotiation, employment policy formation, hiring practice formation, employee categorization, employee termination, and eventual sale. I earned my Juris Doctorate degree in 2013 from The University of Colorado Law School and my Bachelor of Science degree in Corporate Communication, as well as a Business Foundation Certification, from The...

Sean Tracey is a board certified Personal Injury and Civil Trial lawyer with over 20 years of experience representing injured victims. He is a frequent speaker on the topics of science in the courtroom, epidemiology, and trial techniques.

Rob is the "go to" lawyer for his clients when a dispute arises, no matter the issue. He is a trial lawyer who routinely appears on both sides of the docket, regardless if his client is a giant, multi-billion dollar company or an individual seeking justice.

Rob's peers have recognized his commitment to excellence; he has been named a Texas Rising Star each of the past nine years by Super Lawyers®. Selection to this list is a distinction limited to 2.5% of all lawyers in Texas. For the past four years, Rob was distinguished further as one of the "Up-and-Coming...

We are a Dallas based law firm that focuses on LLC formations and related LLC issues.

I believe that trying a case to a jury is the best part of my job. That belief is the basis for the entire way I handle cases at Samples Ames PLLC. When our firm accepts cases, I am evaluating the prospects of that case in front of a jury. I size up the case, and I also size up the client. I always ask myself if a jury will relate to my client, and our firm regularly conducts focus groups before we accept the case.

I am Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal...

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....

Ben’s extensive legal background brings a unique and informed perspective to the Ross & Shoalmire team. After graduating from Baylor Law School, Ben immediately began working at one of the nation’s premier plaintiff litigation firms – Nix, Patterson & Roach. Ben practiced in state and federal courts throughout the country representing a wide-range of individual and corporate clients in matters involving catastrophic personal injury litigation, sophisticated multi-party patent infringement matters, and complex product liability matters cases. His experience with settlement and resolution of high-stakes complex litigation matters brings unique insight into Ross & Shoalmire’s asset protection, estate, and corporate formation...

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...

Born just south of Dallas, and true to his Texas roots, Andrew M. Lloyd fights proudly for families and justice. He exemplifies the attitude contained in the phrase - Don’t mess with Texas! He doesn’t let people mess with his clients, either. Big government and belligerent litigators threaten his clients’ lives, so he defends them. He’s a negotiator by birth and an attorney by trade, whose ultimate prowess and skill lie in the courtroom. He’s tenacious, witty, intelligent, and scrappy. With a nickname like “Texas Spanker,” what else would you expect? A...

The Chavarria Law Firm is a full service immigration law firm that represents clients from all over the world. Our firm handles a variety of cases including immigrant visas, nonimmigrant visas, citizenship, lawful permanent residency, VAWA, deferred action, TPS, and asylum. We represent clients before federal immigration courts, USCIS, BIA, and the US Department of State.

Having tried over 80 personal injury cases in County and District Courts throughout Texas, I know first-hand how insurance companies present in trial. My skillset enables me to successfully consult on an array of issues with medical providers, providing them with legal edge. However, my primary desire is to provide legal assistance to people who are negligently injured and see justice prevail.

Mr. Harrist offers affordable, effective assistance for appeals, litigation, personal injury, and immigration matters.

Cole McNiel is a personal injury lawyer at Anderson Injury Lawyers. He has years of experience representing injured clients in Texas and has helped the law firm recover millions in settlements and verdicts. Cole has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 for his successful representation of Texas accident victims. Cole frequently represents clients in cases involving car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, premises liability, oil field accidents, and other personal injuries. Cole takes pride in using his knowledge and skills to help clients out of challenging situations and never shies away from a battle...

John M. Groce, Jr. was born in Waco and raised in Colleyville before he started working as a young paralegal with his father and grandfather. John graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1992 from Baylor University, with a major in English and a minor in Rhetoric & Argumentation before attending Texas Tech University School of Law, where he graduated in 1995 with a Juris Doctor degree. John was later admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1995. During his time as an attorney, he has had extensive trial experience in personal injury law.

