Elkhart Lawyers

Certified in Family Law for more than 30 years.
Primarily practicing Family Law, including, divorce, custody, terminations, and adoptions.

While in law school Kristen worked in the Family Law Clinic at Texas Wesleyan University School of Law (now Texas A&M University School of Law). During her time in the clinic she was confronted with the reality of the makeup of the modern family. She encountered everything from grandparents raising their grandchildren to unmarried parents with custody and child support issues. Having grown up during the era in which the nuclear family of the past began morphing into something that looked quite different, Kristen found herself drawn to the area of family law. She saw the challenges faced by modern...

Prior to entering the practice of law, Bobby L Phillips had a career in the corrections industry that spanned over 27 years. Bobby served as deputy warden and/or Senior Warden at multiple state and private correctional facilities. Having returned to his southeast texas home of Livingston, he now practices law in the area and is dedicated to providing honest and affordable representation to his clients. In addition to his law practice Bobby is a well regarded public speaker; speaking on his interesting background, career, family and faith.

Barrett comes from a family that has long been a part of the East Texas area. Barrett was born and raised in Tyler. He graduated from Robert E. Lee High School and played catcher for the school’s baseball team. After high school, Barrett attended Texas A&M University where he earned a degree in Sociology as well as a minor in Business. Right after graduating from Texas A&M, Barrett attended South Texas College of Law. After passing the bar, Barrett then went to work as a prosecutor in the Smith County District Attorney’s office where he learned the ins and outs...

John Mallios completed his Doctorate of Juris Prudence from Salmon P. Case, College of Law in 1978. After his successful completion of the Texas Bar Exam, he became a licensed attorney in all state and federal courts in all districts in the state of Texas in May of 1979.

For over 40 years, John C. Mallios & Associates has successfully represented business organizations and various plaintiffs in Texas and other states throughout the country. Various media publications, including Mealey's Litigation Reporter, have recognized John C. Mallios & Associates for the successful representation of businesses and individuals.

Hunter Shurtleff is a lawyer in Bryan / College Station, Texas who has been practicing in civil trial cases since his admission to the Texas Bar in 1995. His practice includes trial matters in the areas of personal injury, business law, construction law, contract law, oil & gas law, and real estate law. He is a graduate of Texas A&M University (1991) and obtained his law degree from South Texas College of Law (J.D. 1995) where he was recognized on the Dean's List and received the American Jurisprudence Award. Hunter has successfully prosecuted and defended cases in state and...

Rob received his Juris Doctorate from Indiana University Robert McKinney School of Law, where he also obtained his Corporate and Commercial Law Certificate. Rob has focused his practice on Business Law, Business Disputes and Negotiations, Contracts, Family Law, Real Estate / Property Law, Estate Planning and Civil Litigation. Rob's experience in various industries at the Senior Leadership level positions him to provide guidance to businesses on operational and legal issues. With experience in business operations, technology, contracts, and negotiations, Rob is well positioned to advise businesses of any size on legal matters they may face from formation to dissolution, and...