Criminal defense attorney Brian Bolton strongly defends individuals faced with criminal misdemeanor and felony charges. Mr. Bolton concentrates his practice on alcohol-related violations such as a first DWI/DUI, Intoxication Assault, Intoxication Manslaughter, but represents all criminal allegations including theft, domestic violence and assault offenses, and drug charges (at the State and Federal levels). He has represented individuals of all walks of life, including teachers, commercial pilots, politicians, police officers, paramedics, doctors, and corporate professionals, as well as mechanics, bricklayers, and grocery store clerks. All of these individuals seek out Mr. Bolton because they want the best outcome possible...

Born New York, N.Y., April 14, 1951 admitted to Bar: 1982, Texas; 1983, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas; 1984, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; 1986, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas; 1989, U.S. Supreme Court. Education: Paris Junior College, Paris, Texas (A.A. 1971); Trinity University (B.A., cum laude, 1973; M.F.A., 1976); Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1982). Adjunct Professor, Business Law, University of North Texas, 1992-1993. Lecturer, Lewisville Library Law Lectures, 1984-1986. Member, College of the State Bar of Texas, 1989-1998. Diplomate, National Institute for Trial Advocacy. Associate, Durand & Associates, P.C., 1990-2015. Sole Practitioner, 1986-1990....

Attorney Ezekiel Tyson Jr., a native of New Orleans, La attended the University of Houston for undergrad and law school. He graduated both programs early and immediately went to work representing people in need. Attorney Tyson’s passion for the law comes from his desire to help others and to stand in the gap for those unable to fight for themselves. Attorney Tyson has tried over 100 cases! He has successfully represented thousands of clients. He has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of his clients and achieved numerous "Not Guilty" verdicts for his clients accused of crimes!

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Max Murphy graduated from the South Texas College of Law.

Licensed Attorney and Member of the California and five Federal Bars. Subject matter expert in the general Mortgage Industry Expert regarding Reverse Mortgages and the senior demographic. 25 years of experience. CFPB and Federal Agency Audit Preparation and Defense. Expert knowledge of the SAFE ACT, the National Mortgage Licensing System, Dodd-Frank, the CFPB, TILA, RESPA, HOEPA, ECOA, and other mortgage industry regulations. Experienced with HUD or FHA agency audit analysis and response. Admin Law Specialist. Experienced with public companies - SOX and the SEC Medical Marijuana Cooperative Formation and Administration. Expert Witness federally qualified. IMPORTANT...

Bill Bronson is a former judge. He enjoys going to battle for each client, making the most of the relief available under the IRS Code, IRS Manual, and other laws. He puts his 39 years of experience to work for each client, to present a case to the clients’ best advantage and achieve the best deal possible with the IRS. Mr. Bronson uses the Taxpayer Bill of Rights and 15 other programs to put the IRS on the defensive, with you in control and the IRS responding to your proposals, instead of the other-way-around.
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Nejat Ahmed has litigated multi-million dollar insurance coverage disputes involving both primary and excess commercial property policies in state and federal courts. She has many years of experience litigating coverage disputes involving homeowners policies and third-party primary and excess liability policies. Ms. Ahmed has devoted her legal practice to complex insurance coverage litigation with a focus on commercial and residential insurance policies. She has litigated numerous first party property claims arising out of major catastrophes, including Hurricanes Rita, Ike and Harvey.

Having represented insurance companies for over a decade, Ms. Ahmed has the unique perspective that is valuable to policyholders in...

Vinny has 25 years of experience working with and for banks. Knowing what is really going on in the background, he uses this knowledge to help clients move strategically in their case. With a client-centered approach, LoBue Law focuses on providing each client with one-on-one service that ensures your best interests are top priority.

Sravanesh K. “Srav” Muralidhar is a criminal defense attorney who has devoted 100% of his practice to Criminal Law, Criminal Appeals, and Juvenile Law.

After serving in the U.S. Navy as a Corpsman, Srav knew his calling was to fight for those could not fight for themselves. He began his legal career at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, where he worked with Veterans for two years in the Veterans’ Law Clinic. After graduation, he shifted his focus toward Oil and Gas, working as an Independent Petroleum Landman in Tyler, Texas until September 2015. He then returned to his...

My practice is totally dedicated to alcohol/drug (and prescription) driving offenses, such as Driving While Intoxicated, Intoxicated Assault, Intoxicated Manslaughter, Boating While Intoxicated, Driving Under the Influence (minors).

At the law firm of Peter G. Milne, P.C., our mission is to provide excellent legal counsel and advocacy in the practice areas of tax law, business law, estate planning, wills, trust and probate law, family law and elder law, including Medicaid planning, guardianships and application for public assistance. Our satisfied clients include people of all ages and from all walks of life, small and large businesses, nonprofit organizations and trustees. We advise, counsel and represent clients referred by other attorneys, certified public accountants, tax return preparers, financial advisors, past opponents and their legal counsel, and most importantly, by current...

Ryne Sandel graduated from Texas A&M University with a Major in Psychology and Minors in Philosophy and Sociology. He attended law school at Texas A&M University School of Law (formerly Texas Wesleyan School of Law) in Fort Worth. Ryne was on the Dean’s List, served as a teaching assistant, and graduated number 6 in his graduating class.

As an advocate, Ryne Sandel will fight for his clients. Ryne prides himself on his ability to stand toe to toe with anyone in the courthouse. Cutting his litigation teeth by winning numerous awards in national level mock trial competitions, he was coached, trained,...

Attorney Mark Nacol has been serving clients in the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex for over 30 years. Mark offers legal advice and representation in a broad scope of practice areas, with an emphasis on the following: - Civil Litigation - Commercial Litigation - Family Law & Divorce - Fathers Rights - Business Transactions - Intellectual Property - Probate Law and Will Contests - Real Estate Litigation Mark Nacol has a reputation as a smart and tough advocate who has a natural ability to communicate...

AYBR Partner Marissa Balius focuses on family and collaborative law. She uses her experience in representing, negotiating, settling and litigating in matters of divorce, child custody, post-divorce modifications, paternity, child support, and pre-/post-nuptial agreements. Her goal is to help people get successfully through a difficult life transition while minimizing the emotional uncertainties and challenges of the case.

Gregory B. Fell is the founder of The Fell Law Firm. Located in Richardson, Texas, The Fell Law Firm, is full service litigation firm in Richardson, Texas that serves clients throughout the Dallas – Fort Worth and the North Texas region. Our Dallas – Richardson – Plano lawyers handle a wide variety of legal issues, including insurance bad faith, serious personal injuries and wrongful death, homeowner’s association law, landlord-tenant law, and complex business litigation. Founded in 1996, The Fell Law Firm provides individuals and businesses with legal services tailored to each client’s needs. We do not believe in...

Mr. Freeman, a dual-credentialed attorney-CPA, author, law professor, and trial attorney, is the founding and managing member of Freeman Law, PLLC. He represents clients in litigation and disputes, with a particular focus on federal and state tax controversies, as well as white-collar and financial disputes, both civil and criminal. He also advises and assists clients with tax and regulatory compliance, including domestic and international tax and regulatory reporting requirements. Recent litigation experience includes serving as trial counsel in a criminal tax evasion and conspiracy jury trial in the Federal District Court for the United States Virgin Islands. In...

Paul Grinke is Managing Partner of McCathern’s office at The Star in Frisco, Texas. Mr. Grinke has broad experience on a national level, litigating complex commercial and catastrophic event claims from both sides of the docket. He has successfully litigated commercial breach of contract, fiduciary duty, and employment covenant claims. In addition, Mr. Grinke prosecutes and defends claims involving personal injury, wrongful death, and disastrous property damage arising from construction defect, product defect, trucking, and liquor liability.

Mr. Grinke leads McCathern’s Construction Defect, Product Liability and related Fire Litigation practices. He has particular expertise in counseling institutional clients involved in tragic...

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...

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...

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...

Alan Wayne Pigg, who was admitted to the Texas State Bar in 1995, is Board Certified in Workers’ Compensation Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization with a practice in Tyler, Texas, devoted exclusively to representing injured workers and disabled individuals in the East Texas area. In August of 2005, Mr. Pigg formed Alan W. Pigg, P.C. to represent the people of East Texas in their workers’ compensation and social security disability matters.

Our two Legal Assistants, Marty Hart and Ashley McKnight, have over two decades of combined legal experience in workers’ compensation and social security disability. Ms. Hart and...